AK103K
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Good on ya. Judging by what I see and hear, Id say youre in the minority though.I can't speak for others but I actually practice and train more with my "Mouse" guns than I do with any of the others. Sure, I have some fairly nice larger size and caliber handguns and even carry them, but realistically on the very unlikely chance I ever actually have to use one it will be at BBD and there a "Mouse" gun really would be my first choice.
First, by "Mouse" gun I am talking about those that I can cover or just about cover with my hand and in calibers between 22lr and the 32 family both 32 and the 32acp series.
The primary reason is that a small gun can be used effectively held close to the body and so more secure and better braced. The smaller calibers also allow greater control for multiple rapid shots on target. In addition, such guns really are easier to carry and conceal regardless of dress.
Seems like when you bring it up and ask, many around here really dont want to hear it, and start attacking you and want to quickly deflect and change the subject. Wonder why.
That isnt just a mouse gun phenomenon either though. Everyone seems to shoot expert with whatever when you talk about things with them, and then when you actually get to shoot with them, I guess they're just having a bad day. And a really bad day at that. But hey, we all have our bad days.
I think we all tend to overestimate and overstate our skills, and thats just human nature I guess. Still, the person you want to be the most honest and realistic with is yourself. You only fool yourself if you arent.
It just seems here, that most who push the smaller guns, seem to have a very narrow use expectation, and really dont seem to be looking at the bigger picture. "Bad Breath Distances" are certainly one part of the overall, but still, are just one small part of a much bigger picture.
If you limit yourself to only one of the smaller guns, perhaps this should be an "at what distance do you become "effectively" armed with what you have" type thing.
Or maybe that hurts tender feelings and sensibilities too?