And I happen to live in a large city where murder, robbery, gangs, and drugs are all too common. people get shot, knifed, robbed, burglarized, and killed here all the time and you have to always be situation awares. The threat here is "real".
And I would be interested to see the research that your referencing regarding brandishing a weapon (which is actually a crime where I live btw).
The research I am most familiar with is FBI research taken from Handgun Wounding Factors and Effectiveness where it is made perfectly clear that the best choice for a SD handgun will be one that fires a cartridge that penetrates 18" and which creates the largest possible permanent wound cavity without sacrificing penetration.
That ain't a snub nosed revolver.
AFAIC, that's what's real here. What works best. Not what works adequately frequently according to research that remains questionable at this point.
and once again, there's a reason that cops, military personnel, feds, and serious gun fighter types don't carry revolvers anymore. Many reasons actually.
If you want to carry a revolver, go right ahead, but don't try to tell me that it's a better choice than a high quality high cap semi-automatic pistol and expect me to agree.
I admit, I haven’t read the entire thread thoroughly; another thought comes to me on the subject. How many CC folks *know* that they will be willing and able to kill another person? Especially those that have no special training.
While I’ve had some training, I always had a tiny, nagging doubt that I could *really do it*, when the time came.
When the situation presented itself, turns out that I did have the inner strength. That was a relief.
Secondly, I’ve totally rethought my scope for exactly *who* I would go out on a limb for, in a life-or-death. Because of all the stupid, progressive people I come in contact with, I decided, they can fend for themselves.
Me or mine. That’s it. I’d find no satisfaction in saving a Illary voter.
[Sorry Lord. Forgive me. I have sinned.]
I read his post to say the gun your willing to carry is better than the gun you don’t have or the gun your not comfortable with in the area of self defense.
I do wish all law abiding citizens would carry. The fear that would inflict to criminals would be immense and might be significant on crime.
Revolvers are great entry guns. I carry one at times when I need to maintain a low profile. My full sized .45 is great in winter coat season but tough to pull off in shorts and t-shirt. Mid season it’s a M&P compact 9. I love all seasons. They give me a reason to have seasonal ccw attire.