David Bradshaw Photos - Vol. LXVII (part 2) M-29 8-3/8"
Apr 8, 2015 15:54:45 GMT -5
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Post by Lee Martin on Apr 8, 2015 15:54:45 GMT -5
From the moment the International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association took root winter of 1976-77, growing out of Lee Jurras's appropriation of rifle silhouette targets for extended range handgun matches, revolvers were grouped together with single shots in the Production category. Closed chambers and bottleneck cartridges in conjunction with fast lock time cast the revolver at a disadvantage. David was the main instigator to whittle out a separate Revolver category, which required shooting the revolver against the single shot, head-to-head. This M-29 became a major player.
S&W replaced white outline notch with plain black blade. Although elevation range is limited, S&W sight properly assembled exhibits distinct clicks with consistent movement. Adjustable sights subjected to constant adjustment must be oiled.Elevation and windage screws have 6-clicks per rev. Notch measures .125" wide, same as front sight.
M-29 front sight is pinned in place. Interference fit provided by pin, sight does not loosen.
A marksman may grow stale, but a vintage M-29 remains ready to play, indifferent to age and adversities of weather. At 106 and 109 paces, easily 100 yards, Zeiss 10x40mm binocular was not enough to resolve bullet holes. A Burris 24x60mm spotting scope rode along in the knapsack. Oh, the Zeiss reads bullet holes fine from a football field away in good light. The spotter sees better in dull light.
M-29 8-3/8" .44 Mag. 106 paces, resting joint of frame and barrel on cloth draped over tree limb. Federal 44A 240 JHP. First three shots from revolver in a about two years. 3x3=4.0-inches.
Federal 44A 240 JHP. 5x5=6.4" @ 106 paces, with best 4x5 into 4.8-inches. Bullet holes mostly invisible top Zeiss 10x40mm binocular, plainly visible through Burris 24x60mm spotting scope.
-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time"
S&W replaced white outline notch with plain black blade. Although elevation range is limited, S&W sight properly assembled exhibits distinct clicks with consistent movement. Adjustable sights subjected to constant adjustment must be oiled.Elevation and windage screws have 6-clicks per rev. Notch measures .125" wide, same as front sight.
M-29 front sight is pinned in place. Interference fit provided by pin, sight does not loosen.
A marksman may grow stale, but a vintage M-29 remains ready to play, indifferent to age and adversities of weather. At 106 and 109 paces, easily 100 yards, Zeiss 10x40mm binocular was not enough to resolve bullet holes. A Burris 24x60mm spotting scope rode along in the knapsack. Oh, the Zeiss reads bullet holes fine from a football field away in good light. The spotter sees better in dull light.
M-29 8-3/8" .44 Mag. 106 paces, resting joint of frame and barrel on cloth draped over tree limb. Federal 44A 240 JHP. First three shots from revolver in a about two years. 3x3=4.0-inches.
Federal 44A 240 JHP. 5x5=6.4" @ 106 paces, with best 4x5 into 4.8-inches. Bullet holes mostly invisible top Zeiss 10x40mm binocular, plainly visible through Burris 24x60mm spotting scope.
-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time"
