Selection criteria for a competition/PD revolver

[ellis4538]

I use the Comp 2's and a 686 for IDPA (I think the 3's are gamer) and like them a lot.  I have a Fist holster ( WWW.FIST-INC.COM ) for the 686 and also like it a lot because they made it up the way I wanted it!  Check them out.  I will also say that there are a lot of other good holster makers out there.

FWIW

Richard

PS:  I am not sponsored by Fist (not that good!!!!!) LOL.

[fullautovalmet76]

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[texcaliber]

Most of the questions here on the criteria or suggestions for a handgun center upon some type of auto loader. I shoot IDPA and USPSA and I am thinking about choosing a revolver for those venues AND I might, on occasion, carry one for self defense.

Please give me some advice on what to really pay attention to when shopping for a revolver.

As always, your help is appreciated!

I just got done handling the 625JM from S&W today and I love the brassbead front sight and with the 4" barrel it would be a good all around revolver. I am not sure about the rules for IDPA as I have only used a Glock 35 and S&W1911 in competition. As for USPSA or ISPSC you are golden. When considering Personal carry i would go with a Galco inside the waste holster and Speed Strips with 45autorim or halfmoon clips if the fullmoon was too awkward.

I was not overly impressed with the grips. They would stay until a pair of CrimisonTrace lasergrips were installed. Also in my opinion the hammer should be bobbed from the factory and the single action notch removed. But those are minor gripes!

[fullautovalmet76]

I just got done handling the 625JM from S&W today and I love the brassbead front sight and with the 4" barrel it would be a good all around revolver. I am not sure about the rules for IDPA as I have only used a Glock 35 and S&W1911 in competition. As for USPSA or ISPSC you are golden. When considering Personal carry i would go with a Galco inside the waste holster and Speed Strips with 45autorim or halfmoon clips if the fullmoon was too awkward.

I was not overly impressed with the grips. They would stay until a pair of CrimisonTrace lasergrips were installed. Also in my opinion the hammer should be bobbed from the factory and the single action notch removed. But those are minor gripes!

I handled a 625JM the other day when I bought the GP100 and it is a great revolver. I love the trigger on it....As for IDPA, the 625 is fine in both SSR (must use Autorim with speed loaders) and ESR (can use moon clips).

[m25operator]

There in lies the rub. Rubbish.

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