642 Range report Abby

LefthandShooter · 06-25-2008, 04:46 PM

Photo of the target for the new .38+p S&W. Not fast shooting but not more than a 3 second pause between shots - 21 feet indoor range. Ignore the .22 holes. Kid was trying to mess me up by shooting my target.

madcratebuilder · 06-26-2008, 07:03 AM

Good shooting!

SwedeSteve · 07-16-2008, 01:17 PM

Thats some pretty decent shooting !!

wunhunglo · 07-16-2008, 01:25 PM

That kid needs counselling!
Was that one hand or two? but only 21 Feet, not yards?

LefthandShooter · 07-16-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wunhunglo

That kid needs counselling!
Was that one hand or two? but only 21 Feet, not yards?

Naw. He gets it from me! I used to shoot bullseye's in his targets and tell him that way people would think he was a better shot! Then he started hitting them himself so it took away my fun.
Two hands. 21 feet is the reaction distance the supreme court decided on and the CCW standard distance. Besides, do you think I could hit anything at 21 yards with a 2" barrel?

wunhunglo · 07-16-2008, 03:00 PM

I suppose they also get third degree burns at that range.! My niece has a 2"" barreled .357 and the muzzle flash from that is awesome.
I've never shot anything with such a short barrel, I'll maybe try it on my next trip to the States.
Good shooting, keep practising.

642mom · 07-19-2008, 09:42 PM

Lefthandshooter,

How long did it take you to get that accurate with your 642? I just started with a 642 Airweight, internal hammer .38 spl ammo and what a recoil! I was wondering if I'd ever be able be able to hit a mountain lion (or a pitbull) in an emergency situation. Also since it's always double action the trigger is pretty heavy but it is a brand new gun, I'm hoping the trigger will loosen up a bit with use.

642mom

LefthandShooter · 07-20-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 642mom

Lefthandshooter,

How long did it take you to get that accurate with your 642? I just started with a 642 Airweight, internal hammer .38 spl ammo and what a recoil! I was wondering if I'd ever be able be able to hit a mountain lion (or a pitbull) in an emergency situation. Also since it's always double action the trigger is pretty heavy but it is a brand new gun, I'm hoping the trigger will loosen up a bit with use.

642mom

These shots were taken within the first 150 shots fired. I've always been able to shoot a revolver straight out of the box. I agree: the recoil is WOW! I was shooting the 642 and picked up the 686 (.357mag 6" barrel) and thought I had the .22! Trigger hasn't changed but usually takes about 4-500 rounds I was told. **(Anybody able to confirm that?)**

TXplt · 07-20-2008, 10:19 AM

^ My 642's trigger was pretty good out of the box. As good as most of my revolvers; better than the Judge or Charter (both of which got better with time; maybe a couple of hundred rounds/cycles).

If it's just a little heavy, that's actually normal and OK for safety and ignition; if it's inconsistent, not smooth, stages, or feels "gritty," that's not normal (and a look at it by the factory would be warranted).

A good gunsmith can smooth up the action if so desired (you can also do this on your own but need to know what you're doing) and there are several on-line services as well (example)

Custom Pistolsmithing Services Provided by Cylinder & Slide, Inc.

Good luck.

LefthandShooter · 07-20-2008, 10:25 AM

Being the first hammerless gun I've owned I thought this might be normal but then again, I am used to a double action revolver (686 & a 629 Classic). It does take a bit to fire but I feel that is safer since it is my "pocket gun".

642mom · 07-20-2008, 11:59 AM

Thanks a lot! I don't really know much about guns yet. I'll have a friend who does know about them shoot my gun. He has a friend who is a gunsmith and could maybe do something with my trigger. It certainly does not feel consistent but I thought it might just be me.
I agree that the hammerless is probably the safest route to go for me also. Being a woman and quite small at that, it will be much easier to conceal and not have to worry about it getting snagged or "accidentally" going off.

06-26-2008, 07:03 AM	#2
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 600	Good shooting! __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

07-16-2008, 01:17 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,400 Images: 1	Thats some pretty decent shooting !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

07-19-2008, 09:42 PM	#7
642mom Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 22	Question for you... Lefthandshooter, How long did it take you to get that accurate with your 642? I just started with a 642 Airweight, internal hammer .38 spl ammo and what a recoil! I was wondering if I'd ever be able be able to hit a mountain lion (or a pitbull) in an emergency situation. Also since it's always double action the trigger is pretty heavy but it is a brand new gun, I'm hoping the trigger will loosen up a bit with use. 642mom

07-20-2008, 10:19 AM	#9
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,838 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 2	^ My 642's trigger was pretty good out of the box. As good as most of my revolvers; better than the Judge or Charter (both of which got better with time; maybe a couple of hundred rounds/cycles). If it's just a little heavy, that's actually normal and OK for safety and ignition; if it's inconsistent, not smooth, stages, or feels "gritty," that's not normal (and a look at it by the factory would be warranted). A good gunsmith can smooth up the action if so desired (you can also do this on your own but need to know what you're doing) and there are several on-line services as well (example) Custom Pistolsmithing Services Provided by Cylinder & Slide, Inc. Good luck. __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas Last edited by TXplt; 07-20-2008 at 10:26 AM.

07-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#10
LefthandShooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In A House in NE Ohio! Posts: 1,481	Being the first hammerless gun I've owned I thought this might be normal but then again, I am used to a double action revolver (686 & a 629 Classic). It does take a bit to fire but I feel that is safer since it is my "pocket gun". __________________ A dead bird is still a dead bird.

07-16-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,660	That kid needs counselling! Was that one hand or two? but only 21 Feet, not yards?

07-16-2008, 03:00 PM	#6
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,660	I suppose they also get third degree burns at that range.! My niece has a 2"" barreled .357 and the muzzle flash from that is awesome. I've never shot anything with such a short barrel, I'll maybe try it on my next trip to the States. Good shooting, keep practising.

07-20-2008, 11:59 AM	#11
642mom Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 22	Thanks a lot! I don't really know much about guns yet. I'll have a friend who does know about them shoot my gun. He has a friend who is a gunsmith and could maybe do something with my trigger. It certainly does not feel consistent but I thought it might just be me. I agree that the hammerless is probably the safest route to go for me also. Being a woman and quite small at that, it will be much easier to conceal and not have to worry about it getting snagged or "accidentally" going off.