We felt the movement of the ungrooved 5/16-inch-wide trigger was good but not great, which is typical of most Smith & Wesson revolvers. Right-handed shooters could readily operate the release with the thumb of their firing hand. When pushed forward, it allowed the swing-out cylinder to be opened. The cylinder release was a checkered thumbpiece located behind the cylinder on the left side of the frame. Our shooters said the revolver was slightly muzzle heavy, which is an asset on a magnum revolver, and pointed dead-on target. The comparatively long rubber grip afforded a stable grasp and aided in lessening felt recoil. Kick and muzzle jump were noticeably milder than those of the other magnums tested, which made follow-up shots the fastest. However, it was also the easiest to handle and control. Since this Smith & Wesson was the largest and heaviest handgun of the test, it was the least compact and hardest to conceal. This revolver’s passive safety, an internal hammer block and rebound slide system, prevented firing if the trigger wasn’t pulled all the way to the rear. Although it didn’t provide full-length extraction, fired cases cleared the cylinder when the muzzle was raised and the rod was rapped briskly. Grip to metal mating was good, without any noticeable gaps.ĭuring live fire testing, the Model 65 functioned reliably with the three brands of ammunition we used. Both halves of the grip were securely fastened in place with one slotted screw. It had molded checkering, palm swells and three finger grooves. Smith & Wesson equipped this revolver with a two-piece black rubber grip that covered the entire grip frame. The lockwork was tightly fitted and well-timed, though the mainspring strain screw was loose and required tightening prior to firing. However, no sharp edges or other cosmetic flaws were found. Polishing and tool marks were found along the barrel and in the flutes of the cylinder. The hammer and the trigger were color case hardened. All of its stainless steel surfaces had an even matte finish. We considered the Model 65’s fit and finish to be average. Other features of this $435 double action revolver included a fluted six-shot cylinder, fixed sights and an Uncle Mike’s Combat grip. The Model 65 we acquired for this test came with a 3-inch heavy barrel, which was the shortest available. This stainless steel Smith & Wesson was brought onto the market in the 1980’s as a law enforcement firearm, but it quickly became a popular choice for the private citizen who wanted a concealable. When the accuracy phase was completed, each revolver was fired from a two-handed unsupported position to detect functional flaws that could hinder its performance during field use. Accuracy and velocity results are detailed in the accompanying performance table. We fired five consecutive 5-shot groups with each of three brands of ammunition: Winchester 110-grain jacketed hollow point, Federal Hi-Shok 125-grain jacketed hollow point and Remington 158-grain lead semi-wadcutter. Accuracy testing was conducted outdoors at 15 yards using a padded pistol rest. The first two revolvers earned our approval, but the third one didn’t make the grade.ĭuring this head-to-head evaluation, we fired 200 rounds of commercial ammunition through each revolver. They are the Smith & Wesson Model 65, the Taurus Model 606 and the Rossi Model 877. Three such handguns are the subjects of this test. 357 Magnum double action revolver maybe the ideal self-defense handgun. When you put all of these attributes together, you see why a compact six-shot. 38 Specials to your heart’s content in a revolver made to digest the. For target use or practice, you can safely fire plain old. Most police carrying revolvers as their back-up weapon opt for +P, so you can consider it suitably effective. If, after firing it at a range the first few times, the blast and recoil of a. 357 Magnum to be your best, first choice. We’d suggest a wheelgun chambered for the. 44 Magnum is too powerful unless you’re really used to it. Many think that it should hold six rounds rather than five. A short-barreled revolver is easily secreted in a bedside table drawer or on one’s person in states that allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed. It is totally reliable as long as it is decently maintained and the quality of its ammunition remains high. What kind and why? A double action revolver is easy to learn to shoot. A single action revolver requires cocking of the hammer before each round can be fired and considerable time to reload. While it’s true that a self-loading pistol carries more rounds than a revolver, a pistol is more prone to malfunctions.
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