Clear off the shelf space in your gun safe and expand its capacity with handgun hangers. Feb 01, 2020 shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. If the grip tang has sharp edges, as on the older versions of the 1911, this can dig painfully and even lacerate the hand. I could do that, if i had enough ammo, and my hand didnt get tired from holding the gun, and if the sun didnt go. Pistol competitions are held at most rifle clubs, but the great national competition is the national rifle association week at bisley. I would suggest that you might focus on shooting wadcutters at a large paper plate at about 710 yards single action, and work on keeping all of the shots on the plate. It appears theres just something about a pistolsized shotgun that draws peoples interest.
The taurus judge is a unique revolver which can fire either a. The revolvers selfcontained design is simple and reliable. Theres a lot to be said for the simplicity of a wheelgun. With gun digest book of hunting revolvers, youll learn about factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all sizes of game. The typical target revolver would have a 6 barrel, patridge sights with an adjustable rear. Good doubleaction revolver shooting the sixgun journal. 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. Balance and mobility can never be compromised in a fight. Money order fo for sale by dick k on gunsamerica 947625064. May 10, 2009 texas 5 mighty fine shootin when i was a bit younger and so were my eyes, usta shoot quite a clip with my dadd k38.
Bisley shooting competitions the book of the pistol. You should store ammo in a safe but you may need to beef up the shelves to take the weight. Whether you use decorative book spines for the living room or cookbook spines for the kitchen, you can choose a look that will easily conceal firearms in any room around the house this is a secret gun safe that might require a bit of woodworking knowledge, but otherwise, it. Chiappa firearms 1873 saa single action revolver is an excellent choice for small varmint hunting and recreational shooting applications. Check out our hidden gun storage selection for the very best in unique or custom.
Shooting sports usa 7 competitive shooting books you. Shooting a revolver is similar to shooting other handguns, except for loading and cocking it. Rimfire revolvers for metallic silhouette by john robinson. On the revolver, the web of the hand should be at the highest point of the gripframes backstrap. A guide to handguns and shooting himmelwrights guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. It has decent accuracy for such a cheap little weapon. Know anybody whod buy a da cap and ball, thru the mail.
Theyre presented here in no particular order, but we did take care to include rifle and pistol shooting disciplines, and also titles that dont. The judge is a neat conversation piece, a unique plinker, and a very good snake gun, but given the availability of other, more capable self defense guns at the same price point, its hard to actually recommend. This is a discussion on 2001 vaquero bisley shooting left. Once youve loaded it, grip the revolver and support it with your nondominant hand to help distribute the recoil. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. There is only one, easily fixed potential downside to a high hand grip. Gun storage solutions handgun hangers, magazine racks, shelf holders gun rack, organize your safe and displays. David higginbotham, of, has an excellent write up that cuts through some of the hype of small.
The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print. The fundamentals of double action revolver shooting 1961 duration. Discussion in handguns, pistol shooting started by kevsmif80, may 20, 2011. I remember reading something about a revolver that shot.
As the groups get smaller, gradually move the target back. A poor shooting technique that causes the bullet to be two inches off at 10 yards might mean that the. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting. I suspect that a real world result of shooting at 400 yards would be at least one miss and most likely 2 misses out of 5. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. Today i attempted to sight it in at 50 yds for the upcoming deer season. The shooting masters were made at a time when the revolver ruled the competition shooting world. Winchester bookcase with hidden gun storage from dutchcrafters.
Choosing the best police revolver revolvers for police. Comparing the barrel 2 in a jframe remembe that doesnt include the chamber that is in the cylinder. I sent back to ruger a fixed sight single six with the front sight plainly canted to the left making the gun shoot to the. Hidden bookshelf door plans build a hidden door come visit us today to learn more a. A smith k38 later m14 is arguably the ideal size, weight and balance for precision centerfire shooting. Each is based on a model known for legendary performance then enhanced with modern advantages. Just a gun question thats been boggling in my head for a. Im getting a late start on my spring cleaning but at least its in progress. The taurus judge a revolver that can fire shotgun shells. The following information on choosing the best police revolver comes from section 39 of shooting by j. Windage and elevationadjustable rear sights help put you on target and keep you there. I had several batches of 240 gr jhp reloads along with some 240 gr swc reloads. Truly amazing what the 158 swc bullet will do at extreme range.
Most people are looking at this gun for its ability to throw shot, not shoot a standard revolver round. I can easily shoot bowling pins with it at 25 yards. The longest revolver shot i ever made at a big game animal was 125 yards on a texas whitetail buck. Hidden gun storage hiding guns from prying eyes gun. Shooting at long range with a handgun is unlikely to produce pretty little groups. Cowboy action shooting is now practiced in many places with several sanctioning organizations including the single action shooting society sass, western. If someone is so uneducated as to not know the difference between. The result of this is that the steel case is nowhere near as hard as the. Imp model 7 22short revolver carolina shooters club. Small frame revolvers this information was compiled from a 2002 archived version of the dan wesson firearms website. This information was compiled from a 2002 archived version of the dan wesson firearms website.
