You read that somewhere?
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.
You read that somewhere?
Many of us have. It is oft repeated.I recall reading this or something very similar probably in some gun rag years past.
Unlikely. Who would compile such data for civilian defensive incidents, and how?I don’t remember if it was backed up with documentation or not;
Have you tried firing that without hearing protection, even outdoors? Great gun though.S&W 19-3, 4" bbl using 357 magnum loads.
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?The average self defense event is three shots, three seconds, three feet.
One time, outdoors, I believe it was this same revolver, maybe a Colt but yes. It scared the MAMA BEAR away.Have you tried firing that without hearing protection, even outdoors? Great gun though.
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?Wifeys preferred choice is full size Judge with Federal 000 buckshot loads. At home defense distances they will do the trick.
On my wife's nightstand lives this old feller:
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Ruger Security Six reamed for .357 Magnum but loaded with .38 Special +P Hornady.
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That appears to be a Service Six. No?
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.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.
Those are top shelf revolvers. I love the six series from Ruger.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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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.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.
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.
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?
There is a gun rack on the wall next to the bed. On it are three guns, an AK with a 40 round magazine, a 12 ga. SxS, and, resting comfortably in its holster is a 4" GP-100 in .357.
That sounds awesome, but how would one secure that?
I was wondering about "securing" the guns rather than the rack.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.