Gun draws attention on the shooting range.
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Katsumi Liquer
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When I pull out my 7.5" Ruger Super Redhawk at the indoor range, it draws absolutely no attention, since revolvers are fairly common there. The target grey finish further underscores its prosaic and undistinguished appearance.
Then I touch off one of my 250 gr. 1750 fps .454 Casull handloads. The muzzle flash, massive concussion and bits of foam drifting down from the ceiling panels immediately get the attention of everyone in the shooting bay, and they start to gather round.
It's a great way to make new shooting buddies. Problem is, I go through about a third of my handloads letting others shoot the gun.
Then I touch off one of my 250 gr. 1750 fps .454 Casull handloads. The muzzle flash, massive concussion and bits of foam drifting down from the ceiling panels immediately get the attention of everyone in the shooting bay, and they start to gather round.
It's a great way to make new shooting buddies. Problem is, I go through about a third of my handloads letting others shoot the gun.
Carry_24/7
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Everyone wants to shoot my NAA Pug .22 mag.
black mamba
New member
Definitely my scoped T/C Encore with scope and Bullberry custom .44 mag 10" barrel. The looks grab them, but the accuracy holds their interest!
This package will shoot 5 shots of factory WW 240gr JHP into 1/2" @ 25 yds., and 5 into 1.33" @ 50 yds. off sandbags.
This package will shoot 5 shots of factory WW 240gr JHP into 1/2" @ 25 yds., and 5 into 1.33" @ 50 yds. off sandbags.
oneounceload
Moderator
Used to - had a Remington XP-100 in 7mm BR with a laminated thumbhole stock - when that was touched off, folks on either side - especially the smaller kids - were oohed and aahed a little
Lee McNelly
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MR IRWIN
I have a 41 mag model 58 from s a p d tt th 4in bull barrel
I have a 41 mag model 58 from s a p d tt th 4in bull barrel
claymore1500
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My 10 inch TC contender, 30-30 win., The range I go to allows about any gun to be fired on either the rifle or pistol range, so when the contender goes BANG, people on the pistol range stop and look.
Mike Irwin
Staff
Mine is also a Model 58 4", Lee.
Mike, is that same the .41 Magnum I once, by your leave, had the pleasure of firing (this was many, many years ago at the NRA range)? I can say truthfully that was the most gob-smacked, giddy, life-is-good joy I've had with a handgun. What a sweet wheel gun!!
Hell, now I want to buy one!
Hell, now I want to buy one!
Mike Irwin
Staff
Yep, that's the only .41 Mag. I have, Mr. James.
IIRC those were factory loads you were shooting.
I've since come up with some lead handloads that are equally thumpy to the hand, but they don't have as much bark as the jacketed factory rounds.
But, since Remington .41 Mag. factory ammo is now $40 a box for 50 or better, I'll stick with my handloads.
IIRC those were factory loads you were shooting.
I've since come up with some lead handloads that are equally thumpy to the hand, but they don't have as much bark as the jacketed factory rounds.
But, since Remington .41 Mag. factory ammo is now $40 a box for 50 or better, I'll stick with my handloads.
alienbogey
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This:
Brian Pfleuger
Moderator Emeritus
My 15" Encore Pro Hunter in 7mm-08 wakes people up... anybody unfamiliar with the gun has the same reaction when it goes off. First, they jump like they've been electrocuted, then they say something like "What in God's name...!"
Usually they want to shoot it. Everybody who shoots it giggles like schoolgirl.
Usually they want to shoot it. Everybody who shoots it giggles like schoolgirl.
aarondhgraham
New member
I have a Plain Jane 629 (no dash) .44 Magnum,,,
But invariably when I haul it out,,,
Someone will come up and offer to let me shoot something of theirs if they can shoot a few rounds out of Jezebel.
I would have thought that .44 Magnum fever would be passe by now,,,
But apparently they aren't owned as commonly owned as I would have guessed.
I don't mind though,,,
Because of Jezebel I've gotten the opportunity to fire lots of different handguns.
Aarond
But invariably when I haul it out,,,
Someone will come up and offer to let me shoot something of theirs if they can shoot a few rounds out of Jezebel.
I would have thought that .44 Magnum fever would be passe by now,,,
But apparently they aren't owned as commonly owned as I would have guessed.
I don't mind though,,,
Because of Jezebel I've gotten the opportunity to fire lots of different handguns.
Aarond
Back when I had my Norinco Tokarev 7.62x25 pistol it would get attention whenever I touched it off. I had a cop in the bay next to me and I had been shooting it in 0mm configuration. When I switched it to 7.62x25 Tok. and fired a magazine, the cop in the next bay leaned around the corner and asked what the heck I was shooting! I showed him and let him play with it and also explained that it could defeat the lower level body armor and he was stunned. 
I wish I had that gun back... I always wanted the .38 Super kit for it too. One of these days I will get one with all 3 barrels and be a happy man!
Mine was the two tone silver and blue model with the thumb rest grips that I bought back when I was an FFL and you could by Norincos for almost nothing! Man I miss those days... 
I wish I had that gun back... I always wanted the .38 Super kit for it too. One of these days I will get one with all 3 barrels and be a happy man!
Mine was the two tone silver and blue model with the thumb rest grips that I bought back when I was an FFL and you could by Norincos for almost nothing! Man I miss those days...