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Well, not quite new - bought a used Model 85 last week for $ 249 (great shape - and felt like a good pocket gun).
First bit of target practice at the range and I have a couple of questions:
1) Proper Sight Alignment - I take it to make hits POA, you have to have the front sight basically level when with viwed through the rear sight notch ie someling like - - - not _ - _ The front sight should be part of a straight line not protruding above the rear sights. All should be aligned.
2) Appears the revolver is regulated with 158gr .38 spl ammo? That bullet weight seemed to be the most accurate, including the FBI load (which was pretty stout in a M85).
This is my first true snubby. I have a 3 1/8 " bbl SP 101 in .357 which is a great gun, but a tad too heavy for "out the door" pocket carry. But it looks like its going to take some serious practice with this revolver to get to a reasonable level of proficiency :>
First bit of target practice at the range and I have a couple of questions:
1) Proper Sight Alignment - I take it to make hits POA, you have to have the front sight basically level when with viwed through the rear sight notch ie someling like - - - not _ - _ The front sight should be part of a straight line not protruding above the rear sights. All should be aligned.
2) Appears the revolver is regulated with 158gr .38 spl ammo? That bullet weight seemed to be the most accurate, including the FBI load (which was pretty stout in a M85).
This is my first true snubby. I have a 3 1/8 " bbl SP 101 in .357 which is a great gun, but a tad too heavy for "out the door" pocket carry. But it looks like its going to take some serious practice with this revolver to get to a reasonable level of proficiency :>