Is the barrel stamped on the other side to not use less than 120 grain .357s?Warning: Do Not Use Magnum Loadings With Bullet Weights Of Less Than 120 Gr. This Will Reduce The Possibility Of Premature Cylinder Erosion.
Same, although I just took off the Hogue Tamers and put on the original grips for concealability. Mine currently has 135 grain Gold Dot in it.I only have one revolver and it is a J-frame, model 642.
Hogue Tamer grip. Cartridges are Black Hills Honeybadger, Hornady Hollow Point, Norma FMJ and Winchester FMJ.
The ammo is Underwood 150gr wadcutters, not a “target” load, but not too bad recoil wise, about like any of the plus P loads available, with no huge fireball. The VZ grips really help me control the gun. The holster is from Garrett Industries; it is kydex on outside and leather lined. I wear it in appendix position; has tuckable feature which is nice. Think they call it the Revolver holster nowadays. A nice carry set up; works well for me...I'm interested in you take on that airweight with wad cutter target loads regarding recoil. What would you compare the recoil to? Also, I like that hybrid holster; leather against the body, kydex for the gun retention, belt clip not on the cylinder which adds unnecessary bulk.
I’ve been looking for a 49 for a while. At actions they just keep bidding and go way to high. I inherited a 638 recently so I’m thinking or having it refinished black and it needs the Internal lock removed. I use Pachmayr Compacts or Hogue Tamer Grips and recoil is no problem.I need a model 49!
Had a model 38, but even that hurt to shoot.
Sold it 2 months ago.
Now I'm just waitin for the right deal to come along.
Hogue Tamer Grips are good. I had them on my 642 for a while. Although they for sure help with grip and recoil, they are bigger than the stock grips and I switched it back to the boot grips for carry.I’ve been looking for a 49 for a while. At actions they just keep bidding and go way to high. I inherited a 638 recently so I’m thinking or having it refinished black and it needs the Internal lock removed. I use Pachmayr Compacts or Hogue Tamer Grips and recoil is no problem.
I got the tamer for my 642. The extra material behind the backstrap not only cushions your hand, but also moves your hand a bit farther back for better trigger reach if you have large hands. I wish they made one with the extra material behind the back strap but no longer than the stock grip. That would be perfect for carry.Hogue Tamer Grips are good. I had them on my 642 for a while. Although they for sure help with grip and recoil, they are bigger than the stock grips and I switched it back to the boot grips for carry.
I got the tamer for my 642. The extra material behind the backstrap not only cushions your hand, but also moves your hand a bit farther back for better trigger reach if you have large hands. I wish they made one with the extra material behind the back strap but no longer than the stock grip. That would be perfect for carry.
I'm interested in you take on that airweight with wad cutter target loads regarding recoil. What would you compare the recoil to? Also, I like that hybrid holster; leather against the body, kydex for the gun retention, belt clip not on the cylinder which adds unnecessary bulk.
Yes, wadcutters have very manageable recoil. I reloaded and typically load a 130 grain bullet with 3.5 grains of Titegroup. Minimum load is 3.2 and max is 3.8 grains. Mine are right in the middle. The recoil is reduced enough to shoot 50 rounds in a range session with my Airweights without getting beat upRecoil in an Airweight with target wadcutters is quite manageable. I used them to practice on the DA trigger of my 642 and got proficient with it. Anything more powerful than regular 38 Special, the recoil is not pleasant for me.
My favorite J-frames are my 642, 442, and 437. All three are machined for moon clips.
I have a variety of J-frames in a variety of chamberings.
Yup, same story. I bought my 642 and as it was my first .38 snubbie, I bought a bunch of wadcutters to practice with and get proficient.Recoil in an Airweight with target wadcutters is quite manageable. I used them to practice on the DA trigger of my 642 and got proficient with it. Anything more powerful than regular 38 Special, the recoil is not pleasant for me.
My favorite J-frames are my 642, 442, and 437. All three are machined for moon clips.
I have a variety of J-frames in a variety of chamberings.
Yes, wadcutters have very manageable recoil. I reloaded and typically load a 130 grain bullet with 3.5 grains of Titegroup. Minimum load is 3.2 and max is 3.8 grains. Mine are right in the middle. The recoil is reduced enough to shoot 50 rounds in a range session with my Airweights without getting beat up