I recall reading this or something very similar probably in some gun rag years past. I don’t remember if it was backed up with documentation or not; if I was forced to say, then probably not.
What revolver do you use for home defense?
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I recall reading this or something very similar probably in some gun rag years past. I don’t remember if it was backed up with documentation or not; if I was forced to say, then probably not.
Many of us have. It is oft repeated.
Unlikely. Who would compile such data for civilian defensive incidents, and how?
It dos not appear realistic. Three seconds is a very long time--a charging assailant could cover forty-five feet in that interval.
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Have you tried firing that without hearing protection, even outdoors? Great gun though.
That's just the beginning of the solution, not the complete solution. I seriously doubt a home intruder wants gets into into a gun battle in surroundings they are not familiar with...that is, unless he knows for a fact there's big payoff. They'll probably be itching to leave once they know you are armed.
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Oft repeated quote (made up as a pithy comment by a noted old firearms trainer) in our community, never really documented. And three feet? Uh, uh. But as well, there really is no average, because no one is really compiling statistics on "the average self-defense shooting." And some of us don't always plan for the average, we might plan for the worst. Like maybe, forty shots?
https://www.king5.com/article/news/...ttle/281-ec10fba0-9ae7-4ced-8644-08e6d98c5b63
But, I do feel comfortable carrying a single-stack pistol with seven to nine rounds, and I do like carrying a revolver. And I've got a couple, such as this one, stashed around the house. Also my dog-walking gun...
One time, outdoors, I believe it was this same revolver, maybe a Colt but yes. It scared the MAMA BEAR away.
Worst sound I ever recall was a Ruger MK2 in 22 caliber, set it up for squirrel hunting, scoped. Can't stalk with headset on, I got 4 squirrels
first trip, never took it again,,,, pistols and revolvers are super loud.
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Wifeys preferred choice is full size Judge with Federal 000 buckshot loads. At home defense distances they will do the trick.
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I am wondering if she ever fired that gun with that ammo and what kind of pattern it produced comparable to indoor close range. Maybe it just looks badass?
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That appears to be a Service Six. No?
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I used to keep my python bedside in a electronic safe.
When Mrs and I were first hitched about 38 years ago. I hung my .357 Blackhawk in its Kirkpatrick gunbelt on the bedpost. Loaded of course....
If I were going to a revolver for that purpose now....I would get a 3 or 4 in 625S&W in .45acp.(the ultimate SD round)
When Mrs and I were first hitched about 38 years ago. I hung my .357 Blackhawk in its Kirkpatrick gunbelt on the bedpost. Loaded of course....
If I were going to a revolver for that purpose now....I would get a 3 or 4 in 625S&W in .45acp.(the ultimate SD round
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Yes sir, it is, my mistake. I inherited it from my father who got it the same way from my great uncle. It has some honest holster wear from being carried by him.
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Ever carry an N-frame before? With 45 ACP I would rather carry my Kimber 4" Compact and also have a couple more rounds. You need to own a 44 Special, do at least as well defensively, and have a real revolver round.I used to keep my python bedside in a electronic safe.
When Mrs and I were first hitched about 38 years ago. I hung my .357 Blackhawk in its Kirkpatrick gunbelt on the bedpost. Loaded of course....
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If I were going to a revolver for that purpose now....I would get a 3 or 4 in 625S&W in .45acp.(the ultimate SD round
I have been carrying N Frames for many years. First LE gun was a Model 27. Armored Farmer has good taste…you can see my 625-3 on the first page of this thread. And .45 ACP in a revolver makes sense. You can hand load all manner of bullets that don’t work well in an auto. With moon clips it is the fastest reload around. A .45 ACP is a great revolver cartridge.
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Those are top shelf revolvers. I love the six series from Ruger.
RealGun
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Yours makes a much better looking gun than my two 4" versions. Having the barrel the same length as the ejector shroud really makes it less peculiar with that misfit cylinder. I guess we may both be off track, because the thread is not about carry guns.
My 625-3 is both a carry and a HD revolver.
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5 to 8 yards on paper produced nice fist to cantaloupe size patterns for us. The Federal is the only .410 round I’d trust to be sufficient out of one of these Judges and only for close range, the other .410 SD rounds aren’t much IMO from the ballistics I’ve seen. Also anything beyond 8 yards I’d recommend another firearm or using .45 LC if you only had Judge type revolver. As far as looks that’s honestly not a concern of mine, how it works is more important.
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I have close to the same set up, I used about a half a dozen 3” dry wall screws. Goes through the gun rack frame into the studs behind the sheetrock. It’s pretty secure.
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I was wondering about "securing" the guns rather than the rack.
rossi 3” 38sp five shot j-frame. it is batting wadcutters with short colts on deck in a speedloader; softer ammo so my wife is confident with it. it all works for my humble needs. if it ever had to go into a police evidence locker i wouldn’t cry too hard.
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6” Ruger Security-Six, 158 factory soft points. I’m just backing up our German Shepherd.
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