So I've managed to put through at least 600 rounds of .357 down my M92.
Here's the rundown:
Cons:
1. Binds on many (Magtech, Fiocchi) 158 JSPs.
2. Just barely shoots 147 Fiocchi. Binds occasionally.
3. Will shoot just about any 125s or .38 Specials.
4. Shoots all 158 grains low with fixed sights.
5. Shoots all 125 grains dead on with fixed sights.
6. Shoots all .38 specials low with fixed sights.
(note with flip up sight you can get them all to place where you want)
7. Flip up sight moves when you shoot it. that really is a pain.
8. Will not load 180 or 200 grain hard casts. They will jam and you have to
shoot them singly.
9. It randomly fails to feed regardless of ammo.
(some days it fails to feed every 50, some days every 7).
10. The front sight is rather thin and hard to see at times.
11. Did I mention the rear sight when flipped up moves when you shoot it!
Pros:
1. With the right bullet it is rather accurate. I think overall the
rifle is accurate it's just that the sights suck.
2. It is really fun to shoot.
3. Good for ranges that have a pistol silhouette section. You can
practice going between targets and various ranges on the fly.
4. The action is rather smooth.
5. Runs fine with S&B 158 gr. JSPs.
6. Will shoot just about any 125s or .38 Specials
So the big question is, do I take it to a gunsmith and have him make adjustments
such as:
1. New sights.
2. See if he can get the 158s to load smoothly
3. Fix the feeding issue.
Or just sell it?
The purpose of this firearm was SD and range fun. It fulfills range fun
but not SD. I have a lot of .357 Mags so I figured this would fit the bill.
It also cost over $800 so with the above performance I'm rather disappointed.
For $800 I could have gotten a shotgun and a .30-30 (well maybe a used .30-30)!
I would keep it if I could get it to run well I just don't know if I'm throwing good
money after bad.
Your suggestions?
Here's the rundown:
Cons:
1. Binds on many (Magtech, Fiocchi) 158 JSPs.
2. Just barely shoots 147 Fiocchi. Binds occasionally.
3. Will shoot just about any 125s or .38 Specials.
4. Shoots all 158 grains low with fixed sights.
5. Shoots all 125 grains dead on with fixed sights.
6. Shoots all .38 specials low with fixed sights.
(note with flip up sight you can get them all to place where you want)
7. Flip up sight moves when you shoot it. that really is a pain.
8. Will not load 180 or 200 grain hard casts. They will jam and you have to
shoot them singly.
9. It randomly fails to feed regardless of ammo.
(some days it fails to feed every 50, some days every 7).
10. The front sight is rather thin and hard to see at times.
11. Did I mention the rear sight when flipped up moves when you shoot it!
Pros:
1. With the right bullet it is rather accurate. I think overall the
rifle is accurate it's just that the sights suck.
2. It is really fun to shoot.
3. Good for ranges that have a pistol silhouette section. You can
practice going between targets and various ranges on the fly.
4. The action is rather smooth.
5. Runs fine with S&B 158 gr. JSPs.
6. Will shoot just about any 125s or .38 Specials
So the big question is, do I take it to a gunsmith and have him make adjustments
such as:
1. New sights.
2. See if he can get the 158s to load smoothly
3. Fix the feeding issue.
Or just sell it?
The purpose of this firearm was SD and range fun. It fulfills range fun
but not SD. I have a lot of .357 Mags so I figured this would fit the bill.
It also cost over $800 so with the above performance I'm rather disappointed.
For $800 I could have gotten a shotgun and a .30-30 (well maybe a used .30-30)!
I would keep it if I could get it to run well I just don't know if I'm throwing good
money after bad.
Your suggestions?
