Guys,
I was thinking of getting the Thunder Ranch Revolver (S&W 325 in .45 ACP) for use in IDPA competition.
Based on my understanding of the rules, this gun could be used in BOTH IDPA revolver classes (Stock Service Revolver AND Enhanced Service Revolver) due to its light weight and ability to use .45 ACP moon clips OR speedloaders with .45 Auto Rim.
I also admit to being new to revolvers (but an old hand with semi autos).
My questions:
1) Am I correct? Could I use this gun in both IDPA classes?
2) Is this gun a good choice or is there one better? Note that I am sold on the .45 ACP chambering due to the ease of reloading, so if you want to recommend a different IDPA revolver, please make it a .45 ACP. My only concern about this gun is its light weight and the recoil implications of that.
Many thanks!
I was thinking of getting the Thunder Ranch Revolver (S&W 325 in .45 ACP) for use in IDPA competition.
Based on my understanding of the rules, this gun could be used in BOTH IDPA revolver classes (Stock Service Revolver AND Enhanced Service Revolver) due to its light weight and ability to use .45 ACP moon clips OR speedloaders with .45 Auto Rim.
I also admit to being new to revolvers (but an old hand with semi autos).
My questions:
1) Am I correct? Could I use this gun in both IDPA classes?
2) Is this gun a good choice or is there one better? Note that I am sold on the .45 ACP chambering due to the ease of reloading, so if you want to recommend a different IDPA revolver, please make it a .45 ACP. My only concern about this gun is its light weight and the recoil implications of that.
Many thanks!