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To: AnAmericanMother
I always liked the Webley, at least from an historical perspective, although I've never fired one.
170 posted on 04/08/2004 5:16:37 AM PDT by ought-six
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To: ought-six
It's a funny old piece. Like the .45 ACP, the recoil is more of a "push" than a "kick". Because the revolver's so heavy, it's very easy to control. Considering the short barrel, it's fairly accurate, especially at close range (out to say 10 yards). At anything over about 25 yards it's essentially useless, it's a big heavy lead pill and the only thing you can shoot at that distance is worms.

But the really fun thing about it is that for some reason (short cylinder, large gap at forcing cone, burning qualities of Unique) it shoots huge jets of fire from the muzzle and the front of the cylinder. It looks like you're holding a Roman candle - people will turn around and stare.

171 posted on 04/08/2004 5:34:26 AM PDT by AnAmericanMother (. . . Ministrix of Venery (recess appointment), TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary . . .)
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