Training Tip: Fake Bullets for Training

There are a number of great companies that produce dummy rounds for training. One of the best is the Fake Bullets company. They offer a number of features that are worth drawing attention to. First that offer three case materials, black, brass, and nickel. I recommend...

POP Round Report – Part 1

Post range Primer Only Propelled (POP) round follow up. Time was short this morning so the test of SPEER and PGS plastic bullets in the .38 Special and .38 Short cases will have to wait for another day. As to the wax bullets, just a few random notes. The test with the...

Detective Gatzette Issue 8 is now available!

Dear Members, We are happy to announce that Issue 8 of The Detective Gatzette is available for download here! The print copies will be arriving soon and will be sent out after. Contents Snubbies! by John Farnam Devin Stiles Was A Hard Man. Part I by Robert Luedeman...

Choosing Smooth Snub Stocks

I remember your preference in stocks/grips but don’t recall if we learned why you prefer your stock smooth as opposed to textured. Thinking of switching from grips to a stock but when blood and sweat seem inevitable I’m really curious as to why you have smooth. Is it...