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I mean it depends on what utility you're getting out of it, if it's a small carry option, a j-frame is not a bad choice, unless you're willing to carry a p365 (sorry, don't trust sig) there's not many pocket guns on the market worth it, besides the bodyguard 2.0. If you're going full size though, unless it's for show (open carry), there's hardly any utility to carrying a full size .357 when a glock 19 is smaller with way more bang for your buck.
I carry a J-frame smith on occasion and when I'm dressed up out of state I carry my single action army

edit: forgot to mention that revolvers are good training tools for new shooters, and the obvious, it's better to buy a gun you like because than at least you'll carry it
 
Ass to Ass said:
This is a retarded position to take, and I'll explain why. I'm not going to pretend that a revolver is the greatest choice for a defensive handgun, nor am I going to pretend that it's useless in the 21st century.
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My comment was in response to someone who has not owned a gun, is uneasy around them, not familiar with firing them and has concerns over comfort and practicality.

A revolver is objectively not the right choice for them.
 
I like my j frame because it fits in a small fanny-pack and it's the only handgun I'm comfortable carrying loaded without a holster(if need be). I also like that it evokes less 'scary, tactical' gun vibes than my other carry options(mostly irrelevant I know).

Wouldn't recommend one for a brand new shooter, but I haven't found something that's better enough at what it does to make me switch.
Polock said:
My dad picked up a PDP recently (to replace his P88 ) and its a really ergonomically pleasing pistol but holy hell the recoil spring is fucking heavy - I understand why people talk about replacing the plastic guide rod with a metal one. Is this just a PDP thing? Will it be something on the PDP-F or have I only used pistols designed for limp wristed faggots like myself?

Revolvers are fun and cool.
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The slide on the pdp f is very easy to manipulate, right up there with the shield EZ. The regular version isn't bad either because of the deep serrations. The stock recoil rod/spring is light imo. Almost too light for a lot of people so thet switch it out for an aftermarket option. Maybe he bought a used one with an different one installed? Does it have problems cycling light ammo?

Comparing the F and standard compact side to side the F is slightly less snappy.
 
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more on revolvers:

A revolver is more tolerant of neglect than a automatic pistol. I owned for a Colt's 1851 navy revolver made in 1855 for a while before flipping it for profit. That gun still functioned despite looking like it had fought two world wars. A revolver can sit in or on a nightstand for generations and still function just as fine as the day it was put away. The main spring on a revolver will last a lot longer than the recoil spring in a auto.

A auto cannot say the same. Gunk, dust, dirt and hardened lube will stop a automatic from function if it is allowed to build up through neglect.

A revolver is a pretty well sealed system. the action, while complicated on a Double action (single actions are very simple internally) there is not many points of ingress into the action where-as on a automatic the gun is basically wide open when it is cycled or unloaded.

An automatic is more tolerant of abuse. A revolver may be thrown out of time if it's thrown from a car or dropped off a high place like may happen during combat (its still fairly unlikely though). An Auto can fire a lot more rounds between cleanings than a revolver would. A revolver will start to get sluggish around 3,000-4,000 rounds with dirty ammo. most of my autos can take dirty ammo forever if they are built well. Blowing sand in a sandstorm might lodge under the extractor star of a DA/SA revolver with a swing out cylinder which can cause the cylinder to improperly index. not a problem on a automatic.

IMO, for a person that only wants a gun for home defense or carry and will NOT practice or practice normal maintenance the revolver may be the better choice. yes, the DA trigger will decrease their accuracy but people like this won't practice anyway.

On the other hand, if you are a person who will practice, and who will practice normal maintenance and wish to use a revolver it is also a good choice because learning to shoot a double action revolver well will make you a better pistol shooter in all respects due to the level of trigger control you will learn.

The people in between these two extremes are those who the automatic pistol is best suited for. someone who will take care of their gun but maybe won't commit to the learning curve to really become a great shooter. maybe they shoot 100-200 rounds twice a month or something.

just my opinion of course.
 
The average gun owner who doesn’t train is not prepared for a real gunfight regardless of what they carry. Luckily for them statistically just pulling the gun out will solve most problems, shooting at and/or wounding someone is usually effective, but there are outliers from those situations where you will have to cause a physical stop on an attacker and not shoot innocent bystanders.

Statistics are cold comfort when your case is the exception.
 
needforsneed said:
Just picked up a $150 mossberg 500 with a vent rib - anyone want me to make a series of posts documenting my process of turning it from a sport gun to a home defense gun? I think I can get the entire project done for ~$500.
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is the process "shoot a home invader with it"
 
BikeLock said:
The Glonk grip angle comes from the fact that Gaston was not a gun guy. He made a fist, pointed (with his knuckle), and then angled his fist until the top of his fist was level with his arm, which, while fairly natural, gives you both the Glonk grip angle, and the Luger grip angle, which is also copied by the Woodsman, and the MKII.

