M14/11B
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I bought a .357 Blackhawk years ago and was convinced to not bother with the 9mm. Later, a guy sold me an extra 9mm cyl. cheap so I tried it out and it is much less accurate than the mags. But at least I have a convertible now.
Being able to reload would not address the verstaility of that second cylinder.
I think you got this part right--the hobbyist caster type maybe not so much. It might be fun for plinking in the back yard if you have a ton of 9mm ammo and not much .357/.38 or whatever. Basically, just because you can. And for someone that doesn't reload, 9mm ammo is really cheap, and will at least let them practice using the action, reloading, etc. It may or may not be accurate, but you're still getting to shoot. I don't think it fills any really needed niche, but it might be fun, or allow you to have more fun with your revolver. So I'd say it's more for the type that doesn't even reload, and just likes to make guns go boom and make pop cans dance--not someone who spends hours a day on this site, and at their loading bench.I'm not trying to argue; I'm truly curious to know what this offers, other than a cool toy
So I'd say it's more for the type that doesn't even reload, and just likes to make guns go boom and make pop cans dance
What versatility would that be?
Shooting a round that doesn't fit in the bore?
I truly don't get what desirable versatility it offers.
accurate enough for plinking.
a "speedloader" by virtue of a loaded magazine
Are there any other reasons?
Ruger/Colt
On a side note, there is something to be said for having "one of everything,"
the question of "why not" is harder to answer than the question of "why"
But I think that's my point, unless I misunderstand.
True. But they also wear goofy hats, cowboy boots, chaps etc etc. They aren't used because they're superior, they're used because they match the period.One way or another, those strips are used by CAS competitors,
they also wear goofy hats, cowboy boots, chaps etc etc. They aren't used because they're superior, they're used because they match the period.
Oh, there have been plenty of reasons, they just haven't been ones you liked. You're obviously not going to see any reason for one that will outweigh the $60, and that continual problem of dropping the cylinder on your nice shotguns, so let's just forget that part of the discussion.I'm just not hearing any reasons here
Oh I know they do...but it's not about having the best possible gun platform, it's about having the best possible gun platform within the confines of cowboy "style." That doesn't really contribute to a speed comparison between one of those S&M looking strips and using a magazine from a semi-auto.CAS competitors get pretty serious about competition, hats and boots notwithstanding.
reason for one that will outweigh the $60