samandglove1
Member
I took two revolvers to the range today. A new to me 4" 28-2 and a brand new 1 7/8" 642-2. I wrote up how well I did with the N frame in the 1961 - 1980 section, but my performance with the airweight is another story.
I have a bunch of K & N frame S&Ws, and a handful of semi-autos, but I wanted to pick up a good CCW pocket gun. A few of my friends steered me towards the airweights, and I liked the look and the idea of the hammerless 642. When I got out to the range though, I was not feeling great about my choice.
I couldn't hit the side of a barn. I don't know if it was the DAO, the light weight, or the small size of the gun. A 9" diameter steel plate was perfectly safe for 4 out of 5 shots from 25 yards, consistently. I understand that these snub nosed guns are primarily for short range use, but I would think that I could look at least slightly competent at a reasonable distance.
Any advice from you guys would be appreciated.
I have a bunch of K & N frame S&Ws, and a handful of semi-autos, but I wanted to pick up a good CCW pocket gun. A few of my friends steered me towards the airweights, and I liked the look and the idea of the hammerless 642. When I got out to the range though, I was not feeling great about my choice.
I couldn't hit the side of a barn. I don't know if it was the DAO, the light weight, or the small size of the gun. A 9" diameter steel plate was perfectly safe for 4 out of 5 shots from 25 yards, consistently. I understand that these snub nosed guns are primarily for short range use, but I would think that I could look at least slightly competent at a reasonable distance.
Any advice from you guys would be appreciated.