Maybe Moonman will chime in and show the gun he bought last Sat at the NE Ohio bunch. Larry
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Dale53
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This thread has brought back a TON of memories - all good, too!! If I were shooting PPC today, I believe I would be competitive with my nearly stock 6" 686-4 (all else being equal), or at least my GUN would be competitive. Back in the day, a few of the more affluent shooters did quite well with a stock Python. Some had a Smithon built (a Smith revolver with a Python barrel). I'm a bit surprised I didn't see one in this thread. At any rate, the full underlugged barrel of a stock 686 gives the extra barrel weight desired for better holding and recoil recovery (even with the light wadcutter loads used, less recoil is always better)...
Oh well, speculation as those days are pretty much gone, anyway...
Thanks for sharing your treasures, folks. It has been good to remember.
Dale53
Oh well, speculation as those days are pretty much gone, anyway...
Thanks for sharing your treasures, folks. It has been good to remember.
Dale53
LaVistaBill
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A real economy-grade PPC gun made from a Model 14 with a Bomar Rib and sights, Mustang Grips, action job, target hammer, trigger shoe and my .38 wadcutter handloads. That was about all this former Louisiana deputy sheriff could afford back in the day.
A real economy-grade PPC gun made from a Model 14 with a Bomar Rib and sights, Mustang Grips, action job, target hammer, trigger shoe and my .38 wadcutter handloads. That was about all this former Louisiana deputy sheriff could afford back in the day.
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PPC guns are great fun to shoot even if you do not compete. They also do not have to be expensive. The pictured K38 was bought for $315. I also have 2 6" L frames with geat trigger jobs.
Tommy
I had some of those Safariland Grips, still may be in a box somewhere!
Need to bump this post to see if there are any new PPC's out there!!!! Been a while since this was on top so let the new members enjoy this post. Wow we're even on page three. Larry
X Ring Ranch
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Notice that most all the S&W PPC revolvers are sporting non-factory barrels. Custom heavy barrel with a 1 in 12 or 1 in 14 twist.
The reason is that the factory Model 14 barrel is not very accurate out to fifty yards. They were 1 in 18 3/4 and would cause the bullet to yaw at 50 yards. Some worse than others. I have seen some that would strike the B-27 target almost sideways.
Dwight
The reason is that the factory Model 14 barrel is not very accurate out to fifty yards. They were 1 in 18 3/4 and would cause the bullet to yaw at 50 yards. Some worse than others. I have seen some that would strike the B-27 target almost sideways.
Dwight
A Bit Contrarian
Because this is what I use to shoot at the club PPC matches:
Other than the grips, it's a stock Model 19-4. Well, I did paint the front sight orange in order to be more visible when held on the silhouette targets.
There is a guy who shoots a 1911 who, for a 48-shot match, will put maybe five or six shots into the nine ring. All the rest are 10s or Xs.
So far, I can't beat him.
But I can beat everyone else. At least some of the time.
Because this is what I use to shoot at the club PPC matches:
Other than the grips, it's a stock Model 19-4. Well, I did paint the front sight orange in order to be more visible when held on the silhouette targets.
There is a guy who shoots a 1911 who, for a 48-shot match, will put maybe five or six shots into the nine ring. All the rest are 10s or Xs.
So far, I can't beat him.
But I can beat everyone else. At least some of the time.
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I don't actually have it yet (on the way next week) but here is a picture of my Model-10 sent by Renee at Clark Custom Guns. It's got the new Aristocrat Sight Rib with built in Weaver style base.
Just got it today.
Just got it today.
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Go for it! I wished I'd gotten a PPC Revolver sooner! My Clark PPC revolver is A LOT more fun to shoot than I expected. I've had mine for about six weeks and I've put over 1600 rounds through it already - I'm addicted!
Bullet: Remington 148 gr. HBWC
Powder: Alliant Bullseye 2.8 grs.
Primer: Federal 100 Small Pistol Match
Case: Remington Wadcutter
LOAL: 1.185
Comments: Cases resized using Lee Factory Crimp Die with seating stem removed and taper-crimped.
Bullet: Remington 148 gr. HBWC
Powder: Alliant Bullseye 2.8 grs.
Primer: Federal 100 Small Pistol Match
Case: Remington Wadcutter
LOAL: 1.185
Comments: Cases resized using Lee Factory Crimp Die with seating stem removed and taper-crimped.
Oh hey a thread after my own heart since I've been accumulating slab barrel PPC style guns for a year or two. This seems like a fitting way to kick off my account here.
First up is what initially looks like a 586, however it is actually a factory SAO 14-3 with 586 barrel and recessed model 19 cylinder. It was refinished by S&W and is wearing a set of Cloyce grips. It normally has a different set of more target-style Cloyces but this was a better quality picture.
Next up is a 586 with a Clark setup custom built by a gunsmith at New Braunfels Gun Works as his custom PPC gun. It has Nill grips.
Moving on here's a 27-2 of unknown origin with Fitz grips.
Finally here's the centerpiece of my collection and most recent purchase, a 629 that's been engraved, fully worked over, and converted to .45lc. The grips are generic Thai ebay grips which are fine until I find something that fits this perfectly.
