gbclarkson
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A frequent poster on this forum uses a signature that says something like: "overkill has never failed".
Most Cops, are NOT, well, like Sgt. Tackleberry
Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that you have never needed a weapon?For the last 20 years or so a 5-shot .38 or 8-shot 9mm (without any reloads) have been more than enough for me.
Many of us find ourselves in that position from time to time.In that time I've never even thought about drawing in anger. Sometimes I think it's a waste of time to clip the holster in my waistband.
But I do anyway...
the best outcome would have been that I made 5 one shot stops with over 83% accuracy under pressure, on moving targets
That's probably pretty much on target.I think most people carry what they feel is appropriate to defend against the scenario that keeps them up at night.
What may happen and what one may be "afraid of" should not be confused.If your afraid of a single, knife wielding mugger in the parking lot, a j frame S&W is more than enough.
Requires more than hardware.Being prepared to defend the lives in the movie theater from a James Holmes type requires more hardware....
In the very unlikely event that you are attacked, there is no reason to assume that you will be attended by only one person.... than defending your lonesome against a hype looking for an easy twenty bucks.
I once thought I was "comfortable" with an Airweight Centennial. I now carry something more capable, but I would not describe myself as highly confident that my training, my ability, or my equipment would necessarily keep me or mine from being injured.I know what I am comfortable carrying.
How would one know?If 5 rounds is enough for you, that's cool.
Good.I just wouldn't discourage others from carrying more.
Great--as long as what one "feels" and what one "envisions" reasonably reflect reality.You make whatever choices you have to in an effort to feel protected from whatever threat you envision.
I practice double taps, & thus am good for 3-4 guys with any of my lil snubbie revolvers depending on which I'm carrying...
Thousands of rounds of SHTF ammo is ridiculous. Hoarding it all anticipating outright war?