Range Report: S&W 627 PC, Sig 22 LR 1911-22, and 9mm Shield - The Firearms Forum

mesinge2 · 09-14-2012, 07:00 AM

All Shooting at 14 yards with all guns.

First up is my new 8 shot 357! Impressions: Even very hot 357 loads feel like 38s to me, maybe 38+p loads. The weapon is far more accurate than I am. Oh, and the 5 star loaders are just awesome with this gun. I went through about three hundred 357 magnum loads in record time. On and IMHO the moonclips for this gun are useless. Excellent trigger, easily the best production trigger I have ever had on a S&W without a trip to the custom shop. The Gold bead front sight is amazing, why did they ever stop making these??

Anyways, here she is at 14 yards with 158 gr Fiocchi Extrema XTP. Also watch the video - very little recoil

VIDEO: .357 Mag S&W m627-5 5 inch barrel Performance Center

And after nearly 300 rounds:

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Next up is the Sig 1911-22. I loaded all the mags randomly with CCI, Remington, and Federal (both lead and plated & hollow point and round nose). This dang thing is way too much fun. I lost count of the rounds fired and it never jammed once. Also watch the video - again no recoil.

VIDEO: .22 LR Sig 1911-22

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And the 9mm Shield this range trip marks passing 1,200 jam-free rounds. This time with Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain loads at 14 yards. They were more accurate for me than the 115 grain Critical Defense rounds.

VIDEO: 9mm S&W M&P-9 Shield just passed 1,200 jam-free rounds

ozo · 09-14-2012, 08:07 AM

"Excellent trigger, easily the best production trigger I have ever had on a S&W "---mesinge2

But it really isn't a production trigger.
My Pro Series Smith's are sweeter than
my standard Smith's, and my PC triggers
are far sweeter than my Pro's.

And you never said.....did you have fun....?

mesinge2 · 09-14-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ozo

And you never said.....did you have fun....?

Oh, yes! I have never gone through so many rounds of 357 at such rapid succession before. This is going to cost me a fortune in ammo!!!!

Rocketman1 · 09-15-2012, 12:00 AM

Excellent range report Mesing2!
Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by mesinge2

And the 9mm Shield this range trip marks passing 1,200 jam-free rounds. This time with Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain loads at 14 yards. They were more accurate for me than the 115 grain Critical Defense rounds.

Those Smith's are know for reliability. I have never had a jam with mine at 2,000 rounds now.

09-14-2012, 07:00 AM	#1
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 539	Range Report: S&W 627 PC, Sig 22 LR 1911-22, and 9mm Shield All Shooting at 14 yards with all guns. First up is my new 8 shot 357! Impressions: Even very hot 357 loads feel like 38s to me, maybe 38+p loads. The weapon is far more accurate than I am. Oh, and the 5 star loaders are just awesome with this gun. I went through about three hundred 357 magnum loads in record time. On and IMHO the moonclips for this gun are useless. Excellent trigger, easily the best production trigger I have ever had on a S&W without a trip to the custom shop. The Gold bead front sight is amazing, why did they ever stop making these?? Anyways, here she is at 14 yards with 158 gr Fiocchi Extrema XTP. Also watch the video - very little recoil VIDEO: .357 Mag S&W m627-5 5 inch barrel Performance Center And after nearly 300 rounds: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Next up is the Sig 1911-22. I loaded all the mags randomly with CCI, Remington, and Federal (both lead and plated & hollow point and round nose). This dang thing is way too much fun. I lost count of the rounds fired and it never jammed once. Also watch the video - again no recoil. VIDEO: .22 LR Sig 1911-22 _________________________________________________________________________________________ And the 9mm Shield this range trip marks passing 1,200 jam-free rounds. This time with Hornady Critical Duty 135 grain loads at 14 yards. They were more accurate for me than the 115 grain Critical Defense rounds. VIDEO: 9mm S&W M&P-9 Shield just passed 1,200 jam-free rounds __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. --> Last edited by mesinge2; 09-14-2012 at 07:06 AM..

09-14-2012, 08:07 AM	#2
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: Range Report: S&W 627 PC, Sig 22 LR 1911-22, and 9mm Shield "Excellent trigger, easily the best production trigger I have ever had on a S&W "---mesinge2 But it really isn't a production trigger. My Pro Series Smith's are sweeter than my standard Smith's, and my PC triggers are far sweeter than my Pro's. And you never said.....did you have fun....? __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-