Super Sneaky Steve
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By now most people are familiar with this gun so I don't have to spend a lot of time talking about what it is, but if you're thinking of buying it, there's a few important things to consider.
First, how are you going to carry this little beast? The only option for me was the Super Sneaky Steve Super Comfort Deluxe IWB Kydex Holster! It's the thinnest and lightest option. Keeps the gun close to my body and the grip in the small of my back. Doesn't print much at all even with a T-shirt. That's important for an every day carry.
Second is the grips. I tried small good grips at first. They carry well but are painful to use, especially with magnums. The Hogue mono-grip is the best option for recoil control. I am however, trying to make my own rubber grips. That's another story though.
The last thing you need to consider is that this gun is very particular about ammo. The POI shift is dramatic between loads. I tried three different 38's and one 357 load. Results are below. My lightest bullet was 4" low! That may not mean anything when shooting at people, but I've never seen that at 20' from the target. The winner was a heavy and slow 38 spl load and is what I'll carry in it.
By comparison I also brought my 3" SP101 with me. The JSP load was dead on and everything else was within 0.5". I don't know why the 327 is so different, but it is. You have to practice with what you'll carry.
357 Magnum 165gr Cast 5.5 Bullseye............1" low, third best group
38 Spl 110gr Cast 4.5 Bullseye......................4" low, tightest group
38 Spl 125gr Remington JSP 3.8 Bullseye........3" low and 1" to the left ███?
38 Spl 165gr Cast 3.2 Bullseye......................0.5" low second tightest group
First, how are you going to carry this little beast? The only option for me was the Super Sneaky Steve Super Comfort Deluxe IWB Kydex Holster! It's the thinnest and lightest option. Keeps the gun close to my body and the grip in the small of my back. Doesn't print much at all even with a T-shirt. That's important for an every day carry.
Second is the grips. I tried small good grips at first. They carry well but are painful to use, especially with magnums. The Hogue mono-grip is the best option for recoil control. I am however, trying to make my own rubber grips. That's another story though.
The last thing you need to consider is that this gun is very particular about ammo. The POI shift is dramatic between loads. I tried three different 38's and one 357 load. Results are below. My lightest bullet was 4" low! That may not mean anything when shooting at people, but I've never seen that at 20' from the target. The winner was a heavy and slow 38 spl load and is what I'll carry in it.
By comparison I also brought my 3" SP101 with me. The JSP load was dead on and everything else was within 0.5". I don't know why the 327 is so different, but it is. You have to practice with what you'll carry.
357 Magnum 165gr Cast 5.5 Bullseye............1" low, third best group
38 Spl 110gr Cast 4.5 Bullseye......................4" low, tightest group
38 Spl 125gr Remington JSP 3.8 Bullseye........3" low and 1" to the left ███?
38 Spl 165gr Cast 3.2 Bullseye......................0.5" low second tightest group