38 and a revolver that can often be had at considerable savings over the. That said, this one will be loaded from now on and serve as a house gun, and as a belt gun now and then. I still believe “placement is power” for “serious” matters and think it’s more fun to hit than to miss.įor a carry gun, I still prefer the Model 642 as I normally use a pocket holster. The previously-mentioned shotgun shells were knocked all over the berm about 4 times out of each six shots I’ll shoot the little thing until that average is better. One-handed shooting was not difficult at all and shooting falling plates at 10 yards was just plain fun.
I was pleased to see that the extra barrel length enhanced the velocity of my favored LSWCHP load by approximately 10% over my J-frame’s 1 7/8″ barrel that gun averages right at 800 ft/sec using the same ammunition (same lot #). None had what I’d call excessive recoil part of that may be due to my usually shooting my Model 642. It is extremely easy to shoot with each load fired today. I like it even though it might not be a majority’s choice.
#Smith and wesson model 10 3 inch cracked#
Concerned for cracked forcing cones, I do not shoot it in J-frames at all. This load hits nearly 1200 ft/sec from my Model 642 and I personally consider it too hot for alloy J-frame use.
#Smith and wesson model 10 3 inch serial#
*This ammunition is no longer produced by Corbon. Winchester, Model 1894 carbine, serial Smith & Wesson Model 40 Light Rifle. Each average velocity listed as well as other data is based on ten shots fired approximately 10′ from the chronograph screens. I also fired the gun over the chronograph with what. I’d have preferred “dead on” but can live with this. There are currently 18 SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 19 s in stock to purchase from 15 retailers. The lowest in stock price is 1,099.00, which is 32.84 lower than the average. A SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 19 is currently for sale with an average price of 1,131.84.
A Six O’Clock hold was necessary to get the hits where I wanted them. SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 19 FOR SALE - IN STOCK PRICES Info. I figured it would hit a bit higher than the lower velocity, lower weight Federal 130’s. Department: Firearms > Handgun Revolver > Double-Action Revolvers. This 5-shot group was fired using Remington 158-gr. Smith & Wesson Model 686 357 Magnum 6-Shot/4-inch Revolver. The gun has no dings or scratches and looked new…although it had been fired a small amount. The action was smooth and timing was more than satisfactory. Looking at the ratchet, hand, and area around the firing pin hole, the gun does not appear to have been fired much at all. Fun is way toward the top of my list in shooting. 38 is capable of doing what needs to be done in a self-protection scenario.Ģ. I still believe that with placement and “good” ammunition, the. My answer is three-fold and hopefully reasonable:ġ. 357 in the Model 65?” is commonly asked about nowĪnd it’s a reasonable question. It is a vanilla little thing chambered for. It still has the recognizable Smith & Wesson “look” that I prefer. One is considerably older than the other but the newer one (subject of this thread) has neither MIM parts nor that darned lock. Ideal for medium and game hunting and longer-range target shooting.I recently traded into a couple of S&W revolvers. It is frequently used for hunting larger game and for target shooting at longer ranges.Ī versatile and highly reliable longstanding American cartridge that can be used all terrains and weather conditions. It has become one of the most preferred cartridges of choice for both deer hunting and other small game.ĭesigned for accuracy at stability in flight, this round offers a lighter felt recoil, flatter projectile trajectory and less wind deflection. It is also a standardized round for NATO service rifles.Ī popular sporting rifle cartridge, this ammunition is smaller with a higher velocity muzzle velocity, resulting in a flat shooting round. This small caliber cartridge features light recoil and is popular for all-around utility and small and medium game hunting. Ideal for range practice and training, the 22 LR is used in a vast array of rifles, pistols, and revolvers and has become the most commonly used ammunition in the world today. 22 Long Rifle, this ammunition offers reliability and recreational shooting at a reasonable price.