The clipped front sight gives the best contrast at 6. May 10, 2008 the taurus judge is a unique revolver which can fire either a. The advent of rimfire metallic silhouette shooting has enabled the. I would suggest that you might focus on shooting wadcutters at a large paper plate at about 710 yards single action, and work on keeping all of the shots on the. Ruger new model singlesix convertible single action revolver msrp. A world champion marksmen who made the guinness book of world records, he trained scores of law enforcement officers and developed a system of teaching that is as effective today as it was when this. With a 44 caliber revolver you are facing a reduction in barrel section relative to muzzle energy.
The bfr is a stainlesssteel singleaction revolver with a 5. Asg licensed dan wesson revolver case fits airsoft and. I try to get seventy percent of the control of the revolver by use of the nonfiring hand so it is very critical to apply it correctly. I would suggest that you focus on one revolver at the moment, and learn the basics with it. Still am on sight in day, but now the field positions get more practice. If you are looking to buy guns in america or internationally, you have. This product organizes handguns below the shelf, freeing up storage. The foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. Hunting with handguns has been done by many, but few have the expertise under their belt like max prasac, who has decades of experience and has authored two other books on revolvers. Ed mcgivern needs no introduction to gun enthusiasts and serious marksmen.
Basically, the barrel will whip more than the smaller and less powerful 38 caliber and that whip will degrade accuracy. This sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. Out to 500600 yards on medium to large game, it can work. Cowboy action shooting is now practiced in many places with several sanctioning organizations including the. When the body has to become a fighting machine, the legs and feet become its foundation. Wall to wall bookshelves that conceal a hidden door. Handgun hunting has evolved significantly over the last 25 years. Keep your firearms hidden away from others with the amish made bookcase and hidden gun cabinet. While not an authentic cowboy six shooter in the truest sense clint eastwood didnt use one in the good, the bad, and the ugly, the ruger singlesix brings back memories of dime store hats, cap guns, and backyard bad guys.
In the gun digest book of hunting revolvers, prasac delivers an abundance of information on the sport while providing a fresh take on the modernday practice. I have handled the taurus judge, and it seems to be a well constructed revolver. New model singlesix revolvers are the perfect small bore singleaction revolver for plinking, small game hunting or serious competition. General hatcher recommended them in his handbook of pistols and revolvers for the man with large hands looking for the finest target revolver available. It is the new model super blackhawk with a 5 12 barrel in stainless. Instead of gathering dust on the bookshelf, the seven books chosen here are ones that after the first reading, weve returned to them for subsequent readsbecause they are that good. The first thing an officer requires is a serviceable revolver, one that is safe and reliable, and will function perfectly when his life is in danger. This is done to save money, but it is also done because they want the steel to be somewhat pliable ductile the way brass is. These two have the standard markings and features and represent the two standard finishes. The chiappa firearms 1873 saa single action revolver is a well made firearm that is reminiscent of the old west and its colorful history. Simply gluing some book spines to a box that is the depth of your bookcase will create an area of concealed storage. Jul 15, 2009 on the revolver, the web of the hand should be at the highest point of the gripframes backstrap. Any revolver with more than a 2 barrel is not and easy carry. Chiappa firearms 1873 saa single action revolver 4.
Are there any other revolvers that shoot more than one type of ammo. Cowboy action shooting cas, also known as western action shooting, single action shooting, cowboy 3 gun, western 3gun is a competitive shooting sport that originated in southern california in the early 1980s, at the range in norco, ca. Home forums firearm related handguns, pistol shooting imp model 7 22short revolver. Feb 08, 2017 the steel used in ammunition is of a low grade. The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of. The variables of hand size, hand strength and handgun grips make it an individual journey, which can be made easier by a shooting coach that knows his stuff. For more than 50 years he was revered as one of the top authorities in the field of small firearms. Im not sure if all of these calibers and versions were manufactured and are only included here as a reference. At least he says he is, and when you think as positively as this irascible texas gunsmith, saying so wins half the pistol match. The judge is imho the ultimate up close and personal defensive weapon, we are talking 0000 buck shot a five yards on paper targets it obliterates a four inch portion its a point and shoot handgun, one does not need to. The book of the pistol and revolver is also available to purchase in print pistol competitions are held at most rifle clubs, but the great national competition is the national rifle association week at bisley. This target shows the results of 30 rounds fired at 100, 200 and 300 yards for a total of 11 hits, or a 37. Revolvers function even in contact with clothing and dont require a strong grip. Hidden door bookshelf bookshelves diy, hidden rooms, secret.
Ill second that, and even admit i used to be a sandbag shooter. Accordingly, your primary shooting stance should be a fightghting stance. The following information on bisley shooting competitions comes from the book of the pistol and revolver by hugh b. I think this is a case of stories getting bigger with age, as elmers recollection of that day was entirely different from the story i was told as a. Edward ed mcgivern 18741957 from lewistown, montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. The third feature of a proper revolver grip is the use of the nonfiring hand. Nov 29, 2016 the foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. Various types of handgun are illustrated and described as is the ammunition that accompanied them.