Which S&W revolver for Bullseye matches?

Bofuss · Jan 9, 2018

Hello:

Simple question: Which current S&W wheelguns, in 38spl/357mag, are accurate enough for Precision Matches?

I'm hoping that I can locate a Model 67 to test fire, but I'm a long way from making a choice.

So, if you shoot a revolver in Bullseye let me know what it is and how it works.

K Morris

Kurusu · Jan 9, 2018

Bofuss said:
Hello:

Simple question: Which current S&W wheelguns, in 38spl/357mag, are accurate enough for Precision Matches?

I'm hoping that I can locate a Model 67 to test fire, but I'm a long way from making a choice.

So, if you shoot a revolver in Bullseye let me know what it is and how it works.

K Morris

Hard to beat this.

A K 38 materpiece/ model 14 without a full underlug.

elpac3 · Jan 9, 2018

K-38 for centerfire, K-22 for rimfire and 1955/45 for the .45 match or just shoot the 1955/45 for CF and the .45 match - your call.

colt_saa · Jan 9, 2018

K-38 Masterpiece with the 8 3/8" barrel

andy52 · Jan 9, 2018

Even though the K38 Masterpiece is not a "current " model I have to agree with the others they're hard to beat for bullseye . It would be worth your effort to try and find a nice shooter grade and most likely would cost you less then anything currently offered by S&W.

Kurusu · Jan 9, 2018

colt_saa said:
K-38 Masterpiece with the 8 3/8" barrel

Is that barrel lenght allowed in bullseye?

I shoot ISSF center fire pistol with mine. The sight radius cannot be longer than 220mm(8.6 inches).

StakeOut · Jan 9, 2018

Outdoor Bullseye matches are 50yds slow fire and 25yds timed and rapid fire.

Using revolvers is not highly recommended unless it's all you have.

A 22lr target semi auto and an accurized blue Colt 1911 Government Model are the 2 guns mostly seen on the firing line

Kurusu · Jan 9, 2018

StakeOut said:
Outdoor Bullseye matches are 50yds slow fire and 25yds timed and rapid fire.

Using revolvers is not highly recommended unless it's all you have.

A 22lr target semi auto and an accurized blue Colt 1911 Government Model are the 2 guns mostly seen on the firing line

Only referring to the OP question, where he specifically asked for a revolver.
My main match gun (I am an old dude) is in fact a .32/.22 Hammerli 280 for centerfire pistol and standard pistol.

But I still can make newbies gawk at the performance of my model 14 when I decide to take it to the regionals.

OKFC05 · Jan 9, 2018

Kurusu said:
Is that barrel lenght allowed in bullseye?

I shoot ISSF center fire pistol with mine. The sight radius cannot be longer than 220mm(8.6 inches).

Yes, I shoot the 8 3/8 revolvers (.22 and .38) in NRA Pistol (loosely called bullseye). They were first made specifically for that competition. Distance between iron sights must be 10" or less, and barrel length including cylinder is limited to 10".

The hot ticket now is semi-auto pistols for NRA competition, not revolvers. Many just have a .22 and a .45. Pistols have shorter limits since 2015.

Bullseye 2620 · Jan 9, 2018

Kurusu said:
Is that barrel lenght allowed in bullseye?

I shoot ISSF center fire pistol with mine. The sight radius cannot be longer than 220mm(8.6 inches).

The barrel length cannot exceed 10 inches on any pistol used in conventional pistol (bullseye) matches. I went back to the rule book to confirm this. Thus, the 10-5/8 adjustable front sight 29s designed for steel out to 200 yards would not be legal in a centerfire bullseye match, but an 8-3/8 inch version would. Never seen any one do that, but it would be legal in the centerfire portion of a 2700.

Kurusu · Jan 9, 2018

OKFC05 said:
Yes, I shoot the 8 3/8 revolvers (.22 and .38) in NRA Pistol (loosely called bullseye). They were first made specifically for that competition.

The hot ticket now is semi-auto pistols for NRA competition, not revolvers. Many just have a .22 and a .45.

Thank you.

We posted at about the same time. The present pistol for centerfire/Standard pistol is an Hammerlli 280 semi auto .22/.32. It's already old for present standards, but I have been using it for more than 20 years now.

Semper Fi Charters · Jan 9, 2018

I shoot
SW 22 Victory
SW 14-1 38 Special
Remington R1 Enhanced

Sorry about the Remington but it is the best 45 I have ever shot! I have shot them all by the way

Protocall_Design · Jan 9, 2018

I have recently seen a Ruger MK4 .22 semi auto. They did a good job on that one. The grip fits my hand better than the previous ones, plus it has several desirable upgrades over the 1,2,and 3. I think it would be a good low cost starter gun for Bullseye.

Old_Cop · Jan 9, 2018

I think that there is now a revolver match during the composite pistol matches at Camp. Perry. It would be instructive to know what shooters are using in that match. I think that a 586 or a model 14 would work.

Al W. · Jan 9, 2018

OP
I know one master shooter who competes with a 686, 6" barrel , only shoots 38sp with it . Has no problems with bullet jump. He likes the extra weight .
The traditional choice is a Model 14 , 6".
I have a 4" K38 thats near the equal of my Model 14.
Have fun !

Semper Fi Charters · Jan 9, 2018

I had the Victory and the Mark4 side by side. Th only thing that was noticeable was the difference in trigger pull. The Victory is perfect and the Mark 4 was not at all. I am not brand loyal so I was surprised how bad the Ruger’s trigger felt

Kurusu · Jan 9, 2018

Al W. said:
OP
I know one master shooter who competes with a 686, 6" barrel , only shoots 38sp with it . Has no problems with bullet jump. He likes the extra weight .
The traditional choice is a Model 14 , 6".
I have a 4" K38 thats near the equal of my Model 14.
Have fun !

Never saw any accuracy loss shooting .38 WC from a .357 revolver. What I don't lile in the 686 is that I really don't need that extra weight of the
Barrel underlug.

Semper Fi Charters · Jan 9, 2018

I wanted a 686 competitor but it is 1150 -1250 on gunbroker! I just could not swing it!

Al W. · Jan 9, 2018

Semper Fi Charters said:
I wanted a 686 competitor but it is 1150 -1250 on gunbroker! I just could not swing it!

You can find 686's with 6" barrels on the sites for around 700 bucks that will do the Job for a local league.
I found my 14 for less than that and it was clean and a K38 for less than the 14 and it was cleaner.
They are out there, watch the sites for a while and you will find one you can afford that will do the Bullseye thing.
Good luck and have fun !

Old cop · Jan 9, 2018

My six inch Model 19-3 is a real tack driver out to 15 yards.

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