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Take half a dozen gun owners who like the thought of a cute little 5-shot snub and give them the ammunition they think they want to use (presuming the snub they have in mind is rated for it by the manufacturer). Put them out on the line and have them run some basic slow-fire target accuracy...

This is another one of those types of discussions where, back when I was serving as an instructor, if someone asked me for a recommendation in carrying an off-duty weapon, especially involving make/model, size/weight, caliber and capacity, I came to refrain from making specific recommendations...

Indeed. That's a lot to unpack for the average person who decides to buy a handgun as a dedicated defensive weapon, though. Especially if someone is just 'practicing on their own', and hasn't ever had some type of formal defensive shooting training. Lots of folks seem more inclined to go with...

I think that's less than half of what I still own. BTW, I haven't forgotten you and that old Pachmayr widget. It just took me a lot longer to remember where I'd stored it after finding it last time. Then, some family and property issues arose, of course. Been busy.

That's why I eventually went from worrying about possibilities, and instead looked at what might be more practically considered probabilities, and that was heavily influenced by what I was seeing (including seeing reported) in the counties in our general area and greater areas on the West Coast...

Preferred? It's varied over the years, including the 30+ years I carried an active badge. I started in days of the service revolver, and back then my 'minimum' carry was either a Colt Commander or a 4" .357MAG. It didn't take long for .38SPL to find its way into my needs, as the 2"-3" snubs were...

Conversations which involve speculating on potential hit rates and numbers of attackers reminds me of conversations I'd hear among some martial arts practitioners who were primarily interested in self defense, but not necessarily pursuing better skills. When the inevitable questions and...

Yep, a handgun is the definition of shades of compromise. ;)

More of my snubs are DAO than are traditional DA. Just worked out that way. That said, since using SA capability in LE/defensive situations can present some significant potential increase of a ND happening, most LE and other defense-oriented revolver training emphasizes DA/DAO work. Sure, the...

Nice pair. ;) I also own snubs because I like them, but I also find them practical in some important ways. My '2-inch' J's can be handily pocket-holstered, and that matters to me when I don't feel like belting on a gun scabbard, or going back to IWB carry. I did both for enough decades to have...

I suspect that the term "skilled civilian" may cause some tummy upset for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because there are always those folks who are quick to point out that civilian LE is, well, civilian. Sure, since it's not military. This is despite the societal acceptance of the term...

I've never been sure what "adequately armed" means to different folks. In my LE days I never felt "adequately armed" when carrying issued .357MAG, 9mm, .40 S&W or .45ACP handguns while on-duty. Armed, yes, but "adequately armed"? In my thinking, that started when I grabbed the 870, or in later...

I'm no longer being paid to intervene and inject myself into the domestic squabbles of others. Folks, even if all the training, policies and first-hand experiences gained by LE in responding to such incidents -or coming across them on-view, in Public - cops make mistakes and/or can end up...

OP, nice little snub. ;) I don't shill holsters or carry methods for others, and arrived at the methods and holsters I prefer to use after a few decades of experience. My martial arts and LE Officer Safety & DT background have a strong influence on where I decide to position a gun as a...

The venerable small-framed snub revolver has been enjoying increasing demand and popularity since the latter part of the 90's. Again. In recent years more makers have been answering the growing demand with more models. Now that social media has dramatically overtaken print media in dispensing...

I certainly don't see anything irrelevant with posting one's thoughts regarding strategies, tactics and training in a sub forum devoted to such thoughts. ;) The bottom line is that although this is an online firearm enthusiast forum, when it comes right down to it, a gun is rarely the 'answer'...

Yep. Grip and manipulative-related issues can occur with pistols. Inducing grip-stability problems (hindering functioning), thumbing slides (sides or rear) and unintentionally pressing magazine catches can happen under stress, especially if someone hasn't thoroughly ingrained the proper and...

Yep. That was why in the LE training and quals we often varied the scenario circumstances so more types of movement, postures and 'cover' would be involved. Different postures and adapting to different cover (and movement) could sometimes make the shooters aware of the need to keep their skills...

Indeed. There are always compromises to be found within compromises, and diminutive DA/DAO snubs, especially the lightweight ones, can push the bounds of what might be an acceptable compromise for a lot of folks. Working to sufficiently master the skills needed to controllably and accurately...

The young(ish), stupid and violent don't seem to mind preying upon the unwary and vulnerable, including the aged, infirm and female. It's been that way with people since the beginning. Some human predators also know how to use normal societal habits and customs to their advantage, too. Survival...