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Originally Posted by Rpg
I, like most folks, don't want to get shot by anything.
That's a whole different issue than whether an underpowered revolver is an adequate choice for sd against four and two footed critters.
Think about it: 3 .36 caliber 70 grain projectiles ( 000 buckshot) at 600 fps isn't much. Compare that with the same 000 buckshot (8 pellets) out of a shotgun (1,200 - 1,400 fps).
This thread shows how difficult it is to get a Governor up to adequate power for sd.
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While I don't own one yet I did some reading when I first starting looking into buying one and this article says with federal 000 buck revolver rounds out of the governer 2.5" barrel you get four .73gr pellets travelling at 850 fps with about 468 ft-lbs.
I would call that far from being under powered. At typical sd ranges if you need to pull the trigger more than once you'll be turning whatever your shooting into swiss cheese.
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