Defensively Shooting the S&W Model 10...

[Phydeaux642]

This thread is very amusing. I have been laughing out loud for a few minutes now at the last few posts.

I love revolvers. They are a hoot to shoot and they have made me a better shooter with my automatics. I must admit, though, that after getting hooked on revolvers I don't look forward to shooting my autos as much and wish the SA Loaded 1911 and XD9 that I just bought would turn into a few classic wheelguns. Tomorrow I am checking out an old Colt Dick Special.

And, I don't feel too bad walking down the street with my little revolver safely tucked away.

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"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

 

[ldp4570]

Damn, outdated???? Wonder if Mr. BG will notice after being plugged with an old .38?????

 

[18DAI]

Slugless, order a copy of Ed McGiverns book, "Fast and Fancy Revolver shooting". I got a copy through my local Barnes & Noble.

Best $19.95 I ever spent. I learned more about double action revolver shooting in that book, than I did through all the expensive handgun courses I went to.

Some of the book is dated, as it was originally printed in the 1930's. The principles of DA shooting with revolvers still apply today. TJ

 

[armoredman]

I would like a copy of that. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Walkalong]

Silly rabbit. Revolvers are for people who can actually shoot.

That said, my first preference is still the 1911. I am very, very comfortable with it. That is the reason, not because I think I would be less safe with a good revolver. I am not exactly bad with my Model 10, although I would prefer my 696 for carry. I like it a lot.

 

[Trebor]

"This is the S&W Model 10. Not as clumsy or as random as a Glock, but an elegant weapon for a more civilized age."

 

[Old Fuff]

Ed. McGivern's book.

Need to explain...

Original copies of Ed McGivern's book, Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting, that were printed during the late 1930's and early 40's often sell for well over $100.00.

Hovever later reprints, that contain all of the same information, can be found in the $20 to $30 range.

When you go shopping be sure you don't get price sticker shock...

While you're at it, also look for a copy of Bill Jordan's book, No Second Place Winner, that also explains his techniques for double-action revolver shooting.

 

[Checkman]

Elmer Keith does a pretty good job explaining about DA shooting as well in his classic Keith On Sixguns. It too has been reprinted.

 

[Mannlicher]

Mr. Camp,

While I share your love for the BHP, and use several different ones as 'carry guns', I still love a good revolver.
The two pictured here are both three inch, DAO, Stainless Smith&Wessons, one a Model 65 .357, the other a Model 60, .38 Special.
These two are great shooters, ride in exellent leather by Sam Andrews, and are very comforting to bring along.

 

[Detachment Charlie]

When it was needed, it worked. I believe it still will work.

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[Rexster]

Someone mentioned in this thread somewhere that an auto is good for combat, but that self-defense is different from combat, and revolvers work fine for SD. I agree in principle, but then, if a guy shoots sixguns better than autos, why not just carry MORE revolvers if combat is anticipated? Someone could fight a small war with three or four sixguns, and never get around to reloading. To be clear, I am not saying to carry four sixguns for daily CCW, and of course, a rifle or shotgun is better for "combat," if it's feasible to have one handy.

 

[Rexster]

My preceding thread is not fantasy. It is normal for me to CCW two revolvers, when not on the clock as a big-city police patrolman. If I anticipate trouble, but cannot bring/deploy a long gun, nothing adds a layer of confidence quite like yet another sixgun. When at work, by regulation, a .40 DA auto is on my hip, and I also conceal a Ruger SP101 snubby. In addition, I keep a 4" GP100 handy, in the passenger compartment of the patrol car. The revolvers are both listed on my qual card as off-duty/backup guns, but to borrow a line from Mas Ayoob, there is backup, gentlemen, and there is BACKUP! If I have to start a fight using a handgun, I want to have the big sixgun in my hands, relegating my SIG to backup at that moment in time. Life is good.

 

[FerFAL]

Nice shooting Stephen A. Camp
Always visit your site, lots of good information there.

SaxonPig wrote:
I think that clearly the semi-auto is superior for combat, which is not the same as self-defense. Most of us will not find ourselves in combat. For self-defense a good revolver will suit our needs about 99.9% of the time.

Even the scenario involving a large group of attackers is really a myth since in my experience after you shoot one... maybe two at most... the rest of the large group suddenly recalls something they need to be doing elsewhere.

I have never felt insecure when carrying a revolver.

The “large group of attackers” is certainly not a myth, and nothing guarantees they’ll run away, unfortunately.
The way I see it, today you have autos that not only offer capacity, but also good “pointability”, excellent accuracy with fast follow up shots, and pretty good triggers in a compact enough package. Not to mention that the revolver that can take more abuse than a High Power is yet to be made...
Oh, don’t give me the “revolver hater” hat! I’ve got the oldest S&W M&P in this entire thread and I love it… young ones with their modern S&W 10-6
I’ll try to go to the range tomorrow and take some pics of the S&W 1905 Hand Ejector in action.

FerFAL

 

[wcwhitey]

I love this thread. What was good then is still good. Gadgets are no replacement for training and mindset. In my opinion all too much comfort is placed in high capacity magazines. As a side note I also believe that in todays litigious society a revolver makes a better choice. Hard to call a 30 year old blue steel retired cop gun an "assault" anything. I am just mad that I did not buy all the Model 10's up for $50 a piece when we switched to the 9mm. I kept my 64 but there were some very tight holster worn Model 10's around that people could not give away.

 

[FerFAL]

A firearm is a firearm in the eyes of most people. I know of a case in which a man had intruders in his house, he shot both guys once in the back, using the 44 magnum lever action he used for pig hunting. Even though he shot the robbers inside his home, the judge rules murder because he shot them in the back which, according to him, proved that he was in no immediate danger. The “cowboy” carbine didn’t cut him any slack.
Would YOU cut anyone slack because he’s packing an old Colt SAA, or even worse, pointing it in your direction, consider him any less of a threat?
Chose the best weapon for your needs, but forget about “innocent” looking firearms, there’s no such thing in a court.
Massad Ayoob has a lot to say about that with many real cases in USA court houses.

FerFAL