The advantage to cross draw I see is when you are in a confined space.
Such as a bucket seat of a car, drawing from a back or stong side carry in that position
may be a bit slow and ackward.
The original question and the varied answers got me to thinking, so I went to the
ATF website and downloaded the FFL reference guide.
Very interesting.
All FFL items relate to businesses and they are clearly defined as intent to make a
living selling etc. So you do not need an FFL to...
I believe it was Will Rogers who said: " There are lies, damn lies and statistics".
Because more people are killed by .38 does not mean it is the best cartridge,
maybe just the most used.
gglass,
I am sure you realize my log reference was just an example of relative power of the
to...
I am not sure why people like the .38 special and think a low power cartridge is good.
My first experience with a .38 many years ago was: I was shooting at a Tamarack log
24 inches long and 6 inch diameter that was sitting on a ditch bank about shoulder high.
The .38 hit the log and bounced...
Thanks Das Jaeger and Articap for your responses.
After reading a bit I believe the problem is poor caps as they blow apart and the
pieces locking up the action are small squares of copper from the side of the cap.
I am a fan of the 1847 Walker Colt and shoot it more than my other guns.
I make my own blackpowder which has better velocity than pyrodex, though it is
a bit inconsistent.
I am having a problem someone may be able to help me with. I am using CCI #11 primers
but have never been able to shoot a...
I stumbled across this website while looking for gun related information and like the discussions I found. I collect all kinds of guns and do a bit of gunsmithing. I also cast
bullets and make my own blackpowder. My favorite blackpowder gun is an 1847 Walker
Colt.
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