I was really interested in the post that BBI did on revolvers for self defense, https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/393716-do-revolvers-suck.html
It made me feel good that I had traded for a 642 for carry. Then I bought a Shield and thought it might be a good alternative too. So this weekend at the range I ran a little test, not a full fledged experiment mind you. From low ready and 7 yards I rapid fired at a silhouette target with standard ammo. Here are my groups:
7+1 shots with Shield
J frame (642 with full Hogue grip) 5 shots
I realize that self-defense conditions are much different than the range but I was surprised how much better I was with the Shield. I suppose from a self defense perspective the 642 hits would be good enough and I certainly don't plan to make head shots with the Shield. Just shows the 642 will take a lot more work to master as everyone always mentions about snubbies.
It made me feel good that I had traded for a 642 for carry. Then I bought a Shield and thought it might be a good alternative too. So this weekend at the range I ran a little test, not a full fledged experiment mind you. From low ready and 7 yards I rapid fired at a silhouette target with standard ammo. Here are my groups:
7+1 shots with Shield
J frame (642 with full Hogue grip) 5 shots
I realize that self-defense conditions are much different than the range but I was surprised how much better I was with the Shield. I suppose from a self defense perspective the 642 hits would be good enough and I certainly don't plan to make head shots with the Shield. Just shows the 642 will take a lot more work to master as everyone always mentions about snubbies.