I've had 2 of 'em. First one got ripped off in a home invasion and I liked it so much I got another and paid too much (200) at a gun show for it. It is EXTREMELY accurate for a little kit gun. Yes, it has a little end shake, but it's normal in these little guns. There is very little wear with the caliber and it's not really a problem. Yes, the DA pull is pretty poor, but it makes for great practice. I figure if you can control that DA, my Taurus is not a problem. LOL! But, my SA pull, most important on a kit gun to be used in the field (this is not a self defense revolver) is crisp and light, EXCELLENT! And, this gun is more accurate than the one that got stolen. The old one would shoot about 2-2.5" with most ammo at 25 yards. I shot quite a few rabbits with it, nice field gun. But, this one I have now, with RWS Target ammo, shoots 1" at 25 yards! With federal bulk pack lightening it will shoot just under 2" at 25, simply amazing! I don't care how poor the DA trigger is, accuracy like this in single action is danged useful! I was planning to shock some of our local gun club members with it in a little .22 pistol shoot they put on one month, but it got rained out. Bummer, cause I would have gotten a big kick out of beating up on Ruger Mk 2s and Buckmarks and such with it. It's that accurate with the RWS stuff. It's plenty enough field accurate with the cheap stuff.
I take this little revolver every time I head to the range to shoot pistols. It's cheap practice and fun plinking with such an accurate little gun. As you say, the sights are really amazing even in bright sunlight considering the stainless construction. Take 'em out and do some shootin' off the bench for accuracy in SA mode and see for yourself. If you're a sucker for accuracy like I am, you'll like 'em.
BTW, it's a 4" kit gun, not a 6", or at least mine is. It's on the small frame and is a 6 shooter. The gun was marketed as the "M511 Sportsman" and that's an apt description of uses of the gun. It'd make a great tackle box gun or what I like it for, just plinking. I've used it afield, but usually carry a .357 with .38s or a .38 J frame type gun afield now days. It's still a good choice, though, and you can carry a lot more ammo to play with in .22LR.
I sold that one without ever touching off a round. I hope your's are better.
They make shims for the J frame, don't know if one would work. I did some measuring and figured a 2 thou. shim would do the trick on mine, not really anything to worry about, but it does sorta bug ya.
