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http://www.theblaze.com/stories/nyp...by-jamming-finger-into-trigger-of-felons-gun/
Despite the title of this article, what actually happened was the officer jammed his right ring finger in between the Taurus .38 revolver's hammer and cylinder, making it impossible for the armed assailant, Eugene Graves, to shoot. Graves tried to pull the trigger so many times, he broke the officer's finger.
Although I am certainly glad this officer survived with only a broken finger, is this case an example of a potential weakness in relying on a revolver for a self defense weapon?
Is this perhaps an argument for a DAO revolver like the Smith 642/442?
Just some things to consider...
Despite the title of this article, what actually happened was the officer jammed his right ring finger in between the Taurus .38 revolver's hammer and cylinder, making it impossible for the armed assailant, Eugene Graves, to shoot. Graves tried to pull the trigger so many times, he broke the officer's finger.
Although I am certainly glad this officer survived with only a broken finger, is this case an example of a potential weakness in relying on a revolver for a self defense weapon?
Is this perhaps an argument for a DAO revolver like the Smith 642/442?
Just some things to consider...