GunTalk-Online.com

I went to the range today with a challenge in mind, comparing the Ruger Mlll Hunter to the S&W 617. Both about the same length barrels, 6 7/8" for the Ruger, and 6" for the Smith. The Ruger is a semi-auto and the Smith is a DA Revolver. Using the same ammo, 50 rds ea, I shot at a pace of 1 rd every 2secs. Both guns are a pleasure to shoot, and it really isn't a surprise that the Ruger out shot the Smith slightly, due to the Smith being a "stiff" DA trigger pull. Although, if it weren't for the odd fliers, they both are quite equal. Each gun has it's own pluses and minus', and both are a compliment to any arsenal. The ruger got a little dirty and started to have the occasional FTE, where the Smith just churns out the shots without a problem. The Ruger is a little more accurate because of the great trigger I have on it and, again, the Smith is a hearty DA pull.
Haka

Close, but I'd give a slight edge to the smith. However, you don't have a statistically significant sampling, so you need to repeat this test a number of times.

greener wrote:Close, but I'd give a slight edge to the smith. However, you don't have a statistically significant sampling, so you need to repeat this test a number of times.

With several brands and styles of ammo, too.......

As I recall the Auto is traditionally more accurate than the wheel gun due to the release of gas between the cylinder and the barrel of the wheel gun. This make for a variable in muzzle pressure , thus a loss of accuracy.

As I recall the Auto is traditionally more accurate than the wheel gun due to the release of gas between the cylinder and the barrel of the wheel gun. This make for a variable in muzzle pressure , thus a loss of accuracy.

Interesting point, I also think the trigger pull has something to do with it in this case. The Mlll has had a trigger job done to it, and the SW has a firm da pull to it.
Haka

The revolver also has multiple chambers instead of one to align with the bore for each shot....

Bud and bgreenea bring up good points. I've read about both the points Bud and bg bring up.

For precision, every time the cylinder on a revolver indexes on a stock revolver it's like shooting a different pistol. There aren't many precision revolver shooters around, but the couple I have talked to have noted that they always start their strings on the same cylinder so that they don't get surprised by the POI.

I think it takes great precision to scatter the holes all over the paper in the correct pattern. A lot more skill than putting them all in one hole.

At least that's what I tell myself when I'm having one of my precision shotgun pattern days.

That's a nice way to look at it, greener Reminds me of the second time I ever shot a pistol. I was a terrible shot and I unintentionally was able to hit the 2 top thumbtacks that were holding my target up.

Those are shootnsee targets, why waste the shootnsee areas?

On my first range trip in 25-odd years, I was death on the clothes pins holding my targets. If I ever get mugged by a clothes pin, it's in serious trouble.

It was two or three trips before I quit shooting the metal support for my spinning rubber prairie dog. Shooting is definitely not like riding a bicycle.

Got to keep an eye out for those clothespins, they like to congregate in bunches and hang-out a lot. You never know when they'll pin you down.

R,
Bullseye

I keep two clothes pins in my range bag. I'm not attacked because they know I have hostages.

Last time I went shooting with bgreene, I shot the wire on his spinner. I told him it was an accident, but it really was a well-placed shot.

greener wrote:I keep two clothes pins in my range bag. I'm not attacked because they know I have hostages.

Last time I went shooting with bgreene, I shot the wire on his spinner. I told him it was an accident, but it really was a well-placed shot.

If you say so. I will take it as gospel.

greener wrote:I keep two clothes pins in my range bag. I'm not attacked because they know I have hostages.

Last time I went shooting with bgreene, I shot the wire on his spinner. I told him it was an accident, but it really was a well-placed shot.

So next time you shoot together, he'll set up just the wire for you.........

I can also attest that the weight at the bottom is .22 proof. Just makes a faint dimple.