lizziedog1
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I know that that there are many shooters that like carrying a handgun and a rifle chambered for the same round. One positive mentioned is that it simplifies ammo carry. No doubt.
On the other hand, doesn't that impose a limit on versatility?
If one is walking around the woods with a 357 magnum carbine and a 357 magnum six-gun, doesn't he have two guns that pretty much duplicate each other?
Yes, the long gun increases velocity and makes longer hits easier. But both are still roughly in the same use category.
Lets say the guy with the 357 magnum revolver changes his long gun to a 22 rimfire rifle. Now he does need to carry two different types of ammo. But, he has two guns that cover differrent applications. His rifle can be used for varmints, small game, even plinking. His revovler comes into play for more serious applications.
Or lets turn it around. A 357 magnum rifle teamed up with a rimfire pistol. The rifle can be used for things up to deer size at reasonble ranges. And if a self-defense against a humanoid arises, you have great weapon of discouragement. Now if the person sees a squirrel on a branch, he has a gun, the 22, to take a shot at it. Nothing wrong with using a 357, but if table fare is the goal, the 22 would be a better choice.
Sorry about the ramble.
But if I am going out and decide to take a long gun and a handgun, I try to make them different. Yes, I'll have to carry tow diffeent types of amm. But, I'll have two guns that will have more use.
Anyone on my side?
On the other hand, doesn't that impose a limit on versatility?
If one is walking around the woods with a 357 magnum carbine and a 357 magnum six-gun, doesn't he have two guns that pretty much duplicate each other?
Yes, the long gun increases velocity and makes longer hits easier. But both are still roughly in the same use category.
Lets say the guy with the 357 magnum revolver changes his long gun to a 22 rimfire rifle. Now he does need to carry two different types of ammo. But, he has two guns that cover differrent applications. His rifle can be used for varmints, small game, even plinking. His revovler comes into play for more serious applications.
Or lets turn it around. A 357 magnum rifle teamed up with a rimfire pistol. The rifle can be used for things up to deer size at reasonble ranges. And if a self-defense against a humanoid arises, you have great weapon of discouragement. Now if the person sees a squirrel on a branch, he has a gun, the 22, to take a shot at it. Nothing wrong with using a 357, but if table fare is the goal, the 22 would be a better choice.
Sorry about the ramble.
But if I am going out and decide to take a long gun and a handgun, I try to make them different. Yes, I'll have to carry tow diffeent types of amm. But, I'll have two guns that will have more use.
Anyone on my side?
