![]() In fact, Federal’s over-1,600 fps, 130-grain Hydra-Shok load that normally gives very harsh recoil was merely “entertaining,” as one shooter put it. The 608 is very muzzle-heavy, so, with the help of the porting, there aren’t many cartridges that are going to abuse you with recoil. The barrel appeared to have a very high twist rate. A welcome by-product of this design was that the crown of the barrel was well protected. While the overall length of the barrel was listed as 6.5 inches, only 5.5 inches of rifling applied rotation to the bullet. The gas of the burning powder flowed from the chamber out the ports to give a downward force to the muzzle. The visual field on this ramp was a full inch long.Īdjacent to the front sight were eight ports that bled gas pressure from an unrifled expansion chamber within the barrel. Serrations starting at the base of the stanchion continued to the very top, where they met an orange plastic insert. ![]() The top of the barrel included a vent-rib section approximately 4 inches in length, with a stanchion-based ramp front sight. The 6.5-inch barrel was ballasted by a full lug. The 608-series pre-dates Taurus’s release of the Raging Bull, but even though the 608 is built on a smaller frame, you can see where the original “Bull” got its design. In reviewing the specifications of this revolver one characteristic stuck out. In the meantime let’s take a look at what makes these two revolvers so special, and perhaps find out which one is better for you. Will either the Taurus 608 or the S&W 627PC make you a world-beater? Yes, if you shoot against lowly six-shooters. This was the first - and only - time a revolver shooter won a major speed-shooting match. ![]() Dionisio, shooting a semiauto built by Johnny Lim, lost to Miculek in one of the most exciting man-on-man shootoffs ever. In 1996 Jerry topped the formerly unbeatable Jethro Dionisio for High Overall at the American Handgunner World Shootoff. Jerry Miculek won the gun, and with it, made history. Prest’s RPM shop donated one such model to be awarded as top prize at the International Revolver Championship in 1995. Some time later, Charlie Prest began producing eight-shot revolvers chambered for. Jerry Miculek won several championships with one of Baumann’s modified revolvers. This meant sending your large N-frame Smith and Wesson to John Baumann, a machinist located in New York, to be fitted with a seven-shot cylinder and timing to match. By the time a group of hard-core revolver shooters led by Michael and Sharon Higashi had formed ICORE (the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts) some years back, the hot setup was to have a “Baumann-ized” revolver. In this test, however, we’ll focus on the two revolvers that started it all, the Taurus 608 and the S&W 627PC.Īnyone writing the history of the modern - or rather, post-modern - high-capacity revolver should probably not fail to mention two important names, John J. 38 Super and another blued-steel model with old-fashioned (nee, classic), two-piece wooden grips, to replace the Model 27. In the last year, Smith & Wesson has released two new models, one in. However, eight-shot revolvers have been on the scene for a number of years now, and the list is quietly, almost secretly, growing. You will find that Mik will go out of his way to help and assist all customers old and new with his knowledge at every opportunity.Ĭall for an appointment: A brew is always available and, advice is always free !Ĭall us and speak soon: Tel +44(0)1205 368639.The words high-capacity and revolver are not often used in the same sentence. Dolphin Gun Company is now the most niche manufacturer of bespoke rifles and accessories in the world.ĭolphin Gun Company pride themselves as expert’s in gunsmithing and their customer service is second to none. Mik comes from an engineering background and is constantly obligating his passion to create new innovative products that further the world of shooting to new levels. ![]() Mik still shoots competitively, concentrating on his passion for F Class target shooting and is currently the Team Great Britain international manager. Having gained over 35 years of experience in the world of shooting, including military advisory roles, ballistic development and managing Team GB for over 20 years. Mik Maksimovic is well known throughout the world, as a highly decorated expert shooter. Dolphin Tactical Modular Folding Stocks. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |