MachIVshooter
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Logical reason: Higher capacity
Subjective reason: Comfort; most people seem to favor the feel of an autoloader.
Subjective reason: Comfort; most people seem to favor the feel of an autoloader.
This might be a dumb question
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Pitt762x54r
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Trigger pull and grip shape.
Also, ever try shooting an airweight snubbie for fun? It hurts! I can take a 9mm subcompact for about the same size (a little heavier), double the capacity, and get a lighter trigger pull. I am considering a small revolver to replace the p32 to get more power and reliability for when I need deep cover.
For HD, I'll take whatever is handy. Don't care if it's a p32, shotgun, or cowboy revolver.
Also, ever try shooting an airweight snubbie for fun? It hurts! I can take a 9mm subcompact for about the same size (a little heavier), double the capacity, and get a lighter trigger pull. I am considering a small revolver to replace the p32 to get more power and reliability for when I need deep cover.
For HD, I'll take whatever is handy. Don't care if it's a p32, shotgun, or cowboy revolver.
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I agree ('cept I don't currently own a revolver TO carry), but that's why my carry Glock does double duty as a nightstand gun.
For "bump in the night use," I agree that being able to have a light mounted to the weapon could be a big plus. However, I actually don't have one on my G19. Like I said, it's also my CCW gun, and I don't feel like putting a light on it every night and then taking it off every morning. :/ I keep a light with a lanyard by the bed as well. And thus, I guess I COULD use that just as well with a wheelgun...
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Highly subjective. If you can operate a washing machine or a dishwasher, you ought to have no problem clearing any and every malfunction a semi-auto can give you. People seem to exaggerate the 'complexity' of semis... mine's got less controls and buttons than my alarm clock.
What are you good with? A semi or a revolver? I'm a tad better with a revolver, so I opt for that... generally. The 1911 does have CT lasergrips on it, though... so it sometimes does nightstand duty.
I like the revolver because of it's grip shape, too... I don't have to worry about being too low or too high - just grab, point, and click. Not likely to be an issue, but it's a comfort all the same. The shiny front sight also helps for low-light stuff, I expect.
Since the wheelgun's my primary CCW, I like to practice with it and keep it for nightstand duty the majority of the time. Other times, the 1911 takes the job.
I own 2 semis that I would use before I would a revolver in a defensive situation. One of which I use as a CCW. As others have said this is because of round count. Also because they are what I am most familiar with-what I shoot best. But as far as a nightstand-hd gun I really prefer my mossberg model 500
Where I live its a no brainer. Due to the game laws its not legal to have a loaded hand gun in a vehicle. A revolver that means its empty vs a self loader just the pipe cleared with a loaded mag. Also a loaded revolver is not a nice thing to have on hand with small kids in the house vs small kids cant rack the slide to run a round into a 1911 with a mag in and chamber cleared.
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Something to consider...
The recoil spring on most semi-autos is somewhere between 13 and 21 pounds. IIRC the 1911 uses a 16lb spring. I have one gun with a 21lb spring and it's quite stiff (as in working it wrong could leave me with a hand that hurt for hours). The average small child weighs significantly more than 16 or 21 pounds. I'd go so far as to say that small children includes children of up to maybe 50 pounds.
That means they can easily work the slide of a 1911 or similar semi-auto. They may not be able to do it with upper body strength alone but they can put that weight to work pretty easily.
Hook the rear sight or part of the slide on the edge of a table or rung of a chair and lean some of that 21-50lbs body weight into it. Not a problem at all and it's actually a good thing to know how to do with a defensive weapon in case you injure one hand. Many kids won't do it that way. They'll hold onto the slide with both hands and push the grip against a table, stair step, or similar... it's easier and more obvious and they probably aren't thinking about the fact that the muzzle is pointed right at their chest as they play. There's another way that's open to all children who have friends or siblings: One kid holds the trigger guard, the other kid holds the slide, they put their feet together, and play tug-o-loaded-gun.
Just food for thought.
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Ed beat me to it....
I've never handled a 1911 ( ), so I don't have any hands-on experience with racking the slide on one. I used to have a DA .22 revolver with a really, really stiff trigger pull....
If I absolutely HAD to choose....ah, I don't know, it's a losing prospect either way. Which is why I'm glad it's not a choice we really HAVE to make! Just don't leave the durn gun UNATTENDED at any time, and it won't be an issue, eh?
I'm not a parent, but I do have two nephews, and that's enough to teach me to never, EVER, "underestimate" the abilities of a kid - especially as it relates to them doing something dangerous!
I've never handled a 1911 (
), so I don't have any hands-on experience with racking the slide on one. I used to have a DA .22 revolver with a really, really stiff trigger pull....If I absolutely HAD to choose....ah, I don't know, it's a losing prospect either way. Which is why I'm glad it's not a choice we really HAVE to make! Just don't leave the durn gun UNATTENDED at any time, and it won't be an issue, eh?
I'm not a parent, but I do have two nephews, and that's enough to teach me to never, EVER, "underestimate" the abilities of a kid - especially as it relates to them doing something dangerous!
Another voice here, warning that an amazingly young kiddo can figure out how to work a slide to chamber a round. Toddlers are VERY good at mimicking adult actions, and working a slide is shown on TV all the time, even if they have never seen Mommy or Daddy do it. Toddlers are also geniuses at figuring out alternate ways to accomplish a task for which they lack sufficient strength. No, I did not lock up all the guns; I locked up all but one, and carried/wore it, or stored it in a way that someone would have to get past me to reach, in a way that I could not miss.
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Pitt762x54r said,
I'll pretty much guarantee you that in an actual shooting situation, you will not feel it if you had to shoot. For some reason, too, some people never even hear the shot(s). Adrenalin kicks in big time and your mind will be racing too fast to start feeling your hand having been bucked by a gun.
Now, I will agree that just plain practicing with an airweight or a mag snubbie can sting you after a while, but you won't be shooting 50 rounds at home. If you do, it means you've just woken up in a 'DEATH WISH' movie set and been cast as the next Charles Bronson.
The Doc is out and amused now.
I'll pretty much guarantee you that in an actual shooting situation, you will not feel it if you had to shoot. For some reason, too, some people never even hear the shot(s). Adrenalin kicks in big time and your mind will be racing too fast to start feeling your hand having been bucked by a gun.
Now, I will agree that just plain practicing with an airweight or a mag snubbie can sting you after a while, but you won't be shooting 50 rounds at home. If you do, it means you've just woken up in a 'DEATH WISH' movie set and been cast as the next Charles Bronson.
The Doc is out and amused now.
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