Mad Magyar
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With the recent purchase of my Sistema .45 and enjoying the way it fired, lurking in the back of my mind was to compare it to my S&W 1917 revolver. With decades of good shooting, how would the 1917 stack up against my newest .45? Off to the range: beautiful morning.
Using the acceptable combat range of 7 yds and 18 rds each for practice: I was ready. I used the same ammo: Federal 230 gr.MC. Previously for the revolver, I used AutoRim. However, to keep it the same I used Rimz moonclips and they are certainly superior to the metal ones. Easy on and off.
First time firing the Argentine .45 last week, I had a few feed problems using a lighter load. I disassembled and cleaned all 3 mags that came with it, and numbered them in case it happened again. However, no problems to report today. I loaded the mags w/6rds to keep count with the S&W. It fed and ejected nicely and the recoil felt entirely different to the S&W N-frame. The recoil seemed to distribute evenly throughout the hand extension. I have to admit that I am really starting to enjoy the SA. Having used revolvers most of my life, I can see why SA's are so popular. The S&W really lets you know that you have shot a real load. I shoot fast and DAO. My markmanship will not win any awards, but they were similar enough.
CONCLUSION:
Today, the edge goes to the Sistema Colt .45, Mod. 1927. Good enough to shoot through an extra box.
Using the acceptable combat range of 7 yds and 18 rds each for practice: I was ready. I used the same ammo: Federal 230 gr.MC. Previously for the revolver, I used AutoRim. However, to keep it the same I used Rimz moonclips and they are certainly superior to the metal ones. Easy on and off.
First time firing the Argentine .45 last week, I had a few feed problems using a lighter load. I disassembled and cleaned all 3 mags that came with it, and numbered them in case it happened again. However, no problems to report today. I loaded the mags w/6rds to keep count with the S&W. It fed and ejected nicely and the recoil felt entirely different to the S&W N-frame. The recoil seemed to distribute evenly throughout the hand extension. I have to admit that I am really starting to enjoy the SA. Having used revolvers most of my life, I can see why SA's are so popular. The S&W really lets you know that you have shot a real load. I shoot fast and DAO. My markmanship will not win any awards, but they were similar enough.
CONCLUSION:
Today, the edge goes to the Sistema Colt .45, Mod. 1927. Good enough to shoot through an extra box.
