Thanks Jim.
Thank you much. She's really a great woman. And she's pregnant with #2 (busy on R&R leave
) so I guess she plans on stickin' around for a while.
I like the design of the Maxfire speedloaders. Especially so because they have no moving parts to break. Check them out if haven't yet,
www.dillonprecision.com. Also, they are well within my fairly low budget.
I just ordered a Fobus Kydex holster. Got the standard, not the roto, so as to stay within the holster guidelines. I have some 4" K-frame leather around, so it's not the only holster I'll have (in case I don't like it) but as this is a DAO/hammerless gun, I though a Kydex open top might be worth a try. It is a paddle holster, BTW, so it will meet the "no offset/no daylight" requirements.
Can you give me a line on good speedloader carriers? I have an Uncle Mike's nylon universal type double carrier. The problem is being the universal it is a bit ungainly and not fitted. I ordered one of the HKS medium size leather double carriers, but again it is a snap close type so kinda slow. I know the skeletal-type spring steel holders are not rulebook-legal. Any good ones to recommend?
As far as the gun, it's already DAO, and I think that, at least for now, I'll stick to the 4" barrel. The local 'smith quoted about $50-$65 for a good thorough cleaning/basic action tune. That should be good enough to start. Being a police trade-in, it has very large Pachmayr grips on it now. I think I'll go with Hogue Monogrips as they are low-profile but still hand-filling, and fully releived for speedloaders.
You've been a big help so far. Thanks very much. Anything else you have to offer would be just great.