Post by erich on Feb 12, 2012 22:02:21 GMT -5
I just got one! 
(The P220 magazine serves as a "speedloader" for carry. The Remora clipless IWB holster holds this gun perfectly throughout an active day. Carried it that way on a vigorous hike in the foothills today - it was comfortable and comforting.)
Here are some velocities that I was able to measure (5950'>sea level, 41°F, c. 15% humidity):
Winchester Ranger RA45TP 230-gr +P Talons: M 932.0 fps/ES 35.86/SD 12.12
(These were not the most accurate - I shot two six-round groups with them and neither was tight. Neither was troublingly bad however, and that's what I'm keeping in the gun for social work at the moment.)
Velocity 200-gr RNFP/ 5.5 gr Bullseye: M 845.0/ES 28.55/SD 11.78
Same bullet/ 7.2 gr Power Pistol: M 876.0/ES 28.70/SD 9.79
(Benched groups from these two bullets are visible in one of the pix above. Just like with the birdshead SAA that I used to have, this gun groups every bit as well off hand as it does from the bench. I shot 50 rounds each of these two loads, mostly off hand. Enjoyed accurate one-hand shooting with them as well, using both strong and weak hands.)
The gun seems very well put together and the grip feels really good as does the heft of the thing. The trigger is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about. I may have someone mess with it later, but weight is not the issue.
(The P220 magazine serves as a "speedloader" for carry. The Remora clipless IWB holster holds this gun perfectly throughout an active day. Carried it that way on a vigorous hike in the foothills today - it was comfortable and comforting.)
Here are some velocities that I was able to measure (5950'>sea level, 41°F, c. 15% humidity):
Winchester Ranger RA45TP 230-gr +P Talons: M 932.0 fps/ES 35.86/SD 12.12
(These were not the most accurate - I shot two six-round groups with them and neither was tight. Neither was troublingly bad however, and that's what I'm keeping in the gun for social work at the moment.)
Velocity 200-gr RNFP/ 5.5 gr Bullseye: M 845.0/ES 28.55/SD 11.78
Same bullet/ 7.2 gr Power Pistol: M 876.0/ES 28.70/SD 9.79
(Benched groups from these two bullets are visible in one of the pix above. Just like with the birdshead SAA that I used to have, this gun groups every bit as well off hand as it does from the bench. I shot 50 rounds each of these two loads, mostly off hand. Enjoyed accurate one-hand shooting with them as well, using both strong and weak hands.)
The gun seems very well put together and the grip feels really good as does the heft of the thing. The trigger is not bad, but it's nothing to write home about. I may have someone mess with it later, but weight is not the issue.
