Are you still rocking a scoped revolver?

[smoothshooter]

I refrained from deploying the word "using" because of the negative connotation.

"Rocking" invokes pleasantnesses, and yes, a bit of nostalgia. I lead off with a reference to the 80s and 90s.

I hope I didn't use too big of words for you.

I went on E-Bay a few days ago. There's a dude ( guy, if you're from Missouri) who has priced his silver Leupold 2X at $499. Even though a scoped pistol is an archaic concept, (old fashioned idea if you're from Missouri) that still preforms very admirably. It takes a really good red dot to keep up with that simple non battery powered device.

Skeeter was a hoot! He truly made me laugh out loud. Ah, the 80s.

Since when does the word " using "have a negative connotation unless the subject is drug abuse?
If someone asks you how many sinkers you are "using " on a fishing line, are you offended?

 

[LOBO]

Have a 2x Leupold on a Blackhawk in .41 magnum. I also have a 629 that I want to put a scope on, but it will be at least 4x.

Chris

 

[hardluk1]

I tried a handgun scope on my dan wesson 15-2 8" barrel back in the late '70's but found as a walk and stalk hunter back then a scope was not fast on target so when Ultra Dot came out I bought one to try and loved it . I could still shoot a 4" group at 100 yards from a rest but the big plus was when hunting hogs at shorter distances I did not have to deal with recital movement issues or just see it in low light conditions . I replaced that first ultra dot after some 20 years and bought another ultra dot 2moa to replace the old one with . But at 68 years old with bad knees y handgun hunting days are over so I put finally changed barrels at the 4" barrel and shroud I bought with my DW back in '76 . That last ultra dot today sits on a old 22lr rifle today for critter control .

 

[CajunBass]

I've never used a scope on a handgun before, but I like the use of the term "rockin' " myself. It got me to read the thread.

If you'd said "Anybody still using a handgun scope" I'd have probably ignored it.

 

[pacecars]

I have a few. First is a FA 97 .22 convertible with 4x Leupold


Gary Reeder Ultimate .410 in .410 GNR w/Leupold 4x scope


FA 83 .454 Casull w/Leupold 2x


S&W 617 w/Bausch & Lomb 4x scope. The bottom gun is a S&W 16-4 that is being D&T and rechambered to .327 by Jack Huntington and will wear a 4x Leupold as soon as it returns


There are also a slew of single shots that all wear scopes by Leupold, Weaver, Bausch & Lomb, Burris and Bushnell

 

[chief38]

I have no scoped handguns at all. I only have scopes on two guns and they are both 22 bolt action rifles.

 

[trulyapostolic]

I'll make a post about this pistol in a couple months.

 

[lscocoa]

My 17-2 & 18-2.

 

[Skyhunter]

657 Classic Hunter



This 657 Classic Hunter has been a joy to shoot since day one! SWC or jacketed, makes no difference - if I have a steady rest this combo is scary accurate.

WYT-P
Skyhunter

 

[kscharlie]

Only have one scoped handgun. Ruger Super Redhawk, .44 Mag, Weaver 2X.

 

[Retired W4]

M586. 8-3/8" barrel with original S&W rings, and the rest of the M586 and M686 family.

I WANT THOSE RINGS/MOUNT! The proprietary rings are hard to find. I started a thread about a 629-1 that uses them. I guess I need to post a Want To Buy ad. Just don't ask for my first born son. He's 43 years old.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

The mount on pacecars Freedom Arms FA 97 is TOTALLY AWESOME!

Cheers!

 

[pacecars]

The mount on pacecars Freedom Arms FA 97 is TOTALLY AWESOME!

Cheers!

The one on the 97 is one of Freedom Arms' mounts.

 

[rockquarry]

I didn't understand "rocking" either and didn't know "using" as it relates to firearms had a negative connotation.

With that out of the way, I've yet to try a scoped revolver as it ruins the looks and lines and turns the gun into an awkward and unwieldy handgun, defeating the handiness of the gun. I enjoy shooting handguns of all types, particularly revolvers, but seems a short rifle would be more practical than a scoped handgun.

I used to have several Contender frames, barrels, and scopes and enjoyed doing much load development and shooting, but never found a practical use for these. Like the scoped revolver, not too handy and I'd never hunt with one unless a rifle was unavailable.

We all have different likes and obviously there are many who prefer scoped revolvers. That's fine and may we all be glad we have so many choices.

 

[series guy]

I think a scoped gun can look pretty elegant.

 

[saemetric]

My only scoped handgun in .35 Remington

 

[pacecars]

Just got my 16-4 .327 Federal back from JRH. It is smooth as butter and looks great. Here it is with my 617. I like the Leupold mount on the 16 much better

 

[357 shooter]

I've used various scopes on revolvers , most of the time when accuracy testing. The Leupold 2X is a one I have used quite a bit. Once even used a 2X-7X Burris on a 686 for 50 yard testing.

For stand up shooting with no support my favorite is the Burris Gil Hebard 1X scopes . Made for bullseye , they have great eye relief and the dot reticle is easy to center on target.