JP>-> JP>This is exactly why I remain a confirmed wheelgunner.
JP>->
JP>-> However, I can (usually, depending on the gun) toss a safety on which
JP>-> might give me an extra moment of time should someone manage to get
JP>-> their hands on the gun.
JP>Better yet, hit the magazine release and let the mag drop, this will
JP>render it harmless while you go for your backup.
Only on the Smith, which is rarely carried as a defense gun, it usually
stays home.
JP>-> Did I tell you I just bought a Dan Wesson .357?  Used, but in good
JP>I saw your post to Dave about it.  Congratulations!
JP>You sound like a kid on Christmas morning 
Yep!  Now all I need to do is find a 10" or 12" barrel and I won't rue it 
not being a .357max.  I just spent about $150 on reloading components
from midway, I should be up to speed in a few weeks.  Unfortunately, I 
have to get loaded up in .40's for next weekend, an all day IPSC shoot.  
Hope it's relatively cool out, I'll probably skip it if it's hot :-(
Anyway, I've got loading data from Vihta Vuori's 3rd edition (the hot 
loads), so as long as I pay careful attention to OAL and work up 
carefully, I think I'll be fine.  They tested with a 7«" barrel, I've got 
a 6" on now, and if I can get a 10" or 12" I'll really have a heavy duty 
hunting gun.  :-)
I still don't like the cylinder release's location, but the increased 
frame strength, interchangable barrels and shorter stroke hammer more
than make up for the minor inconvenience.  And it's double action!
Now all I have left to do is get the Savage 110 in .25-06 with a leupold 
scope, and I'll have a complete battery.
After that it'd always be nice to get a contender with a few barrels, and 
maybe a 300WBY for show...  :-)
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