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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 815934" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>I really didn't keep track, but base on the quantity of bullets I ordered and went through, I'd say probably about 8-10K between rebuilds. It quickly became apparent that unlike with a Glock, I'd actually have to practice with a revolver to do well. The reloads are critical and it takes some effort to get good hits running .18-.22 splits with a 9# DA pull.</p><p></p><p>All the loads run through this gun would qualify as hot .38 +P loads. You have to make 125 Power Factor for IDPA. There are only a couple of factory target loads that will routinely make power and they're both rated +P.</p><p></p><p>Running 250-350 round practice sessions with a revolver is pretty abusive. The gun would get too hot to handle and you'd have to set it down for a few minutes while loading up more speedloaders and taping targets. I figure this contributed to frame stretching more than normal, which is why it needed the rebuilds.</p><p></p><p>Every serious revolver competitor I know has at least two guns, and a couple have several in rotation to spread out the wear and as backup in case one breaks right before a match. I don't remember how many times mine has been borrowed by my shooting partner because his broke right before a big match. But this was my only one when I competed with it. I guess I just got lucky. </p><p></p><p>Most people feel a revolver is more reliable than an auto. Under normal circumstances I'd agree. But under the strain of competition, they break, hang up, have trigger problems and are generally more finicky and less tolerant of abuse than most autos. </p><p></p><p>I like to say you can't be a well rounded shooter unless you shoot a revolver. After all, only revolvers are round. </p><p></p><p>And yes, the grips are quite easily some of the ugliest I've seen. But if you want to see more ugly revolver grips than you can shake a stick at, just go to an ICORE match. A lot of those guys are into function <em>regardless</em> of form. <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 815934, member: 1132"] I really didn't keep track, but base on the quantity of bullets I ordered and went through, I'd say probably about 8-10K between rebuilds. It quickly became apparent that unlike with a Glock, I'd actually have to practice with a revolver to do well. The reloads are critical and it takes some effort to get good hits running .18-.22 splits with a 9# DA pull. All the loads run through this gun would qualify as hot .38 +P loads. You have to make 125 Power Factor for IDPA. There are only a couple of factory target loads that will routinely make power and they're both rated +P. Running 250-350 round practice sessions with a revolver is pretty abusive. The gun would get too hot to handle and you'd have to set it down for a few minutes while loading up more speedloaders and taping targets. I figure this contributed to frame stretching more than normal, which is why it needed the rebuilds. Every serious revolver competitor I know has at least two guns, and a couple have several in rotation to spread out the wear and as backup in case one breaks right before a match. I don't remember how many times mine has been borrowed by my shooting partner because his broke right before a big match. But this was my only one when I competed with it. I guess I just got lucky. Most people feel a revolver is more reliable than an auto. Under normal circumstances I'd agree. But under the strain of competition, they break, hang up, have trigger problems and are generally more finicky and less tolerant of abuse than most autos. I like to say you can't be a well rounded shooter unless you shoot a revolver. After all, only revolvers are round. And yes, the grips are quite easily some of the ugliest I've seen. But if you want to see more ugly revolver grips than you can shake a stick at, just go to an ICORE match. A lot of those guys are into function [I]regardless[/I] of form. :) [/QUOTE]
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