Gorgeous revolver. I prefer the fixed sight model as I usually use one loading and have little to no need to alter sights on a regular basis. When I was a target shooter (long ago when eyes, hands and nerves worked better) I shot one handed NRA 2700 matches. Later I moved to PPC but all that time I carred a defense pistol. These days, self defense (training) is about all I do. Fixed sight can be altered - sighted in - but such requires the use of a fine file and cannot be casually changed. As I said, one loading. Having shot various handguns, S&W are the finest and best shooting revolvers of any. The design itself is superior and the machining is quite well done. At this point, I must qualify that I do not employ or shoot the 'modern' revolvers made since about 1982 ; that is about when the company changed hands (again) and quality really dropped. Nice report. Please note the revolver has six chambers. In short, each chamber will fire to a (hopefully slightly) different point of impact. Each chamber will fire to a differing velocity. This really only matters in precision shooting, usually of the target variety.
In 1988 I first began shooting in IHMSA Silhouette, so the crisp and light break of single action mode was normal and what I've gotten used to (I still shoot Silhouette). In general, the heavier longer pull seems to require more skill and discipline; I admire those who shoot double action well.
@@PalKrammer Yes I also find revolver double action shooting far more difficult to master. Heck, I even pull low/left the double action shot of my Beretta 92FS, before it goes to single action, which are more tightly grouped. Most revolver videos, they seem to shoot in single action. You were the first one that made a point to say that all shooting would be in single action. That is why I asked, because you had made that point. There are only a few presenters that are fast and very accurate in revolver double action.
@@jesuszuniga2375 These days I have seen the M&P Pre-model 10's sell for about $650 in good condition to over $1200 in excellent condition. Mine has very little wear and might sell for about $800 today.
Do your shooting at a more practical range say like 7 or 10 yards which will drastically tighten up your 5 shot groups and do that revolvers accuracy more justice for where it truly shines is that close combat range !!! My comment is not to be judgmental at all !!!
Yes, you're correct - 7 to 10 yards is more realistic for most handgun usage. At the moment, the only range I have access to just has 25, 50 yards for pistols. Thank you for your comments.
Gorgeous revolver. I prefer the fixed sight model as I usually use one loading and have little to no need to alter sights on a regular basis. When I was a target shooter (long ago when eyes, hands and nerves worked better) I shot one handed NRA 2700 matches. Later I moved to PPC but all that time I carred a defense pistol. These days, self defense (training) is about all I do.
Fixed sight can be altered - sighted in - but such requires the use of a fine file and cannot be casually changed. As I said, one loading.
Having shot various handguns, S&W are the finest and best shooting revolvers of any. The design itself is superior and the machining is quite well done.
At this point, I must qualify that I do not employ or shoot the 'modern' revolvers made since about 1982 ; that is about when the company changed hands (again) and quality really dropped.
Nice report. Please note the revolver has six chambers. In short, each chamber will fire to a (hopefully slightly) different point of impact. Each chamber will fire to a differing velocity. This really only matters in precision shooting, usually of the target variety.
What a beauty
Enjoyed the video! Why only single action, and no double action?
In 1988 I first began shooting in IHMSA Silhouette, so the crisp and light break of single action mode was normal and what I've gotten used to (I still shoot Silhouette). In general, the heavier longer pull seems to require more skill and discipline; I admire those who shoot double action well.
@@PalKrammer Yes I also find revolver double action shooting far more difficult to master. Heck, I even pull low/left the double action shot of my Beretta 92FS, before it goes to single action, which are more tightly grouped. Most revolver videos, they seem to shoot in single action. You were the first one that made a point to say that all shooting would be in single action. That is why I asked, because you had made that point. There are only a few presenters that are fast and very accurate in revolver double action.
The standard barrel on the Model 15 was 4”, not 5”.
@@calvinhandley2373 Thank you for the correction.
What.s the price on this one
@@jesuszuniga2375 These days I have seen the M&P Pre-model 10's sell for about $650 in good condition to over $1200 in excellent condition. Mine has very little wear and might sell for about $800 today.
Not “one of the most popular”.
With over 6 million made, it is the most popular revolver of all time.
Do your shooting at a more practical range say like 7 or 10 yards which will drastically tighten up your 5 shot groups and do that revolvers accuracy more justice for where it truly shines is that close combat range !!! My comment is not to be judgmental at all !!!
Yes, you're correct - 7 to 10 yards is more realistic for most handgun usage. At the moment, the only range I have access to just has 25, 50 yards for pistols. Thank you for your comments.