Hello,
This is gun-specific, but I'm posting here to get some feedback on it's defensive use. If this is the wrong place, please accept my apologies and move it where appropriate.
Obviously, this is about a North American Arms Mini Revolver, specifically in .22lr with a 1 1/8" barrel. I've heard both sides of the argument regarding how effective or useless it is. While I consider it more like a self-powered knife than a traditional "gun", I personally feel pretty safe with it in my pocket.
The main reason I feel safer with it than without is probably the fact that I can have it hidden in my hand and ready to use, unlike a larger gun in a holster. Second, I look at it as an edge in a hand-to-hand situation. If I make a fist around it, it seems that it would make a wonderful striking weapon; both for stabilizing a punching fist and for hammer blows with the grip and/or barrel. Next, I look at speed. By having it in my hand and ready to rock-n-roll, I can get a snap shot off in about a second or two versus drawing from my concealed holster. Unfortunately, my range does not allow drawing and firing from a holster, so I'm limited to dry fire practice at home. And lastly, let's consider that it inflicts a gunshot wound, regardless of stopping power. Whether or not I survive the encounter, the BG will hopefully be forced to choose between bleeding to death from a gut shot or facing justice if he decides to run to a hospital.
There you have my reasoning, what do you think? Is this sound thinking or just foolish? I'd appreciate any feedback, ideas on proper use, etc. Thanks in advance.
Rob
[edit] I'm not allowed to carry to work, so I carry this anyway. [/edit]
This is gun-specific, but I'm posting here to get some feedback on it's defensive use. If this is the wrong place, please accept my apologies and move it where appropriate.
Obviously, this is about a North American Arms Mini Revolver, specifically in .22lr with a 1 1/8" barrel. I've heard both sides of the argument regarding how effective or useless it is. While I consider it more like a self-powered knife than a traditional "gun", I personally feel pretty safe with it in my pocket.
The main reason I feel safer with it than without is probably the fact that I can have it hidden in my hand and ready to use, unlike a larger gun in a holster. Second, I look at it as an edge in a hand-to-hand situation. If I make a fist around it, it seems that it would make a wonderful striking weapon; both for stabilizing a punching fist and for hammer blows with the grip and/or barrel. Next, I look at speed. By having it in my hand and ready to rock-n-roll, I can get a snap shot off in about a second or two versus drawing from my concealed holster. Unfortunately, my range does not allow drawing and firing from a holster, so I'm limited to dry fire practice at home. And lastly, let's consider that it inflicts a gunshot wound, regardless of stopping power. Whether or not I survive the encounter, the BG will hopefully be forced to choose between bleeding to death from a gut shot or facing justice if he decides to run to a hospital.
There you have my reasoning, what do you think? Is this sound thinking or just foolish? I'd appreciate any feedback, ideas on proper use, etc. Thanks in advance.
Rob
[edit] I'm not allowed to carry to work, so I carry this anyway. [/edit]
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