Model 1926 - 44 HE, 3rd Change Range Report

[LaVistaBill]

I finally had the opportunity to get my S&W 44 HE, 3rd Change or Model 1926 out to the range last Thursday for a few minutes of shooting. I put up a couple of big bulls-eye targets and shot from a sandbag rest from a disturbance of 15 yards. I shot 5 rounds SA and 5 in DA mode. The target on the left was shot with Remington 246 gr, RNL .44 Special factory loads and on the right target I used Winchester "Cowboy" loads with a 240 gr. lead, flat-nose bullet. Point of aim was 6 o'clock of the inside scoring ring. Not too bad IMHO. I also shot 5 rounds each thru my chronograph. The 246 gr. load clocked 699 FPS and the 240 gr. load 753 FPS average. I also got in a new 1930 Austin holster from El Paso Saddlery in their russet color with fish-scale stamping to match my belt and cartridge loop slide.

 

[bruce5781]

Nice rig. Is that BBQ I smell ?

Regards,
Bruce

 

[Toyman]

Isn't it fun to take a pre war S&W to range, shoot very nice groups and look at the amazement of the Tupperware spray and pray young ones when they see your targets. Way to go !!

 

[Eddie Southgate]

Love the rig .
Eddie

 

[raljr1]

I love mine....makes me look like a shootist.....fun and easy to shoot...wish I'd bought one sooner...nice work...

 

[Texas Star]

I finally had the opportunity to get my S&W 44 HE, 3rd Change or Model 1926 out to the range last Thursday for a few minutes of shooting. I put up a couple of big bulls-eye targets and shot from a sandbag rest from a disturbance of 15 yards. I shot 5 rounds SA and 5 in DA mode. The target on the left was shot with Remington 246 gr, RNL .44 Special factory loads and on the right target I used Winchester "Cowboy" loads with a 240 gr. lead, flat-nose bullet. Point of aim was 6 o'clock of the inside scoring ring. Not too bad IMHO. I also shot 5 rounds each thru my chronograph. The 246 gr. load clock 699 FPS and the 240 gr. load 753 FPS average. I also got in a new 1930 Austin holster from El Paso Saddlery in their russet color with fish-scale stamping to match my belt and cartridge loop slide.

Thanks for everything in this post, especially the chronograph figures.

 

[akjaeger]

Nice looking revolver! I have one that's a great shooter, but doesn't look that nice. Try plinking at some longer ranges, I've made hits with mine out to 100 yards.