Everyone else who has actually held a pistol puts their arm out, and then points with their finger, which may not be as biologically ergonomic as it is intuitive. The M1911A1 had a shorter trigger, and an angle grip housing vs straight, which actually changes the grip angle a little bit closer to the Glock/Luger imho, though obviously not as extreme. I don't even think you can buy a modern 1911 with the old angled housing unless its set up as a "mil spec" as everyone seems to like the straight one in modern configurations.

We could always "RETVRN TO TRADITION" and try to bring back the broomhandle Mauser, those are pretty neat, like a turn of the century steam punk Tec 9.

"Fuck ergonomics, we blastin' stormtroopers now, son!"
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It's sadly just an airsoft pistol, but I would legit jump on it if someone were to make a real version. Except, I'd want mine in either black or titanium Ceracoat.

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Speaking of C96s, I'm surprised no one's ever, at least to my knowledge, used that form factor for a magnum cartridge. One of the big limiting factors with magnum handgun cartridges is just being able to get your hand around the grip. With the magwell and grip separate, you could put basically anything in it. It'd be wildly impractical for anything but maybe hunting, but the Desert Eagle sells pretty well, despite being one of the dumbest handguns ever conceived.
 
GloryToArztotska said:
I've seen of Glocks up close (i.e. interacting/working with cops) those things look pretty big and I can't imagine I'd find them wieldy. I could be wrong, I suppose.
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GloryToArztotska said:
I was asking more as a thought exercise for my inner engineer than because I'm a gun collector or anything.
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You'd be surprised at how much more "wieldy" a heavier handgun is. If all else is equal (action type and caliber), a heavier gun with a thicker grip will feel less "snappy" in the hand. There are always limits (i.e. don't pick up a 4lb handgun), but a Glock 19 is always a good starting handgun due to it being "right in the middle" of weight ans size - it can be concealed with a little effort, can be outfitted for HD, etc. It'll also let you figure out how you'd like to specialize with your next gun: for example, I like mine, but now I really want something like the Bodyguard 2.0 for dedicated concealed carry.
 
Friedrich Hayek's Ghost said:
With the magwell and grip separate, you could put basically anything in it.
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I was about to argue that revolvers already offer the magazine in front of trigger solution, but I suppose a box magazine could hold more rounds without being heavier than a cylinder. The biggest problem likely is the action; simple blowback is out of the question so you'd need a gas port or some novel recoil mechanism.
 
I carry an older 380 Beretta 80s series IWB with an Alien Gear holster. I've only recently started carrying with a belt and have noticed that the safety can sometimes be turned off as it rubs against my body. Normally I carry at around 2 o'clock. Anyone else have something similar happen while carrying? I'd prefer to not have to occasionally check whether or not my safety is engaged while I'm out and about.
 
sodomy lifestyle said:
I was about to argue that revolvers already offer the magazine in front of trigger solution, but I suppose a box magazine could hold more rounds without being heavier than a cylinder. The biggest problem likely is the action; simple blowback is out of the question so you'd need a gas port or some novel recoil mechanism.
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Aren't C96s short-recoil? The Desert Eagle's gas system might work, or you could go more cursed and make it roller-delayed or flapper locked.
 
Friedrich Hayek's Ghost said:
Speaking of C96s, I'm surprised no one's ever, at least to my knowledge, used that form factor for a magnum cartridge. One of the big limiting factors with magnum handgun cartridges is just being able to get your hand around the grip. With the magwell and grip separate, you could put basically anything in it. It'd be wildly impractical for anything but maybe hunting, but the Desert Eagle sells pretty well, despite being one of the dumbest handguns ever conceived.
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sodomy lifestyle said:
I was about to argue that revolvers already offer the magazine in front of trigger solution, but I suppose a box magazine could hold more rounds without being heavier than a cylinder. The biggest problem likely is the action; simple blowback is out of the question so you'd need a gas port or some novel recoil mechanism.
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Friedrich Hayek's Ghost said:
Aren't C96s short-recoil? The Desert Eagle's gas system might work, or you could go more cursed and make it roller-delayed or flapper locked.
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Cyberpunk 2077 had a lot of stupid guns but the Malorian arms 3516 works exactly how you describe. seems fairly realistic too in that it's probably possible for this gun to actually work. in game its a 14mm.
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