Bullseye Revolver

[trulyapostolic]

If you're wanting to shoot the NRA's Distinguished Revolver program then don't exceed a 6" barrel length. I have a 14-4 that i use for this same purpose and it works well. Are you new to Bullseye or just getting into the specific revolver matches?

 

[wheeler20]

Any comments on a NIB Smith & Wesson 14 8 3/8 Inch Nickel "Last Stand lmited edition model?

 

[keithherrington]

Any comments on a NIB Smith & Wesson 14 8 3/8 Inch Nickel "Last Stand lmited edition model?

Yes, limit your barrel length to 6 inches regardless of caliber. There is some theoretical benefits to shooting a longer barrel but they don't hold up in practice. If you are serious about revolver in bullseye then expect to put forth a lot of effort. In return expect a lot of satisfaction. I got back into Bullseye in 2005 after shooting in college in 1974-1978. In between I shot a revolver in IPSC and while never really competitive enjoyed the heck out of it. It also taught me good DA technique. So when I transitioned from my autos to all revolvers a few years back I naturally used DA in all sustained fire. Never learned to thumb a hammer and frankly don't want to learn, except with my Single action guns. Here is my current battery of wheelguns. The second from the bottom is a PC gun I recently got and I'm still getting used to it. the other three, a Model 17 (action work by the Performance Center), a Model 16 converted by Bowen to 38 Special and a Model 625 (action work by my lawyer...don't ask) have worked very well for me. The 38 doubles as my Center Fire and my Distinguished Revolver gun. It shoots 148 wad into 1.5" at 50 yards and American Eagle 158 Round Nose Lead into less than 2" at the same distance. The grips are Nill Hemphill PPC grips, standard size. My hands are large and these work best for DA work. However, if your hands are Medium or Small, the open back model may be more your size.

 

[wheeler20]

Smith & Wesson 14-5 ,38 special ,last stand

Does anyone know much about the 14-4 8-3/8" nickel Last Stand model?

 

[Hobie1]

Does anyone know much about the 14-4 8-3/8" nickel Last Stand model?

Wheeler, you need to create a new thread with your question. People who might be able to help you may not read a Bullseye revolver thread as it doesn't interest them.

Regards,

Hobie

 

[boatbum101]

A 6.5" barrel is the max allowable for Distinguished revolver these days . Hence my including the Outdoorsman . The heavier N frame holds steadier & feels like shooting a 22 .

 

[Hobie1]

Wheeler, you need to create a new thread with your question. People who might be able to help you may not read a Bullseye revolver thread as it doesn't interest them.

Regards,

Hobie

Duh on my part Wheeler, forgot you're the original poster... Sorry.

Have you any bullseye comp. experience?

Anyway, good luck to you.

Hobie

 

[earplug]

I used to own and shoot a M-27 and the N frames can get to be a lot of weight to control with one arm. This was before I started using a optical sight.
K frames have a real nice weight and smaller grip frame, probably why the Model 14/K-38 so successful at a target gun
The big bore M-25/625's weigh less due to the metal removed. I'd still be shooting my 625's but the recoil effects my shoulder more then the lite 38 spl.
Any L frame would also work fine for a Bullseye gun. The lack of accuracy with a .357 chamber is more a theoretical issue then a real measurable issue. Our league has M-19's Pythons and such. The wheels guns are just fun.
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[TSQUARED]

Can anyone recommend a super aaaurate 38 or 38/357 revolver model for bullseye shooting with 38 spec?

hen revolvers ruled the so called root os bullseye pistol the Colt Officers Model in 38 Sp. was a favorite. We all shot single action in those days.

 

[TSQUARED]

Can anyone recommend a super aaaurate 38 or 38/357 revolver model for bullseye shooting with 38 spec?

When revolvers ruled the so called roost of bullseye pistol the Colt Officers Model in 38 Sp. was a favorite. We all shot single action in those days. A local gunsmith converted them to short single action and added Micro sights. He also made a revolver in 45ACP from Colt New Service 45's with a sleeved comped barrel and short single action.
PS: That was in norhtern NJ in the 1950's and 1960's.

 

[keithherrington]

I believe one of the National Bullseye records is still held by a revolver.
Keith

 

[growr]

I have to agree with the others on the M14 as an outstanding choice. My Dad's k-38 6" is still the most accurate revolver in the stable. My dad used it on the sheriff's office pistol team in the late 40's and early 50's in bullseye matches and did very well with it.
Randy

 

[robctwo]

I tried shooting the bullseye competition a few years ago. Arthritis in the shoulder and wrist made it impossible, kind of like what happened to my golf game.

I need two handed hold and do OK.

I like accurate guns. My "new to me" 14-3 is a very accurate gun. It rounded out my 19-3 6" and 17-3 collection. I'm shooting clay birds on the hill at the back of the bay at 35-40 yards and hitting with enough regularity to make it interesting. Cleaning up the pieces as well. One of these days I'll shoot some paper with all three to see if there is a noticeable difference in accuracy for me.

I don't have any experience with the 8" guns. Some of my 4" guns are pretty accurate as well.

The 14 is a very good choice for the type of shooting I'm doing most of the time.

 

[PMRet]

At one time I owned a 14-5 with 6" full lug barrel that someone had set up for Bullseye competition, most accurate .38 I ever shot.

 

[chief38]

I have a M14 too, and while it is accurate and beautiful, I simply shoot my 4" M15 better. Why.........I have absolutely no idea! One would think that the 6" bbl. of the M14 and Target sights would lend themselves to be a better target gun, and in general I would agree with that, but for me the M15 is my go-to target gun. Maybe it's just the fact that the M15 was my Dad's gun......who knows?

Anyway, with all that said, I would agree and give the Target Gun nod to the M14. It was one of Smith's finest!

Chief38

 

[ggidzinski]

Andy

What grip is that on your Model 52?

Thanks,

George

 

[Bill A]

For the CF stage of the 2700 match, you can't beat a Walther GSP in .32 S&W Long, at least indoors. Outdoors at 50 yards, well, that's another story.

Bill

 

[Walton Feep]

Andy

What grip is that on your Model 52?

Thanks,

George

Those are Herrett's. I have the same on my 52-2.

Gun stocks by Herrett's Stocks, Inc.

 

[ggidzinski]

Those are Herrett's. I have the same on my 52-2.

Gun stocks by Herrett's Stocks, Inc.

Is that the automatic target stock or the Camp Perry gun stock?

Thanks,

George

 

[ILTim]

IMHO, the name "Target Masterpiece" sums it all up.

Lovely. Is that 8-3/8"? I remember seeing an exceptionally long barrel .38 like that, but maybe longer, and it was so odd to me back when I saw it. I didn't know much about revolvers then and passed it over quickly looking for something magnum. Oh well.

Was there ever a double action smith .38 barreled longer than 8"?