A62335 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 For some reason I have been getting this urge to shoot a wheel in USPSA, and possibly in IDPA next summer. Problem is, I am pretty much already maxed out on my shooting budget. What would be the cheapest way to get into shooting a wheel gun? I would need everything: gun, holster, speedloaders/moon clips, and ammo carriers. I would want the gear to be legal in both USPSA and IDPA. How would you guys do it? There are a zillion S&W models, which ones are the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 The best cheap revolvers are S&W police trade-ins, as in when a department goes from revo to auto. Same for the leather. You can find this stuff at flea markets, garage sales, gun shows, a lot of gun shops have a box or bin of old leather. There are police supply stores too. A lot of them sell to the public. The old police stuff isn't racy, but it works and it's cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPM8shot Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Probably the best way to get into shooting revo in both organizations is to get the rule books for both IDPA and USPSA and decide where the rules overlap and proceed from there. Renny ICORE CA8490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revopop Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) I'd think the best way to do it would be to do what Toolguy said, but then when you can afford it, get a 625 or 610, a North Mountain Moonclip Holder, and a Blade-Tech DOH holster for USPSA. Then continue using your other stuff for IDPA, just shoot SSR Division. You cannot be competitive in USPSA without a moonclipped gun. There's just no other way to do it. When you're just getting started, though, it's not like you're going to win any matches anyway. I shot my first USPSA match with a Model 14, and it was a hoot! Edited November 13, 2008 by Glockopop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Good advice from Glockopop. Get a beater 4" .38/.357 S&W to start out, maybe a 686, shoot it in both games, and start saving right away for a 5" 625 and associated gear for USPSA shooting. Fortunately, you can outfit yourself with a complete set of state-of-the-art USPSA Revo gear relatively inexpensively (less than a grand for everything if you shop carefully). The .38/.357 will be fine for SSR in IDPA, and/or make a fine defense gun for the house or car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Good advice from Glockopop. Get a beater 4" .38/.357 S&W to start out, maybe a 686, shoot it in both games, and start saving right away for a 5" 625 and associated gear for USPSA shooting. Fortunately, you can outfit yourself with a complete set of state-of-the-art USPSA Revo gear relatively inexpensively (less than a grand for everything if you shop carefully). The .38/.357 will be fine for SSR in IDPA, and/or make a fine defense gun for the house or car. All of the above, but you could get a 4" 625 and shoot IPSC/USPSA and ESR in IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'd recommend patience. A full package comes up for sale here about every 2 months. Back in the good ol' days (2007) I got a 625-4, FO sight, fifty clips, nine holders, and a speedsec holster for $750. All I had to add was a belt. If it's not for you, then you'll get most if not all of your money back. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Good points RePete and Houngan. In fact, there was a 4" 625 in a package deal with all the goodies listed recently on the forum, and it was somewhere in the price range Houngan mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cheap?? 1) Any non USPSA gun you get will need chamfer work on the cylinder. If you don't feel handy w/ a dremel, then it will cost you some $$ 2) My old 625, used, was about $400. You don't often find them that cheap. 3) OTOH, a police trade in 686 might be found for $250. TK will cut it for moonclips over the winter for $100. Still needs chamfering. Starting out you can learn revolver with a 686. Can even shoot Major if you reload (use 180s or 200s). Is a 625 better? Damn sure it is. But, you asked for "cheap" - not "best." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideload Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 A62335 What are you shooting/reloading now? If you are already reloading for .45ACP but not .38/.357, you can reduce the differential in cost between the 625 and a L or K frame by the cost of new dies, powder, brass, etc. Likewise if you are already loading .40, you may have to look a little harder but find a 610. More to agonize over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A62335 Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks for all the input guys. I think I will just save up some money and look for a used 625 here on the board, since I do already reload .45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Cheapest way in is find a generous friend and borrow gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Cheapest way in is find a generous friend and borrow gear. !DING! +10000. IPSCDRL was the first to lend me a SW model 65 and got me hooked, then RGS hooked me up with help on the 625.... Since most of us have more than 1 gun or division, I am sure someone has got to have one kicking around for you to try out. Edited November 16, 2008 by Mooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks for all the input guys. I think I will just save up some money and look for a used 625 here on the board, since I do already reload .45. If you already load 45's the money saved on a .38 or other non 45 "starter gun" wil get ate up getting started reloading for another round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Guns america has a 625 model 1989 for sale. Jim/Pa Sailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPT Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Guns america has a 625 model 1989 for sale. Jim/Pa Sailors Auctionarms has the same model gun right now at $500 --- 250 less than the one on Gunamerica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Political posts deleted. Lets keep this clean people. -Larry Drake The Moderating Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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