The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Yes it is...

Yes it is... (reply)

Brian A — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 07:04:33 +0000

It has been very reliable and accurate, which is not the reputation of the Back-Ups. They are tough to hit with though because of having no sights, just a groove the length of the slide.

Nice. The AMT is a tough one to shoot well... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 03:20:26 +0000

I never could shoot my Seecamp to my own satisfaction. Ack.

Eh, just curious... (reply)

Brian A — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 03:16:11 +0000

I do enjoy the challenge of the short barrel guns. Today decided to try out a DAO AMT 380 and pulled off a 25 yard center hit on an 8" steel plate, not too bad for a pocket auto with just a groove down the slide to sight down. Then ran a rack of swinging 2"x4" rectangular steel plates, with a S&W M317 (airweight 3" j-frame) in double action mode, without missing one in spite of a cylinder full of mixed ammo, with two that did not go off the first time, so had to dry fire through the cylinder a second time without knowing which cylinder was going to fire. It was not super rapid fire, took probably about one second per drop of the hammer, but fast enough to be challenging with the heavy double action trigger on such a lightweight revolver.

Eh, just curious... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 01:36:30 +0000

Short answer is yes. I've long been a fan of Seyfried and have read all of his articles. I remembered the article on his fav handguns and then found it. Besides liking the snub S&Ws in general, I like his thinking on the 2.5" 357 being a demanding teacher. If you can shoot it, particularly in DA, then you can probably shoot anything well.

Eh, just curious... (reply)

Brian A — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:25:08 +0000

Was talking with my Dad about handgun hunting and he said he had recently read an article by Ross Seyfried on the subject where the author stated his favorite hunting handgun was indeed a 2 1/2" M19 and that he had made good kills out to 100+ yards with it. Seeing as you just posted an thread looking for his articles, then a thread about looking for just such a handgun, was wondering if the two may be related?

Eh, price didn't reflect condition. Still looking. NT (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:51:49 +0000

I'm currently working a deal on a 2.5" 19-3. (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 04:52:26 +0000

Will know soon. Thx for all of the good replies. They are interesting guns.

I'm wondering how I will get all my stuff into the car... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 04:10:03 +0000

I sold the truck. The Subaru Outback will be full I think for CSA. Should be lighter on the way back unless my checkbook gets lighter too. One never knows about such things in advance.

Hey Bryan, keep up the good work. (reply)

Hoot — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 03:18:09 +0000

Pretty soon you won't have to bring a single gun nor piece of ammo!

Just joshin' of course.

I would love to shoot it. Thx! (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:18:21 +0000

The good thing is they aren't hard to find. If I don't have a model 19 by then (and I'm working on a deal right now) or even if I do, it would be nice to compare some features side by side.

I look forward to it. Thx again.

I can bring my 2 3/4" Security Six 357.to CSA (reply)

MS — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:09:09 +0000

Bryan, I will pull my blued 2 3/4" Security Six from it's bedroom safe hangout when we load up for CSA.
I'll bring ammo too. You are welcome to shoot it as much as you like. And no it's not for sale
I say this because at least 50% of the people that shoot it want to buy it.

Mark Stevenson

Nice story. Head shots, eh? That's slick. NT (reply)

Brian A — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 17:53:58 +0000

Went to a local gun show this morning and there was a nice looking 2 1/2" M66 sitting on a table for $625 and an older 4" M19 on another table for $425. They are both still there, nice pieces but a bit rich for my blood.

I will try to hold out for a 19-3 or earlier but thx. NT (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:55:44 +0000

I know Jordan preferred the 4" but he was a big dude... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:50:40 +0000

the 4" are certainly easier to hit with. Part of the attraction to the snub is just practicing to be a better shot with a stern teacher. I've got plenty of guns that are easier to shoot.

Nice story. Head shots, eh? That's slick. NT (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:47:31 +0000

Yes, they are loud. I use both with them. Thx. NT (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:44:50 +0000

True. I prefer the earlier guns. NT (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:42:27 +0000

That's always my thoughts... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:38:24 +0000

some of the Rugers can be nice...most are decent and they are tough guns. They just don't feel as good to me as early S&Ws. I hear Ruger makes good single action guns. :)

Yes, I will be at CSA. Happy to try yours and offer you time with any of mine. Thx.

The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Yes it is...

Yes it is... (reply)

Nice. The AMT is a tough one to shoot well... (reply)

Eh, just curious... (reply)

Eh, just curious... (reply)

Eh, just curious... (reply)

Eh, price didn't reflect condition. Still looking. NT (reply)

I'm currently working a deal on a 2.5" 19-3. (reply)

I'm wondering how I will get all my stuff into the car... (reply)

Hey Bryan, keep up the good work. (reply)

I would love to shoot it. Thx! (reply)

I can bring my 2 3/4" Security Six 357.to CSA (reply)

Nice story. Head shots, eh? That's slick. NT (reply)

I will try to hold out for a 19-3 or earlier but thx. NT (reply)

I know Jordan preferred the 4" but he was a big dude... (reply)

Nice story. Head shots, eh? That's slick. NT (reply)

Yes, they are loud. I use both with them. Thx. NT (reply)

True. I prefer the earlier guns. NT (reply)

That's always my thoughts... (reply)

After 92 or so all of the S&W are RB...nt (reply)

Plugs AND MUFFS... (reply)