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Author: | KimFella [ Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | S&W .38 ... sights |
My old S&W .38 revolver has a fixed front sight and a groove for a back sight ... so no adjustment unless I file the front sight, which I don't want to as it is untouched now. But it shoots about 10" low at 25 yds, and about 3" to the right. The horizontal I can live with, but if I hold 10" high I can't see the target and am just guessing. If I can't (won't) lower the front sight, is there some aftermarket back sight that I can clamp on, that won't mar the finish? And there really isn't a lot of meat to fasten it to ... especially without drilling I don't really want some kind of big blocky red dot style. I'd like to keep it looking kinda like a British Army revolver |
Author: | A square 10 [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
"... I'd like to keep it looking kinda like a British Army revolver..." is it a british revolver ? if so they were calibrated to a heavier bullet than our current 38S&Wctg , a heavier bullet would most likely solve your problem , |
Author: | KimFella [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
Yeah. I was rethinking this after I posted. I think I was getting much better results last summer (still no great shakes but much better than 40 sq. inches off point of aim.) Would cold weather effect ballistics? That much? |
Author: | A square 10 [ Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
yes , weather too , |
Author: | SWIHARTMARK [ Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
Got an indoor range to visit to confirm that? I know HVARGET powder for rifles is temperature resistant for such reasons as yours has. I do not know of a temperature resistant powder for pistols though. Best Regards, Mark |
Author: | KimFella [ Sat Feb 15, 2014 12:51 am ] |
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Author: | KimFella [ Sun Feb 16, 2014 6:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
Just happened to find a target from last October. The 'grouping' was better, but I didn't note where I was aiming (five targets on one paper) so it doesn't show how far off poa they were. Went out again today (even colder), kept the rounds in my pocket until I loaded them, and made sure I was resting the barrel on a support, rather than just supporting my hands. Again, 'grouping' was better but definitely low and left. I think I'll wait til spring to get a better idea of how far off poa it goes before I try any mods for the sights. I saw a picture of a different but similar model that had a rear sight mounted on a leaf that allowed for adjustment. I may be able to cobble together something similar if I can figure how to attach it securely without drilling any holes. OK. Not the pic I was referring to. I can't find that one again, but the leaf appears to slide into a slot on the top of the frame and is anchored by a small bolt just near the front of the topstrap. The 'slot' on mine is just a round bottomed groove and no bolt hole. |
Author: | NebrHogger [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
There used to be an adjustable rear S&W sight that attached to the top sideplate screw on old Smiths. Just about every gun mag back then advertised them - along with Tyler grip adapters and 1917 Enfield cock on open bolt kits. They're no longer made but would be something to watch for in gun show junk boxes. SW |
Author: | JJames [ Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
Since my 380 200 Victory model shoots pretty much to point of aim with those big old 200 grain lead bullets zipping along at 650 fps; that's good enough for me. |
Author: | A square 10 [ Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
that is what the british spec called for - they bought a lot of pre-victory and early victory on lend lease program , i once had a lot of loaded 200 hrains for my british[and us] revolvers but i sold most of the revolvers off , i just adjust with hold for the lighter bullets i shoot for cowboy action these days when i shoot them , |
Author: | JJames [ Thu Sep 29, 2022 9:11 am ] | ||
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Author: | A square 10 [ Sun Oct 02, 2022 1:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: S&W .38 ... sights |
i get that - i have both victory models and have set up for 38spcl but have not set up my dies for the 38s&w yet , molding bullets would be another cost ive not jumped into yet - i have quite a few for both so i could go a while but still .... i did pick up a second vicory in 38s&w that has been shortened to 2" and nickel plated , its not sot anymore than any of my others so ill not be jumping to molds just yet , |
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