Whitworths, Stickies and Gun Fads
Sorry, the Whitworth photo struck a big nerve with me, which typically causes outbursts of randomness. Someday it will get me voted off the island, I reckon.
I agree that this thread has the potential for a sticky, but I'm merely a case of what happens when enthusiasm meets opportunity, not the brains of the operation. Outpost and 9.3, OTOH, are the ones to convince!
I hereby support the motion by Outpost, seconded by Bigslug, to make this a sticky. What happens next, I know not.
It would be nice if someone reading this thread has pull with the gun & ammo companies sufficient to get S&W or Ruger to listen. S&W could reintroduce the I frame, team it up with the cartridge we're discussing, and sell the idea as the ultimate pocket pistol, designed to deliver stopping power through momentum that guarantees reliable penetration, a meplat that maximizes wound channel without dependence on expansion, matched with the low pressure that prevents overpenetration, minimizes flash, blast and recoil to optimize a shooter's ability to hit key spots very fast. Delivers a punch unmatched by pocket autos, with the revolver's ability to shoot through clothing. Smaller than the J frame, with "outstanding shootability & a bullet that will always do its work, regardless of chancy 2" expansion." Actually, the perfect BUG--a New York reload for even the J frame. Carry its ammo as your reload, because it can be used in your larger .38 SPLs or even .357.
If Ruger would do it, shorten the LCR's frame & cylinder, to make a BUG that is manageable by all shooters. Alternatively, shorten only the cylinder and lengthen the barrel within the cylinder frame window to improve performance, or load cartridge down even more and make it super-tame while still getting the performance designed for the cartridge.
Colt, if they ever wanted to get back in the game, could use the Banker's Special as a starting point.
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Originally Posted by
Bigslug
Jeez! All I do is bring up the Whitworth's bullet alloy, and we end up with lengthy Whitworth diatribes and sniper porn on a pocket pistol ammo thread. FOCUS PEOPLE!:kidding:
Lousianaman - I think it's well that you're deciding to archive this thread, as I think there's the possibility to do some real good here.
Over the last 160 years or so terminal ballistic application has been driven by all manner of theories with regard to shape, speed, weight, diameter, and plasticity of bullet. While few would argue that all else being equal, bigger is better, our understanding of the science has progressed to where it is certainly possible to do more with less - to the point of that which was once regarded as totally insufficient can now be totally suitable to the task.
On the one hand, the industry should take note, as we have the potential to "mirconize" pocket pistol effectiveness rather substantially.
On the other hand, the industry runs largely on appealing to the mindless Ewoks who make cooing sounds over the latest shiny object. If it isn't rivaling the SR-71 for speed, the U.S.S. Missouri for bore diameter, or the Yucatan Meteor for impact energy. . . the advertising bureaus will have a hard time knowing what to do with it. I wonder if it's possible to create a fad for something that simply WORKS - after all, they sell a lot of Camrys, Accords, and .30-06's. . .