Renown Browning Hi Power Expert - Stephen A. Camp. Unfortunately, Stephen passed away and he will be greatly missed.
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Right hand safety lever and the correct size of its roll pin
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saltydog452 »
Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:16 pm
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Right hand safety lever for the BHP and the size of the metric roll pin that holds it in place is needed.
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Mr. Camp passed away in 2011. :cryin
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Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:33 pm
Rest in Peace, Stephen Camp
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Skiprr »
Sun May 29, 2011 1:08 am
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Read these Topics and you will understand what an asset Stephen Camp was to all of us.
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Saw a Hi-Power the other day and I though of Mr Camp. Hard to believe he been gone over 2 years.
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Sun Dec 15, 2013 9:36 pm
One That's Been Good to Me...
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Stephen A. Camp »
Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:25 pm
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Hello. I was piddling about the safe just now looking for a particular Browning 9mm Hi Power to take a measurement via an email request I'd received...
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Stephen is no longer with us. He passed last year. May he rest in peace. He is truly missed and will never be forgotten.
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Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:34 pm
S&W Model 66-2 Snub: First Shots
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Stephen A. Camp » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:42 pm
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Hello. At a recent gunshow, I picked up an unfired S&W Model 66 .357 Magnum revolver with the 2 1/2 bbl. It had some nice aftermarket stocks on it...
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I have one that I find myself picking time after time to carry,,,mine goes in an older Bianchi pancake holster,,,Love it !!!!!!!
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Wed Jan 04, 2012 2:49 pm
Trying a New SIG-Sauer P220...
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Stephen A. Camp »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:21 pm
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Hello. I recently purchased a NIB SIG-Sauer P220 .45 ACP pistol. This one sports an accessory rail (something I could live without), and has the...
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oh wow. =(
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Thu Sep 01, 2011 10:40 am
First Shots: FNX9 Pistol
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Stephen A. Camp »
Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:59 pm
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Hello. I recently tried out two different FNX9 9mm pistols. FNX is the successor to Fabrique National's FNP-handgun series. This polymer-framed,...
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Thank you Stephen.
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Last post by saltydog452
Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:02 pm
FEG Hi Power Information Site...
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Stephen A. Camp »
Thu Feb 03, 2011 2:00 pm
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Hello. I am frequently asked about FEG-manufactured Hi Power clones . My experience with these pistols is limited. I have seen a couple that were...
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I have a CD HP, kissing cousin to your FEG. Very nice HP clone with the deep blue you describe.
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Last post by Rex B
Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:41 pm
Shooting the CZ Kadet .22 LR...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sun May 10, 2009 10:21 pm
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Hello. Back in 1996, I bought a CZ Kadet .22 LR conversion for use on a Pre-B CZ-75. If memory serves, it came with a couple of 10-shot magazines....
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Hello. I took my Pre-B CZ-75 w/Kadet upper back out to the range today, but also brought the pistol's original 9mm slide assembly and magazine. After...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:49 pm
Hi Power Range Session...
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Stephen A. Camp »
Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:12 am
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Hello. Like the majority here, I try to get to the range on a frequent basis. Some shooters are dedicated to a set regimen using a specific handgun...
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thanks for sharing Steve. Does that hi power have the original factory barrel?
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Last post by ghostrider
Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:21 am
Shooting the 40-Caliber Hi Power...
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Stephen A. Camp »
Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:13 pm
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Hello. I recently was able to shoot a borrowed 40-caliber Hi Power Standard Model that came with adjustable sights. The pistol was stock. Its owner...
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Great review, as always. I never wanted a P-35, until I started reading your articles. I've resisted, though your write-ups talked me into an SP101....
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Mon Oct 11, 2010 9:39 pm
Met Up with an Old Friend...
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Stephen A. Camp »
Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:03 pm
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...from the 1980's and my early years in the tactical unit!
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My Hi power is rock solid reliable and should pretty much last forever. Occasionally someone has a problem, but I have never heard anyone complain...
