Post by BoW GaCAman on Dec 26, 2014 8:53:15 GMT -5
Spare Guns & Spare Ammo
Two things that I don't talk about all that much, but truly believe in. Backup guns and spare ammo. Robert Sadowski's [Combat Handguns] recent article on the 12 oz. Charter Arms Off Duty 5-shot .38 Special hammerless revolver reminded me of one of my fave methods, for carry. The ankle. Revolvers are near-perfect for this, because they can survive the highly humid and sweaty area of the human ankle or calf, (various holsters allow for either position) along with the dirt and dust that can be present, down there.
I like the idea of the 'NY re-load' (first gun runs out of ammo, switch to second) better than carrying a speed loader for the revolver and spare magazine for the auto. For one thing, you can get firing again much faster if you run dry by simply drawing the secondary, rather than trying to fumble with a re-load under the stress of potential death. This becomes even more critical as we age and our hand steadiness starts to go downhill. Another factor is that if you are merely carrying a speed loader or speed strip/magazine that does you not one iota of good if your revolver or auto is seriously jammed up. Guns being mechanical tools, this can easily be the case.
I've read several case studies where cops pulled their backup after their first (duty) gun gets dropped, or otherwise breaks. Also have read where good guys prevailed over predators because the scuz's gun jammed, and the citizen was able to fire first or take them down for arrest, by the threat of their still-operational gun.
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Gun Model/s:
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Color: Black
Hand: Right, Left
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