Warning! Wild E is leading the walk and ride tour at BBT. His brother in law is currently involved in a child support law suit. Turns out that bear was really my sister in law. She finally found a man she could catch. Has any one tried those revolvers that shoot 45 & 410. I think I will try one out next time I am at the range.
My only encounter where I was forced to use my gun while riding led me to consider such a gun. I had stopped at a deserted rest area to have a smoke when out of the weeds came a pissed off skunk. With it being in the middle of the day rabies was the second thought that went through my mind as I was screaming like a little girl and making a mad dash for the closest pick-nick table. I was packing a cheep 380 with a 1 inch barrel in a vest pocket below two layers of clothes, coat and coveralls. By the time I got the gun out the skunk was on the seat with his front paws on the table top. There were other tables but since I finally had the gun out I stood my ground. The first shot missed. The next 4 did their duty. The first hit killed the skunk but I kept on shooting till the gun went click. With the area stinking and my man card mutilated I got on my big bad 550 Honda and hit the road. I cant say a better gun would have made much difference but I carry a better gun now.
Handguns are always too large and too heavy when you're carrying them, and too small and too light when you're using them to defend yourself. Ruger has a good reputation for building reliable weapons. They aren't works of art, but they generally function well. I'd stay with a 9mm or a .40, and buy the one that feels natural in your hand and shoots well for you. There are many good choices out there. Look at the Kahr line and some of the Taurus pistols. The method you select to carry it will make the biggest difference in comfort. Ane remember, it's not what you hit them with; it's where you hit them that counts. Guys like me who insist on carrying .45s are really just compensating for small earlobes.
Quote from: hipshot on December 19, 2011, 09:47:34 AMHandguns are always too large and too heavy when you're carrying them, and too small and too light when you're using them to defend yourself. Ruger has a good reputation for building reliable weapons. They aren't works of art, but they generally function well. I'd stay with a 9mm or a .40, and buy the one that feels natural in your hand and shoots well for you. There are many good choices out there. Look at the Kahr line and some of the Taurus pistols. The method you select to carry it will make the biggest difference in comfort. Ane remember, it's not what you hit them with; it's where you hit them that counts. Guys like me who insist on carrying .45s are really just compensating for small earlobes.And he is telling you the Truth........................
They are fun to shoot but are big and I don't believe I would carry one as my concealed weapon based on size and overall ballistics. The 45LC would be the round I'd chamber is I did carry. The .410 is a little underwhelming IMO. I hear they are great snake guns for the ranch, etc. The S&W adds the ability of .45acp to the mix.Definitely shoot one, the are neat.
Now, my first line of defense is to avoid places where I might get into trouble. I guess that is "scared old people" syndrome is kicking in.