The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Ruger Single Six vs 22/45 and MKs for accuracy

the357plan · April 14, 2013, 03:54 PM

Over time, I've owned two Stainless Single Six Convertibles and two Stainless Mark IIs. My impression has been that the Mark IIs were generally more accurate than the Single Sixes. I've never tested them head-to-head because I've never owned any of them at the same time.

However, don't rule out revolvers in the accuracy department. In head-to-head testing of what I do have, my S&W 648 will keep up with my Mark II Government Target and my FA Model 97 will easily cut those groups in half or more (sometimes you get what you pay for).

As a note, I tend to find more deviation between ammunition brands and such than between the guns.

April 14, 2013, 03:54 PM	#8
the357plan Senior Member Join Date: October 7, 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 151	Over time, I've owned two Stainless Single Six Convertibles and two Stainless Mark IIs. My impression has been that the Mark IIs were generally more accurate than the Single Sixes. I've never tested them head-to-head because I've never owned any of them at the same time. However, don't rule out revolvers in the accuracy department. In head-to-head testing of what I do have, my S&W 648 will keep up with my Mark II Government Target and my FA Model 97 will easily cut those groups in half or more (sometimes you get what you pay for). As a note, I tend to find more deviation between ammunition brands and such than between the guns. __________________ A couple of DT 158 GDs will do it!