38 Special Target

[merbeau]

I usually shoot in my local clubs Bullseye matches (25 yards) and have been using my SW 52 or 952, however, the club has institued a new rule of brass falling on the ground is now property of the club.

I am interested in finding a revolver that I can use instead. What SW revolver in 38 special would work well for this type of tournament. I would probably like to mount a dot scope on it. I am very familiar with autos but not revolvers.

Thanks Robert

 

[Quantrill]

K-38 would be my choice

 

[CGM]

the club has institued a new rule of brass falling on the ground is now property of the club.

Pretty draconian rule!!

However, if you must, Model 14/19 is the way to go. It will be tough to do rapid fire in double action and still break those X's.

PS... you can always get one of those brass catcher gizmo's! They work reasonably well.

 

[merbeau]

Brass catcher

Thanks CGM. I did not think about a brass catcher. I may try that and see what happens, rather than having to learn how to shoot a new gun.

 

[H Richard]

K38 or Mod 14 with 6" barrel. Actions are smooth as silk and accurate as anything you have ever fired.. Takes a little practice on Timed a&Rapid Fire.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I would agree that a K frame revolver should work as should a brass catcher. Being the sort that I am, I'd find another club and tell them why.

 

[PPCSHOOTER]

CMM Shooting Sports

ABOVE IS A LINK TO THE BRASS CATCHERS THAT MOST OF US BULLSEYE SHOOTERS USE. JIM P

 

[TSQUARED]

During the 1960's I shot the CF stage with a Colt OM modified to short single action with a custom modified hammer and trigger - it was a slick shooting revoler and the modifications allowed for easy timed and rapid fire. PM me your e-mail and I'll send you a photo of the gun.
I later purchased a S&W Model 52 which is a superb semi auto but do not remember my scores improving.

 

[merbeau]

Awesome Response

Many thanks to all that responded. Certainly a lot of options and the pictures of those wonderful shooters.

Perhaps two more questions. Can you shoot the full wadcutter in the revolvers like the SW 52? Probably a dumb question but having never owned one, I certainly do not want any surprises. I noticed that the 14-6 and 14-7 use metal injection molding for some parts. If I come across a good version of these two models are there any problems associated with molded parts?

Thanks

Robert

 

[bountyhunter]

I usually shoot in my local clubs Bullseye matches (25 yards) and have been using my SW 52 or 952, however, the club has institued a new rule of brass falling on the ground is now property of the club.

I am interested in finding a revolver that I can use instead. What SW revolver in 38 special would work well for this type of tournament. I would probably like to mount a dot scope on it. I am very familiar with autos but not revolvers.

Thanks Robert

Model 14, K-38 target masterpiece is good. A model 66 with 6" barrel is also good.

 

[murphydog]

The model 52 will only shoot .38 wadcutters. Another model to consider is an L frame .357 (586/686) and shooting .38s if you prefer a muzzle-heavy gun.

 

[hsguy]

Wadcutters are fine in revolvers, that is about all I shoot in mine. 2.7 or 2.8 of Bullseye behind a wadcutter has been the gold standard of .38 spl target loads for decades and I have yet to find a better load.

 

[bmcgilvray]

"...the club has institued a new rule of brass falling on the ground is now property of the club."

Anyone else ever had to contend with this? Can't imagine that the reloading contingent within the membership would stand for this for a moment.

 

[bountyhunter]

"...the club has institued a new rule of brass falling on the ground is now property of the club."

Anyone else ever had to contend with this? Can't imagine that the reloading contingent within the membership would stand for this for a moment.

Every commercial range I have ever been to enforces the same rule. Some will let you mark your brass ahead of time and recover ONLY yours, but that varies. They make money by selling brass.

As for a "club"... who knows. If they own the range, they make the rules. If not, elect a new president of the "club".

 

[Art Doc]

I would be looking for something new... but it wouldn't be a new gun.

 

[merbeau]

Many thanks for all the information. I should clarify the rule about brass at our club. The rule was instituted for tournament events only because the club officials thought it would speed up the time not having everyone scrambling for their brass. This does not just apply to the pistol range but the skeet and trap ranges as well. Some of the members have opted to not shoot others (like me) are looking for alternative guns to use.

 

[Big Cholla]

merbeau: I would ask the Club mgt. if all the brass from a specific event couldn't be swept up and divided among those that want some brass back. Failing in that I would find a police trade-in S&W Model 67 and send it to a good pistolsmith for a heavy barrel and an action job. In fact you just might be inspiring me to start such a project for myself. If you are shooting ONLY .38 Special, the Model 67 makes more sense than a Model 66. ........... Big Cholla

 

[roaddog28]

Hi,
The K38 masterpiece is a great recommendation. Another one would be a Model 19 6 inch barrel. I was lucky and bought a 19-4 6 inch barrel for $269 out the door. This is my best target revolver and would be a good bulleye revolver to shoot at your club.

Good luck,
Howard

 

[merbeau]

That is a good idea about the brass and shotshells. At our next club meeting that would be a good suggestion to make about brass.

I have a dot scope that I have on hand and would require only buying the base for mounting. I will have to keep my eyes peeled.

 

[NFrameFred]

Model 14.

As for the other issue, I'd tell the club to go pound sand and look for another place to shoot.

There is a rationale for it at commercial indoor ranges - it ties up time, it causes possible safety issues, and, of course, the range makes money on it.

If I'm a dues paying member of a club, paying to shoot in their match, I'm policing my brass unless it's understood the match fee is reduced to compensate for the brass being left on the ground.

I've been in (and left) clubs where the elected hierarchy starts to act like royalty and treats the facilities as their personal fiefdom. I just let'em have it to themselves.