Bullet Point of impact and reloading

[chief38]

FTR,

You did not state what you were using these loads for, but if I can assume you are simply Target Shooting you don't need any heavy duty loads. Defense situations would be different of course and I would NOT recommend he following for that purpose.

In general, I find that since the 1 7/8" barrel J Frames were originally designed for the 158 grain lead bullets, the older ones do shoot pretty accurately with them. I would suggest trying either a RNL or LSWC 158 grain Hard Cast Bullet over 3.2 to 3.5 grains of Titegroup. I use the 3.2 and its a "Puddycat" & accurate load that I can shoot all day out of my Snub Nosed J Frames.

 

[Shooter Magaven]

I also have the crimson trace grips. At 3 yards with my arms resting on a bench the group is about 2". This was just the attempt to pull "me" out of the equation. I'm not sure how to resize a picture to upload here or I would upload the shot group.
I don't want her depending on the laser grips though. I would like her to learn to use the gun and it become more of a reflex. In a home invasion, I want her confident and the moment her arm is extended she has the confidence to pull a shot off with enough accuracy to end the threat.
I know very little about pistols but one of my friends is Special Forces out of Ft. Brag. This summer he will be taking her to the range to teach her fundamentals.

Actually, the CT laser can be used specifically for training point shooting. After un holstering and extending the arms, the laser is quickly activated instead of pulling the trigger to give instant feedback of where the bullet would have struck. Teaches hand/eye coordination and indexing the hand in the grip. This can be done indoors all day long.
As far as the fundamentals of pistol shooting, well ... I would use something with a longer sight radius as to instill some confidence to shooter. A 1-7/8 inch barrel could be a bit too short for the "beginners".

Again... my opinin.

 

[David R]

The 637 in the pictures above has a CT laser. Its adjusted to POI for my carry load that hits where I want which also hits with the sights.

Using the Laser, You can practice dry firing on the wall. Its a great trainer especially for a DAO hand gun.

David