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Semi Auto vs Revolver For Carry
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Stu Honea
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OIF2,I like those grips.
Get your hands on a J frame and you'll never let go.Never,never,never.......
Get your hands on a J frame and you'll never let go.Never,never,never.......chicagoslim
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I have three 9mm's, for the range. But, my EDC guns are J-frames.
I love 1911s but
I am old and not near as spry as I was 20 years ago.
Today I normally carry two or more revolvers.
I know I can pull the trigger on my revolvers with either hand, in any position, but with an auto, I am at the mercy of my old hand strength. With one hand I may not be able to hold the auto with enough grip for the slide to do it's job.
Over the years I have seen 'failure to keep a crush grip' cause malfunctions on every type of auto I have seen on the line. Now add to the situation, your physical position, one hand tied up defending yourself, on the ground with one arm shot, or broken, etc, etc.
All you young, strong people, see if your auto works in the worst situations.
I am old and not near as spry as I was 20 years ago.
Today I normally carry two or more revolvers.
I know I can pull the trigger on my revolvers with either hand, in any position, but with an auto, I am at the mercy of my old hand strength. With one hand I may not be able to hold the auto with enough grip for the slide to do it's job.
Over the years I have seen 'failure to keep a crush grip' cause malfunctions on every type of auto I have seen on the line. Now add to the situation, your physical position, one hand tied up defending yourself, on the ground with one arm shot, or broken, etc, etc.
All you young, strong people, see if your auto works in the worst situations.
Hill_Country
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I carry a 6906, 908 or CS9. I've tried to induce a malfunction by limpwristing and, short of letting the gun slip out of my hand, have never had it happen.
Anyone ever had this problem with a 3 gen?
Anyone ever had this problem with a 3 gen?
StatesRightist
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Nope, I own and carry all 3 on occasion, carried a 6096 on duty, never had a failure in thousands of rounds.
BrokenAxle
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I'll second that. I carry a variety of both, and both have their own idiosyncrasies and pros/cons. I don't necessarily prefer one or the other; Basically, I carry whatever feels "right" that particular day.
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heeter3
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Only revolvers for me mostly a 442.On other occasions a cobra,detective special or a model 36.
whw
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I'm a big fan of j/k frame revolvers with barrels of 3 inches or less for carry. J/K's are perfect for my smallish sized hands and nothing can beat the ease of concealment in the warmest of weather.
I even find two j-frames are much easier to conceal than a medium size auto. It is great to have a backup in case one goes down hard. It is also great to have the ability to shoot through a coat pocket, or to gain access to a gun with either hand. A fight can result in an injured arm, or otherwise require the use of that arm in a defensive manner, leaving the remaining arm free to access the gun carried on that side of the body.
As the weather turns cooler, k-frames see more carry time. Easier to shoot accurately, the model 65 or 66 are always backed up by a 640. Mid power .357 loads have proven effective, and I've never had to worry about them ejecting or failing to feed properly. Never worried about limp writing or weak magazine springs either.
They aren't for everyone, but I have to say that the j/k revolvers are perfect for me. They require a little extra practice to shoot well, but that is one of my favorite hobbies. It's all good for me.
whw
I even find two j-frames are much easier to conceal than a medium size auto. It is great to have a backup in case one goes down hard. It is also great to have the ability to shoot through a coat pocket, or to gain access to a gun with either hand. A fight can result in an injured arm, or otherwise require the use of that arm in a defensive manner, leaving the remaining arm free to access the gun carried on that side of the body.
As the weather turns cooler, k-frames see more carry time. Easier to shoot accurately, the model 65 or 66 are always backed up by a 640. Mid power .357 loads have proven effective, and I've never had to worry about them ejecting or failing to feed properly. Never worried about limp writing or weak magazine springs either.
They aren't for everyone, but I have to say that the j/k revolvers are perfect for me. They require a little extra practice to shoot well, but that is one of my favorite hobbies. It's all good for me.
whw
+1. I'm carrying either my Shield 9 or 638.
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