First is Denny Reichard Sand Burr Gun Ranch who specializes in the Smith & Wesson revolver. He is the owner in Rochester, Indiana. A great place to shoot, buy guns, get guns fixed or just hang out. This interview was done in an open barn so please try to ignore the annoying bird.
We also talk to Ray Saltzman who specializes in the 1911 and high performance rifles. He can be reached at:
Saltzman Gun Works
765-675-2040
3896 South 400 West
Tipton, IN 46072
sgwi@tds.net
We also talked briefly with a representative from ATK about the current ammo shortage back in April when we were at the ILEETA conference, seems like not much has changed since then.
A discussion about ammunition selection for personal defense. Each member of the ProArms team talks about what ammo they have chosen to carry and why. Also a sneak peek at a new gun under development by Ed Brown, too bad we didn’t have this one for episode 014, our discussion of the high quality 1911 handgun.
Massad Ayoob signature edition by Ed Brown.
Federal HST showing the expansion after it passed through bone and tissue.
The ProArms Team discusses the 10mm. Mas covers the History of the 10mm and the group discuss the various guns and cartridges available.
Next we listen to a gentleman who was involved with the Harold Fish case from Arizona. Harold Fish defended himself from an irate attacker, while walking on the Arizona Trail, with a 10mm Handgun and is currently in prison after being found guilty of Second Degree Murder. In the court case the 10mm pistol he used was demonized as well as his choice of hollowpoint ammo for it. We’re not telling you don’t carry a 10mm or don’t carry hollowpoints, we’re showing you an example of how you can be doing everything correctly and still be in trouble. JR Robie was Harold Fish’s Concealed Carry Instructor. Check out MSNBC for their story on Mr Fish and don’t forget to check out the evidence pictures. Read Mr. Fish’s statement at the sentencing hearing, imagine how this could happen to any of us. J.R. tells us what he knows about Harold’s story and a little bit about this case. Mr Fish is appealing
his case and could use all the help he can get.
The ProArms team tries something different for this episode. Normally our producer (me) spends a lot of time editing each podcast, taking out the umms, ahhhs, creaks and any bad words that might occur. This time we are presenting it to you in all its unedited glory. Don’t worry; it still has a PG rating. Sometimes we talk at the same time and interrupt each other. Here you will see what one of our recording sessions really sounds like. Go on over to the Gun Rights Radio forum to let us know if you like this episode; just click the box in the upper left hand side of this page to get there. We talked about so much in this podcast all the links are listed below along with a couple of gun specific fora that may be of interest to aficionados of a particular brand.
Breaking News: Federal Ammunition 125 grain Nyclad hollowpoint standard pressure load to be unveiled at SHOT show 2009. You won’t find it on the website yet.
First Issue Colt Detective Special introduced in 1927, this one was made in 1930
First Generation Smith & Wesson Chief’s Special introduced in 1950. Note the flat cylinder latch, round front sight and “baby sized” trigger guard. The hammer had been “bobbed” by a previous owner.
The Newest incarnation of the “J” frame S&W M&P revolver the model 340 in .357 magnum; it was introduced in 2006. Here it is pictured with a left handed Safariland pocket holster
“Big Dot” sight comes standard on the current M&P
Gail’s favorite BBQ gun, the Colt Agent nicknamed “The Black Pearl” bought at Chuck’s Gun Shop in Riverdale, Illinois