Handgun Calibre
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The Army went to the 45 in 1911 because the 38 wasn't stopping the attacking tribesmen on Menanou. They were generally so doped up that the 38 didn't faze them.
The 45 ACP was conceived in 1904, based on the failed .41 ACP cartridge, this line is from Massad Ayoob. We all know who he is....
The 45 ACP was conceived in 1904, based on the failed .41 ACP cartridge, this line is from Massad Ayoob. We all know who he is....
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I don't own any revolvers now (I own a number of semis from .22 to .40), BUT, if I were starting out again I'd start with a .357/38 revolver. A revolver in .357/38 is probably one of the most versatile guns, in my opinion, newbie or seasoned shooter.
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Thanks to everyone who posted their thoughts. I had been talking to a guy I have known for years and who shoots at the same range as me. He has a Browning Hi-Power in 9mm and a Ruger .22rim, both auto. He said he would like to change the Browning for a revolver. What should he get and what calibre? After a lot of talk we both agreed on .357mag cal. and S&W. Heard a few days ago he bought a stainless S&W in .357mag. I wondered if I had been right to advise this. Reading all your replies I think I was right, althought there were a lot of good alternatives. Thanks again.
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There were a fair number of stainless 4" barrel .357s around a few years ago when the move to semi-autos was on. $200 and up. Some were a little rough, but they work just fine. Got me a couple and a couple of .38s too. They all shoot the same, all use the same speed loaders and the wife can point & click them easily as well. I got so many, I leave them all over the house in case someone jumps through the front window for example.
Remember, it don't matter much what you are shooting if you can't hit the target. Two .25s or .32s or other "mouse" calibers in the throat or chest beats a .50 flying through the wall or ceiling.
Remember, it don't matter much what you are shooting if you can't hit the target. Two .25s or .32s or other "mouse" calibers in the throat or chest beats a .50 flying through the wall or ceiling.
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