Barry the Bear
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No I do not believe they only carried revolvers, but it was a main weapon along with other rifles and carbines. I carry two guns as well, but I have no reason to say that 5 shots isnt enough.
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Posted by Barry the Bear:
One can vary the assumptions. I have done so. The problem is that you have to have a high hit percentage; score hits within the body that do some real damage, and that's largely a matter of luck; have the wherewithal to stop shooting immediately after the "last" bullet does it's work, without wasting any more; andbe willing to accept no margin of safety, or having no rounds left over, to provide a reasonable likelihood of success.
There was a reason why many officers preferred the Colt to the Chief's Special, sometimes even for back-up. People used to point out that the Detective Special held 20% more ammunition, but the calculated increase in the likelihood of survival was more that 20%.
I do like the Ruger SP 101, but if that were all I had I would want two of them.
Five shots certainly may suffice and often do, but JohnKSa's analysis convinced me that it's not a good bet.
One can vary the assumptions. I have done so. The problem is that you have to have a high hit percentage; score hits within the body that do some real damage, and that's largely a matter of luck; have the wherewithal to stop shooting immediately after the "last" bullet does it's work, without wasting any more; andbe willing to accept no margin of safety, or having no rounds left over, to provide a reasonable likelihood of success.
There was a reason why many officers preferred the Colt to the Chief's Special, sometimes even for back-up. People used to point out that the Detective Special held 20% more ammunition, but the calculated increase in the likelihood of survival was more that 20%.
I do like the Ruger SP 101, but if that were all I had I would want two of them.
GoWolfpack
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It isn't "too heavy to carry", it's too heavy for what it offers, which is 5 rounds of 38/357 in an admittedly very shootable but large package.
RealGun
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Another chuckle. You want to see LARGE?
Resist Evil
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I love revolvers. If I had the ready cash, I'd buy a basic configuration in .357 and have it customized. One problem--I want more ammo in my CC handgun, so I use a semi-auto.
But, I'd have to say if I was seriously committed to carrying a revolver, I'd love some custom work to make the internals smooth as hot snot on a glass doorknob and chamfer, hone, polish and true everything that needs it.
But, I'd have to say if I was seriously committed to carrying a revolver, I'd love some custom work to make the internals smooth as hot snot on a glass doorknob and chamfer, hone, polish and true everything that needs it.
RealGun
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If you spend another $500, you still have a $500 gun, if you're lucky in any attempt to sell it. If you spent that on another ugly, black semi (or two), at least you might use it.
Resist Evil
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That's true, but I would have the knowledge of having a solid foundation tweaked to a high standard. It would be a matter of personal satisfaction and pleasure of ownership rather than being concerned about resale value.
edmo01
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To the OP, I'm also a S&W fan and picked the 640 Pro as my stainless 38/357 option. It gives me the small size of a snubbie, tritium night sights, the quick reload of moon clips, stainless steel durability and weight to help absorb recoil.
Do I carry a five shot snubbie? Sometimes... It was on my belt while hunting whitetails today.
Everyone needs to assess their defensive gun needs. I tend to avoid stupid people doing stupid things so five rounds with a moon-clip reload generally works for me.
Edmo
Do I carry a five shot snubbie? Sometimes... It was on my belt while hunting whitetails today.
Everyone needs to assess their defensive gun needs. I tend to avoid stupid people doing stupid things so five rounds with a moon-clip reload generally works for me.
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Posted by edmo01:
Then it dawned on me that if the strategy were to fail, what I had tried to avoid would no longer count for anything at all.
I cannot imagine reloading fast enough to stop an assailant charging with a contact weapon.
That is likely what led to the New York Reload.
That was my reasoning when I carried my 642.
Then it dawned on me that if the strategy were to fail, what I had tried to avoid would no longer count for anything at all.
I cannot imagine reloading fast enough to stop an assailant charging with a contact weapon.
That is likely what led to the New York Reload.
edmo01
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Posted by edmo01:
In this season, I also often carry the Centennial in a pocket for backup. The reason is not really the additional round count. It gives me easier access from the drivers seat, and it provides quicker backup in the event of a malfunction.
My current everyday carry pistol has a capacity of 7+1. I would like a somewhat higher capacity, but I prefer the single column magazine for comfort.
In this season, I also often carry the Centennial in a pocket for backup. The reason is not really the additional round count. It gives me easier access from the drivers seat, and it provides quicker backup in the event of a malfunction.
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