I do not recall any such assertion, but several us did indicate that we believe that carrying a .32 S&W for self defense is a terrible idea.Posted by Onward Allusion: Some of you guys from that other thread talk like if you don't carry a 45 ACP or (insert large caliber) you shouldn't carry at all...or would be better off with a frying pan.
And yes, a frying pan was mentioned in that context, as was my walking stick.
Maybe better, maybe not, but I remain unconvinced that carrying a .25 or a .32 S&W is a "heck" of a lot better than carrying an effective non-firearm weapon.I advocate carrying at all waking hours and if it happens to be a 32 S&W at the time, or a 22LR, or a 25ACP so be it; it is what it is. Still a heck of a lot better than not carrying.
Come now! Realistically speaking, what do you think the likelihood would be of striking a violent criminal actor who is moving fast in such a part of the anatomy?A bullet to the eye, throat, or groin will stop most people. This is even true of a 25 ACP or 22LR.
That is something to take into account, and very seriously, but there are surely more prudent choices.I have a IJ Top Break with a 3" barrel in 32 S&W in my center console because:
- I don't want to lose any more hearing should I have to fire in my car. I already have tinnitus.
Yes, it is.- Ammo is tough to come by, even online. Should it get stolen, the thief would have an antique not a hi cap whatever. Yes, it is a little silly to think like this.
Yes, it should "do damage", provided it penetrates. It may even result in the ultimate demise of the attacker. The question is whether it would be sufficiently likely to stop a determined, violent attacker. Several of us have our doubts.- It would serve the purpose. 5 shots from this particular gun goes through a 2x4 because of the longer barrel and the barrel is in very very good condition. Point blank will do damage. I am fairly confident of that.
There was a time that the .32 S&W was the most popular revolver cartridge in the country. There are good reasons why that is no longer true. And there ae many, many better choices.
My aunt had an old .32 SW once--some kind of 5-shot solid frame revolver. I cannot imagine carrying if for self defense. I don't even like the idea of carrying my grandfather's .32 Long.
For back-up? If one has to resort to a back-up weapon, one can pretty much assume that things have become really serious indeed.