Jbird45
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My father in law has a Smith and Wesson .38 special +p revolver and he has not been happy with his accuracy. It is his carry weapon and at ten yards he can get most shots somewhere on the black but there is always a few that aren't. That makes us nervous because if he ever did have to use it in a defense situation you don't want projectiles not on target.
He uses Winchester 130 grain FMJ for target shooting and I would say it holds a 10-12" group at 10 yards with a few fliers that are off target or not even on paper. I studied his trigger pull and also loaded a cylinder with rounds and empty Chambers to see if he flinches and his technique and form are good.
I know these are not made to be tackdrivers, but what is reasonable accuracy one should expect at that distance? Is there a different ammo or weight of bullet we should try for the length barrel? I would say the barrel is 1.5 to 2". Maybe we should be training at a shorter distance?
Thanks for the help!
He uses Winchester 130 grain FMJ for target shooting and I would say it holds a 10-12" group at 10 yards with a few fliers that are off target or not even on paper. I studied his trigger pull and also loaded a cylinder with rounds and empty Chambers to see if he flinches and his technique and form are good.
I know these are not made to be tackdrivers, but what is reasonable accuracy one should expect at that distance? Is there a different ammo or weight of bullet we should try for the length barrel? I would say the barrel is 1.5 to 2". Maybe we should be training at a shorter distance?
Thanks for the help!