I'm looking into the MKIV as a target pistol. Definitely want to run an optic on it, probably Vortex Venom. There are a ton of models! I don't want to spend a ton up front, also don't want to box myself in.
I think I'm most interested in the Target, Competition and Hunter models. From what I can tell, the major difference is that the latter two have all metal frames and longer (and cooler looking) barrels? I held the Target and Hunter in the store side by side, and the Hunter is definitely heavier and feels way more solid. Nice fiber optic sight! Also costs $200+ more.
Any recommendations? I'm sure I can upgrade the barrel, sights, grips, etc. with aftermarket parts, so would I be better served with the basic Target model and then upgrade over time?
I had an S&W Victory for a while. Nice gun, but I never fell in love with it and always had problems with it not fully going into battery, even with higher pressure ammo. The MKIV Target felt on par with the Victory, whereas the Hunter (and I'm guessing, also Competition) model felt much more solid.
I think I'm most interested in the Target, Competition and Hunter models. From what I can tell, the major difference is that the latter two have all metal frames and longer (and cooler looking) barrels? I held the Target and Hunter in the store side by side, and the Hunter is definitely heavier and feels way more solid. Nice fiber optic sight! Also costs $200+ more.
Any recommendations? I'm sure I can upgrade the barrel, sights, grips, etc. with aftermarket parts, so would I be better served with the basic Target model and then upgrade over time?
I had an S&W Victory for a while. Nice gun, but I never fell in love with it and always had problems with it not fully going into battery, even with higher pressure ammo. The MKIV Target felt on par with the Victory, whereas the Hunter (and I'm guessing, also Competition) model felt much more solid.