8strings8rounds
Member
- Joined
- Jun 17, 2020
- Messages
- 32
Quick write up.
After having eyeballed these things for a few years, I managed to get my hands in one a few weeks ago.
I won't go over too many points in excruciating detail, as most people have a solid enough grasp on how this revolver is designed. - aluminum alloy frame, barrel on the bottom, hammer internal..
This revolver certainly isn't for everyone, it's weird looking, and not "typical" but that's why I like it.
I love the barrel being on the bottom, and the resulting industrial kind of look the cuts in the shroud give it.
The strange grip actually makes sense when you hold it. Without the extra angle, the trigger would be too ridiculously low and uncomfortable to manage.
A lot of people complain about the cylinder release. Sure, it's different, but it functions fine. Pulling it down with my thumb comes more naturally to me than the push button kind of style the Rugers have. (Personally)
The trigger is very wide. Very wide. But it really helps disperse the weight of the action across the pad of my finger.
Double action is really smooth, albeit clunky. The couple extra action parts can be felt, especially after shooting a polished Smith. And don't take "clunky" as seemingly awful, though. You're just more aware of the action cycling.
Single action trigger is a hunny. However, don't expect that zero-takeup, glass break off a trigger you've come to know and love from many finely tuned revolvers- the best way I can describe it would be to compare it to a Sig Sauer single action pull. It's got that kind of creep, but glassy smooth.
Cocking the gun into single action is a bear compared to literally any other revolver with a spur. The cocking lever pulls back like one would expect, but internally, is pushing a straight strut down against a groove that's kind of in the middle of the actual hammer. So you're not feeling a direct 1:1 ratio from lever to hammer, but more a 1:1.5.. resulting in extra poundage on the lever.
Decocking is simple, and works exactly like any other revolver.
Sights- awesome. Love fiber optic target sights.
Now, shooting this thing.
It is a 357magnum, it's got a good pop, but there is barely any muzzle flip. With the barrel so low, the energy goes into your hand rather than being partly mitigated in an upward motion. This helps keep you on target, but definitely punishes one's hand a bit more.
I hear a lot of guys express how they dislike that you "need to tuck your thumbs back so you don't get burnt" I get it.. have the barrel on the bottom does bring that gas much closer to your thumb, but having mostly shot larger bore revolvers, I tuck my thumbs in, naturally. It's a non issue.
And if I didn't cover it- accuracy is superb.
Is it worth the pricetag? Depends on how bad you want it.. I got mine at a pretty decent price compared to some of what I've seen. Plus, I really wanted it for my collection.
Overall finish is outstanding, the action is interesting, and the handling is great. So, to me, it was worth it.
Feel free to ask any questions, or add any input/personal experience.
After having eyeballed these things for a few years, I managed to get my hands in one a few weeks ago.
I won't go over too many points in excruciating detail, as most people have a solid enough grasp on how this revolver is designed. - aluminum alloy frame, barrel on the bottom, hammer internal..
This revolver certainly isn't for everyone, it's weird looking, and not "typical" but that's why I like it.
I love the barrel being on the bottom, and the resulting industrial kind of look the cuts in the shroud give it.
The strange grip actually makes sense when you hold it. Without the extra angle, the trigger would be too ridiculously low and uncomfortable to manage.
A lot of people complain about the cylinder release. Sure, it's different, but it functions fine. Pulling it down with my thumb comes more naturally to me than the push button kind of style the Rugers have. (Personally)
The trigger is very wide. Very wide. But it really helps disperse the weight of the action across the pad of my finger.
Double action is really smooth, albeit clunky. The couple extra action parts can be felt, especially after shooting a polished Smith. And don't take "clunky" as seemingly awful, though. You're just more aware of the action cycling.
Single action trigger is a hunny. However, don't expect that zero-takeup, glass break off a trigger you've come to know and love from many finely tuned revolvers- the best way I can describe it would be to compare it to a Sig Sauer single action pull. It's got that kind of creep, but glassy smooth.
Cocking the gun into single action is a bear compared to literally any other revolver with a spur. The cocking lever pulls back like one would expect, but internally, is pushing a straight strut down against a groove that's kind of in the middle of the actual hammer. So you're not feeling a direct 1:1 ratio from lever to hammer, but more a 1:1.5.. resulting in extra poundage on the lever.
Decocking is simple, and works exactly like any other revolver.
Sights- awesome. Love fiber optic target sights.
Now, shooting this thing.
It is a 357magnum, it's got a good pop, but there is barely any muzzle flip. With the barrel so low, the energy goes into your hand rather than being partly mitigated in an upward motion. This helps keep you on target, but definitely punishes one's hand a bit more.
I hear a lot of guys express how they dislike that you "need to tuck your thumbs back so you don't get burnt" I get it.. have the barrel on the bottom does bring that gas much closer to your thumb, but having mostly shot larger bore revolvers, I tuck my thumbs in, naturally. It's a non issue.
And if I didn't cover it- accuracy is superb.
Is it worth the pricetag? Depends on how bad you want it.. I got mine at a pretty decent price compared to some of what I've seen. Plus, I really wanted it for my collection.
Overall finish is outstanding, the action is interesting, and the handling is great. So, to me, it was worth it.
Feel free to ask any questions, or add any input/personal experience.
