Model 66 2 1/2" barrel for IDPA ssr div

[awit357]

Hello guys any comments for this gear?

 

[THE ROLLING STONES]

awit357,

The reloading of a 2 1/2" in 357 magnum can be hard to do. A 3" would be a much better choice. You may want to put this in the revolver section.

Sincerely,

THE ROLIING STONES

 

[tomcatt51]

I have a 2 1/2" 66. Short barrels clear the holster more easily but the shorter ejector makes getting your spent cases out more difficult. I shoot off-duty PPC with mine and with light loads (your IDPA PF is now 105 from a 4" gun and will end up sub 100 in a 2 1/2") it's not a big issue but you have to be carefull. Using Remington brass (it's thinner walled) helps.

 

[Jeb21]

I shoot a 3" model 64 for IDPA and it works just fine. I believe that as long you stay with 38 specials you should be fine.

 

[tomcatt51]

I shoot a 3" model 64 for IDPA and it works just fine.

The 3" gun has the longer (same as a 4" or 6") ejector rod.

 

[APS]

If you hit the ejector rod smartly, like you should, it will eject all the cases. If you do the weak hand thumb push, it might not.

 

[Jeb21]

Yes the 3" has the full sized ejector rod.

 

[M1911-66]

I've got a 4" and 2.5" Model 66. You can certainly use the 2.5" for IDPA, but you will be at a disadvantage, both during reloading (as described above) and due to the short sight radius. A 4" gun will be quicker.

But have at it. It should be fun. One of these days I'll compete with my 2.5" just for giggles.

 

[frankw]

I competed for a while with my 2 1/2" 66 and actually I was able to hold my own pretty well.I used a Lobo Pancake holster and Jet Speed loaders.

Probably top shooter against top shooter the shorter barrel may be a slight disadvantage.
We have a Master Class IDPA shooter that used a 2 1/2" K frame all last year in competition and I don't think he ever got beat.

Take it out and shoot it, you will have fun regardless.

 

[AZ CHUCK]

We have a couple of are member shooting 38 short colt out of the 38"s maybe your ticket.

 

[tomcatt51]

We have a couple of are member shooting 38 short colt out of the 38"s maybe your ticket.

They've been declared ILLEGAL for IDPA.

 

[Murphy2000]

IDPA,

IDPA was created so the average Joe could take his REAL WORLD gun and compete for practice. Not for money nor trophys.

Okay, so some folks are in it for the fun of it. Fine, their choice. And some are in it to boost their ego by winding up on the top of the score sheet, and nothing else matters.

For what it's worth? If you have arrived at the conclusion you'll more than likely be packing your 2.5" when the SHTF. Then use loads equal in bullet weight AND velocity...in .357 cases. Anything less, you're just cheating yourself.

It's kind of like the old joke about boxing. The guy looked great in the gym, in the ring is where he had problems. Then of course, punching bags don't move a lot or punch back either.

Enjoy and good shooting,

Murphy2000