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Posted: 10/18/2006 4:53:19 PM EDT
This would have to be a revolver, and under $1,000. Claiber does not matter, only accuracy. Suggestions? |
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Freedom arms.
Nothing else comes close. for $1000 you might find a used one. |
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Define really accurate.
1" groups at 10 meters? Same hole at 10 meters? Most major manufacturers already make weapons that are more accurate than the shooter. I say save some bucks on the super precision boutique guns and put that money toward practice ammo. I have shot a factory bone stock Ruger GP100 with a 6" barrel that was spot on point of aim. There are more respected handguns out there, but depending on what you are looking to accomplish, you dont need to break the bank. I have a S&W 629 that is scary accurate with .44special loads. I paid around $700 NIB for it. |
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I have never seen the MKIII in a revolver. Is this new for this year? I never consider revolvers as very accurate because you change chambers every shot. Maybe a Contender instead? |
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It revolves, when you switch to the homeboy grip |
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An old Colt Python, a S&W performance center revolver. Freedom Arms also makes some really nice revolvers. To be frank, all of the mentioned revolvers are most likely vastly more accurate than 99% of shooters. |
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Schwing! Me too. Love the gun and love the .44 Special. Ditto on the original poster's hunch that a revolver is the ticket among accurate handguns. A 6+" barrel will get more sight radius, which makes a difference. |
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"...fuck that..." ARFcom classic, I still laugh when I think of that. |
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One other suggestion:
As far as accurate revolvers go, getting a custom built PPC revolver or Bianchi Cup revolver might be possible. I don't know who does that sort of work these days, as there isn't as much call for revolver comp guns anymore. Still, Clark Custom Guns builds them (Jerry Mickuleck works for Clark Custom...his wife IS a Clark...) and I believe Cylinder and Slide might still do that sort of work. |
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Go to the CA AG websight and look at the excepted pistol list that was amended to include all the Olympic and similar level competition match pistols. Those are your most accurate.
I'm not entirely sure that a lot of rigid .22s aren't by definition extremely accurate. That said, if you really want a revolver A Python, Trooper, Trooper MkIII, from Colt or a high end Smith for out of the box accuracy (if not beat up), otherwise a customized accurized wheel gun. But a classic Colt or Smith are more accurate than 98% of shooters. |
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Box gun or custom?
Box gun I'd go with a six inch Smith Model 15 or 19. Custom, again, the 15 or 19 six inch as a base. Davis barrel, Aristocrat rib. Good trigger work. Can't be beat in a revolver. Shoot nothing but wadcutters, and work up a specific load for the gun. Can still be done for under a grand, I think, depending on who does the work and where you shop at. It could also easily go over two grand. There are other guns that will work as well. Colt. Dan Wesson. But the initial cost will be higher. To realistically stay under a thou, I'd stick with a lightly used Smith. |
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I guess I should post it....
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Don't forget Ned Christiansen @ MichiGuns, he builds some wicked-ass pin guns too!! They maybe out of the OP's price range though..... |
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Yes (1.) a Revolver is NOT a Pistol. A Pistol is a Handgun whos action is cycled by the gas from the spent round, and in which there is no cylinder (don't start thinking Webley-Fosberry..that is a Gas Actuated Revolver). This is a bit like being unable to distinguish the difference between Men and Women. (2.) Caliber: Spelled C-A-L-I-B-E-R not Claiber..(whatever the hell that means).. (3.) Caliber does matter, because it will have a distinct effect on the models and makes of handguns which you can buy since you have specified an upper cost bound of $1,000.00 |
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I have found that my 4" GP100 and my S&W Model 15 both are capable of easily making 1" groups if I load up plain old 158 grain round nose hard cast lead bullets to modest velocities. No other bullet comes close in my experience.
ETA 1" groups at 25 yards |
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I agree, I don't think you neccesarily need to spend alotta money or get a specialized piece. In my experience long barrelled, revolvers from major manufacturers are all inherently as accurate, or more so, than the shooter. The most accurate handgun I've personally owned was a S&W 625, 5" barrell. Firing .45 ACP in single action,that thing was incredible. |
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That's gotta be the best story I've ever read on this site! Thanks for sharing!! |
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Guess I wasn't around to hear it originally...HILARIOUS!!!! |
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Look around and see if you can find a Old Smith & Wesson K14 Masterpiece (Model 14)
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That is a sweet pistol!! I used to be issued one. I miss that gun. But, definitely not a revolver. |
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I know but why be so narrow minded? I wish I was issued one . I did get to pull the trigger on one once . |
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Define "accuracy". Wow, THAT'll open up the post.
I agree with the Python afficianados. Haven't shot mine in years but, back when I did a lot, it cloverleafed 5 shots at 50 feet, standing offhand more than once. "I" can't shhot that well , but IT sure can. FWIW, my Walther PP .22 LR will surprise you with 1" groups at 50 feet from a rest. And the P7 will put'em in the same hole all day long if you do your job. Stay safe |
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Sir, I also own a Python with a six inch barrel. For a stock, out of the box revolver it is the most accurate you can buy. However it takes a bit of know how for it to really perform well. As a reloader once I "slugged" the bore of my Python, I realized that bullets intended for this revolver need to be a bit smaller diameter than pistols of other manufacturers. I size cast bullets that I use in the Python to .355" vs. .357". JMHO, 7zero1. |
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Got to agree with this. You would not be sorry following this advice. Also finding a Python would serve your needs I do believe. |
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