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aarondhgraham · January 25, 2013, 04:31 PM

I'm a pretty decent shot with my S&W Model 36 snub-nose chambered in .38 Special.

I attribute that to the many thousands of rounds I have sent downrange,,,
With my (near identical) S&W Model 34 chambered in .22 LR.

I also have a Model 34 with a 4" barrel,,,
While it's a very nice gun with which to practice basic skills,,,
I do believe that the practice with the snubbie was more effective,,,
Than it would have been if I had practiced with the longer barrel handgun.

I think your idea is very sound,,,
Especially in these days of expensive centerfire ammunition.

All I can really say is that it worked for me.

Aarond

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January 25, 2013, 04:31 PM	#18
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Hello Doc7,,, I'm a pretty decent shot with my S&W Model 36 snub-nose chambered in .38 Special. I attribute that to the many thousands of rounds I have sent downrange,,, With my (near identical) S&W Model 34 chambered in .22 LR. I also have a Model 34 with a 4" barrel,,, While it's a very nice gun with which to practice basic skills,,, I do believe that the practice with the snubbie was more effective,,, Than it would have been if I had practiced with the longer barrel handgun. I think your idea is very sound,,, Especially in these days of expensive centerfire ammunition. All I can really say is that it worked for me. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)