S&W 642 Range ReportThis is a discussion on S&W 642 Range Report within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; So, shooting my dads new 642 today was a joke! I shot horrible. Maybe it being the first time I shot a revolver, or the ...
 |
|
11-04-2008, 06:13 PM
|
#1
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 22193
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 245
|
S&W 642 Range Report
So, shooting my dads new 642 today was a joke! I shot horrible. Maybe it being the first time I shot a revolver, or the trigger pull. I was pulling high and a bit to the right. I ran 200 rds through it and it was steadily getting better, but it's going to take some practice. Just thought I would throw that out there.
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 06:39 PM
|
#2
|
|
XDTalk 2K Member
Member #: 5956
Join Date: May 2005
Location: MO, USA
Posts: 2,614
|
It's a hard gun to shoot well, especially with a factory trigger. I don't bother practicing with my snubbie out past 30 feet.
__________________
No alarms and no surprises, please.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 post(s).
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 06:53 PM
|
#3
|
|
XDTalk 1K Member
Member #: 7706
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Posts: 1,309
|
Yeah, snubbies are for close-in fighting. I carry one but wouldn't dream of drawing and firing on someone greater than 25ft away. Not that I should be anyway.
__________________
The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 07:13 PM
|
#4
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 18608
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 284
|
I recommend lots and lots of dry fire practice. You'll be able to learn how to stage the trigger, making it almost like aiming a single action revolver.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 07:15 PM
|
#5
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 22193
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 245
|
I was at 7 yds which is one of the CC testing distances here in Texas. I wouldn't consider carrying it until I had it under control. I might pick up a bigger grip also.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 07:16 PM
|
#6
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 22548
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Baking in Arizona
Posts: 375
|
practice, practice, practice, short barreled handguns are difficult to shoot but not impossible. 25' is about the limit for snubbies. Keep shooting and you'll get the hang of it.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 08:20 PM
|
#7
|
|
XDTalk 2K Member
Member #: 18481
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 2,667
|
I saw this video.... GunTalkTV - The #1 Online Resource for Gun Training Clint Smith. I have one for when I' going out all dressed up... good for short arm length or 3-5 yds (Clint says end of the car.. across the car) shooting. I like his advice.
__________________
XD Family: XD9SC, XD9, XD9Tactical, XD45Tactical, and XD45C
Last edited by Reno82; 11-04-2008 at 08:26 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 08:33 PM
|
#8
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 20092
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Springboro, Ohio
Posts: 341
|
Don't expect it to shoot point of aim unless you are using 38 sp., 158 gr, round nose ammo, thats what the factory has the gutter sights sighted for. Look for consistant groupings to master the feel of the trigger. A larger grip will help, but make it harder to conceal. I have CT laser grips on mine, sighted in with speer 135 grain +P loads as a way to use a different load.
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 08:37 PM
|
#9
|
|
XDTalk 2K Member
Member #: 18481
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Alaska
Posts: 2,667
|
+1
Quote:
Originally Posted by sldghmr
Don't expect it to shoot point of aim unless you are using 38 sp., 158 gr, round nose ammo, thats what the factory has the gutter sights sighted for. Look for consistant groupings to master the feel of the trigger. A larger grip will help, but make it harder to conceal. I have CT laser grips on mine, sighted in with speer 135 grain +P loads as a way to use a different load.
|
That is the same set up I have. Copy cat..... 
__________________
XD Family: XD9SC, XD9, XD9Tactical, XD45Tactical, and XD45C
|
|
|
|
|
11-04-2008, 09:02 PM
|
#10
|
|
XDTalk 100 Member
Member #: 22193
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 245
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by sldghmr
Don't expect it to shoot point of aim unless you are using 38 sp., 158 gr, round nose ammo, thats what the factory has the gutter sights sighted for. Look for consistant groupings to master the feel of the trigger. A larger grip will help, but make it harder to conceal. I have CT laser grips on mine, sighted in with speer 135 grain +P loads as a way to use a different load.
|
All I could find today was 158 JHP and 135 +P JHP. I couldn't tell much difference in the two. I like the concealment of the 642 so I'll be practicing quite a bit.
|
|
|
|
Lower Navigation
|
|
|
| Search tags for this page |
|
642 aiming, 642 shooting tips, aiming a 642, aiming a smith and wesson 642, aimming a smith and wesson 642, bow to aim with s&w 642, how far of a range does a s&w 642 have, how to aim 642, how to aim a s&w 642, how to aim s&w 642, s and w 642 range, s&w 642 range, s&w 642 range report, sw 642 range, what load is s@w642 sighted in for
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source!
»
S&W 642 Range Report
