FrankenMauser
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I think you're short-changing a lot of people with that statement. Some designs work better for certain people. And certain people just seem to have a knack for shooting snubs well.You have to do a lot of shooting with that Model 60 to be able to consistently hit even a man-sized target out 100 yards.
I couldn't shoot my S&W 642 worth a crap. Self defense distances were okay, but bad enough that I'd rate my performance as "unsatisfactory". The revolver was fine, albeit with 'sights' that are not designed for use by humans. I just couldn't shoot it well.
The LCR that replaced the 642, however...
I had it out on a trip last year. Some slobs had left behind some perforated automotive/RV size fire extinguishers and a few bowling pins. They were 94 yards from our firing line. I had never attempted shooting the LCR at such distances, and figured I'd just see how dumb the idea was.
With the third round fired, I was on target. I ran a few cylinders and held a pretty decent group, with about 50% hits.
On the 5th cylinder, I went 6-for-6* on a bowling pin. ...And packed the LCR away for the day. 'Always end on a high note.'
I have taken the LCR out a few more times since then, and been able to repeat similar performances - the 50/50, not 6-for-6 - on other "distant" targets (75-100 yards).
If I was challenged to pull the revolver out and hit a man-sized target at 100 yards, I would be very confident in a first-round hit and 'guaranteed' if the expectation was just *a* hit from a full cylinder.
With the 642, I never could have done it. But with the LCR, I didn't even know I could do it, until I was just screwing around.
*(.327 Federal LCRs have a capacity of six rounds.)