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**44 AMP** · March 15, 2024, 11:39 PM

Do be aware that there could be a considerable difference in point of impact between the .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition.

Friend had one, though I'm not sure it was that specific gun, it was an Italian SAA copy (it was about 35 years ago), but it impressed me as a nice looking well made gun, and accurate, BUT only with certain ammunition.

4 different shooters, same results with all of us. Sights were spot on at 25yds, very accurate, with standard velocity 158gr .38 Special.

At the same range, every .357 load tried, (125s and 158s) shot a full foot low and a foot left for every shooter.

Fixed sights can only be perfectly "on" for one load at one range. Most of the time, other ammo shoots fairly close, but not always.

If you run across anything with "Armi San Marcos" on it while you're looking around, KEEP LOOKING.

March 15, 2024, 11:39 PM	#4
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 29,037	Do be aware that there could be a considerable difference in point of impact between the .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition. Friend had one, though I'm not sure it was that specific gun, it was an Italian SAA copy (it was about 35 years ago), but it impressed me as a nice looking well made gun, and accurate, BUT only with certain ammunition. 4 different shooters, same results with all of us. Sights were spot on at 25yds, very accurate, with standard velocity 158gr .38 Special. At the same range, every .357 load tried, (125s and 158s) shot a full foot low and a foot left for every shooter. Fixed sights can only be perfectly "on" for one load at one range. Most of the time, other ammo shoots fairly close, but not always. If you run across anything with "Armi San Marcos" on it while you're looking around, KEEP LOOKING. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.