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But I voted 686 because you can start with .38 specials and work your way up to .38+Ps or .357 Magnums as you prefer. You cannot (relative term) jam the revolver, as opposed to 1911s which require much maintenance and are a pain in the @$$ to clean when you aren't used to it. Get a 686+ and you've got about the same amount of rounds, and although the .357 Magnum rounds are inordinatley louder they will both split your ears and in a life or death situation I'll deal with the "EEEEEEEEEE" in my ears for a few hours. If I just used my firearm then I've taken a life and therefore I have bigger things on my plate. When it comes to "Tacti-cool" the 1911 is tops, but for basic defense? My money is on the magnum, especially if you aren't accustomed to proper cleaning and maintenence. Not to mention how finnicky most 1911s are with finding the right magazine/JHP ammo combination that won't cause some wicked jams.
Before I get too many nasty responses, I like the 1911 "better" myself but for these purposes, if you're going to own one... welll, I already said it.
I would rather have the 686 for HD. But the 1911 will be easier to carry. I picked the 1911 because eventhough the 686 will do HD better, the 1911 is better at doing BOTH.
To me, there's no contest. The blast of the .357 is so blinding in low light conditions, and LOUD, I wouldnt use it. Next, IMO, the 1911 easily takes the cake in the ease of carry dept.
I chose 1911 I just like an autoloader for either defense situation. But I would keep my .357 if I could for the survival side. One of my favorite hunting handguns is Taurus 8" .357 magnum.
12 GA. Mossberg 500 - $249.00
.357 Magnum - $500.00 Intruder hearing slide close on 1911......PRICELESS!
having both I give the slight nod to the 45 ,low pressure less flash + a couple more rounds.but to be honest I'm grabbing wichever is closest to me when I need it.this includes 9mm,10mm or 38 spcl.
Currently-produced duty-type .357 ammo will not produce nearly as much muzzle flash as stuff produced in the past. As for the poll question, it's not easy to answer, as to me, the 1911 and a good medium/large-frame .357 sixgun are both such remarkably good weapons. I do have several years of experience carrying each type.
IMHO, for HD-CCW in yards, front and rear, along with house gun IS:
~ Colt Defender 45 ~
Locked and cocked, with 230gr FMJ or JHP or mixed loads/ 1 chambered, 7 in the magazine, with a, "a personal choice", back-up magazine on hand or close by.
My wife bitche$ about my slung AK tearing up the furniture and walls. Oh, wait, she bitche$ about my holstered SIG doing the same thing.
I tend to agree on the long gun, but I always have my SIG along, regardless where I am, so a handgun on the person beats a rifle nearby, at least until I get there.
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