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Old 06-22-2012, 08:37 AM
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Default Malfunctions do happen -- I must be cursed

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Originally Posted by joelackey92 View Post
Pistols are obviously smaller, sleeker, and easier to conceal than revolvers, but which one is more likely to jam on you? The FBI and military carry pistols because the reaction is quicker; there is no hammer to pull. Let's all be honest here though. If the men in Marine infantry have to use their handgun, you already know the **** has hit the fan. One isn't necessarily greater than the other when talking about self-defense. Jams happen quite often. When have you heard about a revolver jamming? Not never. It's ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry, so just carry a snub nose, so you get the best of both worlds.
Nothing is guaranteed and defensive shooters must know how to handle malfunctions.

S&W 327 bullet jumped crimp
K17 endshake caused dragging and was good only for 24 or 30 shots
M27 with internal firing pin. Pin shattered on first shot.
Taurus Judge: 100% cylinder lockup with 410 buckshot--twice in 5 shots.
Ruger GP100 had light strikes with only 50% ignition rate.
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