I periodically checked the status of the timing throughout testing it remained unchanged.
Over the course of testing, I fired a total of 575 rounds through the RIA M200. Revolvers are not generally thought of as “ammunition sensitive”, but overall I was getting better performance both in terms of accuracy and function during the reload with the Magtech ammunition.įive round shot standing unsupported from 25 yards in double action. Initially I thought this might be a fault of the revolver, the chambers appeared fairly rough inside, but when I switched to Magtech ammunition the issue resolved itself. The Monarch 158gr SJHP also had issues with fired cases sticking in the chambers of the cylinder when I would go to eject them. I am satisfied using non +p loads, but others may not be. 38 Special, but I erred on the side of caution and did not cross that bridge. Rock Island Armory says that the M200 can hand a “limited” diet of +p.
I also tried 110gr Hornady Critical Defense and it also shot close to point of aim out to 50 yards. With Magtech 158gr FMJ it shoots closer to point of aim at extended ranges. With Monarch 158gr SJHP it shoots high and to the left. On paper, the gun groups better with some loads than others. I could routinely get hits on a large steel popper target at 50 yards, from the holster.
The accuracy was not spectacular, but not horrible either. On the range, the RIA M200 performed well enough for what it is. About what one would expect for a $200 revolver.
#38 special vs 9mm youtube manuals#
The firearm came enclosed in a hard plastic box with foam lining, similar to the RIA 1911s, and all the usual manuals and promotional materials. I felt the timing was not so deficient to cause an unsafe firing condition, but certainly warranted careful observation over time. On two of the chambers the M200 was barely locking up prior to the hammer dropping when using a very slow and deliberate DA trigger press. The trigger was a little “hitchy” on the return stroke, but that smoothed over time. Upon further inspection of the M200, I found it locked up fairly tight and had barely acceptable timing from the factory. The grips, or stocks, are made of a hard plastic and functional, my only issue being that the left grip panel impeded the use of a speed loader. Even though the sights are rudimentary, I did not have as much trouble as I anticipated tracking the sights at speed or under recoil. The sights are very basic, about as basic as I expect from RIA guns, with a fixed front sight and fixed rear sight notch in the top strap.
There are machining marks and mold lines visible on certain parts of the firearm - nothing that affects function, but certainly affects the form. It’s far from the classic bluing or stainless finishes on most other revolvers, but it seems durable, albeit maybe a little less attractive. The finish is very similar to most of the RIA 1911’s with the dull, parkerized olive drab sort of color. The price point is evident in the gun as well. It can be snagged for a touch over $200, or if you do your shopping around, it might be possible to find one for just under $200. Like the RIA 1911s, the M200 is also budget priced.
#38 special vs 9mm youtube full size#
Not being someone afraid to carry a full size gun, I opted for the M200 with its 4” barrel and larger grips. Other than the barrel length and different grips, the M200 and the M206 are the same gun.
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