LAH
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When things start at 5 yards, it better go smooth.
When things start at 5 yards, it better go smooth.
After years of shooting USPSA/IDPA with both revolvers and semi-autos I found no difference in hit probably at close ranges (say 7-10 yards or less). The semi auto did have measurable advantage on these close targets with faster splits. The long double action of the revolver just cannot be actuated as fast as a semi-auto, even a trigger like a Glock or XD is faster than the revolver, let alone a single action only semi-auto like a 1911/2011. At longer ranges the revolver might have had a slight accuracy advantage but to be honest that was as much psychological as it was hardware. I knew if I missed with the revolver is was almost certain to cost me an extra reload (serious impact on my score) where that was not the case as often with the semi-auto and it higher capacity magazine so I probably did not focus as much as I should have.Things only go somewhat smoothly if you practice them constantly.
The closer you are, the faster things need to go, and you have to be comfortable shooting in ways you normally wouldnt/dont, and be able to do it without thinking about doing it. Movement, and shooting quickly and repetitively as you go are going to be key.
At least at the closer distances, the lower capacity of the revolver is offset somewhat by a higher hit probability.
I knew if I missed with the revolver is was almost certain to cost me an extra reload
I hope your friend is ok.A buddy was hit the other night by an auto while making a traffic stop. It was a deliberate hit. The offending auto came from a side street with lights off. Buddy landed on the hood & fired through the windshield stopping the aggressor. Up close & personal under stress. Like I said, when it begins at 5 yards, or like this less, things better go smoothly.
Earl would be proud.I mentioned in my previous post that a 3" 625 with Ahrends would probably be the pinnacle for me. I picked one up yesterday.
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I figured there were a few here that would get the referencesEarl would be proud.
You can sure tell that I’m right handed.From what I can see those stocks look great.
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Model 58 M&P 41 Magnum.
I read all of the glowing reports from Elmer Keith about the 41 magnum cartridges.
Cost me $81.00 NIB back in 1966.. A Model 19 Combat Magnum cost $125.00 back then.
As a new cop I couldn't afford $12.00 S&W Target stocks, so made my one and only pair of custom ones.
Fifty some years ago, I spent an afternoon shooting with Bill Jordan and learned his way to fast draw.
I drew and dry fired 10 times every day before going on duty for 13 years and fired at least 18 rounds on my days off.
I got pretty quick on the draw but never matched Bill.
That old 58 and I were in a couple serious street encounters. They were fatal, I never saw the sights, and the old 58 did it’s part and we got to go home.
I can relate to that. I carry this one a bunch.Seeing as I’ve no intent of being in a gunfight, and any of my “fighting” would be done with various critters in the back woods; my choice would be a Ruger Vaquero in .357 Magnum (4-5/8”) or equivalent SAA.