Snowdog
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First off, I'd like to say that the trigger on this revolver, in both single and double action is phenomenal. I've always felt S&W produced revolvers with some of the sweetest triggers, but this was exceptionally nice... possibly the nicest I've ever encountered and I'm no greenhorn.
Accuracy while using Hornady SSTs was excellent! Though this revolver did pack a bit of a kick, it was nowhere near what I was anticipating. This could have been due to the integral muzzle brake, gain-twist rifling or relatively lightweight 200gr pills we were firing.
However, it was the muzzle blast that seemed to define this cartridge. The muzzle blast compounded by the somewhat confined space of the indoor range we used was absolutely wicked. Even while standing behind the guy, I could feel the pressure reverberate through me rather unpleasantly from head to toe. I'm sure this would have been far less pronounced if fired outside, but it's certainly not an attribute I care much for. Of course while he was shooting this, I had to suspend my own session with my K9 as it felt as if IEDs were detonating with every shot, ruining my groups. I'm sure he also inadvertently ended the range visit of others early. This is truly a horrible cartridge to have to share an indoor range with.
Blast aside, the recoil was such that both of us could fire the revolver somewhat accurately single handed, though two hands were preferred; it's nothing that'll jump out of your hand unless you've got a half-arsed girlie-grip on the nice Hogue Monogrips.
Just thought I'd share my experience with this most intriguing revolver. Acceptable recoil, excellent accuracy and of course obnoxiously loud... this revovler will likely fit the bill for many gun enthusiasts.
Accuracy while using Hornady SSTs was excellent! Though this revolver did pack a bit of a kick, it was nowhere near what I was anticipating. This could have been due to the integral muzzle brake, gain-twist rifling or relatively lightweight 200gr pills we were firing.
However, it was the muzzle blast that seemed to define this cartridge. The muzzle blast compounded by the somewhat confined space of the indoor range we used was absolutely wicked. Even while standing behind the guy, I could feel the pressure reverberate through me rather unpleasantly from head to toe. I'm sure this would have been far less pronounced if fired outside, but it's certainly not an attribute I care much for. Of course while he was shooting this, I had to suspend my own session with my K9 as it felt as if IEDs were detonating with every shot, ruining my groups. I'm sure he also inadvertently ended the range visit of others early. This is truly a horrible cartridge to have to share an indoor range with.
Blast aside, the recoil was such that both of us could fire the revolver somewhat accurately single handed, though two hands were preferred; it's nothing that'll jump out of your hand unless you've got a half-arsed girlie-grip on the nice Hogue Monogrips.
Just thought I'd share my experience with this most intriguing revolver. Acceptable recoil, excellent accuracy and of course obnoxiously loud... this revovler will likely fit the bill for many gun enthusiasts.
LOL. Been there, Done that! 