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Last post by ELB
Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:56 pm
Not a "Build" but a "Remodeled" Hi Power...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:07 am
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Hello. A good while back I got the opportunity to buy a clean 1980 blued 9mm Hi Power with the original checkered walnut stocks. The gun was of the...
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Nice Looking Hi-Power :tiphat:
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Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:24 pm
Informal Tests: Hornady Critical Defense Ammo
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by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Dec 29, 2008 12:42 am
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Hello. I recently bought a small quantity of Hornady's new Critical Defense line of ammuntion in both .380 ACP and .38 Special. Neither is +P-rated....
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I reviewed the gun .
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Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:07 pm
Tried Some Different .38 Special Range Ammunition
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:38 pm
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Hello. It seems that one consequence of the lingering ammunition shortage is trying brands we've not used before and so it was for me with respect to...
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Thanks Stephen.
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Last post by saltydog452
Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:58 pm
Shooting the 9mm Beretta PX4 Storm
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by Stephen A. Camp » Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:22 am
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Hello. For roughly 4 decades now, my autoloader of choice has been a single-action such as the Browning Hi Power or 1911. In the '80's I coughed up...
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I've seen them at Academy and here's one at Bud's
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Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:30 am
Fiocchi Extrema 9mm 124 & 147-gr. Ammunition
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by Stephen A. Camp » Fri May 21, 2010 10:56 pm
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Hello. I recently bought some of the Fiocchi 9mm Extrema line of ammunition in 124 and 147-grain loads. I've not used these particular factory 9mm...
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Hello, sir. You are most welcome.
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Mon May 24, 2010 10:43 pm
Dan Wesson Patriot: 8 Years Later
by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:50 pm
Hello. Eight years ago, I got a stainless steel Dan Wesson Patriot pistol. Initial shooting proved the pistol to be utterly reliable with all JHP...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:50 pm
"New" Tuff Products "Pocket-Roo" Snub Holster...
by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:20 pm
Hello. For several months now, I have been using a Tuff Products' pocket holster exclusively. This has not been difficult in the least as the holster...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:20 pm
Reminded Once Again: Check Magazines & Ammo...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sun Feb 07, 2010 12:29 am
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Hello. Over the last four decades I have come across defective factory ammunition right out of the box that should have never left the factory. In...
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I've seen the nose of the bullet get flattened out after significant time in a magazine AND with the person (in this case security officers)...
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Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:22 am
Substitute Hi Power Magazine Floor Plates...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Dec 28, 2009 1:57 pm
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Hello. I received a useful email concerning replacing Hi Power magazine floor plates that might be of interest since finding spare Hi Power magazine...
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Hello. Here's a link to the page with the floor plates and the cheaper cost. I have no idea how long it will be valid:
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Mon Dec 28, 2009 5:49 pm
First Shots: S&W Model 64-3 w/4" HB
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by Stephen A. Camp » Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:30 pm
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Hello. Like so many within the shooting community, I find myself afflicted with galloping gunorrhea , a condition in which resistance to buying...
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Hello.
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:24 pm
Ruger SP101: A Thousand Shots Later...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:50 pm
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Hello. Four years ago I wound up with a NIB Ruger SP101 with the 3 1/16 barrel. Almost exclusively an S&W revolver shooter, I was not sure if I'd...
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Hello, sir.
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:50 pm
Continued Good Luck with "Home-Tinkered" Norinco..
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:08 am
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Hello. A few years ago I came across a used but like new Norinco 5 at a decent price and bought it. The thing fed flawlessly and grouped pretty well,...
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These pistols command a price nowadays considering they are cheap when imported a decade ago. Norinco still exports them to Canada and have the...
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Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:22 am
Range Report: Springfield Armory Mil-Spec .45 ACP...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Wed Jan 05, 2005 3:45 pm
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Hello. Having owned SA handguns off and on for a number of years now, I decided to try the parkerized Mil-Spec. For those interested, SA designates...
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In the Sept issue of American Rifleman the M1911 was listed as Number 1 on the Top 10 Handguns in the World .
