RDW
Member
Hey, everyone. I hope you're all doing well. Good thoughts to those of you in Joplin, Missouri, and other areas recently hit by tornadoes.
I recently purchased my first Smith (a 642), and I finally got it out to the range this past weekend. Great gun so far, and no complaints, but I had a minor problem with the cylinder release striking my right thumb, just to the right of the knuckle, when I was firing (I'm right-handed). For the most part I was hitting what I was shooting at (metal targets at 15 yards), and I managed the problem by using a glove, but I'd like to get your thoughts on what's going on. I was shooting 130 gr fmj, 38 special (not +p), and the gun has the stock synthetic grips. This is my first time shooting a small-frame revolver (I have a Taurus 38/357, which I think is medium frame, and I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk)
Based on what I've told you (and I realize it's hard to say anything too definitive based on just a brief written description), does is sound like I might be holding the gun "improperly," so I should think about changing my grip a bit? Or does it sound like it might be the gun, and I should think about changing out the gun grips (I've read a lot on this and some other forums about alternative grips for the 642)?
I thought my grip was OK, based on my accuracy, but maybe I'm gripping it a little too loosely? Or maybe it's just a small gun thing and that's why they make shooting gloves (I actually use an Easton batting glove).
Thanks.
I recently purchased my first Smith (a 642), and I finally got it out to the range this past weekend. Great gun so far, and no complaints, but I had a minor problem with the cylinder release striking my right thumb, just to the right of the knuckle, when I was firing (I'm right-handed). For the most part I was hitting what I was shooting at (metal targets at 15 yards), and I managed the problem by using a glove, but I'd like to get your thoughts on what's going on. I was shooting 130 gr fmj, 38 special (not +p), and the gun has the stock synthetic grips. This is my first time shooting a small-frame revolver (I have a Taurus 38/357, which I think is medium frame, and I have a Ruger Super Blackhawk)
Based on what I've told you (and I realize it's hard to say anything too definitive based on just a brief written description), does is sound like I might be holding the gun "improperly," so I should think about changing my grip a bit? Or does it sound like it might be the gun, and I should think about changing out the gun grips (I've read a lot on this and some other forums about alternative grips for the 642)?
I thought my grip was OK, based on my accuracy, but maybe I'm gripping it a little too loosely? Or maybe it's just a small gun thing and that's why they make shooting gloves (I actually use an Easton batting glove).
Thanks.