Our department Rangemaster often commented, "if you can't get the job done with 4 or 5 rounds... RUN." He attributed the saying to his friend Jeff Cooper who shared this tidbit with him while having cocktails after a Leatherslap competition in California. Of course, we were shooting revolvers in the '60s.

Today, I don't feel compelled to run toward trouble and use the Colonel's advice. I'm comfortable not carrying an extra mag with my S&W 3953 or 4053.