Model 327 vs 586 for revolver class?

[Aakbaum]

I have the wonderful opportunity to attend a course at Thunder Ranch this year.

I’ve been debating on which gun to bring as my primary. A j frame 642 will accompany as a backup.

Choices are:
- Model 327 PC
- Model 586 Lcomp (6 shot variant)

Both are great guns and phenomenal shooters, but would the steel frame of the 586 be better for the course? Would I be more likely to experience a problem with the 327 if I am putting upwards of 1500 rounds through it in three days?

Curious on people’s thoughts. We will be shooting 38spl out of it not 357.

Thanks.

 

[Dgfrtsgt]

I would say the 586 would be better suited for the high round class. There would be a little less felt recoil with the 586. You may want to shoot the 327 during a night shoot. You are going to need to clean the revolver every night. I always wanted to go to thunder Ranch but never made it. I am sure you will have a good time.

 

[WR Moore]

Better to take them all and not need them than to leave one at home and regret it. Unless you're within close driving distance. Over 1500 rounds, you'll definitely prefer the heavier gun.

 

[Aakbaum]

Yeah, that’s what I figured that the heavier 586 would be probably better for that much ammo. Not that the 327 isn’t a trustworthy gun, but that’s a lot of ammo for a titanium cylinder and such in that short of time.

I’ve considered bringing them both but I have trust issues, so trusting the TSA with both high end pieces makes me nervous.

 

[Protocall_Design]

Can you ship the guns and ammo to Thunder Ranch ahead of time and ship the guns back home at the end? That might be (a little) safer for the guns than the airline.

 

[Aakbaum]

Can you ship the guns and ammo to Thunder Ranch ahead of time and ship the guns back home at the end? That might be (a little) safer for the guns than the airline.

I can ship ammo ahead of time but firearms cannot unfortunately - also too small of a town so they don’t have a FFL.

 

[lihpster]

I can ship ammo ahead of time but firearms cannot unfortunately - also too small of a town so they don’t have a FFL.

FFL in Lakeview.
5 Corner Feed
93839 Hwy 140 W, Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-4224

Don't know if they will accept your gun or not.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

586 is a better choice.

Most people never shoot 1500 rounds on a three day weekend. Even with 38 Special it will quite a workout so get some serious practice in before you go.

 

[BoulderTroll]

Yeah, that’s what I figured that the heavier 586 would be probably better for that much ammo. Not that the 327 isn’t a trustworthy gun, but that’s a lot of ammo for a titanium cylinder and such in that short of time.

I’ve considered bringing them both but I have trust issues, so trusting the TSA with both high end pieces makes me nervous.

There are always horror stories that get a disproportionate amount of attention, even though they are statistically insignificant. Up until a year or so ago, I never flew without checking a firearm. Usually multiples...and pricy guns, such as SAKO 85's with Nightforce ATACR scopes, Tavor, etc. I never had a single issue, with probably over 30 flights with firearms, over a 15-year period. Sometimes it took longer than others to get through the process, and very often even with a single airline, two different airports or ticket agents will say and do two different things. Inconsistency is the name of the game. But never once did I have an issue with theft or damage. If you want to take both, take both, and do so with confidence. Also, if shipping ammo is pricy, remember that most airlines allow you to check 11lbs of ammo, and Alaska Airlines allows 50lbs.

 

[maxxer2]

I have the wonderful opportunity to attend a course at Thunder Ranch this year.



I’ve been debating on which gun to bring as my primary. A j frame 642 will accompany as a backup.



Choices are:

- Model 327 PC

- Model 586 Lcomp (6 shot variant)



Both are great guns and phenomenal shooters, but would the steel frame of the 586 be better for the course? Would I be more likely to experience a problem with the 327 if I am putting upwards of 1500 rounds through it in three days?



Curious on people’s thoughts. We will be shooting 38spl out of it not 357.



Thanks.

Looks like I'll be there at the course. Ha.

 

[Dgfrtsgt]

I agree with some of the others about taking both guns. Everything breaks. Purchase the ammo online and have it shipped to TR.

 

[Chuck Edwards]

If you've never done a high round count class with a revolver, they'll need some ongoing preventative maintenance while you're there - nothing big, just checking stuff for tightness. Bring properly-sized screwdrivers for the sideplate and cylinder release screws and the Brownell's tool for the ejector rod and check for tightness at lunch break and at night. Clean the chambers with a phosphor bronze chamber brush each night.

I'd take both revolvers and use the 586 as the primary and the 327 as a backup. If you have other steel-frame revolvers, I'd bring one of them instead of the 327.

Revolvers aren't made for high round count days. They'll make it through fine, just remember they aren't Glocks.

 

[EPVegas]

There's a good article on the Revolver Guy website about preparing for a revolver class. They would recommend bringing both

 

[jframesj]

Bring both full size revolvers. If one breaks, you don't want to have to shoot large amounts of ammo in a short timeframe through a j frame. Also, bring padded gloves in case your hand starts to hurt from the recoil. Bring bandaids in case you get cuts or blisters. As mentioned above, bring a screwdriver and check your screws every day. Bring a toothbrush to keep in your pocket all day. You'll need it to brush carbon buildup from under the extractor star and the front of the cylinder throughout the day. Otherwise, the cylinder may bind against the forcing cone.