Bullseye Revolver

[cpt.gabriel]

... If you are serious about revolver in bullseye then expect to put forth a lot of effort. In return expect a lot of satisfaction ... 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. .. The grips are Nill Hemphill PPC grips, standard size. My hands are large and these work best for DA work. ...

Are you talking about this kind of grip?

 

[keithherrington]

Hmmmm, not exactly

This is what the Hemphills look like. The grips you have pictured are much more flared at the bottom than mine are.




Keith

 

[MajorD]

I have been shooting bullseye for over 30 years now ( my local league is 25 yard indoor) and while I have tried my fair share of autos I still find it easier and more enjoyable to run a revolver. The model 14 for example can be bought for probably half the cost of what an auto capable of similar accuracy is. I am not a master ( just barely expert on my best day) but I find I can call my shots and hold the black easier with a revolver than the 1911 for example ( and yes I have had high end bullseye built 1911's)
Single action firing all the way. I know of no master class or higher revolver shooter in bullseye shooting the rapids double action

 

[Big Cholla]

Spider Pucky! I was all set to offer the OP a like NIB M 14-4/6" that I am willing to sell to someone that truly wanted the 'best' for Bullseye 38 special. AND then I noticed just how old this thread is....... :-(

 

[Nevada Ed]

Sure is a lot of nice looking shooters there..........

I liked the M14, 15 and 19 for light target work with a 38 special.
The light 148 hbwc is usually used but my M19 did a lot better with the heavier 158 lead bullet for some odd reason.

 

[Stephanie B]

I've been shooting 900 Bullseye matches, first with a Ruger 22/45 with a red-dot sight, now with a Model 17-3.

 

[Ahab]

Greetings,

Have you shot Bullseye competition before? The reason why I ask is that a revolver is a little more un-wieldly on the firing line when it comes to loading and emptying the spent cartridges. It can be difficult to not "sweep" the line if you're not careful when you drop the cylinder. The RSOs get downright grumpy if you sweep the line. I watched a guy get booted off the property during a match because he just couldn't get it right.
Also another consideration: Can you shoot rapid fire(5 shots in 10 seconds) double action style? I think this alone is why most of the Bullseye shooters have gravitated to semi-autos. Reloads are quick and easy and it's easier to stay on target just having to pull a 3 1/2 lb. trigger.
Whatever, good luck to you in your Bullseye comp.
In regards to bullseye also, you only use one hand to hold the gun in all aspects. "Son, they don't call it a hand-gun for nothing, my instructor chided me."

Hobie1 is correct, however I used a 6" Highway Patrolman and a 6" K-22 for many years and didn't do too bad. Some of my semi-auto friends still talk about it.