mikemyers
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Not sure if I want to start yet another thread, but after reading the above responses, I've got a question.
Suppose the full reason for buying a S&W revolver was target shooting, at 15, 25, and 50 yards, which should make it equally good for shooting steel plates. Which revolvers might be most appropriate?
I figure a 6" to 8" barrel length would give me the best sight radius.
Since it's not for defense, I don't see any need for it to be able to shoot magnum loads, meaning 38 Special should be fine, and I would probably shoot the same lead wadcutters I make now for my S&W Model 52.
It doesn't need to be a collector's item either. If the cost is higher because of the gun itself, that's fine, but if the cost is higher because it is rare, that would be a waste.
I would prefer no MIM parts, and definitely no internal lock.
Stocks I expect would be like the typical wood large stocks.
No more than 6 rounds in the cylinder, and 5 would be acceptable (that's all we load in Bullseye).
This thread is about both SA and DA, so it would be good if it could shoot well either way.
It makes no difference if it's black or Stainless Steel.
It would be nice if it was drilled and tapped to accept a red dot sight mount, although I don't plan to do that.
I suspect a "larger" frame would be better than a "smaller" frame.
Guns I'm thinking of include the Model 14 - I don't know about other S&W models to know what to check out. The Model 27 sounds fine, but if I don't soot Magnum loads, something else might be more appropriate. The 586 and 686 sound like they might be a good answer.
Suppose the full reason for buying a S&W revolver was target shooting, at 15, 25, and 50 yards, which should make it equally good for shooting steel plates. Which revolvers might be most appropriate?
I figure a 6" to 8" barrel length would give me the best sight radius.
Since it's not for defense, I don't see any need for it to be able to shoot magnum loads, meaning 38 Special should be fine, and I would probably shoot the same lead wadcutters I make now for my S&W Model 52.
It doesn't need to be a collector's item either. If the cost is higher because of the gun itself, that's fine, but if the cost is higher because it is rare, that would be a waste.
I would prefer no MIM parts, and definitely no internal lock.
Stocks I expect would be like the typical wood large stocks.
No more than 6 rounds in the cylinder, and 5 would be acceptable (that's all we load in Bullseye).
This thread is about both SA and DA, so it would be good if it could shoot well either way.
It makes no difference if it's black or Stainless Steel.
It would be nice if it was drilled and tapped to accept a red dot sight mount, although I don't plan to do that.
I suspect a "larger" frame would be better than a "smaller" frame.
Guns I'm thinking of include the Model 14 - I don't know about other S&W models to know what to check out. The Model 27 sounds fine, but if I don't soot Magnum loads, something else might be more appropriate. The 586 and 686 sound like they might be a good answer.