Based on our group of guys relating to NRA Bullseye and DR match's this is what I have seen. Pretty much 90% of the K frames, mostly 14's and 15's need cylinder throats to be made uniform (if they are not to start with) and forcing cones will need polishing. In some cases a "Taylor" throat will help also.
The other most used revolvers used in the game are Colt, Officers model match and Trooper series. I have a trooper and nothing needed to be done to it.
So my answer to the OP is the older Colts $$$$$$$ and next would be the Smith K's with a little gunsmithing for much less money than the Colt is to start with.
I have never used the double action Rugers much so no comment on those, but the Blackhawks I would class the same as the Smith's. Just a little finishing work and they are capable of outstanding accuracy.
When this thread got woke up, some other calibers entered the discussion. The 32 long when put into the same platforms as the 38 spl. the 32 long wins hands down, ie.... K-32. (in my humble opinion)
44 spl. is another caliber I have been amazed at how easy and accurate it is to get to target level accuracy. Not many affordable double actions are available. Most any good bullet and proper powder selection will yield good results.
Tony
The other most used revolvers used in the game are Colt, Officers model match and Trooper series. I have a trooper and nothing needed to be done to it.
So my answer to the OP is the older Colts $$$$$$$ and next would be the Smith K's with a little gunsmithing for much less money than the Colt is to start with.
I have never used the double action Rugers much so no comment on those, but the Blackhawks I would class the same as the Smith's. Just a little finishing work and they are capable of outstanding accuracy.
When this thread got woke up, some other calibers entered the discussion. The 32 long when put into the same platforms as the 38 spl. the 32 long wins hands down, ie.... K-32. (in my humble opinion)
44 spl. is another caliber I have been amazed at how easy and accurate it is to get to target level accuracy. Not many affordable double actions are available. Most any good bullet and proper powder selection will yield good results.
Tony