Autoloader accuracy?

[CraigC]

Many people think of revolvers as being inherently more accurate due to the fixed barrel, but that isn't so.

You'd have a hell of a time convincing me of that. Most service autos are going to struggle to get 3"@25yds. I'd sell any revolver that didn't do better than that. Getting one to shoot an inch is no great feat.

I have personally printed 2.4 MOA 100 yard 5 shot groups with the scoped Desert Eagle I had, and have witnessed others accomplish similar with optics on well made guns, but open sights with a short radius printing 1" 25 yard groups is dang tough even with a capable gun unless you're using a mechanical rest.

Having shot numerous 50yd groups at or under 2" with 4" revolvers, I read that post and didn't even raise an eyebrow.

You make a great point, it takes a very expensive semi-auto (like a fixed barrel Desert Eagle or hand-fitted 1911) to compete with a standard revolver for accuracy.

 

[CraigC]

Heavier bullets are easier to stabilize in revolvers. A heavier (read: longer) bullet is more likely to stay true in its transition from the case to the chamber mouth, across the gap and into the forcing cone. Bearing surface is also a consideration.

The notion that they are harder to stabilize because they require a faster twist is reaching.