Just curious

[rhuff]

Originally Posted by alvin

Once I saw a guy shooting a newly made 8" barrel stainless steel revolver in range. Not sure it's modified by him or it's factory configuration, the revolver had a long optical scope attached on the top. Of course, it bangs, but I wondered the effectiveness of that long barrel and scope on the revolver. The revolver leaks gas -- the longer barrel does not help much on increasing bullet speed. The DA trigger pull is heavy -- the unstable scope does not help much on aiming, it's just decoration.

S&W currently produces long barrel revolvers(8 in. and longer) in large bore centerfire calibers. They are used by many in place of rifles in large game (deer, hogs, elk, etc.) hunting. They are very successful in their endeavors with these weapons.

The long bbl. definitely increases velocity and bullet stabilization. The Scopes are extremely effective at 100 yards and longer.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by rhuff

The long bbl. definitely increases velocity and bullet stabilization. The Scopes are extremely effective at 100 yards and longer.

The guy even invited me to shoot a few rounds from the revolver. Unfortunately, I was hurry to go home that day so I gave up the chance. Will try next time if I meet him again!

[Olle]

Originally Posted by rhuff

S&W currently produces long barrel revolvers(8 in. and longer) in large bore centerfire calibers. They are used by many in place of rifles in large game (deer, hogs, elk, etc.) hunting. They are very successful in their endeavors with these weapons.

The long bbl. definitely increases velocity and bullet stabilization. The Scopes are extremely effective at 100 yards and longer.

They are also used for silhouette shooting. I'm not sure if the long barrel increases velocity much, but the increased sight radius helps a lot.