[Ian's Dad]

I really appreciate all the info in the other thread... i have now located the following in good shape and in my price range.. looking for some thoughts.. again, my intent is learning to shoot bullseye (not competitively, for fun)...

1) S&W Model 14-3

2) S&W model 10

3) Ruger Blackhawk 50th anniversary

4) Ruger Vacquero

5) Colt Officers Model Match

i'm pulling the trigger soon.. thanks again for your thoughts...

[Walkalong]

Model 14 or OMM. Both great guns. Nothing wrong with the others though, just my first choices of the ones listed.

[Gunfighter123]

I would take the Ruger Vaquaro off your list ALONG WITH any other revolver without a adjustable rear sight if you want to shoot Bullseye at 40/50 yards.

[RON in PA]

The model 14 was designed as a bullseye gun as was the Colt OMM. Before autos took over bullseye shooting these two were the choice of most shooters. One advantage of the model 14 is that support (gunsmithing and parts) is much more available. It becomes more and more difficult to find gunsmiths that are knowledgeable about Colt revolvers.

[Virginian]

For fun? 50th Blackhawk in 44 Magnum and shoot Specials. For serious the Colt or the Smith 14. But, down the road, if you want to try some other stuff, the Ruger will give you a lot more options. You can shake the trees with that puppy. You don't have to, but sometimes raw power is fun! Clanging stuff at 150 yards is fun too.

[Ian's Dad]

this is really great stuff.. exactly what i was looking for...

thanks!!

[Landpimp]

the 14! they are a freakin dream to shoot

[FullEffect1911]

Personally I would stick to DA revolvers over SA. I find I have a much harder time shooting accurately with single action revolvers. I am not sure why exactly; could be flinch, slower lock time, grip style or all three.

If you shoot DA or SA more accurately, stick with it. I am personally a fan of Ruger revolvers so I won't suggest a particular model, though sticking with .38 special or specials out of a magnum is probably a good idea.

[woad_yurt]

Another Model 14 booster here. They are tremendous range guns!

My gem:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee150/woad_yurt/SW14-401.jpg

[Ian's Dad]

what if i threw a model 27 in the mix.. how would that stack up to the model 14 for what i'm wanting to do?

[FullEffect1911]

I'd go with the 6.5" barrel model 27 *drool*.

My buddy has a newer production model 29 which should be about the same heft as the 27. This 29 balances like a dream and the newer style square butt grips feel like they are made specifically for my hand.

If I came into some decent money I would go out and purchase a new (or older) 27 in a heartbeat. I may be partial to Ruger but the S&W m27 and m29 are just too nice to not love.

[Gunfighter123]

I would go with the #27 !!!!

[Ian's Dad]

picked up my Model 27 no dash today!! taking her to the range tomorrow.. :D

[Walkalong]

A range report is mandatory now of course. ;)

I have the poor mans 27, the 28. It is a really nice gun, and shoots very well, but I can shoot my 14 better. The Model 14 has a really sweet, light trigger.

[krs]

A 27 for bullseye? Well......OK. I used to know an old guy who shot our club bullseye matches with an old M&P (Mod 10 predessessor) and a Colt Challenger 4" for the .22 match. He never won anything but he enjoyed himself a lot, and it was his only outlet from caring for his invalid wife. So anything within the rules but I hope the weight doesn't get to you.

The model 14 was optimized for bullseye shooting in the days when revolvers ruled the roost. There was a set - the K22, the K32, and the K38 (Model 14 predessessor). Even after the Model 52 and the later move in bullseye to using two guns for all three events (a 1911 for both centerfire and .45) there were a lot of competitive shooters competing with Model 14's because of their better accuracy, their sweet action, and the relief from the need to chase brass during the match which could be a very distracting activity if the firing line was crowded.