Anybody carrying a long barrel revolver?

jbone said:

This could go places!

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flhrci said:

Only looking for healthy conversation! NO FLAMES! I am just curious like I said.

David

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jbone said:

Lighten up Francis!

You'd be hard pressed to find a single topic that hasn't had a bet of humor, unhealthily conversation, or flames injected. For the most part here we role with, it, ignor it, and expect it!

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mobiushky said:

To be honest, I would bet that OC of a long barreled revolver would be a lot LESS provocative. The media has so sensationalized firearms that people think "modern military style" guns are scary and evil. Most people probably wouldn't think twice about a revolver. I mean, you always see the hood rats sporting "Glock 40's" sideways in true tactical style right? LOL. It's just my thoughts, but I'd bet people wouldn't be nearly as skittish.

As for "practical" well, that's a debate that no one will budge on and people will stick to their opinions as though their life depends on it. And if we're really honest with ourselves, no one is wrong about their opinions on the subject.

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Batousaii said:

I find this IS the case. When I carry my Ruger vaquero in a nice leather rig (not a long barrel) I get allot of compliments on how nice it looks by some rather unexpected sources, little old ladies, hippies etc. When I carry my 1911 or my wifes automatic, the same ones ask me if I'm a cop, or just kinda give me that big curious look over.
- I very rarely have "negative" encounters as it is, but the looks and reactions are indeed different. Maybe I'll carry my cap-n-ball Remington revolver for a while and see how it goes

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Batousaii said:

I find this IS the case. When I carry my Ruger vaquero in a nice leather rig (not a long barrel) I get allot of compliments on how nice it looks by some rather unexpected sources, little old ladies, hippies etc. When I carry my 1911 or my wifes automatic, the same ones ask me if I'm a cop, or just kinda give me that big curious look over.
- I very rarely have "negative" encounters as it is, but the looks and reactions are indeed different. Maybe I'll carry my cap-n-ball Remington revolver for a while and see how it goes

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mobiushky said:

I think it would be very unusual to have someone mistake your for a cop if you're wearing that kind of rig. Remember people are generally unaware and if they do briefly snap out of their self induced zombie state, they only think as far as movies and TV has taught them. So in movies and TV cops and bad guys wear scary black guns. That and, I wouldn't be surprised if the first thought on a lot of their minds is that the guns is either not real or is not functional.

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flhrci said:

What kind of leather rig do you use? Cowboy style gun belt or something more contemporary looking?

David

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WalkingWolf said:

"Are those real?" Is one of the questions I get every once in a while...

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CT Barfly said:

No.

There's no scientific reason why you couldn't do it...but if someone told you there was a faster/easier/more reliable way to defend yourself...you'd probably have a hard time responding. whether it's size, weight, capacity, speed, appearance, etc...the revolver would probably fall short in some respect (but maybe not all). So it will STILL boil down to personal preference.

A six-shot revolver won't be as good a fighting gun as your average G19.

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• Now… If I was swathing my way through zombies, restoring the constitution, or fending off the North Korean invasion, then the high capacity handgun would be my sidearm of choice. My primary would of course be a reliable military style rifle as well. For the travel to and from work, going to the grocery store, or a night out with the wife, I usually carry a .38 snub-nosed revolver in stainless (or the cheetah, or a 1911 –lol). Dry weekends, I like my .45 Vaquero. If you’re going to assault me when I have my Vaquero with me, you better bring a few armed friends, cause the first couple are catching Volkswagens. I grew up with a single action cap-n-ball in my hand, as it was my first gun and I had it for years. It was an 1860 Army (Replica) in .44 to be exact. I spent more hours drawing, spinning and shooting that gun than I can remember. I am a firm believer that it’s the first shot landed that usually wins, and thus my .45 Colt is a favorite. Don’t discount a good revolver, their reliability makes up for capacity in most situations that a civilian will get in to. But carry what YOU can use best, that’s simply the best formula all around.

Batousaii said:

(snip)I am a firm believer that it’s the first shot landed that usually wins,

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WalkingWolf said:

+1,000,000 BINGO! All those rounds do no one any good unless they hit their mark. If it takes a person 20 rounds to hit their mark that have serious problems. IMO in the past 20 years pray and spray has been more common in gunfights, and often nobody gets shot, or shot seriously.

It is rumored that Wyatt Earp took his time to aim, and always came out on top.

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Ah yes, the ancient technique of aim-fu. Some still practice it today, myself included. I am however a strong proponent of accurate reflexive point shooting too. But like aiming takes much practice and control, and this iteself becomes a form of aiming due to it being a very controlled technique. I used to cast my own wax bullets when I was 15, and would gun-sling those bad boys in the back yard propelled my just the caps. I’d have soda cans and empty milk cartons to shoot at. Started out slow, smooth and built the "feel" of it, and increased the pace only as fast as my accuracy would allow. The little pop never alarmed anyone and no one seemed to care, so I had hours of fun. When shooting lead balls with powder (not in the back yard of course), It all translated over very nicely, and I became extremely accurate at medium close ranges where most gunfights would occur. Well, now I’m 30 years older, some newer/modern guns, some army training, and a good hand injury later… I’m not as fast or as practiced as my youthful self, but I can hold my own in technique and accuracy with just about anything that slings lead regardless of shape or size or mechanical function. The ultimate answer is to simply build good controlled technique that incorporates a swift controlled movements with a touch of patience… for most that means “slow down” – Because slow is smooth, and smooth is fast... aiming can play a big role in there too.