jjustice

Someone asked why I didn't attend the Area 4, after air fare to Minneapolis, Boston, rental cars, hotels, entry fees, food, and bar tabs, I ran out of money. I wish I could have shot all of the Area matches but it just wasn't financially feasable. If possible, I and Tim plan on attending the Nationals. Last year fell on the Fourth Of July and that is a big do here in Southport, NC. If I had gone I think I would have had to find a home and job in Barry. Joe Justice

I shot the Area 6 last year where there were only 10 revolver shooters. I also shot the Area 3 (3 entries) and the Area 7 (7 entries) a total of 20 entries for 3 Area matches. I was really disappointed to travel all that way to the Areas 3 and 7 matches to find no competition. I see a lot of chatter about revolvers but few competitors. Revolver probably has the most level playing field of any division. So what is the problem? Timberlake and I are planning on attending the Area 6 in April, come on out and play. Joe Justice

Fellow Wheel Gunners, Today John Amidon asked if I would be interested in helping to draft the rules for revolvers in Production Division. I gladly accepted (thats sometimes something that you get for complaining), and I would appreciate your inputs. After all, you are the ones who will be competing in this division. I have reviewed the Production Rules for USPSA and IPSC, and although I don't have a clear understanding of the IPSC permitted handguns, I will contact them for clarification. Please e-mail me with your recommendations. jjustice@capefear.cc.nc.us or justicegang@2khiway.net Hot damn, another chance to wipe the eyes of those auto shooooooters. Joe Justice

Chuck, I can't help you on the "major" load components, but it will not help in production division as all loads are scored as minor. I don't shoot in production but I do ocassionaly shoot in limited 10 if there are no other revolver shooters at the match. I don't win, but I don't come in last and I always rub it in on the auto guys. Joe

Phil, I've been trying to convince people of the soft metal theory ever since I first noticed the deformation problem. Almost everyone says timing, although one person said I was pulling the trigger too hard. But like I say 3 trips back to Smiths and 3 to my gun smith who said that he could chamfer my cylinder with his pocket knife it was so soft, and I believe I know where the trouble lies. I am still interested in seeing if anyone else is having the same problem. You, I and 3 others so far. Joe Justice

Gary, I would like to think that with 3 trips to S&W and 3 trips to my local gunsmith that timing and sharp edges are not the problem. I believe that the metal is too soft. Joe

I have A S&W 625-6 that has shown rapid metal fatique. After about 2000 rounds the cylinder lock grooves deformed and allowed the cylinder to "pass by" (S&W terminology, mine isn't printable)). I peened the deformed metal back into shape and sent it to Smiths for evaluation. They sent it back with a note that they saw no problem. After about another thousand rounds it had the same problem. Again, off to Smiths and they returned it with a new cylinder. 2000 rounds later, guess what, the same problem. Again off to Smiths and the gun was returned with another new cylinder. The metal is also deforming where the cylinder bumps up against the lug on the frame during reloading. I have dry fired the gun about 50 times and shot 6 rounds to check the function. I can detect metal deformation already on the cylinder. I've noticed no wear at all on older -3's and some on other newer 625's. Have a look at what you have and see if you are experiencing my problem. Joe Justice