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June 25, 2013
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I am fond of calling the 357 six shot revolver using SD rounds the ultimate SD weapon.
In a Dan I would add using my handloads and Federal primers.
But what was missing was night time capabilites with perp ID and instant targeting.
I see where Eric has changed a few things on his site and gone ala Carte.
Any pics or comments?
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February 22, 2009
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Just a comment; All my PD weapons (CCW, nightstands, coffee table, front door, and laundry room) are loaded with factory ammunition. If I should ever need to use one, the last thing I need is an attorney trying to argue that my reloaded ammunition proved that I am out to inflict the maximum amount of damage I can. One less thing to scrutinize. Then again I live in a castle law state so that should never happen...
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rwsem said
Just a comment; All my PD weapons (CCW, nightstands, coffee table, front door, and laundry room) are loaded with factory ammunition. If I should ever need to use one, the last thing I need is an attorney trying to argue that my reloaded ammunition proved that I am out to inflict the maximum amount of damage I can. One less thing to scrutinize. Then again I live in a castle law state so that should never happen...
Point taken...
The handloads were primarily for the Federal primers because I know definitely there will be no FTF in double action.
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I agree with Ron. Factory loads only for those weapons that might have to punch something more threatening than paper.
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I would like to learn to handload. My worry is I screw stuff up all the time( just ask the wife lol). Not only that, I can't shoot worth a darn anyway. I don't need another excuse. Seriously, I bought some .44 mag. reloads and had one out of six barely clear the barrel. Scary. I am less worried about liability (you'll know you can get away with murder in fl.) than a squib hanging up in the barrel while I 'm squeezing off shots at a zombie.
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I won't shoot just any reloads, only my own and those of a trusted few. Squibs can happen and beginning reloaders will probablly produce a few, its part of the learning curve. The trick is to recognize that you've had a squib and clear the barrel prior to sending another round down the pipe. What can be far worse than a squib is a double charge dropped into a case. That can ruin a gun and possibly worse.
The best advice I can offer as to reloading is to read up on the subject, watch videos on youtube that show a skilled reloader (like hickok45) demonstrating proper techinque and procedures, and above all, TAKE YOUR TIME. Get a quality rig suited to your needs and also get several reloading guides like the one from Hornady which I like. Have several references to look at especially when working up new loads. Start on the low end of a recommended load and work up from there after proofing each batch. Don't dream up your own loads, stick to published load data and you will do fine. Have a bullet puller handy to fix mistakes, you will make some.
Reloading is fun and opens up alot of possibilities not available to the non reloader. The 375 Supermag cartridge is a good example. There are no factory loads available for these guns, you have to be a reloader or you don't have anything to shoot. The 375 is a great cartridge and is one of my favorite calibers to shoot, reloading makes that possible for me. Other calibers like 445 Supermag and 414 Supermag are also difficult if not impossible to find in factory ammo, making reloading the only vialble option if you are going to shoot those calibers. Can you tell I like Supermags?
Get some books and read up and you'll be loading in no time.
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Ole Dog said
I would like to learn to handload. My worry is I screw stuff up all the time( just ask the wife lol). Not only that, I can't shoot worth a darn anyway. I don't need another excuse. Seriously, I bought some .44 mag. reloads and had one out of six barely clear the barrel. Scary. I am less worried about liability (you'll know you can get away with murder in fl.) than a squib hanging up in the barrel while I 'm squeezing off shots at a zombie.
By all means, consider reloading, and I humbly submit to you that the "Reloading Roundtable" article on the right sidebar is a good place to start learning more. The pleasure of shooting is heightened by knowing that you are shooting your own handcrafted ammunition. It is a remarkably relaxing and enjoyable pastime, and we have a bunch of very skilled reloading "buddies" here to help you along the way. An additional benefit is that (through blind luck and persistence) I am currently self sufficient to load 8000+ rounds in 9 mm/.45 ACP/.38 Spl/.357 Magnum/.223
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I started reloading about a year ago, mostly out of necessity as I bought a .357 Maximum which loaded ammo is very scarce and limited for.
I tried to enlist a buddy to reload some for me, he declined but did hook me up with another guy who had a press to sell, and several dies including .357 Max. I was unsure if I was up to the hobby but with some friends to offer advice when needed I learned a lot, have not made any bad mistakes (yet) and found a winter hobby that is very enjoyable.
Initially I thought reloading would be hard to learn and grasp, but the process can be broken down into several operations, and mastering each operation then moving on to learn the next step made it easier for me. Having a couple friends to answer questions and offer practical advice really helps.
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March 25, 2013
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Thanks for the good advice and encouragement. I tend to be self deprecatory and am sure I would do fine. Concerning firearms I try to be overly cautious till I am more experienced. Since I tend to get up very early, reloading would be a good past time so I don't call my friends at 5:30am. Winter is the time to repot my bonsai collection. Talk about patience! I have an experienced friend to help me learn. Then, supermags watch out. DWAS on steroids!
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June 25, 2013
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Has anyone configured a EWK EH shroud with the under shroud rail and installed a laser/light?
I guess not. 
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October 13, 2009
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There haven't been any EH's with an EWK installed lower rail, at least not yet. 
That is one great feature of custom ordering your shroud with the new ordering process! (Which by the way I hope to have the website setup for that this week.)
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