Pistol Thread

[Destructo6]

Revolvers don't jam period.

Pfft...that's all I have to say about that. Actually no.

I agree that the incident of failure is quite a bit lower for revolvers, but when revolvers do fail, an immediate action, like tap/rack, will not get them back in action.

[going_home]

Thats why you practice with your semis, and its not a problem.

tap. rack. bacon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfyULpEhmug&feature=player_embedded

[Ando]

Pfft...that's all I have to say about that. Actually no.

I agree that the incident of failure is quite a bit lower for revolvers, but when revolvers do fail, an immediate action, like tap/rack, will not get them back in action.

Agree on a few of your points.

I've owned revolvers for about 17 yrs now. Only time I've ever had a problem was due to improper/lack of maintenance on my part and a friends shotty hand-load causing the bullet to jam in the barrel.

The lack of maintenance caused the bolt spring to snap on me. After taking it apart, the spring was pretty much rusted. That gun was given to me like 2 weeks after that happened. Never looked it over before I took it out on the range. Stupid...I know.

I've never had an issue with a revolver besides those 2 incidents which was in the beginning of my revolver days. I agree, when a revolver does fail, they fail hard and are unlikely to come up but like any gun. You take care of it, it'll take care of you.

Unless your Fallujah hardened.....

....If you have a barrel pointed at you and your gun jams.

[LegumeOfTerror]

I didnt get it because I needed it.
It was the price, and I didnt have a hand gun.
I dont need it for protection.
I will just shoot targets with it for recreation.

You ended up with a pretty pricey caliber for target shooting.

I has pistols (and a bunch of other guns)!

[going_home]

Yeah I've been pricing ammo and you're more than likely not going to find .380 at Walmart.

But then again I'm glad I dont have to buy ammo for 10 pistols and 17 rifles and shotguns either.

[LegumeOfTerror]

Yeah I've been pricing ammo and you're more than likely not going to find .380 at Walmart.

But then again I'm glad I dont have to buy ammo for 10 pistols and 17 rifles and shotguns either.

Lol, only 7 of the handguns are mine, and 13 (i think? maybe more) of the long guns are mine. The calibers I have are .22 s/l/lr, 9x17mm, 9x18mm, 9x19mm, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .45 ACP, .223/5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x54r, 7.62x51mm .30-06, and 12 Guage.

[Warwitch]

How did I miss this? Anyways, I whole heartedly support your purchase of a full size HK USP. Ive owned 3 versions (compact .45, full size .40, and .45 tactical). Personally I love the standard .40 the best. The frames had to be modified (widened) to accept the .45 ACP round. I have large hands and the .45's giant grip is far from confidence inspiring. I never liked the trigger on the Tactical either. The standard model has a much more linear trigger break.

Ive had the standard .40 below for almost 10 years now. Still the best handgun Ive ever owned.

[going_home]

I was looking at the manual and I notices a laser site you can get
that mounts under the barrel.

They worth messing with ... do they do anything ?
I sees one on Ebay fairly inexpensively.

[Destructo6]

A cheap laser will perform accordingly.

Something like a Streamlight TLR-2 should perform nicely, but at a cost ($160 or so on Ebay).

Weapon mounted lights are quite handy.

[Warwitch]

A cheap laser will perform accordingly.

Something like a Streamlight TLR-2 should perform nicely, but at a cost ($160 or so on Ebay).

Weapon mounted lights are quite handy.

This.

If youre going to bother buying a handgun for home protection you better have night sights and a weapon light for sure. Lasers arent necessary but are indeed handy, especially at less than 20'.

But honestly you should be able to point shoot anything at that distance.

[behemoth]

Agree on a few of your points.

I've owned revolvers for about 17 yrs now. Only time I've ever had a problem was due to improper/lack of maintenance on my part and a friends shotty hand-load causing the bullet to jam in the barrel.

The lack of maintenance caused the bolt spring to snap on me. After taking it apart, the spring was pretty much rusted. That gun was given to me like 2 weeks after that happened. Never looked it over before I took it out on the range. Stupid...I know.

I've never had an issue with a revolver besides those 2 incidents which was in the beginning of my revolver days. I agree, when a revolver does fail, they fail hard and are unlikely to come up but like any gun. You take care of it, it'll take care of you.

Unless your Fallujah hardened.....

....If you have a barrel pointed at you and your gun jams.

So, lets put your two revolver malfunctions, and lets call up Lohman, and ask about his revolver malfunction that injured him, and couldve done worse.

But hey, Revolvers dont malf.


Also, "Fallujah Hardened"? Come on. Yeah, most people, and i'd say most gun owners would **** their pants put into a situation like that.

However, I'm saying, learning how to clear a malfunction, and training with your weapons is a better way to combat that "whatif"

If you're relying on a 6-shooter because that auto pistol MIGHT FAIL, well, then good for you. Hope you dont miss, or have multiple threats, or etc. Reloading a revolver isnt exactly the quickest process - Unless of course you train for it.

[teufelhunden]

I'm considering an XDm in .40 - any thoughts? Stuck in NJ, so the laws aren't quite as terrible as CA, but they are damn close. No carry issues.

[Ando]

So, lets put your two revolver malfunctions, and lets call up Lohman, and ask about his revolver malfunction that injured him, and couldve done worse.

But hey, Revolvers dont malf.


Also, "Fallujah Hardened"? Come on. Yeah, most people, and i'd say most gun owners would **** their pants put into a situation like that.

However, I'm saying, learning how to clear a malfunction, and training with your weapons is a better way to combat that "whatif"

If you're relying on a 6-shooter because that auto pistol MIGHT FAIL, well, then good for you. Hope you dont miss, or have multiple threats, or etc. Reloading a revolver isnt exactly the quickest process - Unless of course you train for it.

Hey skunk bate. I'm giving my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

Only reason I mentioned a revolver is cause of the easy to shoot them by anyone in the house hold. Would that be my first go-to gun? No. Would I give it to my wife during a home invasion. Yes. And if you can't hit some 20' away with a six shooter then your not going to hit them with a 8 to 12 round magazined semi-auto.

[MANN]

Would I give it to my wife during a home invasion. Yes.

Shotgun is the best home defense.

[LK-13]

Shotgun is the best home defense.

no claymores or toe poppers?
remote FM armed and disarmed of course.