Four different yet similar Military/Police revolvers in .38 special - Mozambique and closest to bull

Published on September 11, 2024
Duration: 14:14

This video demonstrates accuracy drills, including the Mozambique drill and bullseye shooting, with four different .38 Special revolvers: Smith & Wesson Military & Police, Smith & Wesson Model 15, Smith & Wesson Model 64, and Ruger Police Service-Six. The instructor emphasizes slow, deliberate fire and single-action shooting for accuracy, noting variations in triggers and sights between the models. The Smith & Wesson Model 15 is identified as having the best trigger and producing the tightest groups.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Model 15 was the top performer in accuracy tests, featuring a very nice trigger that aided precise shooting. The instructor conducted drills like the Mozambique and bullseye shooting with four .38 Special revolvers, noting how trigger variations and sights impact results.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Mozambique Drill
  2. 00:14Smith & Wesson Military & Police Accuracy Test
  3. 00:54Smith & Wesson Model 15 Accuracy Test
  4. 01:43Smith & Wesson Model 64-8 Accuracy Test
  5. 02:29Ruger Police Service-Six Accuracy Test
  6. 03:17Bullseye Accuracy Test Setup
  7. 03:51S&W Military & Police Bullseye Test
  8. 04:43S&W Model 15 Bullseye Test
  9. 05:25S&W Model 64 Bullseye Test
  10. 06:15Ruger Police Service-Six Bullseye Test
  11. 07:21Second Round of Single Action Accuracy
  12. 07:35S&W Military & Police Single Action
  13. 08:48S&W Model 15 Single Action
  14. 09:50S&W Model 64 Single Action
  15. 11:03Ruger Police Service-Six Single Action
  16. 12:22Accuracy Comparison and Winner
  17. 13:11Concluding Remarks and Range Conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mozambique drill?

The Mozambique drill is a firearms training exercise that involves firing two shots into the center of mass and then one shot to the head or upper chest area. It's designed to simulate engaging a threat at different levels of the body.

Which revolver performed best in the accuracy tests?

In the bullseye accuracy tests, the Smith & Wesson Model 15 was identified as the best performer, producing the tightest groups. The Model 64 also showed good accuracy, with the Military & Police and Ruger Police Service-Six also being evaluated.

How do different revolver triggers affect accuracy?

The video highlights that variations in trigger pull weight and feel, such as the very nice trigger on the S&W Model 15 versus a heavier trigger on the Model 64, significantly impact a shooter's ability to achieve accuracy.

What ammunition was used for the accuracy tests?

The instructor primarily used .38 Special Wadcutter ammunition for the bullseye accuracy tests. Wadcutters are known for producing clean-cut holes in paper targets, making group analysis easier.

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