According to Ruger, their "transfer bar" system is designed to prevent
accidental firing from (1) a blow to the back of the hammer spur (if the gun
is dropped, for example), (2) accidently dropping the hammer on a chambered
round (if you are preparing to shoot single-action and your thumb slips off
the hammer spur, for example or if the hammer spur is accidently snagged on
something). Can someone please tell me whether the Smith & Wesson 686
and/or other S &W revolvers have a similar safety system? If so, does it
work essentially the same way as the Ruger system? Have you shot the GP100
and the 686 so you can give me your impression of the advantages of each?

I have owned two CO2 handguns, a PPK replica and a Colt double-action .357
replica. Both had screw-type tighteners for installing the CO2 cartridges,
but both of the tighteners tended to push the cartridge to one side enough
to make it difficlut, and eventually impossible, to keep the grip side
panels on the guns. Several years ago, when we were still living in Utah, I
saw a CO2 handgun with a system that looked like it would prevent this
problem. As I recall, the gun was designed so the pearcing of the CO2
Cartridge occured BEFORE the cartridge was inserrted into the gun. Does
anyone know which brand or brands of CO2 guns are designed to prevent the
problem I had with mine? Stores in this part of Michigan don't seem to
stockl CO2 handguns anymore and I haven't been able to find the information
on the online gunstore sites.

Thanks.

Roger Metzger


On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM, Xela <julcaesar@...> wrote:

>
>
> Should go without saying :)
>
> Thanks to all for their input.
>
> Regards,
>
> Xela
>
> --- In guntotingliberals@yahoogroups.com<guntotingliberals%40yahoogroups.com>,
> Roger Metzger <r.metzger44@...> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the tip. I think I'll try that today. R.M.
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:52 PM, <Brandon.Chase@...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > I actually had a problem with all my shots grouping from 7-8 o'clock
> > > when I first got my glock 19. I cured it with lots of dry fire
> > > practice, but in particular I focused on the "tennis ball squeeze" and
> > > starting my trigger pull from the back of my shooting hand. It feels
> > > strange at first, but I think it helps you squeeze the trigger straight
> > > back instead of jerking it, as I haven't had any problems with jerking
> > > shots since.
> > >
> > > On 04/22/09 12:03, Xela wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > RE: Dryfire
> > > >
> > > > Could you expand on your exercises? How long do you do it per
> session?
> > > > How many times a week/month/day? Breathing? Revolver/Auto?
> > > >
> > > > If auto, DA or SA?
> > > >
> > > > I've been trying to beat a bad case of the "jerking trigger". Been
> > > > shooting at 7-8 o'clock at 7 yards.
> > > >
> > > > I'm kinda anal and use snapcaps.
> > > >
> > > > Yes, always check to make sure it's unloaded :)
> > > >
> > > > Xela
> > > >
> > > > --- In
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> <guntotingliberals%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > >
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> <guntotingliberals%2540yahoogroups.com>>,
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> > > "chemsoldier2001"
> > > > <el_jefe99@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Maybe it is because my gun collection has been at the size it needs
> > > > to be (though I would always like more), maybe it is because I am in
> > > > the military, but I have been on a training kick for the last few
> > > > years. When I first got into guns it was all about the metal (and
> wood
> > > > and polymer) I read lots of reviews and shot lots of different guns
> > > > and was looking for those 1-4% increases in performance.
> > > > >
> > > > > Now I am more into the software side. I train, I compete (when work
> > > > allows) and try to attend formalized trianing when circumstances (and
> > > > money) allow.
> > > > > Two easy things I would like the advocate to everyone is:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. Dry fire- Once you know the basics and you have been shown how
> to
> > > > do it right, you can improve dramatically with dry fire practice in
> > > > your own home. With the exception of rimfires all modern quality
> > > > handguns can be dry fired thousands and thousands of time with no
> > > > issues. However if you are anal you can get snap caps. You would be
> > > > amazed how much you can improve without spending a dime or driving
> > > > anywhere. Make sure the bloody gun is unloaded!
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. Airsoft- They are not cheap toys anymore. High end airsoft guns
> > > > are the same size, controls, some have the same triggers as real
> guns.
> > > > The compact glock airsoft I own is the same size, weight and controls
> > > > of my carry gun. It fits in the same holsters. I use it in my garage
> > > > when I want to accuracy check without a range trip. The pellets and
> > > > gas cost peanuts. A great way to practice perishable skills before
> you
> > > > expend costly ammo at the range. I use it to work on my one handed
> and
> > > > weak handed shooting before I go to the range. Saves me much
> > > embarassment.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyone else with ideas or techniques to keep to the skills sharp?
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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