Rock Island Armory M206 .38 Special Revolver Unboxing & First Shots / What Ammo Shortage?

Published on April 25, 2021
Duration: 13:04

This review unboxes and tests the Rock Island Armory M206 .38 Special revolver. It highlights the included accessories, physical specifications like its 2-inch barrel and 1.5 lb weight, and trigger pull averages (8 lbs 13 oz DA, 2 lbs 15 oz SA). Range performance shows impressive accuracy at 10-15 yards despite small grips, with chronograph data revealing Federal 130gr FMJ averaging 753 FPS.

Quick Summary

The Rock Island Armory M206 .38 Special revolver features a 2-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and a transfer bar safety. Its double-action trigger pull averages 8 lbs 13 oz, while single-action is 2 lbs 15 oz. Accuracy is impressive at 10-15 yards, with 130gr FMJ averaging 753 FPS.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing and Contents
  2. 02:28Physical Specifications
  3. 03:40Trigger Pull Test
  4. 05:46Range Performance
  5. 09:13Chronograph Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Rock Island Armory M206 revolver?

The RIA M206 features a 2-inch barrel, approximately 6.75 inches overall length, and weighs slightly over 1.5 pounds. It has a 6-round capacity, a parkerized finish, and a transfer bar safety mechanism.

How does the trigger pull on the Rock Island Armory M206 compare between double and single action?

Using a Wheeler gauge, the double-action trigger pull averaged 8 lbs 13 oz. The single-action pull was significantly lighter, averaging 2 lbs 15 oz, offering a crisper break for precise shots.

What was the observed accuracy and velocity for the RIA M206 during range testing?

Accuracy was noted as impressive at 10-15 yards. Federal American Eagle 130 grain FMJ ammunition averaged 753 feet per second from the 2-inch barrel.

What accessories are included with the Rock Island Armory M206?

The M206 comes in a hard case with an owner's manual, gun lock, and test-fired casings. It also includes an extra set of plastic grips to complement the installed wood grips.

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