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Dear Readers, Subscriber, and other parties:
Lately there has been a lot of bluster about repealing the 2nd Amendment.
The Washington Post recently published an article entitled “The terrible
numbers that grow with each mass shooting” by Bonnie Berkowitz,
Denise Lu and Chris Alcantara, (Updated Nov. 9, 2018)
“It looks at the 158 shootings in which four or more people were killed by a
lone shooter (two shooters in a few cases). It does not include shootings
tied to gang disputes or robberies that went awry, and it does not include
domestic shootings that took place exclusively in private homes. A broader
definition would yield much higher numbers.”
“The 1,135 people who were killed came from nearly every imaginable race,
religion and socioeconomic background. Their ages range from the unborn
to the elderly; 186 were children and teenagers. In addition, thousands of
survivors were left with devastating injuries, shattered families and
psychological scars.”
Wow, 1,135 Americans have been killed by other Americans in “mass shootings,”
this is tragic. Indeed, for every person killed in a “mass shooting” there are tragic
losses. Someone loses a friend or a loved-one and in the words of Joseph Stalin,
“The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of a million men is a statistic.”
Perhaps Bonnie Berkowitz, Denise Lu and Chris Alcantara are of the opinion that
the United States of America should be more like other countries around the world
which prohibit the private ownership of firearms. The leftist-socialist aristocracy of
today’s America believe only the ruling-intellectual classes should be in possession
of firearms, and even these will be wielded by “trained professionals” who magically
understand the complex nature of defensive firearm usage.
The pundit and ruling-intellectual classes pine for America to adopt a firearms
ownership policy “more in line with Europe and other countries.” How would
America’s mass shooting body-count look by comparison? Here is a list of countries
where the population did not (does not) have a 2nd Amendment and their death
totals (+/-).
Killed by the Japanese: 60,000 Koreans, 6 million Chinese, (not including Filipinos,
Malaysians, Burmese, and others)
Killed by the Germans: 6 million Jews, 21 million Russians, (not including Poles,
Yugoslavians, French, Greeks, and others).
Killed by the Soviets: 10 to 20 million Ukrainians, 2 million Afghans,
Killed by the Communist Chinese: 30 million Chinese, (and still counting).
Killed by the Rwandans: 800,000 Rwandans
Killed by the Yugoslavians: 585,000 to 2 million (WW1 and WW2, Kosovo, too
many conflicts and ethnic groups to count, just skip it.)
Killed by the Cambodians: 1.6 to 1.8 million Cambodians
At this point the deaths of people who were never allowed to own their own guns
could stand from 78 million to 87 million not including how many other wars, conflicts,
and perpetrated by how many despotic governments around the world?
Would America be better off without the 2nd Amendment? Let’s see, 1,135 killed
compared to 78 million to 87 million. As the old saying goes, “You do the math.”
“Firearms stand next to the constitution itself. They are the
American peoples’ liberty teeth and keystone of independence”
— President George Washington
for Media Bias Monthly,
John D. Long, Editor
The Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 is a pinnacle of handgun craftsmanship within the venerable Springfield Massachusetts manufacturer’s history.
It was built and fitted by craftsmen that are no longer working, and polished by hand prior to receiving one of the most exquisite blue finishes ever available. The Model 27 is the direct descendent of one of the most revered S&W wheelguns ever built, the Registered Magnum.It possesses a close resemblance to a previous N-Frame, the .38/.44 Heavy Duty. The .38/44 HD was developed to shoot the radically uploaded .38HV cartridge, essentially a .38 Special round, in response to law enforcement needs at the time.
It was the precursor to the .357 Magnum. The .357 Magnum itself was developed as a sans pareil handgun and cartridge suited to both law enforcement and sporting use. Smith & Wesson predicted the high cost of the revolvers in the Great Depression economy to be a limiting factor on production.
From the time of introduction in 1935 until 1938, .357 Magnum revolvers bore individual registration numbers and included a certificate of registration. 
Demand for the premium handgun far exceeded expectations. With the completion of some 5,500 units, it became obvious that a limited production strategy was not practical, and individual registration stopped. Thus, the Registered Magnum became the Pre-model 27.
I purchased this Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 from a private seller at a gun show. The three and a half inch barrel is not exactly scarce on a Model 27, but it is hard to find. This example was pinned and recessed, and wore a set of target grips.
Demand for the premium handgun far exceeded expectations. With the completion of some 5,500 units, it became obvious that a limited production strategy was not practical, and individual registration stopped. Thus, the Registered Magnum became the Pre-model 27.I purchased this Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 from a private seller at a gun show. The three and a half inch barrel is not exactly scarce on a Model 27, but it is hard to find. This example was pinned and recessed, and wore a set of target grips.
The checkered topstrap and sight rib is a unique feature of the Model 27. I took the revolver to the range with a 50 count box of 125 grain Winchester White Box .357, and a Winchester Value Pack of .38 Special.
I found the revolver to already be sighted in suitably for myself. The previous owner had dabbed some orange paint on the front ramp, but I had removed that the night before.
I found the revolver to already be sighted in suitably for myself. The previous owner had dabbed some orange paint on the front ramp, but I had removed that the night before.The Model 27’s trigger pull was consistent throughout it’s arc. Firing double action, it was not difficult to hold the sights on target. When fired single action, the revolver was a precision instrument.
The heavy N frame easily absorbed the recoil of the .38 Specials. When the .357 Magnum rounds were slid into the chambers it became a fire belching weapon of the gods. This revolver was accurate on both loads, and a hell of a lot of fun to shoot.
When a person considers the advantages of practicing often with your carry gun, shooting your carry loads, it is easy to understand why some would opt to carry the N frame snubbie rather than a K frame such as the Model 66.
I also own a pristine Model 27-2 with an eight and 3/8 inch barrel. I have shot that long barreled revolver only a few times, relegating it to it’s wooden presentation box for my son to receive someday. This three and a half inch Model 27 is mine, and it will be shot often.
I also own a pristine Model 27-2 with an eight and 3/8 inch barrel. I have shot that long barreled revolver only a few times, relegating it to it’s wooden presentation box for my son to receive someday. This three and a half inch Model 27 is mine, and it will be shot often.
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