VictorLouis
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NOT hardly. 
But, you did jump in to read this post, eh? I just finished a minor fluff and buff on my new one, and went to the range. I had 50rds ea. of USA, S&B and American Eagle. Also had a 20rd box of Hydra and Gold Dot.
One-half of each box of ball was shot at the 10yd line for accuracy and function. The USA held to about 3"-4" and seemed as mild to shoot as .22LR ammo. The Eagle was a tad warmer, and held to 3", but with vertical stringing. The S&B was almost uncomfortably HOT, but the most accurate at 2".(Clusters of 3-4rds in 1" were not uncommon. But I shot from full(7rd) mags to make sure they fuctioned.) All groups were 2"-3" left, and 1"-3" low, with the S&B being closest to the POA. No malfunctions occurred.
Then I cleaned the piece, before trying the good stuff. Lots of fouling was present, not characteristic of full-size guns that have only fired 75rds. The bore held tenaciously to some filth. A generous scrubbing with a worn out .38 brush broke it loose. Afterward. I found both to group to 2", also left, but high. Not accuracy commensurate with their price, but I do feel the gun is capable of much better than the sights allow. They both felt just as mild as the USA ball. I fired two mags with the brands alternated, to see if a problem surfaced. None did.
I loaded up the last half of the S&B to begin some freestanding work. In the first 8rd mag I had four failures to eject. I feel that this was due to me limp wristing it to some extent. The case was almost out of the chamber, with the next round trying to feed. I knuckled down with the remaining two mags w/o incident. The last of the Eagle and USA was flawless also. The Eagle was the cheapest, so that will remain my practice round of choice. Just warmer than the USA w/o feeling like it is abusive to the gun. The last 25 of USA were point fired 8 at a time in pairs, from 5,7 and 10 yds. All but four fell within the span of my outstretched hand.
I think this little guy has potential. It certainly is nicer than I thought it would be. If you are still leary of picking one up, don't be. I got mine for $250 OTD, which is OK from what I've seen on this board.
But, you did jump in to read this post, eh? I just finished a minor fluff and buff on my new one, and went to the range. I had 50rds ea. of USA, S&B and American Eagle. Also had a 20rd box of Hydra and Gold Dot.One-half of each box of ball was shot at the 10yd line for accuracy and function. The USA held to about 3"-4" and seemed as mild to shoot as .22LR ammo. The Eagle was a tad warmer, and held to 3", but with vertical stringing. The S&B was almost uncomfortably HOT, but the most accurate at 2".(Clusters of 3-4rds in 1" were not uncommon. But I shot from full(7rd) mags to make sure they fuctioned.) All groups were 2"-3" left, and 1"-3" low, with the S&B being closest to the POA. No malfunctions occurred.
Then I cleaned the piece, before trying the good stuff. Lots of fouling was present, not characteristic of full-size guns that have only fired 75rds. The bore held tenaciously to some filth. A generous scrubbing with a worn out .38 brush broke it loose. Afterward. I found both to group to 2", also left, but high. Not accuracy commensurate with their price, but I do feel the gun is capable of much better than the sights allow. They both felt just as mild as the USA ball. I fired two mags with the brands alternated, to see if a problem surfaced. None did.
I loaded up the last half of the S&B to begin some freestanding work. In the first 8rd mag I had four failures to eject. I feel that this was due to me limp wristing it to some extent. The case was almost out of the chamber, with the next round trying to feed. I knuckled down with the remaining two mags w/o incident. The last of the Eagle and USA was flawless also. The Eagle was the cheapest, so that will remain my practice round of choice. Just warmer than the USA w/o feeling like it is abusive to the gun. The last 25 of USA were point fired 8 at a time in pairs, from 5,7 and 10 yds. All but four fell within the span of my outstretched hand.
I think this little guy has potential. It certainly is nicer than I thought it would be. If you are still leary of picking one up, don't be. I got mine for $250 OTD, which is OK from what I've seen on this board.
