Peter Wiley wrote:
BTW, Oz, when I was working in the NT back in the early 80's, I used to
carry a Ruger Security 6 with 4" barrel (croc defence, ya know). No
probs hitting floating cans & old fishing floats 30+ m behind the boat,
it used to be a regular activity.

That would be pretty good shooting. I have one of those, IMHO it's the
best utility grade revolver.


Nothing improves pistol shooting like practice.

True. But the issue is with the inherent accuracy of the revolver, where
the alignment & spacing of the chamber to barrel are terrible. For many
calibers, the snubbies are actually more accurate because the barrel has
less chance to throw the slug off course and make it tumble.

I'd be surprised if either Ruger or S&W utility revolvers could shoot 6"
groups out of a bench machine. Still, when you get the hang of it (lots
of practice, as you & Vito both said), it's possible to ring the chime
fairly often.

Regards
Doug King