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I'm searching for a suitable revolver for competition purposes. There are of course limits.
Availability is very limited. I've requested someone at the local gun shop to keep a look out and notify me whenever something suitable passes by. I also keep tabs on our version of Craigs list, Finn. Today's vast sortiment is found here. In other words, not very impressive.
What should I look out for, what can I expect, where can I go wrong?
I was today offered an unused S & W 640 38s from 1990. It requires lots of TLC and perhaps a Hogue grip to become competition worthy, trigger weight presently being around 3 kg. I'll get to test it later this week together with a Ruger GP 101 in good condition.
- It must be smaller than 200 x 150 x 40 mm and weigh no more than 1,000 g.
- Trigger weigh should be above 1.360 g..
- Cylinder should have a capacity of at least 5 rounds
- Accuracy is preferred, longest range in competition is 70 m.
- I start each round with the gun out of holster, ready to fire and pointing down, thus, shaved sights or hammers are not required.
- Low recoil has its advantages, shortest shooting time is 6 seconds.
Availability is very limited. I've requested someone at the local gun shop to keep a look out and notify me whenever something suitable passes by. I also keep tabs on our version of Craigs list, Finn. Today's vast sortiment is found here. In other words, not very impressive.
What should I look out for, what can I expect, where can I go wrong?
I was today offered an unused S & W 640 38s from 1990. It requires lots of TLC and perhaps a Hogue grip to become competition worthy, trigger weight presently being around 3 kg. I'll get to test it later this week together with a Ruger GP 101 in good condition.