627-5 for USPSA/IPSC Revolver Division

[Moo Moo]

Does anybody use a 627-5 for USPSA/IPSC Revolver Division? I've recently picked one up and want to try this division. Due to a lower back injury, I'm struggling to bend down to pick up all my brass and magazines. With the 627-5, I can use Moonclips to limit the amount of bending I have to do. I'm never going to be competitive again, so I might even consider using a dump pouch so I won't have to bend down at all.

I am just after some suggestions on minor loads, Moonclip brands, moonclip pouches, etc. Any feedback would be appreciated. I've already picked up an Australian made Viper Products Race holster.

 

[Protocall_Design]

The 627 will be great for what you want to do. The current trend is to go with short cases like 38 Super, 38 Short Colt, or 38 Long Colt. Most times, 38 Super will fit an unmodified .357 chamber, especially if it has been resized during the reloading process.

You will need to match the moonclips to the brass, especially on rimmed cases. There is no SAMMI spec for the groove above the rim on rimmed brass, so groove diameters vary quite a bit. I use all Starline brass, and TK Custom moonclips for Starline brass. The grooves on the Starline brass are uniform for all the 38 cases, which includes 38 SC, 38 LC, 38 Special, and .357 Mag. That way, I can use the same moon clip with all of them.

Don't put moonclips in pouches. Too hard to dig them out. Use something with a post that goes in the center of the clip so you can grab the outside of the clip/ammo assembly.

It is good to use a heavy bullet. Many are using a 160 gr. polymer coated round nose. Many commercial bullet makers have those. Bullet weight is King on reactive targets, especially the larger Pepper Poppers and other heavy targets. You want to run around 850 - 900 fps. min. for good knockdown (around here, anyway, your targets may be different). You want a full roundnose for best reloads. Any flat on the bullet nose will hang up a reload occasionally.

You can use a trap/skeet shooter's shell bag for a dump pouch. It goes right on your belt and has 2 compartments, one for loaded rounds and one for empty.

 

[Moo Moo]

Thanks for that input Protocall. That was great.

I see you're in Kansas City. My sister now lives in Overland Park, KS. I hope to get over there sometime for a visit in the near future. I've been to the US on a number of occasions however never been to Kansas.

 

[Protocall_Design]

We are right next to Overland Park. If you get over here, come by and visit. I'll be happy to show you my setup and answer any questions. If you have time, maybe we can go shooting. There is a big outdoor range 5 miles from here.

We have lots of Aussie friends that we see every year at the Bianchi Cup. That starts on the 20th of this month.

 

[Mcfoto]

I just started shoot a 627 in USPSA. Been shooting ICORE for 3 years now. I use 147 gr. Blue bullets in Short colt brass. Not sure how revolver shooting is going to help with the stooping. More moons to pick up vs. Limited mags. I use a Speed-e-Rack to hold the moons on my belt. Its a post system with magnets. DAA makes something similar.

 

[MWC2068]

I would suggest that you use something like NorthMountain, or Revolver Supply post type moonclip holders for your loaded moons to use. If you are not concerned about speed and being that competitive, Hogue makes a really nice dump bag that attaches to your belt. I use mine located right behind my holster when I'm shooting Steel Challenge to put the used moons in.