BuckeyeBoys Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 As I've only seen a couple of wheel guns at the local matches I was wondering what the preferred revolver is for shooting IDPA? I have a sweet Model 10 PPC gun, sure it will fit under a vest! thanks~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRodriguez Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 my smith Model 327 in 2" barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911aow Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ruger GP100 for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 If your Mod 10 has a bull barrel, rib sights, and is longer than 4.2" then it's not legal for IDPA. I use one of two 686's. A 4" and a 2 1/2". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmac Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) SSR - 4" S&W Model 67 until I get tired of chasing brass, then... ESR - 4" S&W Model 625 going to try my 3" S&W Model 65 with 5 rounds loaded with mousegun loads in a BUG match this coming weekend, I think the M65 will almost be like cheating for BUG... Edited January 26, 2014 by johnmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I have the "classics" for the divisions I guess... SSR - S&W 686 SSR ESR - S&W 625 PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I like my 686 but wish I'd held out for a 625 or been able to find a 610 for less that my right arm and first born! LOL Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para super Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 How about a model 66 no dash pinned and recessed with fiber front sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBoys Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 If your Mod 10 has a bull barrel, rib sights, and is longer than 4.2" then it's not legal for IDPA. I use one of two 686's. A 4" and a 2 1/2". Yeah you just described it to a T, I had a feeling that PPC gun wouldnt cut it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBoys Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 I have all the gear for the K frame so I'll have to keep an eye out for something within the rules. Thanks shooters~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADulay Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ruger GP100 for me! Me too! AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 < - - - - - - - I prefer K-Frames slightly over L-Frames. I would try to find an adjustable sight revolver so you can fine tune POI/POA. I've got fixed sight revolver that hit to the sights, but it wasn't easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmason Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I shoot a 686 SSR . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSH Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I shoot a mod 28 S&W I qualified it MM in SSR two yeas ago, this year I want at least SS in both ESR &SSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I run the 686 in SSR and a 625 in ESR. I like the extra barrel weight of the 686 to help reduce muzzle rise and I had a hard time finding a 66 that I could replace the front sight. Both of my revolvers have XS tritium front sights. The 66 seemed to reload a little easier, but with some practice the 686 goes just as fast. I have a 610 the ICORE and USPSA with a 6.5" barrel, but the 3-7/8" 610 is harder to make major power factor than a 45 is with 230 grain bullets and the 610 is pushing some high pressure loads at that point. The 646 is a cool 40 cal if you can find one, but with major loads is a little abusive compared to the 625. I was one of the proponents of lowering the ESR power factor to allow more guns into the game. But to run anything other than the 625 you MUST reload and end up dealing with some hard to handle rounds. I know one guy using a 686 cut for moonclips and is running almost max loads in a 357 to make major. Needless to say, at a 180 round major match he does not have a fun day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplesinglestack Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Model 28, SSR.......big heavy 125 PF ammo...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guns_and_labs Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) S&W 329, downloaded to light .44 Special. I shot it once in competition, just for grins. Of course, there's probably some rule that says that I can't, but I did. I also shot a 629 (4") in full power .44 Magnum at an ICORE match, just to say I did. I won a special award for abusing steel. I thought about shooting it in IDPA, as it's a legitimate CCW choice up here in the Last Frontier, but our backstop might not handle it well. Fun with revolvers... Edited February 7, 2014 by guns_and_labs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19852 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The one I have. A S&W M13 3" RB. Getting a 4" M10 to save wear and tear on the 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerburgess Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 SW M66 4" I run 170 bear creeks at just over 105PF and if feels like cheating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911aow Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I am considering getting a Ruger Speed Six with a 2.75" barrel for SSR. It will probably not be optimal as it has fixed sights and a short sight radius, but I just love the look and feel of them, and SSR gives me a reason to own one again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I really like my 686 SSR for SSR, but the new rule book made it illegal. So I guess that makes it my 625 for ESR, which the new rule book made illegal. So now I'm shooting a 627 in the other game. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 625 4" ESR Mdl 15 "Old" SSR If it fits the rules use it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I really like my 686 SSR for SSR, but the new rule book made it illegal. So I guess that makes it my 625 for ESR, which the new rule book made illegal. So now I'm shooting a 627 in the other game. lol. It's legal again. The published the rules clarifications yesterday and now the barrel measurement is from the forcing cone to the muzzle. www.idpa.com/misc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Watson Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 That is strange. I don't think they even hold the barrel length close enough to catalog spec for a .006" cylinder gap to matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 That is strange. I don't think they even hold the barrel length close enough to catalog spec for a .006" cylinder gap to matter. That gap could 0.012 - 0.015. Yeah, it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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