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Originally Posted by john traveler
The M586/M686 Distinguished Combat Magnum was aimed at the PPC revolver competition shooter, hence the "Distinguished" shooter classification per NRA regulations. Up to this point, the Colt Python was the instrument of choice for many in this higher than Expert classification.
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Huh?
I shot a bit of PPC in olden times, using a Python in the Pre-686 era because it was the only factory heavy barrelled revolver.
"Distinguished" referred to the use of a revolver in factory configuration with only trigger work and factory or commercially available grips to improve it. Ball ammunition required, no wadcutters.
Shooter classification was at all usual levels, Marksman to Master.
This is not the same definition as the bullseye shooter's Distinguished badge for which he accumulates points for high placement in matches.