Am looking for a new centre fire gun (shooting an old walther GSP at the moment). I have noticed that some folks are turning to revolvers - what is the current thinking in the wider world? Will a revolver with good grips and tuned trigger etc. be competitive? If not, why not? thanks in advance.
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.32 cal revolvers vs autos
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David Levene
Re: .32 cal revolvers vs autos
: Am looking for a new centre fire gun (shooting an old walther GSP at the moment). I have noticed that some folks are turning to revolvers - what is the current thinking in the wider world? Will a revolver with good grips and tuned trigger etc. be competitive? If not, why not? thanks in advance.
The BIG disadvantage with revolvers in the rapid stage of the ISSF match is that you have to break your position after each shot. Pointing the gun straight up to re-cock, as used to be fairly common, is a definite no-no and any range officer who is doing his job properly will stamp on you extremely quickly.
dalevene-at-blueyonder.co.uk.44659.44658
The BIG disadvantage with revolvers in the rapid stage of the ISSF match is that you have to break your position after each shot. Pointing the gun straight up to re-cock, as used to be fairly common, is a definite no-no and any range officer who is doing his job properly will stamp on you extremely quickly.
dalevene-at-blueyonder.co.uk.44659.44658
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Mike McDaniel
Yes, IF....
: Am looking for a new centre fire gun (shooting an old walther GSP at the moment). I have noticed that some folks are turning to revolvers - what is the current thinking in the wider world? Will a revolver with good grips and tuned trigger etc. be competitive? If not, why not? thanks in advance.
The real key is the frame size and whether or not you use a high thumb position on the grip. If you use a low thumb position, you have to shift your grip to cock the gun. If you use a high thumb position, you can cock the gun without too much fuss, provided that the grip does not get in the way.
The other advantage of a revolver is that you can get into a superb gun without a lot of expense - IF the gun fits you to begin with. Revolvers don't have a lot of trigger adjustments. A gun either suits you, or you get something else.
HMSLion-at-aol.com.44663.44658
The real key is the frame size and whether or not you use a high thumb position on the grip. If you use a low thumb position, you have to shift your grip to cock the gun. If you use a high thumb position, you can cock the gun without too much fuss, provided that the grip does not get in the way.
The other advantage of a revolver is that you can get into a superb gun without a lot of expense - IF the gun fits you to begin with. Revolvers don't have a lot of trigger adjustments. A gun either suits you, or you get something else.
HMSLion-at-aol.com.44663.44658
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Lee
Re: .32 cal revolvers vs autos
You can also use your weak hand to cock the revolver - therefore you don't have to shift your grip. I've found that cocking the revolver between target presentations in the rapid fire stage has somewhat of a calming effect (it gives you something to do during that 7 seconds).
Personally, I enjoy and prefer to shoot a revolver for CF, and some of my best scores were shot with a S&W model 14 38 spl with Morini grips. Unfortunately, revolvers chambered in 32 S&W LWC are hard to find/expensive in the US.
hlf_jr-at-hotmail.com.44675.44658
Personally, I enjoy and prefer to shoot a revolver for CF, and some of my best scores were shot with a S&W model 14 38 spl with Morini grips. Unfortunately, revolvers chambered in 32 S&W LWC are hard to find/expensive in the US.
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BobZ
Re: .32 cal revolvers vs autos
: : Am looking for a new centre fire gun (shooting an old walther GSP at the moment). I have noticed that some folks are turning to revolvers - what is the current thinking in the wider world? Will a revolver with good grips and tuned trigger etc. be competitive? If not, why not? thanks in advance.
: The BIG disadvantage with revolvers in the rapid stage of the ISSF match is that you have to break your position after each shot. Pointing the gun straight up to re-cock, as used to be fairly common, is a definite no-no and any range officer who is doing his job properly will stamp on you extremely quickly.
When I used to fire in NRA 50 ft. centerfire matches all of my shooting was done double action only. Slow, timed and rapid fire with an S&W mod.19 shooting .38 wadcutters. Once a shooter learns the disciplin to fire double action you will give up on single action.It is the way that these types of revolvers were designed to be fired.The rangemaster at the range where we held our matches was a retired sheriff who could shoot mid 90's either hand double acion.I could only shoot right handed ! ! He always outdid me.
rzovinka-at-hvc.rr.com.44694.44659
: The BIG disadvantage with revolvers in the rapid stage of the ISSF match is that you have to break your position after each shot. Pointing the gun straight up to re-cock, as used to be fairly common, is a definite no-no and any range officer who is doing his job properly will stamp on you extremely quickly.
