Hello,
What brand and weight ammo works best in your Detective Special?
Having recently purchased a used Detective Special, I tried it out on Sunday afternoon. Did absolutely terrible. I am not the greatest shot, but I know I am better than what I shot Sunday afternoon.
Tried a couple of different brands of ammo.
158gr CCI Blazer LRN were hitting way above and to the left of point of aim.
Had some PMC LRN (not sure of the grain)with me. They were also above and to the left of point of aim, but not as high as the Blazers.
Shot a few of my reloads (125gr Star JHP using 5gr of Universal Clays). These were the best in that although still to the left, they were in about the same line as point of aim.
Did not shoot from a rest and the distance was about 7yds. All shots were on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper (orange dot for bullseye in center of sheet).
I know different brands of ammo will work differently in different guns; so I was wondering what you have found to be the best for your Detective Special.
I ordered a pair of Eagle Secret Service grips for the gun and will probably wait unitl they arrive before going to the range again. May as well practice with the final configuration of the gun.
I hope to be able to learn to accurately shoot this revolver as I would like to use it for CCW. Guess I just need alot of practice. Oh well, another excuse to spend some more time at the range.
Bob Petrey
petreyrj@sectv.com
What brand and weight ammo works best in your Detective Special?
Having recently purchased a used Detective Special, I tried it out on Sunday afternoon. Did absolutely terrible. I am not the greatest shot, but I know I am better than what I shot Sunday afternoon.
Tried a couple of different brands of ammo.
158gr CCI Blazer LRN were hitting way above and to the left of point of aim.
Had some PMC LRN (not sure of the grain)with me. They were also above and to the left of point of aim, but not as high as the Blazers.
Shot a few of my reloads (125gr Star JHP using 5gr of Universal Clays). These were the best in that although still to the left, they were in about the same line as point of aim.
Did not shoot from a rest and the distance was about 7yds. All shots were on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper (orange dot for bullseye in center of sheet).
I know different brands of ammo will work differently in different guns; so I was wondering what you have found to be the best for your Detective Special.
I ordered a pair of Eagle Secret Service grips for the gun and will probably wait unitl they arrive before going to the range again. May as well practice with the final configuration of the gun.
I hope to be able to learn to accurately shoot this revolver as I would like to use it for CCW. Guess I just need alot of practice. Oh well, another excuse to spend some more time at the range.
Bob Petrey
petreyrj@sectv.com