We are getting a bit off topic but after the last post I have to mention that back in the late 60s and the 70s the Bangor Punta revolvers that are so hunted and drooled over now where looked at like the new MIM and keyhole guns are now. Every single new one I got back then had issues, mainly the actions where full of metal chips from the frame machine work. The 28s where really bad on that as they where a cut price gun then but look at what one sells for now.
Finally bought a revolver and I hate it
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Picknlittle
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It may be a moot point, and more illusion than fact, but the thing that keeps me from buying a revolver is the barrel length disparity.
Given two guns, approximately the same length, one a semi auto, the other a revolver. The barrel length of the semi is nearly twice a long. Granted, (and this may be where the illusion comes into play) the cylinder does extend the revolver barrel a bit, but the cylinder is in front of the grip. The semi barrel begins above the grip. Accuracy is affected by barrel length, isn't it?
This isn't a big deal for target /hunting handguns, but is for a carry piece.
Yes, a 2" barrel is likely accurate enough when an attacker is threatening you, otherwise he/she wouldn't be an attacker.
Given two guns, approximately the same length, one a semi auto, the other a revolver. The barrel length of the semi is nearly twice a long. Granted, (and this may be where the illusion comes into play) the cylinder does extend the revolver barrel a bit, but the cylinder is in front of the grip. The semi barrel begins above the grip. Accuracy is affected by barrel length, isn't it?
This isn't a big deal for target /hunting handguns, but is for a carry piece.
Yes, a 2" barrel is likely accurate enough when an attacker is threatening you, otherwise he/she wouldn't be an attacker.
gandog56
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My 21 year old Taurus Model 66 .357 Magnum begs to differ. It still shoots as good as the day I bought it, which is darned good. It is probably without a doubt the best valued gun I have ever bought. I only wish I would have had the 40 bucks more for the stainless version. It is capable of one ragged hole groups at 25 feet. I put an entire box of fifty 38 special wadcutters into a three inch target dot not too long ago.
Art Eatman
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Picknlittle, barrel length and accuracy don't go together with handguns. The deal is, shorter barrels mean shorter sight radii. A short sight radius means that the gun is more difficult to shoot accurately. You put the critter in a vise, and you'll commonly get tight groups.
Barrel length affects muzzle velocity, is about all.
And for a snubbie, what difference does it make? What you want is minute of torso, not MOA.
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Barrel length affects muzzle velocity, is about all.
And for a snubbie, what difference does it make? What you want is minute of torso, not MOA.
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Re: gandog56 - Don't let it get to you. There are some folks here that just can't resist slagging off on Taurus every time the name is mentioned.
I like the analogy that "S&W is a cheap copy of S&W these days", myself...
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I like the analogy that "S&W is a cheap copy of S&W these days", myself...
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