Quote from: Colleen_definitely on August 29, 2018, 09:20:27 AM
I find it amusing how a .357 was more than enough to protect oneself from animals until bigger cartridges came out. Did the marketing departments for these bigger rounds also hand out body armor to bears?
And as somebody who has had revolvers lock up, I assure you that a semi automatic is far easier to get running again under pressure.
Hi Colleen, 29 August 2018
The last time I went bear hunting, I stumbled upon a bear den; my clumsy trundling around in the brush woke her and her cubs up. She came out of there full of furry fury and wearing Level IV Body Armor. I whipped out my .500 S&W mag, got off three rounds to the center of mass; the next thing I knew she was on top of me ready to chomp my head. All of a sudden, I heard a knock on the door which awakened me from my fantasy dream.
The main thing with any gun is knowing how to use it and being very proficient in its use. The 500 is a fun gun to shoot; it's recoil is not brutal, it will rise a fair amount but not violently. It will push you back so always have the correct stance, left foot out front, right foot to the rear with a good amount of spread for a right handed shooter; just the opposite for a lefty. Aside from fun to shoot, it is expensive, about $2.00 per round and that was 15 years ago.
Just checked the prices, anywhere from $2.00 to $3.00 per round.
Stay Safe
Quote from: KatieP on August 29, 2018, 08:59:28 AM
Virtually every military org, and most law enforcement orgs, who REALLY need their weapons to work, use semi-autos.
Kate
Hi Kate,
I think the main reason they carry semi-autos is the magazine capacity, ease of reloading and the ability to accurately place multiple rounds where it counts ... rapidly. The military version of the 1911 is a great gun for combat. You can drop it in the mud and it will still function.
Quote from: Donica on August 29, 2018, 07:58:31 AM
Hi Christine! Yes, heavy steel for heavy critters indeed. I'm not sure if it weighs 8 pounds but I was thinking of the Grizzly .50AE. It's like a fat 1911A1. But you are right. They are just too much to carry around on a hike. Plus, I wouldn't trust a semi-auto if I really needed it to work. I think Danielle's wheel gun is much more dependable.
Hugs,
Donica.
Hi Donica,
My Desert Eagle 50 AE is very heavy when loaded, one in the chamber and whatever the mag holds (shows you how much I remember), I last shot it 14 years ago. I really wanted the Grizzly 50 AE but it wasn't available the day I stumbled across the DE 50 AE. As you said, it's a fat 1911 and isn't as heavy as the DE.
I'm with you on the dependability of a wheel gun. I've had semi-autos stove-pipe, never have had a wheel gun jam up. Best is to carry a backup piece (gun).
Quote from: Donica on August 27, 2018, 02:12:10 PM
I had on of those. mine was a 4" barrel with rubber grip. I loved it. I just couldn't hit anything with it unless it was right in front of me lol. It's bark would still burn the paint off the wall .
Be safe girl! lots of hugs,
Donica.
To Everyone here, 29 August 2018
If you decide to carry a gun, get one that fits your hand, is easy for you to shoot, will stop whatever it is you need to stop, and is reliable. Get training from a good instructor and then practice, practice. When you are out and about, situational awareness is extremely important; stay away from places where you know trouble exists. If your gut feeling says danger is eminent, listen to it and get out of there quickly. Avoid confrontations but if you have to resort to force don't hesitate and be prepared to use it. Your life is more important than some jerk that wants to harm you.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy life, that's what we are here for.
Best Always, Love
Christine