Would you carry a .44spl if you had one?

[Pale Ryder]

Would you carry this one in your car?

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Nope, got insurance, let that shit burn. Bring some marshmallows and a rational argument.

 

[Darkemp]

Would and have carried a .38 J frame, so a .44 would be fine. Reloading would not be an issue if I can find cases and primers. Not my first choice, but can make it work. I think too much emphasis is placed on capacity. Maybe makes sense for those who get paid to run towards danger, for most you’re more likely to need a fire extinguisher than a firearm day to day.

Nope, got insurance, let that shit burn. Bring some marshmallows and a rational argument.

Car carried fire extinguisher for years and I’ve used one time. 9 years ago last week a major crash in my residential neighborhood, never saw it coming until it happened right in front of me. Drunk driver going over 70mph at 7:59am t boned an SUV at the intersection I was stopped at. Three occupants mangled in car and was catching fire. Went through my extinguisher and a neighbor ran out and gave me a second one. Fire dept was on shift change with overlap coverage provided by BWI but caused delay apparently, was over 15 minutes before first truck and about 9 minutes for first AACOPD unit. Felt like a lifetime and I didn’t think the occupants would survive, car had to be cut apart to pull them out.

 

[Bullfrog]

Bring some marshmallows and a rational argument.

You may disagree with it, but it is a rational argument.

Carjackers aren't always alone, and violent mobs by definition are not.

Don't forget the footage from a few years ago of the groups of people attacking motorists in their cars, or the number of people who pursued Rittenhouse even though he tried to retreat. He was forced to shoot at 3 different people.

I'm not arguing for 33 round mags or rows of mags on a batman style belt. I rarely carry an extra one. I think 12 or 14 is probably enough, since like you said, I'm not someone who has the duty to run to a fight. If there are that many armed attackers coming at me I'll be dead before I'm empty.

But, 5 rounds is just too few IMHO, unless it's a small backup gun or a big one for bear protection.

 

[Pale Ryder]

Bullfrog, not arguing. 5 shot would not necessarily be my first choice, but I’m comfortable with it and a speed strip or two. Being retired I seldom have a need or want to travel into Balt, Mo Co, DC., etc. Sure mobs can form anywhere, just haven’t happened to me yet. Knock on wood. As for Rittenhouse, he put himself in that environment when he decided to play security. Not something I feel compelled to do.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

 

[Bob A]

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Worth a read if not too expensive. IIRC I got my copy for about 20 bucks and it's on Amazon now for 180???

I'm subjected to the CA roster so the latest CCW SA's are LEO only and unobtainum or at a high premium. And the CA permit only allows for three handguns; so a snubby is one of my three. I've found I carry it the most and I train with it the most. But that's me; you do you.

There are other good reads out there but this one sticks in my mind. There are many options on CCW and in my opinion it's worth educating yourself. Even if you don't go in that direction, you learned something that may come in handy at some point.

I want to thank you for this recommendation. I got a copy a while ago, for thirty bucks plus tax and shipping. It had a snowball effect; I found a hardbound copy of Col. Applegate's Kill or Get Killed (signed by the author(!)), which led me to the Sykes and Fairbairn book, and a great book on point shooting, by Applegate and a co-author.

It also pushed me into picking up a Fitz Special type modified Colt 1917, which should be arriving at my door soon. It's not the 45LC that I might have preferred, but 45acp with half-moon clips is probably quicker to reload, as if I'd ever have to use it.

 

[TI-tick]

I want to thank you for this recommendation. I got a copy a while ago, for thirty bucks plus tax and shipping. It had a snowball effect; I found a hardbound copy of Col. Applegate's Kill or Get Killed (signed by the author(!)), which led me to the Sykes and Fairbairn book, and a great book on point shooting, by Applegate and a co-author.

It also pushed me into picking up a Fitz Special type modified Colt 1917, which should be arriving at my door soon. It's not the 45LC that I might have preferred, but 45acp with half-moon clips is probably quicker to reload, as if I'd ever have to use it.

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Thanks for the kind words and additional book recommendations. At least for once I've done more than po some folks on MDS!

Look fwd to pics of your new Fitz!

 

[august1410]

I’ve just recently put this in the carry rotation.

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[jimbobborg]

I realize I'm late to the party, but I wouldn't carry a 5-shot anything that weights that much and takes that much time to reload. Yes, I've carried a 4" .44 revolver, but it was not easy to carry or conceal. My Colt 1991 compact weighed less, had a few more rounds available, and was easy to reload. Of the handguns I carry now, I keep a small single-stack 9mm on me in the summer and something much bigger and heavier and with a much more powerful round when I can dress around it.

 

[John from MD]

Not enough rounds for the kind of attacks people are experiencing today. All you need is to be attacked by six guys and you are dead.

 

[Bob A]

Thanks for the kind words and additional book recommendations. At least for once I've done more than po some folks on MDS!

Look fwd to pics of your new Fitz!

Your wish, and mine, fulfilled:

(Someday I'll have to get a real camera. Also, I have to get that hammer properly Bobbed.)

 

[TI-tick]

Your wish, and mine, fulfilled:

(Someday I'll have to get a real camera. Also, I have to get that hammer properly Bobbed.)

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Master Blaster!
Nice, I'd leave the hammer as is as I like SA but I get your point. Bet it shoots .

Peace!