5 shot snub & recent MD shooting
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sigp220.45
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This "stone cold killer" was hiding under a desk when the cops showed up. I think my 5 shot snub would have worked just fine.
just plain joe
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When the music starts, you dance with whom you brung.
Hopefully, you have practiced with the firearm that you have in your possession and can prevail in this deadly force encounter. If not, better to go down fighting and stop/limit further carnage on the part of the perp.
During summer months I carry a 340PD with at least one speed-loader. It's a compromise between concealment/lethality. I practice regularly with this platform and feel confident in my abilities.
I prefer to carry a Springfield Pro or a S & W Model 13 3" when clothing/climatic/mission requirements permit.
JPJ
Hopefully, you have practiced with the firearm that you have in your possession and can prevail in this deadly force encounter. If not, better to go down fighting and stop/limit further carnage on the part of the perp.
During summer months I carry a 340PD with at least one speed-loader. It's a compromise between concealment/lethality. I practice regularly with this platform and feel confident in my abilities.
I prefer to carry a Springfield Pro or a S & W Model 13 3" when clothing/climatic/mission requirements permit.
JPJ
31FordA
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If I'm being given a choice in facing a guy with a shotgun then I'll pick calling SWAT, and while they deal with the goof I'll go to lunch.
I would be fine engaging the shotgun armed bad guy with a snub nose revolver, but I'm biased. I still carry snub nosed revolvers on the job, and have confidence in my ability to prevail in a gunfight with them. My opinion is you should carry whatever firearm you have confidence with. The main thing, as mentioned by others, is to have a gun. Even a NAA mini revolver or a .25 automatic is better than a sharp stick.
I would be fine engaging the shotgun armed bad guy with a snub nose revolver, but I'm biased. I still carry snub nosed revolvers on the job, and have confidence in my ability to prevail in a gunfight with them. My opinion is you should carry whatever firearm you have confidence with. The main thing, as mentioned by others, is to have a gun. Even a NAA mini revolver or a .25 automatic is better than a sharp stick.
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This occurred in Maryland. Nobody gets a carry permit there. So for them, what kind of pistol to use would be a non-starter issue.
The next best thing would be to slit the shooter's throat if or when the opportunity presents itself.
The next best thing would be to slit the shooter's throat if or when the opportunity presents itself.
jimbo728
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If we are going to speculate, 2 or 3 people with J frames would have been what I would have liked to see. Too bad the odds of that happening are slim and none.
I cant understand why more people have no desire to protect themselves.
Jim
I cant understand why more people have no desire to protect themselves.
Jim
Of course I would, it's a silly question. I would rather have a rifle or shotgun. But if that's what I have to defend myself with then that's what I'll use and use it to the best of my ability.
The alternative is "I only have a snubby so I'll just lay here and wait to die." That is not an option I would chose.
Fatboy01
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I'll take whatever I've got over NOTHING but a prayer! 22 LR, 25 ACP, .380, 9mm or my carry Shield 2.0 .357 Sig. Also, I don't give a damn what the *** has - I'll prevail (mindset). These ***'s are base cowards - when confronted they will soil themselves or hide under a desk. Just bring something!
Most shotguns are 5 shot. Unless you practice, it can take some time to reload the mag fully. A 5 shot revolver would IMO be sufficient to take the shooter out while reloading.
I agree with a statement made above that the building was probably a gun free zone. If two people in that office had a ccw and were carrying,it could have been game over for the shooter.
I carried a revolver for years on duty and did not feel outgunned or concerned that I could not handle any situation if needed.
Also, I understand that the newspaper had received threats before.
In my mind it's the "It will never happen here syndrome ".
My prayers and sympathy go out to all involved!
I agree with a statement made above that the building was probably a gun free zone. If two people in that office had a ccw and were carrying,it could have been game over for the shooter.
I carried a revolver for years on duty and did not feel outgunned or concerned that I could not handle any situation if needed.
Also, I understand that the newspaper had received threats before.
In my mind it's the "It will never happen here syndrome ".
My prayers and sympathy go out to all involved!
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fredj338
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Did i say that??? *** is wrong with people? I asked a question, valid question. You want to roll around in the school yard, try someone else.
My point, most of ccw carry something comfy, for the mugger. This required a bit more. Reality, not much harder carrying a g26 vs j-frame, more rds, easier to shoot, better chance of surviving. Events should make us think about how we do things, not shrug your shoulders & talk tough. There are better tools, denying that is more than miopic.
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fredj338
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Just about any semiauto, 9m. & up.
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fredj338
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Uh no the alternative is something a tony bit bigger with more rds & a faster reload??
I am not revolver hater at all, not by a mile, but those that claim the 5 shot is all they need, really, you cant think of any better handgun to be carrying at tjat e act moment? You revo only guys are waaaay to sensitive.
Honest question to a tragic event. It should make all of us re evaluate methods, skill level & gear because the 1% shtf does happen.
I am literally eating a large bowl of plain oatmeal at 9:20 pm as I scroll through this thread and see your post. That is how I roll with keeping 33% of my body weight off for the past 25 months. But that is not how I roll when I am walking down the street to the funky beat. 5 shot snub S&W? Make mine a 500, and not concealed, either. Better yet: 40 Shield, UW ammo. Or G27 or G29 with the larger magazine protruding from the grip.
The recent event in MD: They knew the threat level was above zero, but they chose to not be prepared. It is easier to make believe everything will be just fine and dandy always and everywhere.
hostler
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This took place in the communist state of MD where the desire to protect one's self is frowned upon by the powers that be.
max503
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I own about a peck of revolvers of various sizes and have been shooting them for about 40 years. I carry a 638. Shooting a revolver is second nature to me.
I don't feel unarmed with my J frame.
I don't feel unarmed with my J frame.
Maryland is a "shall issue" state, albeit with slightly more restrictive laws than say, Florida. So there's really no excuse that absolutely no one was armed except that journalists are mainly flaming liberals who all think that only police and military should be armed.
kbm6893
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I am sure that carrying a gun would get you fired. I'm a gun guy to the end, but my current job does not allow firearms. I'm not gonna lose my job and be arrested and explain that to my wife and kids. Much better odds of being discovered and losing my job than being in a work shooting. People need to work to support themselves. There are many places where we voluntarily disarm to avoid arrest.
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