Let's discuss guns for a quick second

[Unique_Carpenter]

The new Dillion 503D Gatling gun, that's in final testing.
Firing rate up to 1,500 rounds per minute.
Effective range 1800m
When throwing tracers it's like you're in hell.
Electric drive and can be mounted on air, land, and sea craft.
The mock up was first presented at the 2020 Vegas gun show.

This is the next gen step up from the widely used M134 that's been around since the early 60s that throws 7.62mms.

Don't need it for coyotes though.

[DEAR_JOHN]

Originally Posted by Unique_Carpenter

The new Dillion 503D Gatling gun, that's in final testing.
Firing rate up to 1,500 rounds per minute.
Effective range 1800m
When throwing tracers it's like you're in hell.
Electric drive and can be mounted on air, land, and sea craft.
The mock up was first presented at the 2020 Vegas gun show.

This is the next gen step up from the widely used M134 that's been around since the early 60s that throws 7.62mms.

Don't need it for coyotes though.

Looks like fun, but I don't want to give up my 401K for 15 seconds of pure fun. I say 15 seconds because that's enough time to enjoy the weapon. Barely.

[DEAR_JOHN]

Until it was mentioned here I had never heard of or seen a moon clip. After reading about them here, I was intrigued. So I opened up the new box of the S and W 627 (8 round .357 revolver) and was checking it out and there in a plastic bag were 3 moon clips.

So I opened up the box, got some bullets and tried to make them fit and work. No luck. So I tried watching a couple of youtube videos, then tried to 'roll' in the bullets, but it still wouldn't fit properly. Finally I gave up on them and went with this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JL4J1Y...fed_asin_title

[DEAR_JOHN]

The first thing to go will be these hideous rubber pistol grips. They will be replaced with something more traditional in wood. I did the same with my Colt Anaconda, and it looks a lot better.

[O'Mike]

Nice choice.


Post a picture of whatever grips you choose.


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[DEAR_JOHN]

Originally Posted by O'Mike

Nice choice.


Post a picture of whatever grips you choose.


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[Unique_Carpenter]

Rub a bit of oil weekly for a few months

[Busty]

Originally Posted by DEAR_JOHN

Until it was mentioned here I had never heard of or seen a moon clip. After reading about them here, I was intrigued. So I opened up the new box of the S and W 627 (8 round .357 revolver) and was checking it out and there in a plastic bag were 3 moon clips.

So I opened up the box, got some bullets and tried to make them fit and work. No luck. So I tried watching a couple of youtube videos, then tried to 'roll' in the bullets, but it still wouldn't fit properly. Finally I gave up on them and went with this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JL4J1Y...fed_asin_title

come to think of it, I need a speed loader. THANKS for showing this.

[DEAR_JOHN]

Originally Posted by Busty

come to think of it, I need a speed loader. THANKS for showing this.

https://www.amazon.com/speed-loaders...+for+revolvers

[pxmcc]

maybe for a pack of feral hogs?..

never shot 'em but love to scare the fook outta them whenever i get the chance..

better to be the hammer than the nail..

Originally Posted by Unique_Carpenter

The new Dillion 503D Gatling gun, that's in final testing.
Firing rate up to 1,500 rounds per minute.
Effective range 1800m
When throwing tracers it's like you're in hell.
Electric drive and can be mounted on air, land, and sea craft.
The mock up was first presented at the 2020 Vegas gun show.

This is the next gen step up from the widely used M134 that's been around since the early 60s that throws 7.62mms.

Don't need it for coyotes though.

[O'Mike]

Those grips look nice.


Love the classic style.




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[DEAR_JOHN]

Originally Posted by DEAR_JOHN

I have a new toy on the way. Originally I wanted a S and W 586 (black version of the 686) and since it took forever to mail out the weapon, I did some searching and found another S and W .357. I didn't even know this weapon existed. It's a S and W model 627 revolver with 8 round capacity.
So I told the supplier to put the 586 back and post the money against the new 627.


https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/n-frame-178014


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i_TGhJivq8

OK, I finally got a chance to run down to the indoor range in League City. It was a battle royal between the famous and beautiful Colt Python and the Smith and Wesson model 627. Because the S and W holds 8 rounds of .357 in a revolver versus the 6 rounds of .357 in the Python, the Smith wins this battle big time. As far as pure beauty goes, the Colt wins this one in a walk.


Now using the same exact ammo, same distance, same type of target, same shooter, the winner in a big way is the........................... ...Smith and Wesson. It wasn't even close, and I'm nowhere near being brand loyal. For the record, I got the same type of results with the Colt Anaconda vs. the Smith and Wesson model 29, both .44 magnum. Colt Anaconda is a beautiful weapon, but the Smith is far more accurate.

[DEAR_JOHN]

Originally Posted by Slitlikr

Nice weapon.
That moon clip looks like a bitch to use.

Yes they are. They're a bitch to load and unload, however all 8 bullets went straight in and was real easy to use.

[Unique_Carpenter]

I still miss the pair of S&W Model 10 38 specials that my ex took (I got everything else) But she was pretty good with those.
This 8 shot being discussed causes memories of emptying both of the 10s together using both hands.

[DEAR_JOHN]

Originally Posted by DEAR_JOHN

Yes they are. They're a bitch to load and unload, however all 8 bullets went straight in and was real easy to use.

OK, so I took both moonclips home (8 rounds of .357), tried loading in the bullets, gave up then threw them away. So 12 hours later, I tried again and got both loaded up, however some bullets were in at an angle and the whole moon clip wouldn't go in. I'm done with moon clips and I even considered buying in a loading and unloading moon loader set up amazon and said screw it.


My regular speed loader works just fine.


https://www.amazon.com/5-Star-Firear...s%2C269&sr=8-1