Next I'll be buying a blunderbuss.

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Handy

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Well, due to some first class sniping, I just bought a former NYPD S&W 10-6 HB through Auctionarms from Vivas (thanks, Erich). I talked to him the other day - nice guy . But I got it a little cheaper this way. I decided that I wanted a 10 or 13, not because of the fixed sight, but because I like the trim barrel profile. I assume it should shoot to POA, like fixed sight autos tend to.


Now, what do I, as an already well equipped handgunner, need to make my life easier? Can someone recommend the following for my new range slave:

1. One of those six brush cylinder cleaning thingys (what brand?)

2. The most accurate cheapy .38 ammo, and source (Wal + Whitebox, other?)

3. Speed loaders? I've seen slightly sportier ones than the twist release HKS models that didn't seem too pricey.

4. Less expensive wood grips. The gun comes with some atrociously practical rubber things. If I wanted a practical handgun I would have bought an auto! :D The Hogues are neat, but the purpose of the whole purchace was being cheap.



On a different note, anyone ever had their .38/.357 relieved for moon clips? If so, by who? Seems like a neat upgrade as you don't lose the ability to shoot without the moon clips, but you have the option for competition. Probably a stupid idea for an exercise in cheapness, but I'm curious.
 
I assume it should shoot to POA, like fixed sight autos tend to.
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2. The most accurate cheapy .38 ammo, and source (Wal + Whitebox, other?)
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Best place to start w/ammo probably isn't going to be the cheapest. Try some 158 gr round nose lead .38 spl standard velocity. Kinda like setting a "baseline" for a .45acp by using 230 gr ball ammo @ ~ 850 fps. Wally world stuff IIRC is 130 gr either plated or full metal patch.

Re. six cylinder brush - one at a time using a bronze. You will enjoy handling the revolver, so cleaning becomes an act of appreciation, not a chore. ;)

Couple other tips:
- Don't fall prey to shooting it S/A. Probably the best advice I ever got in my shooting life was that D/A revolvers were meant to be fired D/A. It will take more time for it to become comfortable, but in the end the results are well worth it.
- Speed loaders. Very personal decision. I've tried a number of them, including the rubber speed strips. I always go back to loading rounds 2 at a time. YMMV. I find speed loaders difficult to use. I never developed the knack of using them blind,,, I always have to look at the cylinder/loader.
 
Unless you're going to be competing with them, there's not much point to speedloaders other than plain ol' HKS units.

I've always found the six-headed cylinder brushes to be gimmicky and awkward to handle. I use a bore snake for normal cleaning chores and a bronze brush for the occasional thorough scrub.
 
One of my Denver shooting pals makes those 6 hole brush thingy's. So Buy One! Just woofin" of course.

What's cheap is expensive.

I used HKS speed loaders poorly when I was forced to carry a six shooter on duty. I carried an extra gun in my boot to solve that problem.

Do not assume anything with a fixed sighted gun. Shoot it and see where they go. Model 10's are not target guns.
 
If I used this relic for anything, it would be a little light competition. Hence, better speed loaders.
What's cheap is expensive.
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Aside from a nice credo, what is the application to my situation? I've found $5 9mm ammo to be extremely good and accurate practice ammo.

Do you actually have info for the Denver brush guy, or is that more insider humor?


And if an HB model 10 isn't a "target gun", what is? The same gun with adjustable sights, but called a 14?
 
Safariland Comp. III

For speedloaders, Safariland Comp. IIIs are spring-assisted and fast. The HKS speedloaders are actually slow loaders. But cheap. I agree with the guy who used a second pistol as a reload. Much better than HKS speedloaders.
 
Handy,

If I used this relic for anything, it would be a little light competition. Hence, better speed loaders.
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For competition? Then yes, by all means go with the Safarilands. The big advantages of the HKS are CCW-related: they're cheap, and they can roll about in pocket or purse bottom for months on end without disgorging their contents. They can be almost as fast as the Safarilands in competition, but only with lots and lots of practice, and "almost" doesn't win any matches. ;)
 
Hal lost me on the d/a only,I shoot informal taget and game at 50+ yds with my revolvers and NEVER use the d/a .I am right handed and use a two handed hold,I cock the revolver with my left thumb while recovering from the recoil and can get an aimed second and third shot off every 2 or so seconds.I have never handled a stock revolver that had less than a hundred pound d/a pull.On the other hand if you are a close range guy I guess d/a would be ok.Cdnn investments has cheap wood replacement grips,hope your gun shoots to point of aim, prefer adj. sights because of this, altho I have a 1917 s& w that does shoot straight,full moon clips on a 38 is a new one on me.I would think the speed loaders the way to go or a 17 rnd auto.
 
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