Spray from Revolver
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I got very lucky and bought mine along with a High Standard .22 from an estate sale. I had been keeping an eye out for one for a while and so was very happy when this one fell into my lap.
All I can say is if you can find one to import and can afford it, go for it otherwise you're stuck where I was for so long .. watching and waiting. seems folks don't like to part with them once they get them and I can see why. Very nice gun (issue with the spray aside), the action is smooth and tight.
I bought mine used from a guy locally about 6 years ago. He had posted a for sale sign on our club's bulletin board. The down side is he had a 6" and an 8" and I only bought the 6". I should have bought both.
I don't follow? You saying blast from a revolver isn't normal? I've felt it on every revolver I've ever shot.
TDC
Got two Pythons and I don't recall ever having a problem like what you described.
Does it happen when you are shooting .357Mag loads, .38 Special or both? Does it happen when you shoot single action, double action or both? What is the accuracy like? You would think if it is shaving your bullets, that that would be greatly affecting your groupings.
Does it happen when you are shooting .357Mag loads, .38 Special or both? Does it happen when you shoot single action, double action or both? What is the accuracy like? You would think if it is shaving your bullets, that that would be greatly affecting your groupings.
Own a couple of Pythons (and numerous other wheel guns). The only revolvers that this has been an issue with we're ones that had timing issues. Once I corrected those the problem went away. Fwiw - dan
Never had this issue when I shoot the S&W and Taurus revolver , this 2 guns had a smaller gap between Barrel and cylinder , the gap should be no wider than the thickness of a piece of paper , if it is a new gun , should not have timing problem . In my experiences , it is the gun powder can't burn well fast enough.
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The M&P is better then the Glock.
What do you mean by "just as close as I do the auto"? Handguns of all sorts are best shot with the arms stretched out. So I'm wondering about this statement of yours that suggests some other positioning.
The paper bag tunnel is a great idea. Or make up a bit of a target frame like stand that has a couple of sheets of legal size paper held parallel to each other about a foot or so apart where you can hold the gun between them and fire a few shots.
In addition to the powder burns check for any signs of small tears that would indicate shaved lead. If you find them it may indicate a timing issue that needs correcting.
All or most of my revolvers were new, no timing issues. Once in awhile i did get a sprinkle of some debris on my face. I personally think its quite normal as the gas escapes on both sides of the cylinder.
As far as my grip statement, i tend to hold both autos and revolvers the same for the most part, didnt know if there is a proper grip or different grip for revolvers. Of couse i keep my fingers away from the cylinder with revolvers.
Years ago when I shot bullseye, Pythons were held in high esteem as far as quality and accuracy.
However I knew at least 2 shooters that had their Pythons go out of time & require the talents of a gunsmith.
I never had a Python so I cannot say for sure but they had a reputation for timing issues.
However I knew at least 2 shooters that had their Pythons go out of time & require the talents of a gunsmith.
I never had a Python so I cannot say for sure but they had a reputation for timing issues.
mudgunner49
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Huh - who knew?? I've only got a small sampling of wheel guns, maybe 2 dozen or so (one of them is my first handgun ever purchase, a 4" Model 66 with somewhere around 75,000 rounds through it), and it doesn't seem t have ever been an issue for me. I guess I'm just lucky or perhaps the sampling is small enough to be statistically insignificant. Maybe I should shoot more...
Huh - who knew?? I've only got a small sampling of wheel guns, maybe 2 dozen or so (one of them is my first handgun ever purchase, a 4" Model 66 with somewhere around 75,000 rounds through it), and it doesn't seem t have ever been an issue for me. I guess I'm just lucky or perhaps the sampling is small enough to be statistically insignificant. Maybe I should shoot more...
...perhaps it's because You just prefer to stay behind your gun. Some people like to wonder all around I guess.