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Last post by TxDrifter
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:10 am
Found a Little Jewel....
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:38 pm
...at a good price, I think.
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Last post by DoubleJ
Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:54 pm
Two Magazine Carriers from Tuff Products
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:54 pm
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Hello. To say that semiautomatic handguns and rifles are more popular now than ever is a pretty safe statement. The semiautomatic handgun has pretty...
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Hello. Well, good luck with the singles. I have never tried one of those so I cannot honestly say based on personal experience, but I bet you are...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:06 pm
Speed-Type Strips for .44 & .45 Revolvers
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by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:21 pm
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Hello. I have NOT actually tried these Quick Strips but have ordered 3 sets to try for .44 and .45 caliber.
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I just received my sample .41 strip, also. I really can't add anything to Stephen's excellent review. All of my previous concerns about fit have been...
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Last post by Mike1951
Tue May 05, 2009 10:36 pm
Snub Practice during an Ammunition Shortage...
by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:36 pm
Hello. Without getting into the why's of it, American shooters are in the midst of an ammunition shortage. At the same time, dedicated defensive...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:36 pm
First Shots: S&W Model 60-8 w/3" Bbl...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:37 pm
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Hello. I recently picked up a very lightly used S&W Model 60-8 with 3 bbl and adjustable sights. A routine once-over didn't result in any surprises...
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Hello. I'll have to think about it. I thought about it: I believe I'll just hang on to it.
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:06 pm
First Shots: S&W Model 581 .357 Magnum
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:58 pm
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Hello. I have never been what one might call an L-frame fan. I had plenty of use for the compact J's as well as the very comfortable K's and I seem...
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Thanks...and thanks for all of your informative reviews.
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Last post by CainA
Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:32 pm
New "New" Gun Show Find...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:59 pm
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Hello. I went to the local gunshow today hoping to find maybe a clean M64 or M10. I saw no examples of the first and only one of the second, though...
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These may or may not be of interest to you:
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Last post by KFP
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:52 am
Shot Two New S&W Model 642 Snubs (No Lock)...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:52 am
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Hello. As the company did once in the recent past with a batch of lockless Model 37 revolvers, S&W has made a run of 642's not having the...
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Smith and Wesson categorically denies that there is a problem with the lock. At least one gunscribe from a major publication pronounced it bunk. He...
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Last post by Henry Dearborn
Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:44 am
Attention Shooters of 9mm Striker-Fired Pistols
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by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:26 am
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Hello. I just wanted to mention an incident that occurred last week involving an older lot of Speer Lawman 124-gr. TMJ ammunition. The Part No. is...
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About time Glocks came in second!
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Last post by Tallinthesaddle
Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:30 pm
New Grips for Makarov
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by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:37 pm
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Hello. Ever since seeing the magic worked by Mr. Craig Spegel and Mr. Hakan Pek on their handgun stocks, I've sort of kept my eyes open for new...
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Wow, nice! I might look into a set for my 1963 EG Mak. It's currently wearing Pearce grips, which are a little too sticky for concealing well.
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Last post by KBCraig
Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:29 am
Georgia Arms .38 Special 158-gr. LHP +P
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by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:15 pm
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Hello. Just a short test on the GA LHP that they rate as +P and list velocity at 900 ft/sec.
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Thank you Stephen.
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Last post by saltydog
Thu Nov 13, 2008 5:36 pm
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Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:41 pm
A Couple of Geogia Arms .38 Special Loads...
by Stephen A. Camp » Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:54 pm
Hello. Like many other folks, the rather substantial ammunition price increases in recent times used to make me gnaw a cigar nearly in two, but since...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:54 pm
Shooting "No. 1"...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:58 pm
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Hello. It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the 9mm Hi Power...but I enjoy shooting other handguns as well. The 1911 type handgun in .45 is a...
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A commander style hammer may or may not solve the hammer bite problem. My hi-power came with one from the factory and I found the only way to solve...
