Waspinator
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I’ve been trying out various handguns with some friends at the range to get a handle on what I want for when I get my permit (submitted, still waiting..). Out of the guns I tried, two stand out for different reasons. One, a .357 snub revolver (Ruger SP101) and the other a semi-auto .380 acp (Sig Sauer P232-Stainless).
Both guns look to be very well made, are fairly close in size and almost weigh the same (a couple ounces heavier for the SP101).
I really don’t want to make this a debate about caliber, but admit that subject is one of the things factored into the equation. I’ve read a LOT about the differences and don’t think that adding another thread debating the merits, or lack there-of, between thee two would accomplish anything. So, let us put that aside for now.
The real crux of the issue is as follows.
I’m way more accurate, especially considering I’m a new shooter, with the .380 acp Sig P232. Both while taking my sweet time and trying for fast follow-ups. It just seams that the gun shoots right where I “point” it. Where as the SP101 , while not bad, is no where near as “on target” for me. Now.. Everything I have read/learned tells me that the .357 revolver is more versatile (.38 /.357) , effective (more power) and most likely more reliable (ye ol’ revolver vs. semi debate).
So, on one hand I have a gun that I’m very accurate with, but a bit “up in the air” about the caliber and reliability. On the other hand I have a different gun that I also like and I am more comfortable with the caliber and reliability aspect, but not sure if I could ever match my accuracy of the first.
I guess the question , perhaps putting aside caliber/models, would be….
Would you go with the gun you are more inherently accurate at shooting, or do you go with the gun you rationalize is the “better” choice and hope you could shoot it as well as the other, given time?
Both guns look to be very well made, are fairly close in size and almost weigh the same (a couple ounces heavier for the SP101).
I really don’t want to make this a debate about caliber, but admit that subject is one of the things factored into the equation. I’ve read a LOT about the differences and don’t think that adding another thread debating the merits, or lack there-of, between thee two would accomplish anything. So, let us put that aside for now.
The real crux of the issue is as follows.
I’m way more accurate, especially considering I’m a new shooter, with the .380 acp Sig P232. Both while taking my sweet time and trying for fast follow-ups. It just seams that the gun shoots right where I “point” it. Where as the SP101 , while not bad, is no where near as “on target” for me. Now.. Everything I have read/learned tells me that the .357 revolver is more versatile (.38 /.357) , effective (more power) and most likely more reliable (ye ol’ revolver vs. semi debate).
So, on one hand I have a gun that I’m very accurate with, but a bit “up in the air” about the caliber and reliability. On the other hand I have a different gun that I also like and I am more comfortable with the caliber and reliability aspect, but not sure if I could ever match my accuracy of the first.
I guess the question , perhaps putting aside caliber/models, would be….
Would you go with the gun you are more inherently accurate at shooting, or do you go with the gun you rationalize is the “better” choice and hope you could shoot it as well as the other, given time?