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Offline Ned

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Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« on: March 27, 2008, 04:00:50 AM »
Hoping to get started in the "Distinguished Revolver" program which requires using .38 ammunition.

I'm torn between just getting a revolver in that caliber or first getting a .22 for practice and learning the basics.

Cost is a factor so obviously just getting one gun versus two is cheaper but if in the long run I'm better served with starting on the .22 then I can likely swing that.

I've done a little Cowboy Action Shooting with a .45 so recoil is not a major concern but certainly the .38 is harsher than a .22 so that might hinder development a bit (?).

Hoping more experienced target shooter could offer their advice.

Thank you.

Ned
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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2008, 06:59:46 AM »
Do you reload ? If you shoot CAS you might,so I'd get the 38 & load for it. In the long run it might be better due to cost considerations. A 22 is great for fundamentals though, & best of all,you have an excuse to buy 2 guns instead of one. LOL
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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2008, 12:43:19 PM »
I think EVERYONE should begin with a .22LR as a LOT of practice is what it takes to become good at shooting and practice is cheap with .22LR and not so cheap even if you reload with the .38. If you get the same type gun in .22LR as your .38/.357 then it will feel the same and other than the lack of recoil it will be just like shooting your centerfire. It's the way I did it and the way I recommend to all. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy two guns and do your practice mostly with the rimfire than to buy only one and do all the shooting with the centerfire.
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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2008, 01:55:10 AM »
Appreciate the advice.

I finally made a decision and bought a S&W 617 yesterday. Haven't had a chance to fire it yet but hope to do so next week.

Only (slight) disappointment was I could not find a six shot version (has been discontinued) so went with the ten shot.

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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2009, 11:25:11 AM »
No problem, just put 6 shells in the clip.
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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2009, 11:34:18 AM »
Quote from: Ahshucks on March 05, 2009, 11:25:11 AM
No problem, just put 6 shells in the clip.

You do understand he is talking about a REVOLVER right?  :o
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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2009, 11:47:17 AM »
No I didn't GB, in fact I wasn't even aware there was such an animal as a 10 rounder .22!  Just too use to my Ruger II Target & my S&W 357.  I've been looking at the autos in 380, 9MM, 40, 357Sig trying to decide what is best with the possibility of easily changing out barrels for self defense use.    I thought he was referring to a competition where only 6 shots are allowed before reloading.
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Re: Distinguished Revolver: still start with a .22?
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2010, 10:51:18 AM »
Make that "Load 5 Rounds"   Haven't read the rule for the Distinguished Revolver Match but I'd expect it to mirror the rules for shooting bullseye with a semi auto or revolver.   
IMHO if you are a seasoned expert/master class bullseye shooter I'd buy a 38/357 revolver and get on with it...  The 22 will let you save a little money and refine your technique but the 38/357 is what you need to spend time with.. 
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