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Last post by ghostrider
Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:06 pm
Shooting the Bersa Series 95 .380 Auto...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:41 pm
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Hello. A short time back, a fellow wanted to sell a Bersa Series 95 that he had purchased new and had fired but 200 factory rounds through. It would...
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Nice report. I've got the Bersa Thunder DLX model with the 9 round mag. Bought it at a Gander Mountain for the same price as a regular BT because...
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Last post by Dan20703
Tue Aug 26, 2008 1:53 pm
The Defensive Makarov Revisited...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:41 pm
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Hello. A good while back I penned out a thing called A Case FOR the Defensive Makarov and after receiving several queries concerning how appropriate...
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Stephen,
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Last post by Mark F
Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:07 am
Sile Oversized Grips for S&W J-frame....
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Aug 07, 2008 9:00 am
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Hello. Having been a fan of snub revolvers for decades and having carried one as a back up gun for most of my police career, my strong appreciation...
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Thanks for posting this. These are exactly what I've been wanting for one of my J frames. I may even buy an extra set to modify and refinish just as...
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Last post by Revet
Thu Aug 07, 2008 12:21 pm
Shooting the Beretta Model 85F
by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:09 pm
Hello. Though not a devotee of the .380 ACP, I do think some of the pistols firing the round are interesting. One is Beretta's single-stack Model...
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:09 pm
Hideout Grips and the J-frame...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:00 pm
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Hello. Getting a grip on the brisk-recoiling J-frames is something that several approaches have sought to solve. While some are happy with the...
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Hello. The textured version is a little less slick than the standard and is what I usually now order though I usually go over either slick or...
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Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:26 am
2000 Shots Later: Ruger GP100 w/3" Bbl...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu May 10, 2007 12:26 pm
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Hello. Back in 2003, I purchased a NIB Ruger GP100 w/3 bbl and the short shroud at a nice price. I'd been trying to find a like-new S&W Model 681 to...
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I only have one GP100 and it's a 4 . I have several of the older Security Sixes though. The gun I own most comparable to the 3 GP is probably a 3...
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Last post by Henry Dearborn
Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:14 am
Found One I'd Been Looking for...
by Stephen A. Camp » Sat May 31, 2008 10:17 pm
...at a decent price and in excellent condition.
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Sat May 31, 2008 10:17 pm
Hogue Hi Power Stocks....
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by Stephen A. Camp » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:37 pm
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Hello. Like many others, I've used Spegel Hi Power grips for years and find them both comfortable and good looking. I also continue to have a...
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I had no idea Hogue offered wood stocks.
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Last post by Rex B
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:29 am
Range Report: Defensive Practice with S&W Model 10 4&
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by Stephen A. Camp » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:56 pm
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Hello. I learned recently from a gent who emailed me that the revolver was obsolete and no longer a viable defense option and that I should not be...
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Hello. The Model 15 came along after the 10 but can be thought of as a slender bbl'd Model 10 with sights added by the factory.
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Last post by Stephen A. Camp
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:10 am
S&W Model 12 4" RB...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:17 am
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Hello. Being especially fond of the S&W Model 10 genre of revolvers, I picked up a very nice, very clean Model 12-3 recently. It came with no box and...
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It's a Beauty and I may be the only one here that prefers the small grip's, but I grew up with gun's that had small grip's and a two finger hold with...
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Last post by ElGato
Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:05 pm
Range Report: S&W Model 64-1 w/4" Bbl...
by Stephen A. Camp » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:15 am
Hello. Of late I've noticed that Model 64 and 65 police trade-in's are showing up on the market. In my early years of policing, 4 DA revolvers in...
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Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:15 am
Range Report: S&W Model 64-2 w/2" Bbl...
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by Stephen A. Camp » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:46 pm
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Hello. Yesterday, after arriving home from an out-of-town trip, I was checking various gun boards and here I noticed that one of the moderators (...
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I have one of the CDC 2 Model 64s that came fron CDNN.
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:45 pm
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