Review of the Alfa Proj 9231
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Uh... yeah, if we're talking about 158gr .357 vs 115gr 9mm. I'm talking grain for grain, 124gr 9mm vs 125gr .357 there should be no difference in recoil, it's effectively the same weight projectile with the same amount of PSI, and in +P loadings the 9mm would have higher PSI.A 357 produces MUCH more recoil than a 9mm.
I see those Rock Island imports of Alfa Proj and they look like solid, general use revolvers, but when accuracy is the focus, IDK if they're going to be better for that than a Blackhawk or Taurus large frame.Read up on Alpha Proj before you buy. Seems that they may be a sleeper that is right up your alley.
Uh... yeah, if we're talking about 158gr .357 vs 115gr 9mm. I'm talking grain for grain, 124gr 9mm vs 125gr .357 there should be no difference in recoil, it's effectively the same weight projectile with the same amount of PSI, and in +P loadings the 9mm would have higher PSI.
Me and my shooting buddy these last few years have really got into benchresting at 25 yards with our reloads. All calibers, revolvers and 1911's to see who can come with the tightest groups and the best reload recipes. I'm thinking of getting a 5 or 6 inch 9mm revolver to see how good I can make it shoot but I don't know which one to get. And I'm not going to spend $1300 on a S&W 986.
The two I'm thinking about is a 6" Charter Arms 9mm or a Taylors/Uberti 5.5" single action. I've never owned any caliber in either brand. Is the Charter Arms cheap feeling? I know it's on a small 5-shot frame like a J frame. Do they have nice crisp triggers like a S&W?
Which would you choose?
Depends on your definition of affordable. Generally you will not find used Blackhawks for under $500. I would like to go off of the gunbroker prices I saw a few years ago, but apparently that has all changed, there was a time not long ago a used .30 Carbine Blackhack could be had for $400.I had my 6.5" Blackhawk out at the range again earlier this week.
None of my other 9mm handguns are as accurate for me, and I have quite a few.
Are used Blackhawks affordable these days?
They're so sturdy that I only buy them used. This one is from the late 70's.
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