Now there's a few similar ones on GB from the same seller in what appears to be an estate liquidation which give clues to the work that's been done but I don't currently have any proof. The non-slab twin to this was engraved by Jere Richardson but mine isn't marked by the engraver that I can see. There's another that has similar action work done but was Behlert modified but I can't find any proof that mine even went there either. If anyone has some ideas on how to trace down who did what then feel free to chime in.
Here's the group shot plus an old heavily used target 1911. The 14-3 also has it's normal grips on this time.
Click the pictures for huge (in most cases) and if anyone wants to see anything in particular then feel free to ask.
First up is what initially looks like a 586, however it is actually a factory SAO 14-3 with 586 barrel and recessed model 19 cylinder. It was refinished by S&W and is wearing a set of Cloyce grips. It normally has a different set of more target-style Cloyces but this was a better quality picture.
Next up is a 586 with a Clark setup custom built by a gunsmith at New Braunfels Gun Works as his custom PPC gun. It has Nill grips.
Moving on here's a 27-2 of unknown origin with Fitz grips.
Finally here's the centerpiece of my collection and most recent purchase, a 629 that's been engraved, fully worked over, and converted to .45lc. The grips are generic Thai ebay grips which are fine until I find something that fits this perfectly.
Now there's a few similar ones on GB from the same seller in what appears to be an estate liquidation which give clues to the work that's been done but I don't currently have any proof. The non-slab twin to this was engraved by Jere Richardson but mine isn't marked by the engraver that I can see. There's another that has similar action work done but was Behlert modified but I can't find any proof that mine even went there either. If anyone has some ideas on how to trace down who did what then feel free to chime in.
Here's the group shot plus an old heavily used target 1911. The 14-3 also has it's normal grips on this time.
Click the pictures for huge (in most cases) and if anyone wants to see anything in particular then feel free to ask.
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Johnrh
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My 586 with Douglas barrel
Had to complete the build on this by sending to Clark, they did a fantastic job. Then had it Cerakoted which I don't know if I like it or not. Still like the old bluing look and the gun didn't really have a good finish when I bought it. Shoots great. Aristocrat rib.
Had to complete the build on this by sending to Clark, they did a fantastic job. Then had it Cerakoted which I don't know if I like it or not. Still like the old bluing look and the gun didn't really have a good finish when I bought it. Shoots great. Aristocrat rib.
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Got my MOJO workin'
This WAS a beater south of the border, S&W mod 64 till Joe at MOJO did his work. Davis grips on the way, Hard grips for pics.
looking forward to the MPCPA indoor matches this fall!
Jim Chapman
This WAS a beater south of the border, S&W mod 64 till Joe at MOJO did his work. Davis grips on the way, Hard grips for pics.
looking forward to the MPCPA indoor matches this fall!
Jim Chapman
bgjr1966
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Awesome gun, you can't go wrong with a Mojo custom.
PERAZZI
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Give Joe (MOJO) a call....
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All of mine were built or improved by Alan Tanaka of AT Custom in Gardena, CA.
Regards.
Bob
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Brandon
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I entered my first NPSC last year and had a great time! Revolver-wise I was shooting a couple borrowed 686's, a 4" and a 6". I was fortunate enough to earn some Distinguished Revolver points and even won a firearm award for a first timer! Needless to say my search was on for a 1500 gun and I was able to buy this from a nice gentleman this winter.
I even exchanged some emails with Mr. Davis which was awesome in itself. Its a Grade IV built on a Model 67, which apparently was spec'd out by the Secret Service Team back in the day. About 3-400 were built off this spec according to Mr. Davis. This is an excellent piece, very little signs of wear. My only plan is to replace these grips with some Davis, which are on the way. I shoots GREAT! Can't wait to take it to Raton in July and back to Albuquerque in Sept.
I even exchanged some emails with Mr. Davis which was awesome in itself. Its a Grade IV built on a Model 67, which apparently was spec'd out by the Secret Service Team back in the day. About 3-400 were built off this spec according to Mr. Davis. This is an excellent piece, very little signs of wear. My only plan is to replace these grips with some Davis, which are on the way. I shoots GREAT! Can't wait to take it to Raton in July and back to Albuquerque in Sept.
i'd search and try to find a set of Bill Rogers combat grips for your PPC
best i found, and tried them all back in the day (mid 70's to early 80's),looking for that extra advantage
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Brandon
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Thanks teezer, those are nice!
Ohsheepdog
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I just found a pair of Roger's plastic grips on eBay for $15 shipped...
A six inch magnum in .357 or .44 would make a great ground blind or tree stand gun or at least thats what Ive always thought. Anyone here use one for hunting? I know we have a member who rescued a 4 incher for house duty for his misses.
PS I love the classic Rogers/Safariland grips.
PS I love the classic Rogers/Safariland grips.
Lee's Landing Billy
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BEAUTIFUL STUFF!!! I didn't see one of these though. A J- Frame PPC gun. A model 34 built by TL Almond 30 years ago. Honest to Goodness, it shoots as good as anybody can hold.
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I've wanted a PPC gun since I saw my training sergeant carry one at the Sheriffs Office (circa 1977). What I found is an "S" code m&p with a milled bull barrel and a Bo-Mar ramp. Still tight with a crisp light double action. I put some new Davis grips on it.
PERAZZI
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A 5 screw!!! On, the depravity!
Nice job though, unique with the old hammer.
Nice job though, unique with the old hammer.
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