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Revolver suggestions for IPSC

vepr762
I want to try IPSC, but have only owned revolvers and feel more confident with them. Those of you that do shoot or have shot IPSC with a revolver, what do you suggest? I have a 1961 Python, but don't know if I want to put it through that much competitive stress...for its age.

I would prefer not having to spend $600 for the revolver and $150 to get it "tuned", but would rather get something off the shelf that just needs a spring replaced/sear polished if necessary.

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  • rogerreloader
    I WOULD USE A S&W 625 OR 610
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  • richbug
    Find a used S&W 610, preferably a 6.5", or a 5" as second choice($550 or so). Buy a set wolff springs for $20, a Safariland 002 holster($90), and about 20 moonclips($20). I only use Federal primers as it lets me get the trigger lighter. Your colt would need to be cut for mooonclips, or use SAfariland comp 3 speedloaders($20) each. But the speedloader are much slower than moonclips, and much more prone to fumble.

    My 610 has never let me down with just a spring change. The trigger is smooth and really nice and light.
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  • 1911a1-fan
    Go with a smith of your choice, the colt cylinder release is not very fast compared to the smith, if you want to shoot minor use the .357 with 38 specials, you will be only competing against others using primarily the same equipment
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  • beantownshootah
    The 610 and 645 are good choices because they make power reqs, and the moon clips allow for fast reloads.

    Also, some IPSC revolver shooters are using the 327 model Smith (357) because it holds 8 shots.
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  • richbug
    the 7 and 8 shot guns do you no good, even though you can carry 7 or 8 rounds, rules dictate that you must reload after 6 shots. I think the thought is that they are trying to keep the playing field even. Also, round nose bullets are much easier to reload with than flat points. 40 brass ejects more quickly than 10mm and 45, which are both much faster than 38/357.

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  • 1911a1-fan
    Major power factor is 170 for revolvers,125 minor, if you shoot a 686 in minor it will not matter how fast a guy using a 610 in major is, because you will be only shooting against others in your class, 8 shots are not a very good ideal since if you shoot more than six you will get a procedural penalty for each shot after six

    Here is what I have

    S&W 696 4"barrel with a trigger spring kit, and chamfered cylinder, safariland complll speedloaders,and safariland holder,with a fobus holster, and can be used with ipsc or idpa

    Complll speed loaders do not eject the bullets until they are fully seated, very little room for error, with round nose bullets, and the cylinder chamfered they go in like a funnel, and is very fast




    Here is a site you will find people who actually shoot the competition

    http://www.brianenos.com/forums/

    not to mention most of the worlds top shooters are members, and post often, and answer your questions, but keep in mind when I said "top shooters", I am referring to rob letham, matt burket, jerry miculek, and brian enos who owns the forum
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  • mpolans
    I suggest a 625 (.45acp) or 610 (.40s&w). Both can easily be loaded to major power factor. Moon clips allow for very fast reloads. Go get a Wolff spring kit and you're ready to go.

    Ditto the info on using Federal primers. They have the softest cups on the market, so you can run lighter springs for a lighter trigger pull.

    If you want to see how it's done, google "Jerry Miculek".
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  • JAK71454
    I still would go with an auto. Jim

    Jim Kammerer
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  • pagunparts
    quote:Originally posted by richbug
    the 7 and 8 shot guns do you no good, even though you can carry 7 or 8 rounds, rules dictate that you must reload after 6 shots.


    I believe that rule is for revolvers users shooting IDPA matches only, unless the course of fire for the ISPC match states a mandatory reload.

    I too would recommend the S & W 625 or 610 revolvers, but if you also get into shooting "IDPA", you'll need a 4" or less barrel to use the same gun for both.
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  • richbug
    If you refer to appendix D10, item 16, it clearly states that"No limit on cylinder capacity, however a maximum of six shot may be fired before reloading. Competitors who fail to do this are subject to rule 6.2.5.1 which throws you into open class, this is where the sharks live, you do not want to shoot in open with a revolver.

    Also, the 3 7/8" 610 has way more snap and felt recoil than the longer versions.

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