Shot my frist IDPA in SSR (Video)

[datsun40146]

I bought my 1st model 10 about 5 days ago and picked it up on Friday. I paid right at 120 bucks for it with the transfer. Next I needed leather and loaders for it, so I stopped by Buds gun shop and went to their surplus section. I traded a holster for different revolver that I had for the duty holster for the M10, and I traded the stock Victory grips on it for a set of used Pachmayrs. I ended up paying 12 bucks for 3 speed loaders and the pouch. So for 132 bucks I'm now an SSR shooter. Anyway I've been shooting IDPA for about 2 years with my 3913 but I thought I'd give revolver I try. The trigger on this gun is AMAZING! Its so smooth and breaks rather well. I hope you guys enjoy the videos.


This was my second attempt at this stage, the first time I shot I destroyed the moving target. My round broke the wooden stake so it had to be reset.

 

[Palmetto Sharpshooter]

Good job! Looks like a pencil barrel M-10. I bet that was fun.

 

[APS]

Glad to see younger revolver shooters in IDPA. Looks like you had fun. What other action shooting sport can you get gear for less than $200 and have fun.
I couldn't tell if you were shooting with your support hand finger at the front of the trigger guard. It might help with recoil if you wrap it around the front of the grip instead to add to your grip strength.

 

[datsun40146]

APS, using my support hand around the trigger guard is how I shoot all my automatics just for the reason you stated, added control. However with revolers I'm afraid I'll get my finger too far extended and end up catching the blast from the cylinder. I did that once with a .22 and it hurt like hell.

 

[APS]

APS, using my support hand around the trigger guard is how I shoot all my automatics just for the reason you stated, added control. However with revolers I'm afraid I'll get my finger too far extended and end up catching the blast from the cylinder. I did that once with a .22 and it hurt like hell.

Hey, sorry I wasn't suggesting you put your finger up there. Like you said the cylinder gap might hurt you.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Looks like you had a good time, and just think about it - you can get the next five six years out of it for less than 140 bucks. Enjoy and have fun, keep the 10 and past it down with the movies.

 

[roaddog28]

I have a model 10 4 inch heavy barrel that I intend to compete with in IDPA in late fall. You will have fun and find out the model 10 is still a very good all around handgun. S&W made millions of them because they were basic, well balanced and accurate. Even today with all the wonder semi-autos the model 10 still can hold its own. Here is a link done sometime ago that compared the model 10 to some of the current semi-autos. The result was the model 10 was equal or better.

Interesting reading. Good luck shooting.
Howard
Best For Defense

 

[frankw]

Thanks for the videos, I enjoyed watching the action.
I am also glad some of you younger guys are picking up the revolver, us old guys can't last forever.

I have been shooting a revolver in IDPA pretty often the last year or so.
I started with a 2 1/2" 66 and then went to a 4" Model 10. My old eyes had trouble with the sights so I bought a 686. Lately I have been shooting a slicked up 66 and it has been working well for me.

I will shoot it in the Georgia State Match in a week or so. It will have pneumatic movers on a lot of the stages and me and the revolver are going to get a work out.

 

[cubguy]

Thanks for the videos, I enjoyed watching the action.
I am also glad some of you younger guys are picking up the revolver, us old guys can't last forever.

I have been shooting a revolver in IDPA pretty often the last year or so.
I started with a 2 1/2" 66 and then went to a 4" Model 10. My old eyes had trouble with the sights so I bought a 686. Lately I have been shooting a slicked up 66 and it has been working well for me.

I will shoot it in the Georgia State Match in a week or so. It will have pneumatic movers on a lot of the stages and me and the revolver are going to get a work out.

I just picked up a 4" 66 for IDPA and I am wanting to change the front sight, if I may ask what sight are you using? Any other tips for this revolver?

 

[gr7070]

I hear chamfering the charge holes make a slight difference. It's pretty cheap, too.

Other than there's not a lot to bother with. Ammo for practice and decent quality equipment.

 

[frankw]

I just picked up a 4" 66 for IDPA and I am wanting to change the front sight, if I may ask what sight are you using? Any other tips for this revolver?

I am shooting the standard red ramp front sight right now but this week I am taking it to a machinist friend who will install the Weigand base that will take interchangable sights. I have used fiber optics on some guns but I like the sight picture of the patridge blade also. I will probably get one of each and experiment.

Other than having the cylinder holes chamfered, finding grips you like, you can shoot it just like it is. I had my action worked on for a light match trigger that will only set of federal primers but it has a sweet trigger pull.

 

[cubguy]

I am shooting the standard red ramp front sight right now but this week I am taking it to a machinist friend who will install the Weigand base that will take interchangable sights. I have used fiber optics on some guns but I like the sight picture of the patridge blade also. I will probably get one of each and experiment.

Other than having the cylinder holes chamfered, finding grips you like, you can shoot it just like it is. I had my action worked on for a light match trigger that will only set of federal primers but it has a sweet trigger pull.

Thank you for your reply, I like the Weigand base too. I will get a quote on getting one installed locally. If you have time let us know how you like it.

cubguy

 

[Bugs Bunny]

Last two matches I used a recently acquired 625-3 4in, been alot fun and convenient since the wife & I usually shoot CDP class (45acp) we can reload one ammo for revolver & auto.

The moonclips seem to hang a tad, not always dropping in clean is my gripe (wilson brand moons)

Tioga NY this weekend which will be the last IDPA match for awhile.

Good luck & have fun

 

[OKFC05]

Last two matches I used a recently acquired 625-3 4in, been alot fun and convenient since the wife & I usually shoot CDP class (45acp) we can reload one ammo for revolver & auto.

The moonclips seem to hang a tad, not always dropping in clean is my gripe (wilson brand moons

A mild chamfer on the chamber mouths helps a lot in speed reloading. Brownells sells the tool if you plan to do several, otherwise it is cheaper to pay a smith.

 

[Nanuk]

Good deal, I noticed on your reloads you are fumbling a bit. After you invert the weapon to dump the empties, tuck it into your belly for the reload.

 

[chief38]

I am shooting my first IDPA match in mid January. I plan on using a Colt 1911 Gov't. Model, but when the weather warms up I do intend to use one of my Revolvers........probably my model 65 with a 3" bbl. since that is a gun I actually carry.

 

[frankw]

I just picked up a 4" 66 for IDPA and I am wanting to change the front sight, if I may ask what sight are you using? Any other tips for this revolver?

Sorry for the delay, I just noticed your question.

First I have a 686 that I added the SDM Fiber Optic front sight to, It worked very well. Then I picked up the 66 and I had a machinist mill off the front sight and install the Weigand sight base that takes the interchangeable blades like the newer DX guns have.

Right now I have a Patridge blade and it gives a very good sight picture. I have a few range sessions with it but no matches yet.
The FO helps out a lot on fast shots but I think I tend to "shoot the dot" rather than line up the top of the front sight and that hurts on the far or real tight shots.

Good Luck.

 

[frankw]

Also chamfering the holes and using pointy bullets does help the reload.

Round nose or round nose flat point seem to work best.