by tinker1066 | Nov 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
OK, the other day I did a little rant about cartridges not being the caliber they claim to be. It’s true; many aren’t. So why do I feel like an idiot (aside from the obvious?) Because the reason for that rant… well, it wasn’t valid. My dial...
by tinker1066 | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
.251 Tinker Centerfire Rimmed (TCR) loaded with 31gr. LHPs, 38gr. LSWCs and 35 gr. Gold Dot Hollow Points Regular readers will be familiar with this cartridge already, but here’s a refresher for new readers. The Cartridge Earlier this year I got to thinking that...
by tinker1066 | Nov 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
S&W .38 Double-action 2nd Model, made around 1884- the 2015 present from my wife that started it all. This post contains load data. All load data should be used with due caution. It is common practice to start 10% below the listed load and work up, insuring that...
by tinker1066 | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
I wrote this on Veteran’s Day 2016 and though I would share it here. We were young. We joined because we wanted to serve, because we were idealists. We joined because we wanted help paying for college. To help insure the safety of our nation, our friends,...
by tinker1066 | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Two .38 S&W revolvers. On top is a .38 Single Action (2nd model.) Bottom is a .38 safety hammerless (4th model.) Both have barrels shortened to 1-5/8″ and custom grips. It’s no secret to readers of this blog that I have a ‘thing’ for...
