WTB WA Revolver Suitable for Target Shooting

[wpeteman]

I am buying a revolver for target shooting so most will work with at least a 4inch barrel or longer. Smith and Wesson, Ruger or Colt or Dan Wesson. Target hammer and target trigger is a plus. This will be a cash transaction . Contact me with what you might like to sell. IQuick response from me.Thamk You

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[KKG]

Just what type of Target Shooting are you planning on doing? Do you have a Caliber in mind?

 

[User 1234]

Check Gunbroker for K-38 Smiths.

 

[FourTeeFive]

DJ's in Bothell usually has a good selection of these.

 

[wpeteman]

Just what type of Target Shooting are you planning on doing? Do you have a Caliber in mind?

357 or 38 .Range shooting for now .....probably need a 6in

 

[KKG]

If you are interested in just Target shooting then I would suggest you look at the Smith and Wesson Model 14 with a 6" barrel. The newer guns come with a full Underlug barrel which puts the weight forward and can provide something of a more stable shooting platform. That would be my recommendation.

 

[coop44]

Model 14 is an excellent choice. They turn up every now and then in the 500 range.

 

[ron]

Target shooting bowling pins require fast reloads. You might want to think of a
wheel gun cut for moon clips Smith and Wesson offers 357/38 cut for moon clips
in 6 shot, 7 shot and 8 shot.

 

[benchmark]

I am buying a revolver for target shooting so most will work with at least a 4inch barrel or longer. Smith and Wesson, Ruger or Colt or Dan Wesson. Target hammer and target trigger is a plus. This will be a cash transaction . Contact me with what you might like to sell. IQuick response from me.Thamk You

I have a GP100.

 

[BillM]

If you aren't in a big hurry--keep an eye out for a used Bullseye or PPC revolver. Clark Custom.
Bill Davis and a whole bunch of well known and not-so-known gunsmiths built them. Most I've
seen are built on a S&W mdl. 10 or 14, and are full custom 38 special target guns. PPC
isn't as popular as it was in the past, and the old shooters are--well--getting old. I've seen
some incredible deals in the past few years on some beautiful PPC revolvers!

 

[KKG]

Even a used PPC revolver is going to be a bit more expensive than a basic gun. The Custom work was pricey and the owners are trying to get some of the cost back. At least the ones I have seen. While most at real tack drivers they do require the better ammo to produce those results. Which means more dollars for their "Food".

 

[wpeteman]

Even a used PPC revolver is going to be a bit more expensive than a basic gun. The Custom work was pricey and the owners are trying to get some of the cost back. At least the ones I have seen. While most at real tack drivers they do require the better ammo to produce those results. Which means more dollars for their "Food".

Thanks for the info .....

 

[benchmark]

I have a GP100.

 

[BillM]

Even a used PPC revolver is going to be a bit more expensive than a basic gun. The Custom work was pricey and the owners are trying to get some of the cost back. At least the ones I have seen. While most at real tack drivers they do require the better ammo to produce those results. Which means more dollars for their "Food".

I've seen some "old school" PPC guns sell for crazy low prices. Usually not being sold by the
original owner/shooter, but as part of an estate. Agree they need handloaded ammo to come anywhere close to their potential--but that's part of the fun. Personally I wouldn't know where to
go if I wanted to shoot a local PPC match---but I am kicking myself for not buying one just as
a casual shooter.

 

[KKG]

It used be that to shoot PPC you had to be:
1. An Active/Reserve /Retired LEO.
2. A Police Firearms Instructor.

I'm pretty sure the Rules have changed but I'm just not sure what the new requirements. You can find the Marches in a current NRA magazine.

As for the load: a 148gr. HBWC in either a .38 Special or .357 Magnum - depending on what caliber the gun was - case with a 2.6grs. - a 3.5grs. of Bullseye or WW-231.

Good Luck.