Which S&W revolver for Bullseye matches?
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Shot the .22 Cuyahoga County Pistol League for years in NE Ohio. There was a Cleveland police officer that shot a model 17 only. He did OK with it, shot mid to high 270’s with it. I believe he still shoots the league but getting older is putting him back to the lower 270’s. We also shoot a double action league for 8 weeks, centerfire only and he is in the top 5 out of 35 or so shooters. He uses a model 14 for the DAO only, Larry
It has been a number of years since I shot any bullseye, mainly because that section of my Club, which used to have 12-15 shooters each Sunday, has gone into decline.
My guns were my Browning Buckmark with 6” barrel for rimfore and my 686AFS for centrefire. The AFS allowed me to set sight position 1 for a 6 o’clock hold at 25 meters and position 2 for dead on at the same distance for other matches.
But ideally I would have loved an older K frame adjustable sight revolver in .38 Special just for the “wow” factor.
A friend of mine has a 4” model 15 he shoots out to 50 yards with. Rey accurate too.
My guns were my Browning Buckmark with 6” barrel for rimfore and my 686AFS for centrefire. The AFS allowed me to set sight position 1 for a 6 o’clock hold at 25 meters and position 2 for dead on at the same distance for other matches.
But ideally I would have loved an older K frame adjustable sight revolver in .38 Special just for the “wow” factor.
A friend of mine has a 4” model 15 he shoots out to 50 yards with. Rey accurate too.
Do you want to compete in Distinguished Revolver, or are you looking to hang in regular Precision Pistol?
I mention that because if you just want to shoot BE without getting into DR, you're free to use a red dot. Which I absolutely would.
Whereas DR requires not just iron sights but factory sights, a 4" or 6" barrel, and 158-grain semiwadcutter ammunition.
My personal choice for either would be the same--a 6" Model 14. You could have it drilled and tapped for a red dot if it isn't already. But if you didn't make me shoot a revolver, I wouldn't.
I mention that because if you just want to shoot BE without getting into DR, you're free to use a red dot. Which I absolutely would.
Whereas DR requires not just iron sights but factory sights, a 4" or 6" barrel, and 158-grain semiwadcutter ammunition.
My personal choice for either would be the same--a 6" Model 14. You could have it drilled and tapped for a red dot if it isn't already. But if you didn't make me shoot a revolver, I wouldn't.
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M14, K38 and Wadcutters, it was made for bullseye shooting.
Al W.
Member
I've been shooting a 14 and K38 with 148 WC .
Some good targets.
Recently found that the guns also like 125gr RNFP or FP.
A very soft round , pleasant to shoot and quieter than 148 or 158.
So versatile if you roll your own.
Qc Pistolero
Member
I own a Colt Python(don't PM me,it is not for sale)but for Bullseye shooting,the Model 14 wins hands down.No need for photo finish.
Before you spend 1250 on a 686 I would look for a mod52 but if you
Are going to compete with a revolver the 14 would be my choice
Around my area 750 will buy a nice one,6inch is more common
And will shoot as well as the 8.375 for most people
Are going to compete with a revolver the 14 would be my choice
Around my area 750 will buy a nice one,6inch is more common
And will shoot as well as the 8.375 for most people
VNK971
US Veteran
I shot my first precision pistol match last Sunday. A full 2700, .22, CF, and .45. Shot a revolver in all three because I wanted to. A 17-2, 14-3, and 25-2. The 14-3 I picked up on GB for $325 plus another $40 in shipping and transfer. If you live in a free state you should be able to find a nice shooter for under $500.
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When I shoot in a 3 gun 2700 match (now called Precision Pistol), I use a K22 (Model 17), a K38 (Model 14) and a Springfield Armory Trophy Match. All 3 weigh in at 38 ounces. The revolvers have 6” barrels along with target triggers, hammers, and stocks). having K38s with both target and service triggers and hammers, I find that the revolver with the target trigger and hammer has an edge. The trick to mastering a revolver in a bullseye match is to shoot it single action in all 3 stages.
susieqz
Absent Comrade
my 15-4, built in 1970, equiped with red dot, is capable of a one hole group at 25 yards.
using a dot, a 4'' barrel is fine.
using a dot, a 4'' barrel is fine.
