Posted: 1/25/2003 2:40:27 PM EDT
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Hi! I'm not into bullseye shooting, but I do own a Smith 41 with red-dot sight. I wanted to buy a auto-loader to work with my 12 year old son, and occasional "guest" shooters. The Smith is great, but heavy. I was immediately drawn to the KMK-678, yet another target model. However it's just about the same weight and size as my Smith. How about the KP-512? Or perhaps the KP-4? I've never shot one, myself, but it seems substantially lighter. Any opinions? My concern about the KP-4 is the lack of adjustable sights and shorter barrel. |
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The KMK-678 is about the best all around, with a longer sight radius than the KMK-512, and you gain some more velocity. They both weigh the same, 42 oz. Adjustable sights allow you to really dial it in at any range or ammo type. The only thing I don't care for on the target models are the undercut front sights. They not only are sharp but always seem to pick up lint. (kids in mind) The KMK-4 weighs in at 35 oz. and does not have the sharp front sight, but you may have to file or drift the sights to point of aim as they are "fixed". The KP-4 can save you about $70 compared to the KMK-4 and it weighs 28 oz and has a conventional mag release on a plastic frame. They all do the same job in a similar way, so price and features have to be determining factors. I currently have a long and short one, because I have trouble deciding.  |
I agree with shotar. And, I like where the mag and slide releases are. Second nature to me since I have 2 1911's. I never did like the mark 2's with the bottom mag. release. MM419 |
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I have a 1976 bi-centienial Mark II and it's like a rifle when it comes to acuracy. I really love it but would not recommend it for a kid or even an adult beginning shooter. It's on the heavy side and the Nambu style bolt action will take the top off a television brain washed beginners thumb in a heart beat. Still, out to 50's it's right on the money. I know you guys won't want to hear this but I have started all my nephews and son out on a revolver. Once they get to the point they automatically handle the gun correctly, I move them up to a semi with it's backward moving bolt. Letting a visitor hack his thumb does not make a good impression and you could find yourself paying doctor bills. Last time at the range I let my 24 yr old neighbor shoot my .45. I must have had to tell him three times not to hold the gun like that or it will tear his left hand apart. |
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Take a look at the new P22 by Walther's. It have the same style interchangable backstrap like the P99. Smaller size would allow for easier handling. 3.5 an 5 inch models available. I know a guy that bought one in the fall and got a suppresser for it. He is having a blast with it in his back yard. probablly has 2500 rounds thru it already. |