Do you feel comforatable with only 8 rounds of .45ACP?
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Ryder
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I am ok with 8 too but I have a spare magazine handy just the same. It's like a rabbit's foot to me, my good luck piece.
It generally only requires a single shot to take an animal in hunting yet there are people who tromp around the woods with enough ammo to last them a month. They seem to be of a mindset that tossing enough lead at the target will result in success. What it really results in is them getting skunked and making a lot of noise.
True enough there are often multiple badguys in your face but if your skill is developed enough and you have the proper mindset then the ability to adapt to situations as required and make due with what you have to work with is yours.
It generally only requires a single shot to take an animal in hunting yet there are people who tromp around the woods with enough ammo to last them a month. They seem to be of a mindset that tossing enough lead at the target will result in success. What it really results in is them getting skunked and making a lot of noise.
True enough there are often multiple badguys in your face but if your skill is developed enough and you have the proper mindset then the ability to adapt to situations as required and make due with what you have to work with is yours.
mountainclmbr
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I had a home invasion and happened to be in range of my .44 Charter Arms Bulldog loaded with 240gr SWCs. It is funny how a crook can sense that you have a half trigger pull, especially when he can see the other cylinders are loaded and the gun is pointed between his eyes. As he was running and ruining his pants, I don't think this crook was considering the fine points of his legal rights. I only had 5 rounds.
I had another ATM robbery attempt that caused me to sell a Colt Pocket Ponylight .380. I was happy I had it and didn't have to fight the 4-5 "hoods", but was wishing for the Glock 30 back in my car!
Now I make sure I have adequate caliber and spare mags!
I had another ATM robbery attempt that caused me to sell a Colt Pocket Ponylight .380. I was happy I had it and didn't have to fight the 4-5 "hoods", but was wishing for the Glock 30 back in my car!
Now I make sure I have adequate caliber and spare mags!
Sounds like you need to start practicing reloading
I don't feel bad carrying a pistol with an 8(.45 ACP) round capacity at all. That's 9 rounds of .45+16 for reloads. So I have 25 rounds of .45 on me at any given time. sometimes I only carry one spare mag.
bogie
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Just an observation...
You weren't attacked in the parking lot by the six "goblins."
Hence, they weren't goblins. Unless that's a new word for something else.
You weren't attacked in the parking lot by the six "goblins."
Hence, they weren't goblins. Unless that's a new word for something else.
bcochran
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The answers are irrelevant
You stated the fact situation. It cannot be changed.
The statement includes an admission that you lack at least one skill - reloading quickly and effectively. If you also have an inability to shoot accurately and rapidly, you are even further down the food chain. Afurther implication is that you did not vacate the area despite your discomfort.
I would be uncomfortable with any model of firearm and any magazine capacity if those were the circumstances.
Conversely, let's not have those three assumptions. If your potential BGs attacked you, what alternative would you have other than to make do with what you had with you?
Now, you understand why the answers are "irrelevant".
You stated the fact situation. It cannot be changed.
The statement includes an admission that you lack at least one skill - reloading quickly and effectively. If you also have an inability to shoot accurately and rapidly, you are even further down the food chain. Afurther implication is that you did not vacate the area despite your discomfort.
I would be uncomfortable with any model of firearm and any magazine capacity if those were the circumstances.
Conversely, let's not have those three assumptions. If your potential BGs attacked you, what alternative would you have other than to make do with what you had with you?
Now, you understand why the answers are "irrelevant".
I'm for the quick and uninterested nod. Tells them they don't scare you, tells them you are no threat to them (even if you do have a threat tucked in your waistband). The bottom line is: Caliber won't matter if you avoid having to use it. I get the "what if" value but that's all there is here.
I can say, from past experience, that living in a bad area tends to make you not just more aware but a little more ready to "do battle". The fact is, many "battles" can be navigated around. Shooting skills and training are essential if you are carrying but perhaps the most effective tool you will ever have is the ability to prevent the need for a firearm. NOT saying don't carry. I'm saying talking your way out of something has less moral and legal ramifications. But I can't tell you how to actually do this. That's up to you to decide. Kinda like...carry caliber.
I can say, from past experience, that living in a bad area tends to make you not just more aware but a little more ready to "do battle". The fact is, many "battles" can be navigated around. Shooting skills and training are essential if you are carrying but perhaps the most effective tool you will ever have is the ability to prevent the need for a firearm. NOT saying don't carry. I'm saying talking your way out of something has less moral and legal ramifications. But I can't tell you how to actually do this. That's up to you to decide. Kinda like...carry caliber.
I caried a 1911 for years and felt veryyyyyyyy comfortable with it and still would. I now carry a 9MM with a much higher capacity. The reason is strictly to to the ability to stay in a fight longer if needed rather than having to be reloading when I should be shooting. This is a personal choice not a everyone should do this type mentatity. Regardless of what you shoot, know the weapon, it's capeabilities and limitations, know how and perform reloads and SHOT PLACEMENT!
As for those crows, why do all the videos I see of Cops involved in gun fights get killed. Becasue the crow doesn't always fly. Crows don't do mental altering grugs, crows do not kill you or rape your wife or child.
Violent predators DO!
As for those crows, why do all the videos I see of Cops involved in gun fights get killed. Becasue the crow doesn't always fly. Crows don't do mental altering grugs, crows do not kill you or rape your wife or child.
Violent predators DO!
Let me ask this. Would you feel equally safe with 8rds of 9mm.?
I feel safe with 8rds. in my .45 and 8rds. in my M-1 Garand, 15rds. in my M-1 Carbine, and 20rds. in my AR-15.
Its not how many rds. you have, but what you do with what you do have.
I feel safe with 8rds. in my .45 and 8rds. in my M-1 Garand, 15rds. in my M-1 Carbine, and 20rds. in my AR-15.
Its not how many rds. you have, but what you do with what you do have.
Erik said;
Erik,
What kind of failure drill do you train on that requires a reload?
Jeff
Erik,
What kind of failure drill do you train on that requires a reload?
Jeff
Pilgrim
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With your luck, you'll set yourself up for the dreaded 7-10 split.
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