mikthestick
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Many people see movies and think they are getting the truth. While the OK corral type of gunfight is not a lie it is probably not too realistic as portrayed on screen, however entertaining it may be. Ask yourself if you knew you were going to have to fight would you leave your winchester at home. I think you were more likely to be shot in the back on the way to the corral. All gun fighters shaping up for a fight make sure they have six loaded not five. The colt has a safety, half cock and full cock notch, which is designed to allow six cartridges to be carried safely. In movies you often see heroes check cylinder rotation, never seen one load an empty chamber just before a gunfight. Modern health and safety may demand five for everyday carry purposes.
When Hollywood make a movie where an old gun fighter tells young wannabe load five then almost everyone will believe that's how it was done.
When Hollywood make a movie where an old gun fighter tells young wannabe load five then almost everyone will believe that's how it was done.