In other words; stop using number of rounds as a determining factor. It isn't a factor
But it never ceases to amaze me how many people are addicted to the thought that "More Bullets" equates to a better weapon. Stop living in hollywood movies. No, you're not going to be in a gunfight with drug gangs. You're not going to be in a self defense situation against 5-7 people. It's not going to happen.
http://crime.about.com/b/2009/07/15/7-arrested-in-florida-home-invasion-murders.htm5-7 people? Maybe. Maybe not.
Sounds like very wishful thinking to me.You're not a cop or military when you are potentially going to be up against numerous assailants. You're going to be up against 1; and possibly 2 at the most. And if you pull you gun; that alone is going to stop the threat 95% of the time. Firing ANY shots at all, are going to take care of another 4%. The final 1% will be where you have to actually shoot a person. And 7 rounds of a 45acp; 9mm; 32acp; etc... is more than enough.
Actually, its not. All it does is distort what you see on the other side.The crystal ball is very accurate.
No argument there. But you still have to take into account any and all deficiencies in your choice, and live with them.You should be choosing the weapon that is best for you. How it feels, how it shoots, how accurate it is, how well you can carry and/or conceal it, what you can afford new/used, weight, size, etc.... In other words, pick the best gun for you. If the best gun for you is a 6 shot Ruger 101 revolver, then that is the best gun. And anyone who says that isn't the right gun; for whatever reason; is wrong. If the best gun for you is a walther 32acp 7 shot; then that is the right gun. Same with a 8 shot 1911. Same with a 15 round 9mm SigSauer. Same with any gun.
Ah, they old "spray and pray" theory, well played.with the number of rounds being a major deciding factor, then the reason is obvious. It's not that more rounds is better; it that the person isn't confident or proficient enough to hit their target with 6-8 rounds. They anticipate a lot of missing.
Works well on the static range. Doesnt always work in the dynamic real world. As much as we like to believe we are great shots, and as much as we dont like to admit it, even great shots sometimes miss, and for no fault of their own.You should NEVER pull the trigger unless you can hit what you are aiming at..
I see some do understand.The fact is this:
During a shootout, on average, even the pros (cops, military, and federal agents) miss their target more often than they hit their target.
And very few people are stopped with merely one shot.
What??easyg; don't compare yourself to what cops and military confront. You don't/won't confront anything similar. You will be involved with assailants. They will be in the 20-30 feet away mark. Police often will be returning fire from a criminal trying to escape. That person isn't trying to attack the police officer. They will hide behind door, dumpsters, etc... You are not going to be. If they are more than 30 feet away, you should be running the other direction. You're not going to be in a shootout. And the person trying to rob, mug, rape, etc... you; is not going to open fire on you because you've turned and starting running away. Even criminals rationalize their actions. They want something from you. Killing you is most normally an option after the fact. With police, it's the other way around. The criminal is actually acting in DEFENSE. They aren't trying to mug or rape a policeman.
This is just your opinion.easyg; don't compare yourself to what cops and military confront. You don't/won't confront anything similar.
This is simply not true.You will be involved with assailants. They will be in the 20-30 feet away mark.
Maybe, and maybe not.Police often will be returning fire from a criminal trying to escape. That person isn't trying to attack the police officer.
Maybe, and maybe not.They will hide behind door, dumpsters, etc... You are not going to be.
Sometimes this is simply not an option.If they are more than 30 feet away, you should be running the other direction.
Maybe, and maybe not.You're not going to be in a shootout.
FACT: criminals are unpredictable.And the person trying to rob, mug, rape, etc... you; is not going to open fire on you because you've turned and starting running away. Even criminals rationalize their actions.
"MOST NORMALLY"???They want something from you. Killing you is most normally an option after the fact.
And if you hit what you're aiming at, (You should NEVER pull the trigger unless you can hit what you are aiming at)