tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post694872886503968585..comments2023-06-01T11:43:03.723-04:00Comments on Down Range Report: Survival Handguns, My Thoughts.Dukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-8471932952074189132013-02-03T12:24:05.843-05:002013-02-03T12:24:05.843-05:00Anon, well put my friend. Thanks.Anon, well put my friend. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-36390956012348778782013-02-02T23:49:24.091-05:002013-02-02T23:49:24.091-05:0023 years of military service and 50 years hunting ...23 years of military service and 50 years hunting and living in neighborhoods that would make your skin crawl and stones freeze taught me when you positively must have a second round go bang, nothing fits the bill like a revolver, especially in the hands of someone who has not mastered a pistol and what it takes to "slap, rack, bang" that second shot. For myself I prefer a 4inch .357 mag, 125 grain or a 1911 old style with 230 grain HPs. Barring that a pump action like an 870 12 gauge using #4 buck. In the wilds of Montana and drowning worms in the back country, I carry a 44 mag with a can of bear spray as the first line of defense followed by 6 rounds of 240 grain HPs. When camping in back country and hunting, the camp gun is a Rem 870 with OOO or OO buck. Otherwise, I don't usually pack a revolver if carrying my .338 win mag. When walking the dogs and just generally out and about, I CC with a .45 1911 (230 grn HPs)and a shoulder carry colt defender in 9mm (147 grn HPs). Molon Labe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-11720901180705285602012-05-19T06:56:50.576-04:002012-05-19T06:56:50.576-04:00If the feed ramp on the 1911 is polished good, cas...If the feed ramp on the 1911 is polished good, cast bullets will feel fairly well but not good enough for me in a survival situation but they are fine for killing tin cans.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-66304032552941822112012-05-18T19:59:38.478-04:002012-05-18T19:59:38.478-04:00Reloading and casting are the main reasons I shoot...Reloading and casting are the main reasons I shoot my wheelguns and bolt guns more often. Tried reloading cast in my 1911, the gun didn't like the bullet. I may try again with another mold, but I can't afford factory jacketed.TinCan Assassinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680618418991333460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-87127599644090068562012-05-18T16:00:30.440-04:002012-05-18T16:00:30.440-04:00Marty, very true...simple is many times the best c...Marty, very true...simple is many times the best choice.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-72516147124815896872012-05-18T15:23:43.551-04:002012-05-18T15:23:43.551-04:00People should purchase reliable handguns that they...People should purchase <a href="https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/travel/?utm_source=downrangereport&utm_medium=comment&utm_content=reliablehandguns&utm_campaign=patseo" rel="nofollow">reliable handguns</a> that they are comfortable with and know will work for them when they need it. That is much more important than getting something because it holds more rounds or has a bunch of the latest bells and whistles. Keep it simple and stay alive.Martyhttps://www.usconcealedcarry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-91863912446186670332012-05-17T11:12:46.230-04:002012-05-17T11:12:46.230-04:00Shepherd K, I love the 1911 as and would never giv...Shepherd K, I love the 1911 as and would never give mine up but they don't work as well with 'trashy ammo'Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-21062844491368180482012-05-17T08:17:03.546-04:002012-05-17T08:17:03.546-04:00Duke, great post. Despit my fondness for the 1911,...Duke, great post. Despit my fondness for the 1911, wheel guns were and still are my first love.Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-33422464772609234752012-05-16T08:19:01.071-04:002012-05-16T08:19:01.071-04:00Shy Wolf, It's good to use what you shoot good...Shy Wolf, It's good to use what you shoot good with but like you say sometimes it doesn't make much difference. Nevertheless revolvers are always good to have and practice with because you never know what you will have to work with.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-22936790075944737122012-05-16T08:06:43.675-04:002012-05-16T08:06:43.675-04:00Very true, there are many old beaters out there th...Very true, there are many old beaters out there that might not look to good but they function perfectly.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-82994691348106146212012-05-16T08:05:30.539-04:002012-05-16T08:05:30.539-04:00tffnguy, Funny thing most people seem to shoot bet...tffnguy, Funny thing most people seem to shoot better with a revolver, they seem to have a natural aim point. Maybe it's the way the barrel looks as you sight down it, more slender, who knows?Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-38972875901856244202012-05-15T23:32:55.645-04:002012-05-15T23:32:55.645-04:00I too, use the .44 Spl. case. I load the 250 grain...I too, use the .44 Spl. case. I load the 250 grain plain base Keith lead bullet to 1,200 fps. Great elk killer. I keep my shots under 60 yards. Very long case life for reloading. <br />Mountain RiflemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-5616161104089474142012-05-15T18:37:31.854-04:002012-05-15T18:37:31.854-04:00Revolvers were the first handguns I did competitio...Revolvers were the first handguns I did competition with way back when ago. Not a fabulous competitor, usually in the middle of the pack. Now I use 16 shot XD's and run the middle of the pack. Upon occasion, I bring a wheelgun to compete with and, strange as it sounds, even on the scenarios with 20 or more shots per set, I don't do any worse useing the Ruger and speed loaders than I do with the XD. Last time I did this, the revolver gave me the best times. As Gomer says, "Surprise-surprise-surprise..."Shy Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708293970831678927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-24593291648008715382012-05-15T18:12:37.630-04:002012-05-15T18:12:37.630-04:00Great post. I also love revolvers. A friend of min...Great post. I also love revolvers. A friend of mine carries two revolvers, at all times. he has a old colt, as his main weapon in 357/38. And then he has a neat little snub, in 38, as back up.<br /><br />Plus you can take a old beat up revolver, and toss it in your B.O. Bag, with some extra ammo. And your good to go.Flier389https://www.blogger.com/profile/17000853030589477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-40482827274075880442012-05-15T15:36:24.211-04:002012-05-15T15:36:24.211-04:00Saw your comment on MDR so here I am. I've alw...Saw your comment on MDR so here I am. I've always preferred revolvers over automatics and have had quiet a few. I'm more accurate with them for some reason, but all I have now is an auto. Maybe that will change before long?tffnguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830558433596399955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-47468984204003280772012-05-15T15:07:13.698-04:002012-05-15T15:07:13.698-04:00Thanks, the first gun in the blog pictured is my m...Thanks, the first gun in the blog pictured is my model 29 with a 4" barrel, I love that gun, I shoot mainly 44 special loads through it.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-61814029718421234272012-05-15T15:04:57.451-04:002012-05-15T15:04:57.451-04:00HermitJim, I agree, they do look sharp of course s...HermitJim, I agree, they do look sharp of course some may disagree but I tried to stick to solid reasons for choosing them. Thanks my friend.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-48675620653182208262012-05-15T15:03:12.700-04:002012-05-15T15:03:12.700-04:00Bubba, glad you point that out, a 22 revolver is p...Bubba, glad you point that out, a 22 revolver is pretty much a must in my book as well.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-3249044689148577382012-05-15T15:02:10.122-04:002012-05-15T15:02:10.122-04:00Very true, if you NEED more than 6 quick shots you...Very true, if you NEED more than 6 quick shots you have bigger problems to worry about.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-1297312401297640622012-05-15T15:01:07.569-04:002012-05-15T15:01:07.569-04:00Cap and ball is fun as long as you keep supplies t...Cap and ball is fun as long as you keep supplies to shoot them. I have an 44 cap and ball (it's a replica) and it is fun to shoot.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-44276413719031844712012-05-15T14:59:09.043-04:002012-05-15T14:59:09.043-04:00Matt, like I said I love my semi auto's as wel...Matt, like I said I love my semi auto's as well but I do love to shoot revolvers.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-50774215981478540622012-05-15T14:58:11.425-04:002012-05-15T14:58:11.425-04:00Rev Paul, very true, the learning curve for a revo...Rev Paul, very true, the learning curve for a revolver is not as bad as for a semi auto.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-43469660893806423802012-05-15T14:05:14.862-04:002012-05-15T14:05:14.862-04:00Model 29, .44 Mag.
Kit gun, .22 RF
Thanks for a ...Model 29, .44 Mag.<br /><br />Kit gun, .22 RF<br /><br />Thanks for a good article.<br /><br />Mountain RiflemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-3917304778602076312012-05-15T12:55:12.832-04:002012-05-15T12:55:12.832-04:00All makes sense to me! Besides, I like the clean l...All makes sense to me! Besides, I like the clean looks of the revolvers!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-9296590978197129212012-05-15T12:22:33.285-04:002012-05-15T12:22:33.285-04:00Great post and I agree. Add a little .22 revolver ...Great post and I agree. Add a little .22 revolver and most people are set.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.com