Semi-auto versus Single Action...Which?
02-06-2002, 12:39 AM
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RE: Semi-auto versus Single Action...Which?
Hmmmm,
I think a revolver, no real reaon, lust what I think. I will say this however, caliber isnt nearly as important to the intimidation factor as size of the gun. A .22lr looks just like a 5 inch 38 naval cannon when you are looking down the bussines end!
Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry
I think a revolver, no real reaon, lust what I think. I will say this however, caliber isnt nearly as important to the intimidation factor as size of the gun. A .22lr looks just like a 5 inch 38 naval cannon when you are looking down the bussines end!
Just my uneducated opinion!
Terry
02-06-2002, 08:08 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Semi-auto versus Single Action...Which?
Size matters! Big gun. Big bore.
I've also heard gunwriters recommend a bright shiney finish on a defense gun for purposes of making it easier for an assailant to see it once it's drawn.
I feel that THE most important factor in controlling a situation where you are forced to draw your gun in defense, and possibly preventing the need for gunfire, is your confidence level and percieved ability. (Obviously you must be able to shoot well and make use of cover under pressure, that's a given.)
You MUST be prepared to issue LOUD, CLEAR commands telling your would-be attacker what he is to do. Decide ahead of time which words you will use to instruct him to give up his weapon. Once you have disarmed him, you will have to instruct him to get into a non-threatening position, preferrably where he is off balance and cannot get to you quickly. Having a plan of action ready ahead of time can only help when dealing with a real emergency situation when you're neck-deep in adrenaline.
Remember, once you draw your gun, be prepared to use it if things go bad. Intimidating a bad guy into giving up is preferred, but it may not turn out that way.
Just a couple of thoughts.
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
Edited by - bulzeye on 02/06/2002 08:10:20
I've also heard gunwriters recommend a bright shiney finish on a defense gun for purposes of making it easier for an assailant to see it once it's drawn.
I feel that THE most important factor in controlling a situation where you are forced to draw your gun in defense, and possibly preventing the need for gunfire, is your confidence level and percieved ability. (Obviously you must be able to shoot well and make use of cover under pressure, that's a given.)
You MUST be prepared to issue LOUD, CLEAR commands telling your would-be attacker what he is to do. Decide ahead of time which words you will use to instruct him to give up his weapon. Once you have disarmed him, you will have to instruct him to get into a non-threatening position, preferrably where he is off balance and cannot get to you quickly. Having a plan of action ready ahead of time can only help when dealing with a real emergency situation when you're neck-deep in adrenaline.
Remember, once you draw your gun, be prepared to use it if things go bad. Intimidating a bad guy into giving up is preferred, but it may not turn out that way.
Just a couple of thoughts.
Keep 'em all in the Bull.
Edited by - bulzeye on 02/06/2002 08:10:20
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