Drgong
Member
Hi my name is Drgong, and I am a newfound addict to revolvers, exp. the DA/SA types.
Do not get me wrong, I love my Browning Hi-Power and have no plans to sell it, But I bought a little old Nagant Revolver and increasingly as I handle the gun I am discovering that I REALLY like revolvers, even if they are more of my "Grandpa's gun" (I am 28). Also as I think about a Self-defense situation I am going to be man enough to admit, if someone is in my house or if I am in store that is getting robbed, I will be a tad scared and jumpy, and which point it is not time to be dealing with a semi-automatic's problems, and by murphys law, the first time I would have to shoot my gun in anger, it WILL stovepipe, even if you can shoot 2,000 rounds at the range without issue.
That, and I REALLY like them.
I Know the Nagant is not a ideal self defense gun, as the round for it is underpowered by todays standards and the commerical ammo for it is more target ammo then a self defense load. I do not mind the 4' barrel, and so it does not have to be a snub nose.
However, I am wondering what type of guns I should look at to fill this need of mine. I prefer the DA/SA type, and self defense would be a plus. For now it does NOT have to be concealed, as I do not have a CCW permit, and my work by law I cannot have a gun, and it will be the last place they will allow guns (a courthouse). I may very well be open carrying it for a good bit as its not uncommon to see open carry where I live (NC mountains are great for gun owners)
Anyways, sorry for the rambling post, and sorry for any mispellings, I am stuck using IE right now barf till I get back to my normal computer.
Do not get me wrong, I love my Browning Hi-Power and have no plans to sell it, But I bought a little old Nagant Revolver and increasingly as I handle the gun I am discovering that I REALLY like revolvers, even if they are more of my "Grandpa's gun" (I am 28). Also as I think about a Self-defense situation I am going to be man enough to admit, if someone is in my house or if I am in store that is getting robbed, I will be a tad scared and jumpy, and which point it is not time to be dealing with a semi-automatic's problems, and by murphys law, the first time I would have to shoot my gun in anger, it WILL stovepipe, even if you can shoot 2,000 rounds at the range without issue.
That, and I REALLY like them.
I Know the Nagant is not a ideal self defense gun, as the round for it is underpowered by todays standards and the commerical ammo for it is more target ammo then a self defense load. I do not mind the 4' barrel, and so it does not have to be a snub nose.
However, I am wondering what type of guns I should look at to fill this need of mine. I prefer the DA/SA type, and self defense would be a plus. For now it does NOT have to be concealed, as I do not have a CCW permit, and my work by law I cannot have a gun, and it will be the last place they will allow guns (a courthouse). I may very well be open carrying it for a good bit as its not uncommon to see open carry where I live (NC mountains are great for gun owners)
Anyways, sorry for the rambling post, and sorry for any mispellings, I am stuck using IE right now barf till I get back to my normal computer.