With respect to revolver accuracy, what can one do to enhance the inherent accuracy of one's snub? Also, is there any one particular thing that has the largest impact on imparting accuracy? You already have a fixed barrel, so optimizing steadiness during discharge with optimum trigger pull comes to mind first, after that I am lost? Thank for your input, gang.
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Revolver Accuracy Some Basic Questions
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Mike Irwin
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Practice.
A lot.
Other than handloading, or dumping a LOT of money into having the gun trued so that each chamber is aligned with the bore axis, which is essentially a very long and tedious job done by hand, there's not much you can do.
Snub noses, believe it or not, can show rather high degrees of inherent accuracy.
A lot.
Other than handloading, or dumping a LOT of money into having the gun trued so that each chamber is aligned with the bore axis, which is essentially a very long and tedious job done by hand, there's not much you can do.
Snub noses, believe it or not, can show rather high degrees of inherent accuracy.
Most of the "accuracy jobs" on auto pistols have the goal of making the gun do the same thing each time, eliminating variables. As Mike says, the revolver has a lot fewer variables, so there is not a lot to do.
Practice. Even with a 3" snubby, and shooting DA, I can keep all shots in a silhouette target at 100 yds., so no need to take too much of a back seat to the fancy auto folks.
Jim
Practice. Even with a 3" snubby, and shooting DA, I can keep all shots in a silhouette target at 100 yds., so no need to take too much of a back seat to the fancy auto folks.
Jim
The "how to check out a revolver" thread now stored in the Library (link at top of page) will give you some clues.
Nice clean and EVEN "constrictions" at the end of each cylinder bore help. A lot. Tight "lockup" is another. The ultimate is a custom cylinder "line bored" with the barrel and matched to your frame.
But on a snubbie, unless it's completely sloppy your best bet is good grips and sights. Sight paint, with a red ramp and white rear outline, is a cheap start.
Nice clean and EVEN "constrictions" at the end of each cylinder bore help. A lot. Tight "lockup" is another. The ultimate is a custom cylinder "line bored" with the barrel and matched to your frame.
But on a snubbie, unless it's completely sloppy your best bet is good grips and sights. Sight paint, with a red ramp and white rear outline, is a cheap start.
Sam, truer words have never been spoken. I spent my 1.5 hour commute yesterday morning going over the same points in my head.
This is the only shot that matters. Don't worry about the last one, it is gone and there is nothing I can do about it. The next one is an event totally seperate from now. It might not be needed if I master the basics on this one. Stance, breathing, trigger squeze, sight alignment, follow through on THIS SHOT is all that exists.
Speed comes only through mastery of the basics. Speed will come without trying for it. Trying for it only delays it's arrival.
This is the only shot that matters. Don't worry about the last one, it is gone and there is nothing I can do about it. The next one is an event totally seperate from now. It might not be needed if I master the basics on this one. Stance, breathing, trigger squeze, sight alignment, follow through on THIS SHOT is all that exists.
Speed comes only through mastery of the basics. Speed will come without trying for it. Trying for it only delays it's arrival.
EXCUSE ME
Don't forget --- ammo.
Some guns like certain bullet weights, or velocity, or even brand.
But don't forget ammo.......natch.
(My ex-wife's Undercover required fifteen different test loads before it found one it liked, and that load would knock down 410 shells at 20 yds....)
Don't forget --- ammo.
Some guns like certain bullet weights, or velocity, or even brand.
But don't forget ammo.......natch.
(My ex-wife's Undercover required fifteen different test loads before it found one it liked, and that load would knock down 410 shells at 20 yds....)
I think this sort of goes along with 'subby' accuracy questions...
I have an inexpensive 38 snubby, blue steel. At anything less than "High Noon" lighting on a cloudless day, my 50 year old eyes can't align the sights. What sort of paint, marker, etc can be used to make the sight outline better? Testors brand model paint? Metallic glitter marker? All suggestions greatly appreciated.
I didn't notice this so much before I startes shooting my KP90 Ruger with the 3 white dot sights, just thought I was a really crappy shot with a snubby.
I have an inexpensive 38 snubby, blue steel. At anything less than "High Noon" lighting on a cloudless day, my 50 year old eyes can't align the sights. What sort of paint, marker, etc can be used to make the sight outline better? Testors brand model paint? Metallic glitter marker? All suggestions greatly appreciated.
I didn't notice this so much before I startes shooting my KP90 Ruger with the 3 white dot sights, just thought I was a really crappy shot with a snubby.
Brian Williams
New member
I use construction flourescent orange marking paint with a coat of clear nail polish for the front and white nail polish for the rear.
I again stress practice lots of rounds down range with more dry firing in between.
to find an accurate load use a rest or sandbag to get a steady hold, cock the hammer and work on trigger squeeze, try different brands and loads untill you find one that is a good group.
I again stress practice lots of rounds down range with more dry firing in between.
to find an accurate load use a rest or sandbag to get a steady hold, cock the hammer and work on trigger squeeze, try different brands and loads untill you find one that is a good group.
jack pringle
New member
foghorn, my eyeballs are twenty years older than yours. recommend you smoke the sights with a candle. this is a very flat black soot that cleans off easily. have to clean it after each session as it burns the lube off the sights and they will rust. not bad, just a sprinkle on he edges. yep, i forgot a couple times. wont restore young vision, but it sure helps. for paint color, if you shoot in the shade, try lime green for the front sight. and, consider opening the rear sight notch a smidgen.
have been fighting "dust bunny" sights for decades. no cure, but, i'm not gonna quit shooting as long as i can hold a gun.
hos
have been fighting "dust bunny" sights for decades. no cure, but, i'm not gonna quit shooting as long as i can hold a gun.
hos
E. BeauBeaux
New member
Getting back to the question in the post. First, would be action work, a good trigger pull is a must for consistant shooting. Then, a good lockup with the cylinder to bore in perfect alignment. Third, would be the forcing cone as this can tighten up a group.