Practice so you can hit what you aim at. Then one to the mellion will take the fight out of any man or beast >
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Practice so you can hit what you aim at. Then one to the mellion will take the fight out of any man or beast >
I carry a five shot 38 special quite often and if I carry something bigger it’s usually a sick shot 45 Smith & Wesson 1917. But I have never needed more than two shots to get the job done.
People talking about making headshots under stress are dreaming. I realize it could happen but center mass is the right spot.
I disagree. This was from a number of years ago at Front Sight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frosty Boolit
Hostage-taker head shots.
1911 .45
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People handle stress differently. Some people get buck fever when deer hunting yet others remain very calm during actual combat. Also times are changing. Body armor is become much more common so a headshot might be the only option.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frosty Boolit
I remember I bought my wife a H & R 32 MAG, 5 SHOT DOUBLE ACTION. I still think that was a good choice. But anything is better than nothing. Should never take a knife to a gun fight.
32 mag light recoil, for inside the home is fine. Although my brother has a judge with 410 special home defense loads.
I feel fine with my 5 shot model 60 in a shoulder holster. But depending on the weather and planned activity, i will choose a high capacity 9mm often. Mostly though, i feel good being armed and do not ponder how many rounds i have. Never hurts to have a AR in the trunk too.
I grew old using Colt SAAs and OM Rugers never felt under gunned. David only had 5stones
I guess I will buck the trend. If I have a choice. I would shoot for the hip bones. No body armor and stop movement.
762.
I asked my brother this question and his response was "one more than I need."
The Marine in me says every round i can carry, a few gernades and a bayonet as a last resort, realistically the retired old fat guy that is not as fast, lean and mean anymore says whatever is in the cylinder/magazine when i do need to draw.
If I am having to reload I'm in a gunfight which is not really where i want to be.
For me the minimum amount of capacity is determined by what I'm wearing. If I could hide an M60E3 in nothing but a man thong I would....well maybe the thong is a bit too much lol...lets say H&K MP5K3 series in shorts and a t-shirt :D.
One to the mellion will take the wind out of any large sail>> takes all the bad thoughts with it ??
I voted 10 because i believe 5 with a reload would be my comfort level. However the question specifically said no reload allowed in the situation.
if i remember my anatimey from long ago?Quote:
Originally Posted by frosty boolit
A heart shot still leaves a 4 minute window for and attacker to do damage?
A head shot usually puts a stop in place, now>
practice, practice, practice, so you can hit, what you are aiming at???
With any reasonable caliber a heart shot will cause blood loss to be excessive and incapacitating very long before the four minute mark. It is now a leaky pump. Not good for the recipient.
The US Army Doctors in WW II determined that an oxygenated, adrenalized individual could continue to function 10-20 seconds after being struck in the heart by a projectile less than 50 caliber.
In my 357 I carry 5 rounds, I my 45 Dbl. stack I carry 10 rounds.
Personally I would say 5, but after giving it more thought I would say it depends on the skill level of the person carrying. If they can’t make a good shot with a few rounds who’s to say they can make a reload under pressure. Practice with what you carry. Practice practice practice!!!
^^^^^this should be repeated every other post in this thread.
One target, 1 shot is the goal.