Caliper_Mi
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I am OK with fewer rounds to a point, but only if the gun has a smaller (more concealable) grip because of it. Having a full size grip with compact ammo capacity, ie: wasted space, is just silly.
I agree.I am OK with fewer rounds to a point, but only if the gun has a smaller (more concealable) grip because of it. Having a full size grip with compact ammo capacity, ie: wasted space, is just silly.
Then read it again.David E - for all I know you may be an A class IPSC GrandMaster, but you post sounded like classic mall ninja nonsense to me. No offense.
I carry an M1911 with an 8-round magazine, plus one up the spout. With two 10-round mags on the belt, that's 29 rounds.What the 10 round mag ultimately resulted is that law abiding tax payers now use 3 10 round mags instead of 2 15 round mags while the criminals/gang bangers use whatever they can.
Yes, people daily face multitudes of armed bad guysOr do you think you'll get to choose the time, place, distance, lighting conditions in addition to exactly how many rounds it'll take to hit/stop your badguy(s)?
Yes, people daily face multitudes of armed bad guys[\quote]
Oh so only cops need full cap mags?
I hope your crystal ball doesn't crack when you need it.....
There is a lot of truth to the statement that if you need to reload (or need mroe than 10 rounds) you're either missing a lot or brought the wrong weapon.
Says who? The guy that predicts how many rounds will suffice for any and all lethal encounters? If so, then why hasn't that same guy won the Powerball ten times in a row?
[quotes]The 5-5-5 rule is a time-honored truth, mainly because it has been true.
Yes, people daily have their houses burn down. (And there's truth to both statements -- which is why we have homeowner's insurance and carry guns.)Yes, people daily face multitudes of armed bad guys
There is a lot of truth to the statement that most rounds fired in actual gunfights miss, too.There is a lot of truth to the statement that if you need to reload (or need mroe than 10 rounds) you're either missing a lot or brought the wrong weapon. The 5-5-5 rule is a time-honored truth, mainly because it has been true.
Chance says you will never pull on any one anyway, but if you do..... you sure wouldn't want to be black on ammo with a very pissed of assailant that still has five rounds left in his blaster would you?
10 rounds are enough. You will rarely need more than 2 or 3. If you can't solve the problem with 10 rounds you need instruction and practice. Magazine springs also last longer in lower capacity mags.
If we are talking about a handgun that normally comes with 15 round magazines then those are not "hi-caps" but are standard capacity magazines.
How often do people face multiple (3 or more) attackers vs how often do houses burn down.Yes, people daily have their houses burn down. (And there's truth to both statements -- which is why we have homeowner's insurance and carry guns.)