I have plenty of target handguns in .45 and .22, but none in .38. I have always wanted a target gun in .38, so today I bought a used S&W 14-2 in PPC configuration. It has a bull barrel, and a Bo-Mar full length rib similar to the Aristocrat ribs. The front sight sits between two wings, one on each side of the front sight. My question is, for you PPC shooters, what is the purpose of the wings and what is the normal sight picture? Do the wings come into play with the sight picture? Anything I should know about adjustments on this sight? As you can tell, I know nothing about PPC, but love the butter smooth action of the gun. Thanks
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The wings were placed there to protect the front sight from dings, and, more importantly, to keep the holster from rubbing the sight black off the sight. Most, if not all, sight ribs for bullseye guns don't have the wings because those guns don't get put into holsters. Bomar made great sights, used them before going to the Aristocrat ribs. Very precise, repeatable, sight adjustments.
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I am not the voice you are probably looking for, that can give you a lot of tech data for this and that, but let me tell you that I think the 38 is one of the most underrated guns around today. I have a snub nose 38 that has been my daily carry for some time - since I got my CCW some 3 yrs ago I guess, and it is the most fun to shoot of all my guns, for many reasons. Cheaper to operate and just a fun gun, forget the cannons - I have them too, but the 38 is such a joy. I hope you enjoy your new gun. I would just say don't underrate it, ITS ONE HELL OF A GUN.
A fan of 38's.
A fan of 38's.
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I like PPC match. Fun. But it's unpopular around here. Difficult to find a civilian match.
Robert Finegan
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I use the wings of my PPC gun has part of the sight picture. I start with the Muzzle just a little high, so the front blade and wings as all seen above the rear sight blade, I then start to lower the muzzle until the wings are no longer in the sight picture. This make for a perfect elevation hold, the rest is windage and trigger control, EASY!
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GyMac
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I would love to have a PPC gun, but until then I will have to be satisfied with my standard K-38.
Frank237
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Used to shoot a Department funded and sponsored 30 rd Bullseye match every Wed years ago back in NJ. ALL the various Agencies in our County all twenty three of them participated. You shot half at your home range, traveleld for the other matches to the other Agencies.
10 rds of slow fire at 25 yds, then 10 of timed and 10 of rapid at 15 yds. All fired with Dept issued 148 gr WC reloads.
Many simply shot their issued M-15's or 19's. But quite a few of us had dedicated match guns; 6" Colt Officer Model Match or Pythons, S&W K-38's ,etc.
This was the early 1970's and Bo Mar made a rib that you added to the K-38 by removing the rear sight and drilling and tapping two holes. Gave you an extra 6 oz IIRC and the great Bo Mar sights.
I dropped off a new SA only K-38 off at Austin Behlerts for the rib install and an action job.
Month later I had a SUPER smooth K-38 with not only a 2# SA trigger but
he had fitted a new bolt allowing all the cyl's to lock into near perfect alignment with the barrel.
At 25 yds with 20 yr old eyes and reflexes.... IF I didn't have a ragged 1" hole it was MY fault. That gun was one of THE most accurate .38 revolvers ANY of us had ever experienced. Though another one of the guys had a 6" Python that shot equally as well.
I left for MT in 1979 right when the aftermarket bull barrel guns with the winged ribs were showing up. Did shoot one of those, also an Austin Behlert gun and it was astounding. Super smooth DA pull that was so light you never thought it would pop a primer...but it DID. And as accurate as my gun with wadcutters. PProbably the peak time for target revolvers.
Sold that SA only K-38 to a Buddy when I left and he shot it for another dozen years until the Agncies all went 9mm and the revolver matches were ended.
FN in MT
10 rds of slow fire at 25 yds, then 10 of timed and 10 of rapid at 15 yds. All fired with Dept issued 148 gr WC reloads.
Many simply shot their issued M-15's or 19's. But quite a few of us had dedicated match guns; 6" Colt Officer Model Match or Pythons, S&W K-38's ,etc.
This was the early 1970's and Bo Mar made a rib that you added to the K-38 by removing the rear sight and drilling and tapping two holes. Gave you an extra 6 oz IIRC and the great Bo Mar sights.
I dropped off a new SA only K-38 off at Austin Behlerts for the rib install and an action job.
Month later I had a SUPER smooth K-38 with not only a 2# SA trigger but
he had fitted a new bolt allowing all the cyl's to lock into near perfect alignment with the barrel.
At 25 yds with 20 yr old eyes and reflexes.... IF I didn't have a ragged 1" hole it was MY fault. That gun was one of THE most accurate .38 revolvers ANY of us had ever experienced. Though another one of the guys had a 6" Python that shot equally as well.
I left for MT in 1979 right when the aftermarket bull barrel guns with the winged ribs were showing up. Did shoot one of those, also an Austin Behlert gun and it was astounding. Super smooth DA pull that was so light you never thought it would pop a primer...but it DID. And as accurate as my gun with wadcutters. PProbably the peak time for target revolvers.
Sold that SA only K-38 to a Buddy when I left and he shot it for another dozen years until the Agncies all went 9mm and the revolver matches were ended.
FN in MT
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