My gun picks for the 2700

While most moderately priced rimfire pistols are accurate enough to fire perfect scores and are suitable for bullseye competition (the Ruger MK II being a common starting gun) the Smith & Wesson 41 and the H?mmerli 208 generally dominate the top levels of competition. Marvel Precision has recently come in to the arena with their conversion kit which allows the competitor to keep the same M1911 feel.

The centerfire pistol is another matter; most pistols of this type are designed for defensive use, a use which requires far less accuracy. The most common centerfire pistol is the M1911 design, usually built or accurized by a gunsmith who specializes in bullseye pistol work. All areas of the operating mechanism must fit tightly enough to allow the required consistency, while remaining reliable enough to not jam during a match.

While many shooters use the .45 for the centerfire stages of competition, some shooters prefer a third gun. European models such as .32 S&W automatics from Walther and other makers are a suitable choice, as are M1911 variants in smaller calibers, such as .38 Special or .38 Super[1]. The smaller calibers have significantly less recoil than the .45 ACP, but that advantage is offset by the cost of buying and learning to shoot proficiently with a third gun.

S&W revolvers are most common among shooters who prefer revolvers; S&W makes suitable double action revolvers in .22 Long Rifle, .38 Special, and .45 ACP. Custom gunsmithing is common here as well, to increase reliability and usability.


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