When I used to fire in NRA 50 ft. centerfire matches all of my shooting was done double action only. Slow, timed and rapid fire with an S&W mod.19 shooting .38 wadcutters. Once a shooter learns the disciplin to fire double action you will give up on single action.It is the way that these types of revolvers were designed to be fired.The rangemaster at the range where we held our matches was a retired sheriff who could shoot mid 90's either hand double acion.I could only shoot right handed ! ! He always outdid me.
rzovinka-at-hvc.rr.com.44694.44659
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David Levene
Re: .32 cal revolvers vs autos
: : The BIG disadvantage with revolvers in the rapid stage of the ISSF match is that you have to break your position after each shot. Pointing the gun straight up to re-cock, as used to be fairly common, is a definite no-no and any range officer who is doing his job properly will stamp on you extremely quickly.
: When I used to fire in NRA 50 ft. centerfire matches all of my shooting was done double action only. Slow, timed and rapid fire with an S&W mod.19 shooting .38 wadcutters. Once a shooter learns the disciplin to fire double action you will give up on single action.It is the way that these types of revolvers were designed to be fired.The rangemaster at the range where we held our matches was a retired sheriff who could shoot mid 90's either hand double acion.I could only shoot right handed ! ! He always outdid me.
Maybe so, but I was talking about the ISSF match where double action is a waste of time. If you have to fire a match of 60 individual shots at 25m, bringing your arm down after each shot, why would you even think about double action.
dalevene-at-blueyonder.co.uk.44696.44694
: When I used to fire in NRA 50 ft. centerfire matches all of my shooting was done double action only. Slow, timed and rapid fire with an S&W mod.19 shooting .38 wadcutters. Once a shooter learns the disciplin to fire double action you will give up on single action.It is the way that these types of revolvers were designed to be fired.The rangemaster at the range where we held our matches was a retired sheriff who could shoot mid 90's either hand double acion.I could only shoot right handed ! ! He always outdid me.
Maybe so, but I was talking about the ISSF match where double action is a waste of time. If you have to fire a match of 60 individual shots at 25m, bringing your arm down after each shot, why would you even think about double action.
dalevene-at-blueyonder.co.uk.44696.44694
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David M
Re: .32 cal revolvers vs autos
I shoot both a revolver (Manurhin Match .38) and a auto (Walther GSP Expert) in ISSF, their is very little difference between either.
The revolver usually shoots a better precision score and I duel better with the auto, net result is a point or two between them either way, depends on the day.
Cocking the revolver is not a problem, using the non shooting hand, sometimes resetting grip and stance is a help (helps break the nerves).
What you really need is the group from the revolver and the trigger from the auto!!
PS. The .38 groups better than the .32 in both the revolver's and the auto's.
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The revolver usually shoots a better precision score and I duel better with the auto, net result is a point or two between them either way, depends on the day.
Cocking the revolver is not a problem, using the non shooting hand, sometimes resetting grip and stance is a help (helps break the nerves).
What you really need is the group from the revolver and the trigger from the auto!!
PS. The .38 groups better than the .32 in both the revolver's and the auto's.
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Tony Baker
Re: .32 cal revolvers vs autos
You may be better off buying a used .38 Special because in Australia there are several Matches it can be used for (Depending on your Club's Facilities)
I recently bought a used S&W Mod 14 .38 Spec. Had a 6" slab barrel,millet rear sight,4 mm wide front sight,trigger job and reblued all for $1050 Australian.
I use mine for 50m Service,25m Service,Centrefire,Los Alamitos and even Short Barrell at club level.All are fun.
tonybaker-at-kooee.com.au.44930.44658
I recently bought a used S&W Mod 14 .38 Spec. Had a 6" slab barrel,millet rear sight,4 mm wide front sight,trigger job and reblued all for $1050 Australian.
I use mine for 50m Service,25m Service,Centrefire,Los Alamitos and even Short Barrell at club level.All are fun.
tonybaker-at-kooee.com.au.44930.44658