CZ93X62
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I haven't been heretical for close to a week now, so I'm WAY overdue.
I mentioned the S&W Model 16-4 x 6" a couple months back in this thread. I understand that Ben's original thrust was "Accurate 38 Spec/357 Mag revolvers", but if I was to seek out a centerfire revolver caliber for maximized intrinsic accuracy, I would look at the 32 S&W Long or the 32 H&R Magnum.
(You all knew I would post this. Admit it)
In terms of rounds fired per caliber, I have almost as many 32 Long and 32 H&R Mag under my belt as I do 38 Special and 357 Magnum. Before my eyesight went KAPUT, that Model 16-4 loaded with the RCBS #32-98-SWC to 900-950 FPS could capably cut 1"-1.3" 25 yard groups all day long, and it is box-stock. Powder doesn't matter, though it is usually WW-231 at that load level. The most accurate handgun I have ever fired? Walther GSP-C in 32 S&W Long wadcutter, both Fiocchi factory loads and my handloads with the now-defunct Hornady HBWC. Lyman #313492 shot almost as well at similar speeds (700-725 FPS).
I have fired tons of very accurate 38 Specials, to include a couple S&W Model 52s with W-W Super Match wadcutters. They shoot quite well, but not quite as well as the 32s do. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
I mentioned the S&W Model 16-4 x 6" a couple months back in this thread. I understand that Ben's original thrust was "Accurate 38 Spec/357 Mag revolvers", but if I was to seek out a centerfire revolver caliber for maximized intrinsic accuracy, I would look at the 32 S&W Long or the 32 H&R Magnum.
(You all knew I would post this. Admit it)
In terms of rounds fired per caliber, I have almost as many 32 Long and 32 H&R Mag under my belt as I do 38 Special and 357 Magnum. Before my eyesight went KAPUT, that Model 16-4 loaded with the RCBS #32-98-SWC to 900-950 FPS could capably cut 1"-1.3" 25 yard groups all day long, and it is box-stock. Powder doesn't matter, though it is usually WW-231 at that load level. The most accurate handgun I have ever fired? Walther GSP-C in 32 S&W Long wadcutter, both Fiocchi factory loads and my handloads with the now-defunct Hornady HBWC. Lyman #313492 shot almost as well at similar speeds (700-725 FPS).
I have fired tons of very accurate 38 Specials, to include a couple S&W Model 52s with W-W Super Match wadcutters. They shoot quite well, but not quite as well as the 32s do. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.