Recent content by Timthinker

Some years ago, I saw a shepard's crook staff in a martial arts store that intrigued me. It was a sturdy 5 foot staff that reminded me of the Biblical staffs I had heard about in church. But I had not seen such a staff before in any type of store. If you can obtain one, it is worth the cost...

In terms of military usage, both the 6.8 and 6.5 are specialty rounds as doctorxring noted. Given the cost of changing calibers, the military is unlikely to do so in the near future unless there is some great technological breakthrough in small arms development. Cost is also a factor for...

If I may inquire of the OP, why is your wife attracted to the .380? This is something that has not been addressed in this lengthy thread. I think the answer might help us make some suggestions. I understand the Walther .380s kick more than some of the smaller 9mms on the market. This point...

I read some of Elmer Keith's writings in the past, but I do not think his reclining position was an inheritance from the civil war vets. Rather, it might have been a practical means he used for long range handgunning. I do not recall Keith mentioning any "modern" stances that the old...

In the American Civil War, artillery, massed rifle fire and disease were the primary killers. I think it is important to recognize these facts since they help us to recognize how little battlefield importance was attached to revolvers. Yes, revolvers were more of an asset to mounted troops...

While I am a huge S&W fan, I would buy the Colt in this instance. The Colt Woodsman is a great semi-auto pistol that I wish was still in production. If you purchase the Colt, you will not regret it. Go for it! Timthinker

To answer the original question, .357 Magnum revolvers are still in production. The .357 still remains a popular revolver even though the trend in recent years has been toward semi-auto handguns for self-defense. Put simply, do not worry about the .357 Magnum going the way of the dinosaur...

One handgun I owned in the past was a Ruger Single-Six, a revolver I kept loaded with magnum hollow points. Since my Ruger featured a 5.5 inch barrel, I assumed it would produce sufficient velocities to expand. Truth be told, I loaded it with solids on a few occasions when I did not own any...

One point that needs to be made here is the vast difference between sport fencing and sword fighting. Fencing is a sport that pits two equally armed individuals against one another according to rules that provide for safety. And so it should. Sword fighting emphasizes techniques that you can...

I agree that the particular features of the .30-30 cartridge make it an unusual choice for a bolt-action. Still, some bolt rifles have been chambered for that round as previous threads on THR have made clear. Concerning the 7.62x39mm cartridge, I have always associated that round with...

I agree that the cost of 7.62x39mm ammo is one factor that would make it appealing. Still, it strikes me as an unusual caliber for a bolt-action rifle. The .30-30 cartridge that Elmerfudd mentioned for comparative purposes also strikes me as an odd round for a bolt, although I have heard that...

I must confess that I have never considered a bolt-action rifle chambered for that cartridge. Does the 7.62x39mm cartridge have some particular utility in a bolt-action platform that I have not considered? I ask this question in earnest because I never thought about chambering a bolt-action...

When the OP mentioned "a group of thugs", I remembered the adage that a revolver is good for defense and a semi-auto is good for offense. In the situation described, I would want a high capacity semi-auto chambered for a 9mm cartridge or larger. Next, I would want to avoid such an encounter if...

Let me add two points to my original posting. First, the term "mini-kabar" is one that I have coined to describe kabars with 5 inch blades. I hope this explanation clears up the confusion. Second, please consult your local laws on legal blade lengths. Laws governing knife types and blade...

Honestly, the .357 seems like the best overall choice. It allows for great versatility in loads and has a good reputation for both power and accuracy. The 686 model is one I have championed here many times as a great shooter. You can not go wrong with it. Timthinker