Ruger vs Smith
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Ruger vs Smith
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
Haka
Last edited by Hakaman on Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
With several brands and styles of ammo, too.......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.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
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.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.
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- Georgezilla
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
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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.
You have great day and shoot straight and may the Good Lord smile on you.
So next time you shoot together, he'll set up just the wire for you.........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.
I can also attest that the weight at the bottom is .22 proof. Just makes a faint dimple.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols