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Is it safe to fire 38 caliber rounds in a 357 magnum pistol. At twentyfive yards, a good python can put six shots into an inch. The listed psi of the 38 super is only slightly higher than that of the 357 magnum. Feb 19, 2020 at twentyfive yards, a good python can put six shots into an inch. It offers quick target acquisition and the ability to focus in at ranges up to 50 yards. Customer service is available via email using the contact us link at the bottom left of our homepage. Load data books are ideal for the reloader who only wants to reload for select calibers. Reloading guide for revolvers 38 special 357 magnum 44. To load a revolver, youll need to open the cylinder, load a round into each chamber, and push the cylinder back in until it clicks. Once upon a time i read an article in shooting times magazine by skeeter skelton. Some 38 special loads work better in the longer chambers than others. Feb 01, 2020 shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. See more ideas about hand guns, 357 magnum and guns.

The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet but he had been in several gunfights and is the designer of the jordan grips, the jordan holster and for whom the jordan trooper was named after. Adjustable rear and ramp front sights allow for precise shooting, while transfer bar mechanisms help prevent accidental discharge 38 special revolvers. Although a single action like those used in cowboy action shooting will get the job done, a double action single action is preferable for home defense. Edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 from lewistown, montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. A skilled da revolver shooter can face three action pistol targets at 7 yards, draw from the holster, and drill two perfect hits on each in less than 3.

Complete book of revolvers archives personal defense world. The case is 110th shorter and this has to be considered. If you can find a copy, read william reichenbachs book sixguns and bulleyes 1936. Reloading guide for revolvers 38 special 357 magnum 44 special 44 magnum revolver series on. What is the best type of revolver ammo in calibers 38. If you shoot a lot of dirty ammo and then, without cleaning, try to feed. It is most commonly used in revolvers, although some semiautomatic pistols and carbines also use this round. They would soon be made by many european gunmakers, in numerous. Hes brought two of exhibition shooter ed mcgiverns fast and fancy revol. Once youve loaded it, grip the revolver and support it with your nondominant hand to help distribute the recoil.

The cases are dimensionally identical, except that the magnum case is 0. It is the best source for informative target shooting and written in a time when revolvers were king. If you somehow magically managed to cram a magnum into a gun rated only for 38 special, it would explode the gun. The mcgivern gold bead front sight isstandard equipment on. Your 357 revolver will chamber 38 specials, not 38 supers. A guide to handguns and shooting himmelwrights guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. Its the first da revolver ill have, and im not sure what you are talking. Freedom arms model 83 premier grade stalker revolver beauty. Accuracy of 38 special from 35738 revolver vs 38 by jmdavis on 1152016, 10. Oct 06, 2017 in his book burning powder, mcgivern revealed his favorite revolver. Reloading guide for revolvers 38 special 357 magnum 44 special 44 magnum revolver series ringbound 2007 3.

In his book burning powder, mcgivern revealed his favorite revolver. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. A favorite of shooters since the frontier days of the american west, revolvers are durable, dependable. If you are new to guns in general or even just revolvers in particular, you should start by training with a professional at a shooting range. That all changed when grant cunningham published his new book. Seek out centerfire revolvers with single and doubleaction triggers, which let you fire two ways. In this video i shoot some classic police revolvers one for each decade 60s smith model 106. Various types of handgun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. Your best bet is to sell or trade the supers to get your specials or 357 mags.

After spending considerable shooting time, i can say this is singularly the most accurate doubleaction. It is used for target shooting, formal target competition, personal defense, and for hunting small game. In fast and fancy revolver shooting by mcgivern he devoted a section to long range i. Theres a notion that in order to take advantage of highvelocity revolver loads, such as. Shop for revolvers at cabelas online and in store for deals on colt, ruger. The gun digest book of the revolver is the best currentlyavailable piece of writing that a revolver shooter can own. Anymore, the 357 seems like a solution in search of a. Shooting sports usa top 5 revolvers for competitive shooting. Ruger gp100 doubleaction revolver stainless steel 1705. Oct 28, 2019 chiappa hired ghisconi to design a revolver for them and his unique design was adapted to a doubleaction revolver platform, which was named the rhino. The point of this article is to illustrate the three basic ammunition power levels available to anyone who owns a. Each of these rounds has a long history and pedigree of efficacy in the realm of selfdefense, so that both are good carry rounds is not in dispute. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.

While its much more manageable than other compact magnums, shooting. How you hang onto the revolver during firing has a lot to do with how well you can control the trigger and keep the sights on target. The analog instinct has also driven be to black powder revolver shooting, with the goal of producing each element. Jan 10, 2014 in fast and fancy revolver shooting by mcgivern he devoted a section to long range i. I could almost hear the sigh of relief through the wires when i told our friend that it wasnt necessary to carry magnum ammo in a magnum revolver, and that i. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. Singleaction and doubleaction revolvers cheaper than dirt. Call center temporarily closed for the health and safety of our staff, our call center is currently closed. You gain in performance as you move up the power and recoil. May 15, 2014 some shooters say the lengthy trigger pull on a doubleaction revolver is slow and cumbersome. Forums user list calendar active threads forum help previous thread. Unfortunately, shooting a revolver has become somewhat of a lost art. Initially envisioned as a 4inch duty gun, the need quickly. A contrast in the development of the 357 to the 44 was that civilian enthusiasts esp.

Especially in da shooting, a strong grip is necessary to keep the sights aligned while the trigger is moving. I can shoot dimes all day long at twentyfive feet with it. Dirt, and especially sand, can put a revolver out of action by making it difficult to open and close the cylinder or by keeping the cylinder from rotating freely. Shooting a revolver is very similar to shooting other types of handguns. It may not give optimum accuracy, but will shoot very well. Register log in home forums handguns the death of the double action. Shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it.

I could almost hear the sigh of relief through the wires when i told our friend that it wasnt necessary to carry magnum ammo in a magnum revolver, and that i wouldnt do it myself in the ruger lcr. A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers. We will respond to all emails however, it may take longer than usual. A long time revolver shooter told me to dry brush first, and that dry brushing frequently while the gun was still warm would prevent a ring that is difficult to clean.

I learned this lesson while patrolling the border astride an off road atv with a. When i started pistol bullseye back in the 50s, 3 gun matches were common with revolvers. Even though ive been shooting revolvers more than 30 years, i picked up some great new ideas. No 2 guns of the same caliber will necessarily give the same accuracy with any one loading regardless of what the book says is the classic load so some tinkeringexperimenting usually has to be done. The oldest trick in the book to make a projectile more effective is to just.

The tiny, oftenoverlooked elements such as this make the dan wesson 715. A semiauto is more effective, no question, but for folks who want good enough for minimal investment in time and energy, it works. A skilled da revolver shooter can face three action pistol targets at 7 yards, draw from the holster, and drill two perfect hits on. This is best accomplished with the thumbs locked down, one over the other. A book max load of the magnum powders often uses more than the capacity of the. The 38 super has a slightly smaller bullet diameter than that of the 357 magnum, which may effect accuracy, and also may at some point cause leadingcopper fouling. Caliber is merely fractions of an inch designating bullet diameter. If you want only one revolver for home defense, try a. Note, also the comparison data thrown in for the 9mm luger and the380 acp. A favorite of shooters since the frontier days of the american west, revolvers are durable, dependable firearms that remain popular with enthusiasts and concealed carriers alike. Your big problem in the shortnear term is that shooting shorter cases will foul cylinders further back in the chamber and if not cleaned thoroughly after shooting, you may not be able to seat longer rounds from baked on.