---Too heavy compared to other J frame models
The only thing that matters is if YOU feel well armed enough for "SELF DEFENSE" with 5 rounds.So I am looking to buy a S&W Model 36 for the purpose of an EDC. Is this a practical gun to carry? Should I carry extra ammo with me since it only has 5 shots? Can those who every day carry revolvers give me advice on what the pro's and con's are while carrying this gun?
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So I am looking to buy a S&W Model 36 for the purpose of an EDC. Is this a practical gun to carry? Should I carry extra ammo with me since it only has 5 shots? Can those who every day carry revolvers give me advice on what the pro's and con's are while carrying this gun?
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One scenario is an attack by 3 persons and factoring in missing a few times and you're in trouble.As opposed to what ?
vs not carrying, then 100% yes.
vs. another firearm, IMHO there are better ones to EDC.
but if you like it you should carry it. It's a fine looking gun. It would be hard to come up with a plausible scenario where 5 shots were too few but say 8 or 10 would have solved the problem. I myself carry a lot more in a semi auto but that's not the question you asked.
One scenario is an attack by 3 persons and factoring in missing a few times and you're in trouble.
You're still in trouble with 8 or 10 so like he said.One scenario is an attack by 3 persons and factoring in missing a few times and you're in trouble.
We all make our choices. I'm more comfortable with 12+1.You're still in trouble with 8 or 10 so like he said.
I used to carry a standard hammered J frame IWB. That hammer can eat holes in your belly if you carry appendix like I did. Nowhere else was comfortable, appendix was not bad when I was up and moving but if I had to sit for very long it began to hurt quickly.I know this sounds dumb, but I much rather like the look of a exposed hammer and I would like the option to shoot the gun single action if needed. Have you had any issue snagging the hammer on a piece of clothing while drawing IWB? I plan to carry it IWB.
Just because something can be taken to an extreme doesn't mean that is the only logical outcome. In other words, pointing out that 5 shots might be on the shallow end of the capacity pool (as Lance Thomas found in his first gunfight when he needed 3 shots to neutralize one of the two attackers, leaving him with only two available for the second) doesn't have to lead to some kind of a scenario involving military vehicles or a number of soldiers--or even a carry gun with a 17 round capacity. In Thomas' case, logically speaking, he could have reasonably concluded that even having just one more round on tap would have been a prudent addition although that's not the approach he chose.Y'all carry on walking down this beaten path, you'll eventually get to a fork in the road...
Just because something can be taken to an extreme doesn't mean that is the only logical outcome. In other words, pointing out that 5 shots might be on the shallow end of the capacity pool (as Lance Thomas found in his first gunfight when he needed 3 shots to neutralize one of the two attackers, leaving him with only two available for the second) doesn't have to lead to some kind of a scenario involving military vehicles or a number of soldiers--or even a carry gun with a 17 round capacity. In Thomas' case, logically speaking, he could have reasonably concluded that even having just one more round on tap would have been a prudent addition although that's not the approach he chose.