Posted on 09/21/2012 2:31:56 PM PDT by Kartographer
“If you can’t protect it, you don’t own it;” this popular prepping phrase describes the mentality the unprepared have about you and your preps. I’m not saying it’s fair that people could steal from you, but it’s a reality, and a concern you should not take lightly. The fact is that crime seems to escalate in the aftermath of a disaster; something we have seen with many disasters, and as recently as Hurricane Isaac.
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They were on sale, so I got two, one for the truck, one for the house. It’s actually a very handy tool to have, SHTF or not, and not just as a weapon.
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Sorry to hear about your surgery, but glad to hear you're doing better.
If the old Colt .38 Special was a snub nose, then you'll probably do okay with this one. Being that it's a few ounces lighter than the regular weight snub nose revolvers, it'll have a little more kick but not that much more than you should be able to handle.
Same here. All my firearms have one in the pipe, from an old Winchester 22 to the Mossberg to the Browning semi-auto. The old .38 revolver doesn't need a safety. :o)
Yes, the Colt is a snub nose.
I'm thinking of buying a 22 revolver just to have one that is not a kicker. I know that placement of a 22 bullet is critical to stopping someone, and I'd use the 38s for that, but I might need to shoot a critter, not a human and I've nothing but these 38s.
Well, that is not true, I have a Remington shotgun and a Remington rifle, both new in 1998 and but both are too heavy for me.
My dad is one of those people who believes that if there is a gun in the house, every child within 5 city blocks is going to try and sneak into the house so they can shoot themselves. Seriously, I wish I was exaggerating.
2 days in a row last week, some guy was hanging around the house pestering me. He'd walk into the garage as I was pulling the truck in, he'd ring the doorbell nonstop until I answered, that sort of thing. No idea what he wanted because he only spoke Spanish, and I'm mute so I speak in ASL.
I mentioned this to my dad, and suddenly I started hearing things coming out of his mouth that I never thought he'd say in a million years! Phrases like “Are you wearing your gun when you go out?” and “Maybe you should wear your gun openly instead of concealed, at least around the house.”
And the kicker: “Should I get you a bigger gun?”
My jaw is still on the floor from that.
My point is that whatever you think you own, unless you’re able and willing to defend it by whatever mean you might have, sooner or later (most likely sooner) you will no longer own it. It’s not about legality or morality, it’s about REALITY!
If you don’t believe me, try it.
A good example of this is our own country. We as a nation our unwilling to protect our borders. I think you know the results.
Woo hoo! I have him and his l’il brother!
Handy choppers.
I totally disagree with that kind of rationalization. If you go by the four rules, you will have already made the decision to fire before your finger ever touches the trigger. Don't count on a harder trigger pull to save you from shooting at something you shouldn't be.
As for wheel guns, I have no use for them. I'll take my Glock 23 with 13 rounds any day. And if I'm out in the woods, I can push 40 bullets out the barrel of my SA XD45 in less than 30 seconds. Try that with a wheel gun.
The AK-47 is probably the most reliable weapon of its class. Just because the commies invented it one shouldn't eliminate it from one's arsenal. Besides, when the SHTF, I'd want something chambering 5.56 and 7.62 x 39. You never know what kind of ammo you'll pick along the way.
You can disagree, but it is a sound principle of being sure of your target. abrupt waking up can cloud thinking and judgement initially - if you want to just shoot first and ask questions later - your call. But that extra resistance brings quick clarity of thought.
that exact sound is how I came to realize that being 16 y/o and in my gf’s room when her daddy came home was not a great scenario!
terrazzo floors, with hard sealant, great look, easy to maintain and the sealant can be removed quickly with some industrial dishwasher detergent and some hot water, reapply sealant with a sponge and in less than 5 hours there will be no evidence of a mess...not that i have given this any thought or anything...
I agree, to a point.
While ANY firearm operated indoors has an incredible amount of noise and muzzle flash, a .357 magnum cartridge in a revolver is INCREDIBLE loud AND has a muzzle flash like you've never seen. Something to consider. I do like my wheel gun, but I also think I'd feel better indoors if I felt like I wouldn't be blinded by the flash of that big magnum cartridge....
I expect to only need to fire it once. Shooting at an indoor range helps compensate for the flash effects - practice, practice, practice.
Not to beat a dead horse, but really, have you ever fired a magnum pistol indoors? Most of us HAVE NOT, because of the sound and the flash. It is DEAFENING! Just for fun, practice a few times without ear protection. (Please don't!-I'm just saying it is incredible.)
Anyway, stay safe! In an emergency situation when seconds counts, police are only minutes away...
Take care
Trust me - indoor ranges are INDOORS. Fire at least once a quarter and yes, I know it is loud - even with hearing protection - and big flash. The flash and sound are why I do the range time - so I expect it and not stymied by it if I have to use it in a self defense role.
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