7/25/2007 1:36:47 AM
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Section 8: Handguns Subject: 9mm revolvers Msg# 475830
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Thanks for being the supportive SA guy . It stems from 20 years of shooting 1911's. I'm working up to carrying a TDA Sig P220, and while I would draw and shoot the first round double action if I had to, if I get a chance to duck and hunt better cover I will be cocking the hammer with my thumb as I move... By the way, that's a great looking Taurus. Looking at the picture of it made me think - there was a time when I wouldn't have taken a serious look at a Taurus, but I don't see them taking a back seat to anything else these days. I don't know that I think they are better than other brands but I think they are right in there with them and deserve equal consideration - letting the gun that best suits your hand, brain and purpose win out over the others, rather than its brand name. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Allan, Thanks for being the supportive SA guy . Seriously, the input is appreciated. I don't plan on carrying it in a pocket, or anything that could be that restrictive or snagging. However, the OWB holster tends to be a good idea for me, so snagging potential "should" be minimized. The use for the SA capability in the revolver would depend on the assailant and what they are doing. I doubt that I would ever conciously use it, but I want it there. If the assailants are more than 10 feet away, I still feel confident that I could hit a target at a much greater distance in DA mode and not have to worry about thumbing back the hammer. I generally train at practice shooting at distances of 21 feet and under as this is the most likely distance that someone is likely to attack someone. I definitely agree that the more options one has to defend oneself, the better off they are. However, I think that for a defensive handgun, I want something that is simple to operate and reliable. Learning my way around them has been fun, and I can get some tight groups (for me) while firing rapidly at a target 21 feet away, definitely getting all shots on an 8.5X11 piece of paper. My experience with snubbies is limited as well, I want to do my best to learn more about them and while hammerless snubbies are nice, I just don't think they're for me. Reason why in another post. TJ |