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AK103K · July 11, 2014, 08:36 AM

Mine has been a good shooter with ammo it likes. It seems to prefer the 125 JHP's over the 158's. Doesnt like LSWC's at all.

I tried .38s when I first got it, and got enough "rimlocked" mag stoppages, that I decided they werent worth the bother. The mags are made for the 357's, and the difference in OAL cartridge length, becomes an issue with the .38s.

I initially had a 4x Leupold on the gun, but have since taken it off. The bolt throw comes very close to the scope when open, which I found very annoying. It would be even more annoying, if not unworkable, if they would increase the size of the bolts "knob", which is what Id like to see them do. Its pretty small as it comes.

I tried the NECG "peep" on it as well, and while well made, found it to be fiddly, and interfered with the bolt when mounted in the rear most position, where it should be.

July 11, 2014, 08:36 AM	#4
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Mine has been a good shooter with ammo it likes. It seems to prefer the 125 JHP's over the 158's. Doesnt like LSWC's at all. I tried .38s when I first got it, and got enough "rimlocked" mag stoppages, that I decided they werent worth the bother. The mags are made for the 357's, and the difference in OAL cartridge length, becomes an issue with the .38s. I initially had a 4x Leupold on the gun, but have since taken it off. The bolt throw comes very close to the scope when open, which I found very annoying. It would be even more annoying, if not unworkable, if they would increase the size of the bolts "knob", which is what Id like to see them do. Its pretty small as it comes. I tried the NECG "peep" on it as well, and while well made, found it to be fiddly, and interfered with the bolt when mounted in the rear most position, where it should be.