Thanks.
R.M.

On Tue, May 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Eric Sowers <rochefort46@...> wrote:

>
>
> I believe that all modern revolvers, even the new Colt Peacemakers,
> come with a transfer bar or some similar system.
>
> I've not shot the GP100 but have shot the 686 a lot and it's my
> favorite handgun, replacing the Colt 1911A1 in that regard.
>
>
> On May 25, 2009, at 10:58 AM, Roger Metzger wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > 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@...<julcaesar%40excite.com>>
> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Should go without saying :)
> > >
> > > Thanks to all for their input.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Xela
> > >
> > > --- In
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>
> > > 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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> > > > > "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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