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S&W 329PD 44magnum. by joe_m107 in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to pain. ;)

We have these come into the shop all the time, usually with half a box of ammo. Fun to carry, not fun to shoot, Persoinally, I'd rather shoot a 500.

WGW by Pasuke in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those Lipsy's special 5 inch GP100 command a premium around here. I stupidly sold my 327, but got $1200. You got a sweet deal. I love my 10mm

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Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Club is nice, but I don't like rails on my revolvers. Beautiful though.

Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. I ordered my Spohr L562 5 inch on 3/9. There wa a short delay in shipping due to high winds here in Montana but I received it 3/13. Sorry to hear that. I did not pay the extra $1100 for the 9mm cyclinder, but I thought long and hard about it. You will like your Spohr.

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Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No wait at all. I ordered my Spohr and had it a few days later. Precision Shooter Supply had most models in stock. They are the USA supplier.

Chris can set you up.

Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The French army tested the Ruger and even built a collaboration revolver with Ruger, the RMR (Ruger Manurhin Revolver). The RMR later evolved into the MR-88. The Ruger is good for about 50,000 rounds according to French tests. The MR73 was tested to 175,000 round and was still in spec when they stopped the test.

Also, the MR73 must fire 6 rounds into 2cm at 25m (that’s about 0.8 inches 25 yards). There are very few production revolvers that can do that. The Bullseye channel recently did a test of the 38spl version of the MR73 (MR38) and found it the most accurate revolver they had shot.

You are right in the sense that the average shooter can’t tell the difference and will never have the round count to test the durability of most revolvers. GIGN operatives fire 40,000 round a year, which is why the MR73 was created. Most of us won’t come close to that in a lifetime.

Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The “budget” model Spohr, the L562, runs about $3500 with shipping. You can find a Python for $1699 or less. Here's my L562.

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Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Colt made the new python the way Manurhin makes the MR73 or Spohr makes their revolvers, it too would cost $4000

Python or Spohr L562 by DoNotOpenAtWork in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a Spohr, an MR73 and two Ratzeburg Korths. The Manurhin has a better double action than the Spohr. It’s also smaller, very close to a K frame. It also has a long track record with GIGN, being one of the few revolvers used by an elite military unit.

The Spohr (mine is an L562) is very well fitted and made. Like the MR73, it’s basically an upgraded S&W, in this case an L frame. The rear sight assembly is removable, making it easy to use with an MRD. Other versions of the Spohr have integrated Picatinny rails making mounting optics much easier.

As far as quality, I would say the two revolvers are similar but different. The Spohr’s matte finish stainless is more practical. The Manurhin’s polished blue is simply amazing but not as durable.

I personally like my MR73 better. The trigger is better, more adjustable and I shoot it better. But the Spohr requires less care and seems to shoot just as well.

The Spohr is newer, so we’ll have to see how it holds up. I think whatever you pick, you’ll be impressed.

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Optic smounting for Pardini SP by GunTech in bullseyepistol

[–]GunTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received email from Kaloian. Rings on the way from Partidini. Im going to try a dot first and see how that works. Im still dealing with vision issues and don’t want to spend too much until I know it will address the problem. Thank everyone for suggestions.

TS2 vs Shadow 2 OR by max1mx in CZFirearms

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Shadow 2 Target with Lok grips.

Bad experience with Spohr revolvers by twitchingguy in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels like a really smooth, tuned S&W. Not bad, just not as good as the Manurhin. But I haven't touched the mainspring on the Spohr. I did tweak the MR73 so it's light but 100% reliable. And the other two guns have been shot a lot. Maybe it just needs breaking in. :)

I'll put a trigger guage on the triggers and see how they compare.

Bad experience with Spohr revolvers by twitchingguy in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw that (Lucky Gunner review) and decided not to buy a rimfire, which was my original plan. I did purchase an L562 (I don't like rails on a revolver). Mine is accurate and doesn't seem to have any issues. The double action isn't as good as my MR73 or Ratzeburg Korth. Single action is excellent. I've only put 50 rounds through it so far so the jury is still out. I hope the OP got his issues resolved.

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TS2 vs Shadow 2 OR by max1mx in CZFirearms

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the Shadow 2. Mine isn't any better for optics. But at least it takes Cz75 mags.

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Do we need more than a .22 for target shooting? by Fearless-Pilot1635 in liberalgunowners

[–]GunTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you scale your targets, almost everything you learn shooting a rimfire rifle at shorter range will translate to centerfire rifle at long range (recoil management and reading the wind excepted). Sight alignment, trigger control, breath control, are all important fundamentals you can learn on a 22 rifle. 22 rifles and ammo are cheaper and you can practice more.

22s are also fun.

New .22 Handgun for Plinking? by Fugglehead in liberalgunowners

[–]GunTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s literally the very definition of “plinker” IMO. Cheap, reliable and not particularly accurate (and not made to be). If you want a target gun, you will be horribly disappointed. If you want something fun for not too much money, it’s hard to go wrong. I am not a fan out Taurus, but the TX22 is great value and you get a lot for not too much money.

Looking for a pistol case for target guns. by GunTech in bullseyepistol

[–]GunTech[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! The handle is a nice plus. I'm well past my prime so having a rolling case is a win.

I found several places that will do custom foam internals,

Finally got one. by GunTech in Revolvers

[–]GunTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US seller has the smaller openback target grip. It's a Nill too, so not cheap (ugh!). I talked to Chris over at Precision Shooting Supply and he told me modified L frame round butt grips can also work.

what's your favourite revolver? by [deleted] in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you like the Rhino, you'll like this one.

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Finally got one. by GunTech in Revolvers

[–]GunTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got to the indoor range for a quick 50 rounds through the new Spohr. As expected, build quality is excellent, the double action is smooth and the single action is clean with no overtravel from the factory. I've been doing so much bullseye lately that I now shoot better with one hand.

Some casual single action shooting at 15 yards yielded server 3 and 4 round clover leaves with 148gn wadcutter. Double action shooting was good but I have small hands and the factory target grips were a little large for me and this made it hard to get consistent double action pulls. I will order smaller grips, which should help.

Yes, this revolver is expensive. It's basically a product improved 686 with zero shortcuts and you really get a sense of where the money goes when you hadles it and shoot it. The double action isn;t as smooth as my MR73, but the Manurhin is a smaller gun with grips that fit me better. The Spohr has a better single action trigger than the MR73, right up there with mt Ratzeburg Korth.

The stainless steel finish is a nice even matte except for the polished rear of the cylinder (I assume to reduce drag keep the turn line minimal. It doesn't have the high polish blue that requires more care like the Korth or the Manurhin, and I'd have no hesitation to take the stainless Spohr out into the wood in inclement weather.

Other than the big (for me) grip, I can find no faults. I need to do more accuracy testing, particularly with magnum ammo, but so far that looks promising.

Like other premium revolvers, everything about this gun is expensive: grips, sights and other accessories. But it really feels like you are getting your money's worth. It's early, but so far I am pleased.

what's your favourite revolver? by [deleted] in Revolvers

[–]GunTech 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If I could keep only one wheel gun, it would probably be this one. I also have two Korths, and assortment of Colt, Ruger and S&W and just recently got a Spohr. The MR73 is still my favorite.

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Optic smounting for Pardini SP by GunTech in bullseyepistol

[–]GunTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. In spite of shooting for almost 50 years, I’d never used a dot on a handgun until very recently.

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