Razor_J
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Hi guys, I am about to buy my first ccw and I really want a revolver. I have plenty of range time with automatics but frankly I hear that revolvers make good carry weapons because they dont jam and they are relatively simple to use under pressure.
I have been considering buying a Ruger LCR in 357. I do have experience shooting 357 out of a sp101 so the not quite a handful grip wont be that big of an issue and the recoil for me is manageable. The hang up for me is that my father, and some of the older guys I go shooting with claim that if I insist on getting a revolver I should get a single action. They claim that a revolver with a flip out cylinder WILL end up with a bent crane. I am aware that flipping the cylinder closed is plain dumb, but they claim that because the crane is supported on the front part of the cylinder and not on the back, that even careful opening and closing of the cylinder will cause the crane to bend. Moreover they say that buying a used da revolver is just plain foolish because of the above issue. Do you guys agree?
In the sa department I am considering a super blackhawk with the 4 5/8" barrel in 44 magnum. Again I have experience with a long barreled version of this exact firearm and I can run through a cylinder pretty quick with accurate shots. With a second or two between shots I can take a soda can at 100 yards 4 out of 6 times. I can stay center of mass at 25 yards only a tad slower than doing it with a 1911. I hear that sa is a foolish idea for a ccw. People claim that I should count on 1 reload atleast and that sa is just too slow to fit the bill. I have mixed feelings because my follow up shots arent bad at all and I am quick on the draw, even with the big hog leg of a full sized super blackhawk.
My third hang up is the legal stand point on this issue. I hear tell that if I shoot someone with a 44 in self defense/in the defense of an innocent bystander I will be accused of being Dirty Harry and they will promptly toss me in jail. However as I understood it, you don't go to trial for self defense unless something fishy went on and the cops don't buy what happened and decide to indict you. Frankly I don't intend on drawing my gun on someone unless they charge me with a knife/blugeon or begin drawing a pistol first.
A third party opinion would be very helpful everybody. As much as I love my dad and trust my shooting partners a little extra advice can only help. Thanks guys.
I have been considering buying a Ruger LCR in 357. I do have experience shooting 357 out of a sp101 so the not quite a handful grip wont be that big of an issue and the recoil for me is manageable. The hang up for me is that my father, and some of the older guys I go shooting with claim that if I insist on getting a revolver I should get a single action. They claim that a revolver with a flip out cylinder WILL end up with a bent crane. I am aware that flipping the cylinder closed is plain dumb, but they claim that because the crane is supported on the front part of the cylinder and not on the back, that even careful opening and closing of the cylinder will cause the crane to bend. Moreover they say that buying a used da revolver is just plain foolish because of the above issue. Do you guys agree?
In the sa department I am considering a super blackhawk with the 4 5/8" barrel in 44 magnum. Again I have experience with a long barreled version of this exact firearm and I can run through a cylinder pretty quick with accurate shots. With a second or two between shots I can take a soda can at 100 yards 4 out of 6 times. I can stay center of mass at 25 yards only a tad slower than doing it with a 1911. I hear that sa is a foolish idea for a ccw. People claim that I should count on 1 reload atleast and that sa is just too slow to fit the bill. I have mixed feelings because my follow up shots arent bad at all and I am quick on the draw, even with the big hog leg of a full sized super blackhawk.
My third hang up is the legal stand point on this issue. I hear tell that if I shoot someone with a 44 in self defense/in the defense of an innocent bystander I will be accused of being Dirty Harry and they will promptly toss me in jail. However as I understood it, you don't go to trial for self defense unless something fishy went on and the cops don't buy what happened and decide to indict you. Frankly I don't intend on drawing my gun on someone unless they charge me with a knife/blugeon or begin drawing a pistol first.
A third party opinion would be very helpful everybody. As much as I love my dad and trust my shooting partners a little extra advice can only help. Thanks guys.