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Thread: Another K38 Target

  1. 03-19-2007, 04:47 AM #1
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    Another K38 Target

    Picked it up today and after a good clean, it came up like a new one. Some slight wear at the muzzle but nothing to worry about. This K has had very little work. The barrel is next to perfect. It came with holster, 18 speed loaders and a bunch of cleaning gear for the princely sum of AU$500.00, quite a bargain if you know the Australian gun trade.

    With a bit of luck I will get to the range on Wednesday and see how it shoots at 25 metres. I will be a bit peeved if it dosen't shoot as well as Buckshots.
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  2. 03-19-2007, 08:47 AM #2
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    Ron--

    That one looks range-ready as it sits, and set up well with the Pachmayrs in place. I do like neoprene grips.

    18 speed loaders?! THAT does away with the need for a "wadcutter tray", doesn't it? Enjoy that critter, sir.
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  3. 03-19-2007, 08:51 AM #3
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    I've got quite a few K-frame S&W's, and I'll be very surprised if it won't shoot around 1" at 25 yds. with ammo it likes. ( 2.7 grs. Bullseye with a 148 wadcutter is a good start). I have a 6" mod. 14 too. Good luck wearing it out!
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  4. 03-19-2007, 10:19 AM #4
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    A fine and accurate revolver.....mine is as accurate a handgun as could be hoped, also making it a great field gun for small to medium game......much handier than modern full-underlug long barreled guns....looking forward to shooting results.....
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  5. 03-19-2007, 11:02 AM #5
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    your going to love it. Theres probably not a gun made that is more fun to spend time at the range with then a smith 38
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  6. 03-19-2007, 12:16 PM #6
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    It seems everyone who has one loves it, himself included.

    Keep us posted on range results.

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  7. 03-20-2007, 09:11 PM #7
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    Thanks for your comments guys. I won't be able to get to the range on Wednesday as thought. A very good friend of mine passed away over the weekend. He was 94 years of age and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

    I will get to the range on Friday and if possible post resulting target over next weekend. I am really looking forward to some fun times with this and if all goes well may even use it in the Australian Police and Services Championships in Brisbane in July.
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  8. 03-20-2007, 11:39 PM #8
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    Sorry to hear of the passing orf your friend Ron. Sounds like he had a long and full life. Fire a string in his memory on Friday. The K-38 is something special -- a suitable way to remember a good friend.
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  9. 03-22-2007, 02:44 AM #9
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    ..................Great getting that K38. If I had gotten mine years before I did, I might have developed a different attitude about pistols . About all I used one for before was to carry when we went riding or to crack walnuts

    I do so LOVE my K38!

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