The Hand Gunner
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That is a nice Redhawk by the way, drobs.Traded a milled Norinco Mak 90 that I had $300 into for this 45 acp / 45 Colt Redhawk:
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That is a nice Redhawk by the way, drobs.Traded a milled Norinco Mak 90 that I had $300 into for this 45 acp / 45 Colt Redhawk:
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Well from what I've researched and seen people tend to love the Taurus weapons. Can you ilaberate on just what makes them "junk guns" because I've personally found d it to be more of a hassle using auto-loaders more than any revolver out there and I seriously doubt that Taurus could somehow mess one up. But if you prove me wrong and provide some convincing evidence then I wi definitely take your advice into consideration.
Honestly I place my trust in the testing of others and any evidence I can procure myself. Now from what testing I've seen they appear to have fixed the "donut issue" but in all honestly when you have a hand held shotgun load your gonna want to use that at the closest range possible which makes the "donut issue" a moot point in my opinion. However not getting the full use of your gunpowder from the bullet this gun was designed to use is a problem. I'll look more into the Taurus company but honestly I'm still not going to take it off the table until I can see for myself just what other issues it may have.And you place far too much trust in Taurus' competency.
That things ridiculous, love it. I call that my "fishing gun" because that's what I told my wife I needed it for- self defense while fishing. It kind of evolved into. "If I don't hook a fish I can shoot at them with it".Man that's a sweet gun. I had to look up the toklat as I've never seen it before.
Super redhawk toklat.What pray tell is this firearm? It looks reminiscent of a colt python.
The Ruger Toklat is about as different from a Colt Python as a gun can be and still be a conventional double-action revolver.What pray tell is this firearm? It looks reminiscent of a colt python.
The "donut issue" results from the bore being rifled and there is no fix for it. If the bore is rifled, the shot pattern will spread very rapidly and show a donut pattern on the target.Now from what testing I've seen they appear to have fixed the "donut issue"...
I don't think most handgun self-defense trainers/experts advocate getting as close to a deadly threat as possible....but in all honestly when you have a hand held shotgun load your gonna want to use that at the closest range possible...
It was enjoying the compliment, I wasn't going to say anything- I did get a good laugh thinking about a Python owner seeing that comment .The Ruger Toklat is about as different from a Colt Python as a gun can be and still be a conventional double-action revolver.
I'm not an expert on firearms but even I could tell that the gun in the picture wasn't a colt python. It looks like one to me.The Ruger Toklat is about as different from a Colt Python as a gun can be and still be a conventional double-action revolver. The "donut issue" results from the bore being rifled and there is no fix for it. If the bore is rifled, the shot pattern will spread very rapidly and show a donut pattern on the target.I don't think most handgun self-defense trainers/experts advocate getting as close to a deadly threat as possible.
Yes I know training is everything when it comes to handguns. I am simply trying to ask other users of said firearm how their exsperances have gone with its use. Hell I carry a single action for SD and I'm damn good with it.The way to hit your target is through intensive training with a quality handgun and not a gimmick.
am thinking that it would be a good idea to give one of my replicas back to the store or sell it for full price to anyone willing to buy it. (It has never even been fired and hasn't had any kind of work done to it so it's in brand new condition.)
How do you define "good" in using a handgun for self defense?Hell I carry a single action for SD and I'm damn good with it.
For me "good" is when 90% of my shots hit their target. Anything other than that go me is a no go.How do you define "good" in using a handgun for self defense?
I do have someone interested in buying it I just have to make sure I can get a fair price.General rule - expect no more than 60% even in the best of condition from a dealer. A private sale may give you more.
You are responsible for every round fired. 90% is not good enough.For me "good" is when 90% of my shots hit their target. Anything other than that go me is a no go.
I should have said 98% or 99%. Out of the 32 shots I placed down range when I was last there only 2 missed and those were mm above the shoulders. Either way I can definitely agree that nothing less than 100% accuracy will do.You are responsible for every round fired. 90% is not good enough.
You are responsible for every round fired. 90% is not good enough.