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How many use a single action revolver for self defense? Although I have a 45 acp I wouldn't hesitate to use either my of my blackhawks ( 45 Colt and 357 mag) for SD if that was all I had in my hand when needed.
Ryder said:Recently considered getting a Ruger Bird's Head Vaquero in .45 LC for concealed carry. Fits me real good, a pure joy to hold and aim.
Texas Moon said:I've got a friend who packs an Uberti "Lightning" birdhead grip .45LC for his CCW weapon. He shoots cowboy action matches with it and is pretty darn good. His reasoning is why buy another pistol when he shoots this one so well. Plenty of knock down power. Slow to reload but he fiqures he won't need more than six anyway.
griz said:If I remeber right, the Uberti is a Colt clone. If so, he should have an empty chamber under the hammer to avoid surprises. Sorry to be picky if you simply meant five when you said six.
mustanger98 said:I thought of that too. But, like John Wayne said in character as John Bernard Books, "if your insides tell you to load six, you load six." But otherwise, he was telling Ron Howard's character to load five.
This said, lately I've been hearing that a lot of cylinder blow-outs have been caused by light target loads and an empty 6th chamber. They said even if you only have an empty case in that chamber it supports the chamber walls and in turn supports the cylinder. Take that for what it's worth because while I heard it, I have no relating data.
I don't find any of my single actions to be anywhere near comfy IWB. They're belt guns. Of course, they're full sized blackhawks. A .32 SSM would be a little smaller and lighter. Maybe a Sheriff's model colt clone.
Heck, I HAVE used a cap and ball for personal protection, but, I don't recommend it. It was only because I'd loaned my .357 to a friend and it was my only other handgun of note other than my .25 auto. I've progressed since then.
I'd feel a little under gunned down in the hood among the crips and the bloods with a single action. I'd rather have my P85 and its five 15 round mags. I have to admit, though, a .45 colt in a one on one confrontation isn't something to be dismissed as frivolous. It did the job 130 years ago, it could do the job today.
the empty sixth chamber needing a case for support
Moonclip said:Does a NAA mini revolver count?