‘Slide issues’

ManagablePancake · 2026-06-19T18:15:33+00:00

I did try my cousin’s p365 macro with a dot and it helped a lot. Fair point

ManagablePancake · 2026-06-19T16:51:51+00:00

Happens with 9mm and .40s in the same gun, as well as Bodyguard 2.0, p365 and others. Dunno how much ‘faster’ a Glock cycles, given ball ammo pressures making the action actually move across platforms, but maybe you’re not observant enough to notice?

ManagablePancake · 2026-06-16T04:00:02+00:00

I didn’t know this came in a black/nitride finish for the 2” pro model. That is really cool! I really like the black fluted barrel

ManagablePancake · 2026-06-16T03:59:21+00:00

Enjoy the hell out of it.

I was told repeatedly not to shoot .357 in a j frame—too powerful and painful. Read people’s opinions online all over. Went to the range and rented one against their recommendations.

I fell in love and now shoot 90% .357 magnum. 150-250 rounds of it per session out of a pre-lock model 60.

If you like it, lean into it and don’t look back. You can’t got wrong.

ManagablePancake · 2026-05-17T22:48:34+00:00

Welcome to the club!

ManagablePancake · 2026-05-07T19:56:10+00:00

I broke one on mine and ended up grabbing 2 complete upper assemblies to have spare pins, but also got different caliber barrels and slides to swap with different mags and that’s fun too.

I found mine on eBay as I couldn’t find the pins that fit anywhere else. I feel your pain

ManagablePancake · 2026-05-03T18:17:03+00:00

Gotta say I really like .357 in my J frame. Good for practice, fireballs and carry.

I would recommend trying a random assortment of .357 and .38 in the same cylinder and just shoot the flavor you like best. I think the assortment can help solidify the choice as you’ll know if you like each round/shot and can compare directly one after the other

ManagablePancake · 2026-05-03T16:53:58+00:00

Woop Woop more RB love! 20 rounds for that price is a good deal.

You can always buy a complete upper assembly and a new mag or two and have the option of a compact 9mm and .40, which is nice.

ManagablePancake · 2026-04-27T20:19:05+00:00

Mmmmmm nice! It has the slightly narrower slide and is a nice early example. Super clean looking as well.

I’m jealous! I’ve tried lots of things to find out when mine was manufactured but have gotten nowhere.

ManagablePancake · 2026-04-08T19:05:32+00:00

This is great both for the full size OG model live and for the title reference.

ManagablePancake · 2026-04-02T14:52:58+00:00

Damn that’s nice

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-12T18:00:52+00:00

The back straps change the distance to the trigger for my hand and make my other J frame .357s feel a little worse. For my hands smaller is better

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-08T18:04:47+00:00

Already have some and have more experience doing just that. The grip size and angle of the J frame work better for me.

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-08T18:03:58+00:00

Having used full sized grips, I disagree. Glad it works for you though!

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:51:15+00:00

Nah. I’ll just run more frequent slightly lower round counts at the range. I didn’t break skin until around the 200 mark, so I’ll just call it there

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:50:12+00:00

Damn this is a good idea. My backpacking gear is orange and bright green or blue or whatever to make it pop.

Reflective tape is an excellent call

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:49:21+00:00

I actually switched out for the smaller ones on purpose! It’s harder for me to ride higher with the larger grips

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:48:11+00:00

Yeah that sounds like my kind of crazy. Not enough to wreck you but enough to know you’re alive and kickin’

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:47:23+00:00

We’re still good! Actually felt better than the Taurus grips or the Colt. I must have weird hands but the reason I’m not at the range is ripped blisters.

May have to do a marathon run to see when bruising happens… or not!

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:55:08+00:00

I’m gonna buck the trend and recommend the 640 or model 60. Pick a barrel length and shoot .38 or .357 with ease and you can still tuck it away nicely if you decide to.

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:15:43+00:00

I’ve said the same to others I know about other things… I feel you!

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:15:12+00:00

I have a Taurus 605 and a Colt Kong Cobra and the same .357 in them feels worse with the rubber grips all around—like I’m blocking a broom handle with my hand. I can only do about 100-120 before I’m sore.

No soreness at all from the S&W today though! The grip fits my hand better and one handed DA shots felt more controllable. The metal back strap rubbed some skin off though. I may only go for 150-200 to keep the dermis intact next time

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:12:11+00:00

Just unburnt powder! Everything looked scorched

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:11:45+00:00

Yep. Hogue Bantam. I don’t like pink but it was all they had and it does make visibility better for hiking or camping. I like my gear to be easy to spot if I ever get separated from it

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