I am getting use with the feeling of S&W 52-1 that I use in competition ( 30+30 at 25 meters) I recently I bought a S&W 952 so I ask my friend gunsmith to fit trigger and stirrup of the S&W 52 to have same distance: trigger to grip safety. The result.. a perfect clone to 52 model but in 9 mm Luger. (9x21 in Italy) for 50 meters "Maestria" competition on Free Pistol target.
S&W 952 to S&W 52
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Good choice for 50M target work.
Original SIG P210-5 or 210-6 is also excellent.
Are the Pardini 32 ACP centerfire pistols available in Italy. These differ from the usual 32 S&W Long wadcutter model in that they excell at the 50M line.
Where in Italy do you shoot?
Ciao,
Jim
Original SIG P210-5 or 210-6 is also excellent.
Are the Pardini 32 ACP centerfire pistols available in Italy. These differ from the usual 32 S&W Long wadcutter model in that they excell at the 50M line.
Where in Italy do you shoot?
Ciao,
Jim
Yes, of course SIG P 210.. I have but too light for one hand hold.. I am shooting at TSN Milano.
Regarding Pardini is possible but we do only competition at 25 meters (30+30) so .32 WC is fine.. Personally I don't like Pardini that I tried after Walther .32 but I never arrived even closer to my record of 587 with Pardini.
Regarding Pardini is possible but we do only competition at 25 meters (30+30) so .32 WC is fine.. Personally I don't like Pardini that I tried after Walther .32 but I never arrived even closer to my record of 587 with Pardini.
My Pardini .32
The only thing my Pardini .32 WC gun needed was some serious Dremel tool fitting of the bottom stirrup that fits under the heel of the shooting hand. Hold, feel, and trim.....it should allow the pistol to hang in the hand without a painful push after 50 or so rounds. My Pardini .22 was not so bad, but remembering that the Morini grips are handmade....there is some variation and it can be uncomfortable. When all is correct, oil the stocks with Tung oil (or equivalent), give it a second coat...and shoot some of the highest scores of your life....an friend told me, after using my gun, "it shoots exactly where you aim...I knew when I had a flier the second I pulled the trigger". In a 30 point match, I have shot a 293 with the Pardini....I use my handloaded 100gr. wadcutters over 1.5gr.VVN310.
The only thing my Pardini .32 WC gun needed was some serious Dremel tool fitting of the bottom stirrup that fits under the heel of the shooting hand. Hold, feel, and trim.....it should allow the pistol to hang in the hand without a painful push after 50 or so rounds. My Pardini .22 was not so bad, but remembering that the Morini grips are handmade....there is some variation and it can be uncomfortable. When all is correct, oil the stocks with Tung oil (or equivalent), give it a second coat...and shoot some of the highest scores of your life....an friend told me, after using my gun, "it shoots exactly where you aim...I knew when I had a flier the second I pulled the trigger". In a 30 point match, I have shot a 293 with the Pardini....I use my handloaded 100gr. wadcutters over 1.5gr.VVN310.
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Hi Terry,
I see you have the old Nygord Master grip. It's a brilliant design.
Apologies to the OP for my thread drift.
Obviously, you are a very well experienced shooter. Could you show us the 952 with the altered trigger work?
The Tiro a Segno Nazionale range looks like a fantastic facility.
Best Regards,
Jim
I see you have the old Nygord Master grip. It's a brilliant design.
Apologies to the OP for my thread drift.
Obviously, you are a very well experienced shooter. Could you show us the 952 with the altered trigger work?
The Tiro a Segno Nazionale range looks like a fantastic facility.
Best Regards,
Jim
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Hi,
Looks good. Saw your comment about getting a 30 Luger barrel.
Have you contacted IGB in Austria?
They do lots of custom single barrel projects. I have seen their work with a Hämmerli P240 barrel in 38 Special wadcutter. So, they can do complex jobs for precision applications.
A gunsmith near me did some 1911 conversions for CF bullseye use in 30 Luger. It was consistently very accurate with cast and jacketed bullets out at the 50 yd line. For timed and rapid, the light recoil was a real benefit.
I think your instincts are right on.
IGB-Webshop
Best Regards,
Jim
Looks good. Saw your comment about getting a 30 Luger barrel.
Have you contacted IGB in Austria?
They do lots of custom single barrel projects. I have seen their work with a Hämmerli P240 barrel in 38 Special wadcutter. So, they can do complex jobs for precision applications.
A gunsmith near me did some 1911 conversions for CF bullseye use in 30 Luger. It was consistently very accurate with cast and jacketed bullets out at the 50 yd line. For timed and rapid, the light recoil was a real benefit.
I think your instincts are right on.
IGB-Webshop
Best Regards,
Jim
What I understand on changing caliber on almost the sane gun 52-1 to 952-2 ( after my modification) that when we say the S&W 52 is not " forgiving" gun when you shot, became "forgiving" on S&W 952 cuse 9 parabellum is much more fast and "snap" and I am sure will be even better with the .30 Luger more fast, accurare with less heavy bullet on 93 grains..
Yes. The trick is to do it with as light a bullet and powder charge, so the extra "zip" isn't too much recoil.
30 Luger is perfect for this.
Here's an older thread you may enjoy:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reload...t-accuracy-potential.html?102606=#post1113917
Jim
30 Luger is perfect for this.
Here's an older thread you may enjoy:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/reload...t-accuracy-potential.html?102606=#post1113917
Jim
