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pete2 · March 19, 2013, 10:18 AM

I convinced myself years ago that .38's weren't as accurate in the .357 gun. I loaded wadcutters in .357 cases and shot them in a 6" model 19. Several years ago I started shooting IDPA. I used a 686 and a 586 both 4" guns. With 158 RN cast bullets both guns are extremely accurate at 25 yards. I don't shoot true target loads like 2.7 gr Bullseye with the 148 WC. I have not shot with a machine rest at 50yds.
For D/A shooting a tuned 586 or 686 is hard to beat. If you really get hooked you'll want a 625 and moonclips.

March 19, 2013, 10:18 AM	#6
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I convinced myself years ago that .38's weren't as accurate in the .357 gun. I loaded wadcutters in .357 cases and shot them in a 6" model 19. Several years ago I started shooting IDPA. I used a 686 and a 586 both 4" guns. With 158 RN cast bullets both guns are extremely accurate at 25 yards. I don't shoot true target loads like 2.7 gr Bullseye with the 148 WC. I have not shot with a machine rest at 50yds. For D/A shooting a tuned 586 or 686 is hard to beat. If you really get hooked you'll want a 625 and moonclips.