pittspilot
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Since I was unable to find much info on this gun, I thought I would help the next guy
Fit and Finish
The overall fit and finish are not bad, below the Smith or a Ruger, but then they cost less and one does not have to face the rage of the boycotters when looking at a Smith
The gap between cylinder and barrel is very tight though
The Cylinder release is a little gritty, and does not release as easily as I would like. I am working on it. The top of the extractor also tends to be a little sharp for my taste.
Shooting
Started with 125 Grain Match loads @ 650 fps. The first one I shot, I thought I had fired a squib it was so light. (I had fired 50 rounds from my .40 just prior). In any event I was very pleased w/ this ammo, specifically becuase the wife will be able to shoot this with little or no problem.
This is a 16 oz gun, so kick w/ .38 +p is a little unpleasant, although not bad. The most unpleasant thing was the concussion from the short barrel. The gun is also not recomended for +p, so I was just seeing if it had any problems w/ it, and will only use it for self-defense in the home.
The trigger was the biggest surprise however. Smooth as glass and very nice.
This is my first snubby, and it seemed fairly accurate, although the sights are slightly funky. I need to get a better idea of where the gun shoots exactly in order to make a better determination of how accurate. I only shot at 7 yards, and I could hit my target so take what you will from that.
Overall, a bargain, and a nice gun, especially considering the price
Fit and Finish
The overall fit and finish are not bad, below the Smith or a Ruger, but then they cost less and one does not have to face the rage of the boycotters when looking at a Smith
The gap between cylinder and barrel is very tight though
The Cylinder release is a little gritty, and does not release as easily as I would like. I am working on it. The top of the extractor also tends to be a little sharp for my taste.
Shooting
Started with 125 Grain Match loads @ 650 fps. The first one I shot, I thought I had fired a squib it was so light. (I had fired 50 rounds from my .40 just prior). In any event I was very pleased w/ this ammo, specifically becuase the wife will be able to shoot this with little or no problem.
This is a 16 oz gun, so kick w/ .38 +p is a little unpleasant, although not bad. The most unpleasant thing was the concussion from the short barrel. The gun is also not recomended for +p, so I was just seeing if it had any problems w/ it, and will only use it for self-defense in the home.
The trigger was the biggest surprise however. Smooth as glass and very nice.
This is my first snubby, and it seemed fairly accurate, although the sights are slightly funky. I need to get a better idea of where the gun shoots exactly in order to make a better determination of how accurate. I only shot at 7 yards, and I could hit my target so take what you will from that.
Overall, a bargain, and a nice gun, especially considering the price