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Back when I worked for the small arms importer, I took a few apart and put a few back together, but that was before I started gunsmithing revolvers. So while I have been inside the Webley before, it was never with a critical eye towards improvement. And that was over 25 years ago, and I only vaguely recall what it all looked like on the inside. I�d like to get my hands on one these days and see what can be done. Most Webley�s are pretty smooth, but the DA pull is like 16-20lbs. I�d love to see what I could do about that.


Yes, indeed! If you ever figure that trigger out, I would love to have you work on my grandfather's Webley. I've had another gunsmith tell me there's not much that can be done to lighten the DA trigger, due to the geometry of the springs and hammer, but I don't know.

Travis,

It is a 386PD, the precursor to the Night Guard series. I got it around 2004 IIRC.

It has the Scandium/Aluminum frame but with Titanium cylinder. It weighs right at 18oz as opposed to the 24oz of the 386NG with its stainless cylinder.

The main differences between the PD and NG series are the cylinder material, the partial underlug of the PD versus full lug of the NG, and the fiberoptic front and adjustable rear sights as opposed to the tritium front and C&S fixed rear on the NG.

Had I known waiting 2 years I could have the NG I probably would have as I like the barrel aesthetics better on the NG but its a accurate sumbitch to shoot and a pleasure to carry.

Starting to carry it a lot more now for my woods tromping and hunting sidearm thus the upcoming change of at least the front sight and maybe both.

3" Ruger GP100 w/fixed sights.

...when you get into a gunfight with one let me know. Until then I'll take the advise of the dozen or so friends who did and all but one never carried one again.

Bob

3" Ruger GP100 w/fixed sights.

Looks like an Army Special that's had a barrel chop job to me.

Most .38 Special +P�s out of a 4� barrel pass the FBI tests; I�d say that�s more than marginally effective. The Widow Maker has become a downright decent round, and when you consider it has nowhere near the muzzle flash and nose of the .357, I personally think it�s better than the .357 for defense.

Regardless, notice that I too went for a larger diameter bullet.

..then we will just have to respectfully agree to disagree.

As to the FBI "tests"...these are the same folks who brought LE the 147 "Subsonic"...

True,..I've never been in a gunfight and hope to never be,..and I doubt that I *will* be.

I live a lifestyle that's not condusive to gunfights.

But it's no trick to put together a load for a mid frame .38 special that's as good, if not better than the best 9mm loads.

It's all about bullet type and choosing a powder that gives high velocity with low pressure.

In other words,..a 140 grain Hornady XTP over 13 grains of 2400.

A model 10 loves 'em,..

They should just bought some 2400 and shot those 147 grain bullets through their issue .38's.

.more like .357 Personal Defense as Federal calls them.

I call 'em .38's that haven't been watered down.

All of this "what's best" stuff is worthless, anyway.

A .36" projectile is a .36" projectile. Call it a 9mm,...call it a .357, or call it a .38.

All of the .38 hate came from round nose lead bullets at 800 fps. You don't have to shoot round nose lead bullets at 800 fps out of a .38.

It's an old, old story that I got tired of hearing 30 years ago,..but keep telling it if it makes you feel good.