Custom Defensive Revolver (CDR)

[Alaskan454]

A few of the guys at our local club were chatting about bringing their S&W 627s or similar 8 shots 357s to run in NFC some time. I think it would be interesting to see how they line up with CDP times since you have 8 shots of 357 vs 8 shots of 45, both major PF. I think it would be a fun exercise to say the least. Thoughts?

[racknrider]

I always compare my times to all other divisions. I expect CDP to win out unless those wheelgun guys are fast.

[Forrest Halley]

As with every revo vs. semiautomatic comparison the CoF is the deciding factor. The magazine reload is a bit more sure on a dead run and he has an extra round. I believe the revo could hang in there pretty decently in the right hands. I have run a 625 right up with the semis to twelve and sometimes beyond if the arrays and reloads could be coordinated properly.

[Alaskan454]

The round count does make a big difference, the last two months we had a 12 round stage and my 625 was faster than all the semi autos. I just barely squeaked by a MA shooter in SSP, but his total match time was 2/3 of mine. Things to strive for.

[afoulk]

Let me put it this way, I'd much rather run my 627 at 125 pf in SSP or ESP. I'd happily run my 625 at 165 pf in CDP. Shooting a 627 at major power factor doesn't appeal to me at all.

[Alaskan454]

I see that point, that's why I usually compare my 625 times to the CDP crowd. I'm saving up for a 929 since minor PF makes the most sense in an 8 shot for me.