New to me 52-2...

[Oldbird13]

Picked up my latest auction item from my FFL today. Appears it has been shot very few times. Both magazines look great. Bluing is outstanding. Box numbers to the pistol and is in pretty good shape. All tools came with it. FFL said it was packed by a pro...thanks Ward's Collectibles. Anxious to shoot it. Any suggestions/thoughts are welcome. Right now I'm a happy camper.

 

[Model52guy]

Commercial ammo can be hard to find. Best to reload for it. They are great shooting pistols.

 

[Sevens]

She's a beaut, Clark!

 

[Krogen]

Very nice! You did well. There's something about the Model 52 that screams quality. I wish I could live up to the gun's standards . . . .

 

[Rustywrench]

Great Looking 52!! I love the one I have, only problem is, I can't shoot it up to its true potential...It definitely is like a Supermodel on the Beach when I take it to the indoor range.
Gets some attention..

 

[Tntcwg3]

Very nice, congrats!

 

[bobsguns]

Love my 52-2!

I used GA Arms wadcutters almost exclusively in mine. Excellent performance! I tried the Aguila wadcutters, but had some non-firings with them, so I use them only in my revolvers. I'm not sure Aguila even makes them anymore?

Allow me to suggest before you shoot it to field strip it, wipe it down & oil the crap out of it. A bit of TLC goes a loooooooooong way with a 52, IMO.

Enjoy!!!!

 

[Oldbird13]

Ladies? & Gentlemen, I just checked the Georgia Arms website for their "wadcutters" and noticed several different types. Is the 52-2 designed for only wadcutters where the bullet is flush with the brass or can you also shoot semi-wadcutters?

 

[Tntcwg3]

Flush seated only.

 

[Markpixs]

Really nice score, i've had good luck bidding and buying from Ward's.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

I like Georgia Arms , been shooting their ammo for at least 25 years . I like their "New Ammo" loaded in Starline brass , maybe I'll start reloading someday . Someone posted in the ammo section about Precision Delta's w/c's , so I tried them . They are reloads , but at least as good as GA , or better . They still have a good price on it , give it a try .

 

[Rick H.]

I went to both suggested websites and I was rather surprised. One site advertised .38 W/C per round cost of .64 cents and the other site was .46 cents per round. Perhaps due to the fact I only reload my own ammo for my Model 52's these prices seem pretty high, but then I haven't used store bought ammo in several years. I wouldn't be able to shoot near as much .38 Special W/C ammo at those prices as I do reloading for it.

My first ever attempt at metallic reloading was with .38 Special and I have continued hand loading for this caliber for a long time. There are many benefits to handloading that far outweigh the initial costs of equipment. You don't need top level equipment to start handloading, just buy the best you can. If you know someone that handloads have them show you how it's done. I have done that several times and at that point some jump in the water and others say it's not for them. No money involved at that point just some time to look-see.

You bought yourself a very nice looking M-52 Oldbird. Take care of it and make certain you understand the intricacies of the barrel bushing on that pistol. Don't use the barrel bushing wrench that came with the pistol. A good fitting 12 point socket works best for take-down. And don't run the bushing in completely tight, back it off a couple of notches.

Good luck with it!

Rick H.