ColtMember
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- Apr 15, 2006
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I have a 2" Model 64 which feels like it is an extension of my body. Fits my hand like a glove. It wears Pachmayr Compac Professional grips, and I currently shoot it the best out of all of my revolvers (including guns with longer barrels). I am confident in my ability to shoot quickly and accurately the Remington +P LSWCHPs it's normally loaded with, using either hand.
Sometimes, however, I have this lingering desire to have more "power." No problem, I'll just use one of my 2.5" K-frame .357s. But, try as I might, the mere 0.5" longer barrel and ejector shroud changes the balance of the revolver enough that it no longer feels like an extension of my body (the tiniest bit front-heavy). Not that I shoot them poorly, but I don't get the same feeling of "being one with the gun." Smiler
One gun I haven't tried yet is a 3" K-frame .357 without an ejector shroud. My guess is I'll find it slightly front heavy as well. Not that it won't be serviceable, but, like the 2.5" K-frame .357s, it probably wouldn't feel "just right."
I have tried J-Magnum framed .357s. While the balance is still decent, the same model of grips just don't feel the same. Similar, close, but again, not perfect.
So, I guess I'm wondering how many of you would just stick with the 2" K-frame .38? How many of you would try harder to make one of the .357 options work (presumably through more trigger time or customization)?
If the former, how hot can a steel-framed .38 K-frame safely be loaded to optimize performance?
Thanks for any and all input.
Sometimes, however, I have this lingering desire to have more "power." No problem, I'll just use one of my 2.5" K-frame .357s. But, try as I might, the mere 0.5" longer barrel and ejector shroud changes the balance of the revolver enough that it no longer feels like an extension of my body (the tiniest bit front-heavy). Not that I shoot them poorly, but I don't get the same feeling of "being one with the gun." Smiler
One gun I haven't tried yet is a 3" K-frame .357 without an ejector shroud. My guess is I'll find it slightly front heavy as well. Not that it won't be serviceable, but, like the 2.5" K-frame .357s, it probably wouldn't feel "just right."
I have tried J-Magnum framed .357s. While the balance is still decent, the same model of grips just don't feel the same. Similar, close, but again, not perfect.
So, I guess I'm wondering how many of you would just stick with the 2" K-frame .38? How many of you would try harder to make one of the .357 options work (presumably through more trigger time or customization)?
If the former, how hot can a steel-framed .38 K-frame safely be loaded to optimize performance?
Thanks for any and all input.