Freestyle shooting at 25 yds revisited

[Kalashnikovkid]

[MENTION=15279]WDR[/MENTION]

You’re right, I’ve seen those groups.

I should have also added “in 38. Special” and not one of the Ultimate Carry models. The lack of QC
really soured me on a revolver that I probably would love.

I have no doubt that a J Frame is mechanically capable of shooting tight groups at 25 yards. The problem is I have not found a set up that I could ring this level of capability from. I have a 158 gr LSWC load that I enjoy in my K frame?but Ive yet to find a J frame that is tolerable to shoot it in. I had a S&W Model 36 that shot ~2 inches to the left at 7 yards, which I confirmed with 3 other shooters. Even with Pachmayr stocks the recoil with my preferred load was not conducive to fast follow up shots. I would go from shooting mid to upper nineties on a B8 with my Model 15 and then barely be able to crack an 80 with the Model 36. Very frustrating. That gun now lives with a friend who likes to collect guns more than shoot.

Alternatively, I rented a bone stock SP101 and bought a box of 158 gr Magtech a few years ago. I fired a few sighters at 15 yards and then ran a B8 out to 25 yards. I was absolutely shocked when I brought back a 92 and how comfortable the gun was to shoot comparatively. Didn't keep that target like an idiot.

If I ever come across a SP101 with Novak sights at a good price Im absolutely going to nab it.

[GJM]

I did some shooting at 25 today.

Freestyle, Lawman 124, Glock 47 with dot.




My latest Cameron 2011, freestyle 124 Lawman. (Flyer was me)



J frame 337 with CT grips, freestyle 25 with Federal wadcutters. Starting a separate thread on this.

[45dotACP]

I must be some kind of Millenial-Fudd hybrid because the .45 RO is probably my most consistently accurate pistol wtf...

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[spence]

Still on the struggle bus with this pistol and it being more fickle with POI/POA and different ammo at longer range. Plus winter being winter and having done no shooting for two months.

[45dotACP]

Trying to keep the fundamentals sharp with the MKIV.

The gun has a trs-25 on it but no other mods. I honestly don't think it needs anything more because it's just so easy to shoot.

Afterwards, put a 5 round group of 124gr HST +P through the M&P and was fairly happy with it. Thinking about a different dot because the 507 doesn't play well with my astigmatism

[Wes Peart]

I must be some kind of Millenial-Fudd hybrid because the .45 RO is probably my most consistently accurate pistol wtf...

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Probably over half the people who show up to your average NRA Bullseye event have Range Officers. Most of them will shoot well enough to carry you to the highest levels of competition with just a custom sized EGW bushing or occasionally nothing at all. Definitely the most common beginner BE gun

[45dotACP]

6" security 6 at 25 yards, fired double action with magtech 158gr .357 soft points.

Ruger sure doesn't make them like they used to. What an awesome pistol

Put another 5 of .38 special 158gr on top of that

[GJM]

6" security 6 at 25 yards, fired double action with magtech 158gr .357 soft points.

Ruger sure doesn't make them like they used to. What an awesome pistol

Put another 5 of .38 special 158gr on top of that

Is the rear sight adjustable?

[Exiledviking]

6" security 6 at 25 yards, fired double action with magtech 158gr .357 soft points.

Ruger sure doesn't make them like they used to. What an awesome pistol

Put another 5 of .38 special 158gr on top of that

Darn nice shooting!!! Especially for doing in DA.

[45dotACP]

Is the rear sight adjustable?

It does, however it's about all the way left. I've been thinking about putting a red dot mount on. Not like it's gonna be a CCW pistol. It's mostly a shits n giggles gun.

I think the barrel may be canted. Part of me wants to save the bucks and get it sent in to a reputable smith for a build up as a PPC gun because those slab sided barrels with the sight ribs are so dope.