Wheel gun for target shooting?

[BSA1]

It would if the O.P. would explain what he means by target shooting.

For me it means putting bullets as close together as I am capable of. That means a K-38 or Model 14.

Somelse may have different idea of target shooting...blasting pop cans, shooting on steel. Different ways of having fun with different types of guns.

 

[Pete D.]

Model 686. Model K38. Model 14.
Model 625 or 25-2.
All great suggestions.
For my own use, I have been using what I had on hand...an old model 10, fixed sights, pencil barrel. With 158 gr. LRN bullets, it shoots dead on at 25 yards and nearly so at 50.
Pete

 

[Squeaky Wheel]

It would if the O.P. would explain what he means by target shooting

O.P. here-- my version of handgun target shooting is punching holes in paper from distances ranging from 7 yards to 25 yards. I shoot standing 99% of the time. My primary purpose is not to see how accurately I can shoot, but rather as a form of stress release (and fun!). Accuracy is important, but secondary for me. I intend to shoot around 2000 rounds in this one gun each year.

Budget is under $1000.

Thanks for all the replies. Hope this helps clarify my intentions.

 

[BCRider]

Another point in favour of the single action is that you get to manipulate the gun a little more. There's no doubt that there is more hand motions needed to shuck and load a SA revolver than a hand ejector. But as a form of entertainment and stress relief I'd suggest that the SA gun's need for a little more attention would actually be better than loading and shooting the flip out hand ejector style DA/SA guns.

In my case this is exactly the reason why I found I enjoy my own SA revolvers to the point that I even jumped into the whole black powder cap & ball bandwagon as well. It's also why I've only got ONE semi auto rimfire rifle but I've got a good dozen or more that are single shot, pump, lever or bolt operated. It's because it lets me interface with the gun more often.

So ask yourself if perhaps the need to "play" with the gun to prep it for shooting isn't part of the fun. If you answer "yes" then I'm thinking you'd quickly come to enjoy the manual of arms for the SA revolver.

Ideally you'd get one of each though....

 

[BCRider]

Just a suggestion that if you do this shooting for stress relief and to divert your mind that you should look around and see if anyone in your area is doing IDPA. It's a great way to spend a day outside chatting with some great folks and do a little shooting. Really takes your mind off the rest of the week for the whole day.

There's other events as well but IPSC requires that you shoot off a LOT more ammo. The others I don't know much about since I'm up here in Canada where we don't have USPSA. One of my clubs does have a Speed Steel event which is a low key version of the more national Steel Challenge. That's a lot of fun too.

The point is to suggest that you look around and check into some of the competitions in your area to further use whatever guns you have to enhance your diversionary time....

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Since you already shoot the 45 Auto in semi-autos I would agree looking for a revolver like the S&W M625 in 45 Auto. If you already reload for the 45 ACP it's an even better option that changing over to a different cartridge. A S&W N frame is fairly heavy which will aid in controlling the recoil for target accuracy.

If not there is nothing wrong with a S&W M14 for target work. The 38/357 is my choice in revolvers and they can be extremely accurate.

 

[Cosmoline]

I've really been liking my Redhawk .357.

But for target shooting with a wheelgun, older is better. A vintage .38 from S&W or Colt would be my choice. Brass is easy to find and those beasts are dead accurate. It doesn't even have to be a special target model. A standard Official Police or Police Positive Special is liable to shoot 158 grain lead slugs dead center at 20 yards.

 

[Ex]

Redhawks are dynamite pistols! is target shooting is the objective in a revolver, I'd add Ruger Single Six to the list. Very easy on the wrist even in the .22WMR and real tack drivers.


JMHO

 

[Tophernj]

I would seriously look at the 625 Smith and Wesson. 6 rounds of 45acp deliciousness in an easy to control package. Plus, the gun is a laser. Stupid accurate. I am using mine to begin doing some light competition and am really liking it. Should you want to shoot for precision, mine is certainly more accurate than I am.

Good luck in your quest. The search is 99% of the fun!

C