Posted on 08/19/2015 10:29:13 AM PDT by marktwain
It got its name from NYC police grabbing their backup gun instead of reloading their primary gun. In the days of police using revolvers, it was generally faster.
Thanks. That makes sense.
Idaho reload: chambering another 3” 12 gauge Brenneke slug round.
I used to carry a .22LR for bear protection in Alaska. My plan was to shoot my hiking partner (usually the wife) in the leg and run like hell...
My choice would be a .375HandH.
I think I first read of it in a Massad Ayoob book.
#10 that is funny! : )
In your hiking buddy's knee.
Ruby Ridge has absolutely zero to do with this story. Hey, Dean, next time you’d be just as informative throwing in fishing the gulf or pyramids or the Easter bunny.
It would never have occurred to me to worry about the law especially a stupid one when a bear is rushing at me.
FTA: She knows that shooting a grizzly can be a life changing experience, because of federal and state law.
I like the ruger Redhawks Alaskan in 454 for all the same reasons, except, center mass aim point with a handloaded, 410 grain wide flatness gas check at 1400 feet per sec. Should only need one shot. Alas, in Michigan we have black bear, no grizzly.
That would be the first choice
Trapped & released. ICE?
That was her next to the last line of defense. Once the .22 ran out of ammo, the last line of defense was to throw the gun at the bear then run like hell...........
Grizzly bear?
Fifty BMG and a prayer.
“Ruby Ridge has absolutely zero to do with this story.”
Except that they occurred in close spatial proximity.
The term was invented by Jim Cirillo, a NYC cop who, on the Stakeout squad was involved in a 20 gunfights and killed at least 11 men. This was in the late 60’s when they carried revolvers, before speed loaders, dropping your empty and grabbing a backup was the fastest way to get shooting again.
ping to my # 37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tempcmb5hZU
Whole lot of Chic Gaylord leather in that video.
Is “center mass” on a Griz an INSTANT kill shot?
If it takes him more than 30 seconds to die, you’re already half et.....
The gun you didn’t want to jam was the .45. I can’t even imagine shooting a Grizzly with a .22.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.