s&w model 15-2 range report

[jd70]

Just picked up this smith and the 1st shots did this. You know its going to be a good day! Shots fired off hand at 10 yards. Not really even trying hard.

 

[bannockburn]

jd70

That's some decent shooting for a new used gun! Might want to stock up on whatever ammo it was that you were using because that gun sure does great with it!

 

[jd70]

Its my own handload using 125 grain xtp and power pistol. Its +p but has shot well in every 38 I've got.

 

[horsemen61]

Very nice

 

[jd70]

I get the feeling I've just begun to see the accuracy of this smith.

 

[Jim NE]

You will love that model 15, if you don't already. I took my 13 year old son to the range a few months ago and let him shoot my worn old model 15 from 1960. First time shooting a center fire handgun, and he was out shooting the adult fellow the next lane over. As proud as I am of my son, it wasn't him, it was the gun. And I also have an old pre-model 15 that shoots even better. HAVE FUN!

 

[Waveski]

What you have is the quintessential .38 special. Enjoy that wonderful shooter.

 

[dickydalton]

Nice. Enjoy!

 

[gotboostvr]

I'd be hard pressed to pass on a nice M15. I really like adjustable S&W sights and K frames in general. Magna stocks and a Tyler T grip (or similar adaptor) and it's good to go!

 

[SeanSw]

I have the stainless model 67. I think they are basically an evolutionary end to the .38 special.

 

[gotboostvr]

Sean, I agree with that entirely.

If you want a service sized 38, there's no better option that I can think of.

I do prefer my M19's, but rarely ever put any standard pressure 357 loads in it. almost entirely 38's any more through them. If all I had was a M15, I could be happy and well armed.

 

[.455_Hunter]

My 15-3 is finished challanged like the OP's gun, and is scary accurate with Federal's American Eagle 130 gr FMJ loading.