Is carrying a compensated gun a bad idea?

[marshaul]

Do they also take your BUG if you are also carrying it at the time of the shooting?

If they think it's evidence ("Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, obviously the defendant was out looking for something to shoot and kill. He was carrying TWO GUNS!!!!1one"), my guess is they probably will.

I have another major-caliber service-size pistol, which doesn't leave home, as my "post self-defense backup".

(This is true in CA where I LUCC and in VA where I OC).

 

[peter nap]

I was thinking about ordering some of these in either 125 or 140gr for my LCR: http://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=21

There is this though: "WARNING - shooting this ammo out of revolvers weighing less than 16 OZ. produces tremendous felt recoil. "

Good thing the LCR-357 is 17 ounces right? :lol: :uhoh:

STOP CURTIS!

I don't like to tell my best secrets but....
If you're not using a real gun (.44 and above:banana You have to understand killing power.

The .357 has good killing power but it's not the bullet that does it. It's the fire! The bullet only opens the skin so the fire can get in.

No fire, no good!:shocker:

That's one reason smokless powder is considered superior to black powder.
In the black powder era, someone who knew this secret and was confronted by a bad guy, could carefull watch the muzzle.
As soon as they saw smoke, they could jump and the bullet would miss leaving the fire to only scorch his shirt.

With smokless, they have no warning!

Next week I'll tell you about the Yankee heart shot and why bullet proof vests can't protect them.

 

[1245A Defender]

Wow!!!

Now I gotta wait till NEXT WEEK!
to find out about these magic moves???
I dont got till next week!!

O NOEZ!!!

 

[grylnsmn]

Next week I'll tell you about the Yankee heart shot and why bullet proof vests can't protect them.

I'm going to have to call you on that one. Everyone knows that Yankees don't have hearts.

(Of course, I say this as someone who is descended from settlers at both Jamestown and Plymouth, so I have a bit of Yankee in me, albeit 6 or more generations back.)

 

[Grapeshot]

....... so I have a bit of Yankee in me, albeit 6 or more generations back.)

It don't wash out so good though, do it.

 

[VCDL President]

One problem

Well, one problem with carrying a compensated handgun could be, er, "over-compensation"

 

[Marco]

there's ammo out there that can/will effect your sight in a low light incident even if you're not using a comp'd gun..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=KV6KZsUrML4


No ports required!

 

[ocholsteroc]

Call me a idiot! but what is a compensated gun? I believe Glock's are, are compensated guns just semi auto?

 

[curtiswr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=KV6KZsUrML4


No ports required!

Those are back in production!

Call me a idiot! but what is a compensated gun? I believe Glock's are, are compensated guns just semi auto?

Muzzle brakes, compensators, porting are what makes for a compensated gun.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_brake

 

[Grapeshot]

Call me a idiot! but what is a compensated gun? I believe Glock's are, are compensated guns just semi auto?

Compensated guns may be in any configuration: semi-auto, revolver, long gun et al.

Basic purpose is to redirect some of the muzzle blast (gas) exiting the barrel to control barrel lift and felt recoil. This is accomplished by a series of ports/slots/cuts near the end of the barrel.

IMHO such guns are not suitable for defensive purposes. Problems most frequently encountered are:
....1) Greater tendency to cause night blindness by upward directed flash
....2) Dangerous to fire from close retention position - powder flash in face or eyes.
....3) Louder report as sound is directed more towards the user
....4) Some designs when fired from prone will kick up dirt and other debris.


Compensated Glock


The Cutts Compensator was one of the earlier adaptations for shotguns and other long guns.

 

[Citizen]

SNIP

Heh, heh, heh.

"Officer, I carry this gun and this business card for self-defense. The attorney on the business card, User for New Baltimore, is far more dangerous than the gun."

 

[Marco]

Those are back in production!

I know.
With the right ammo there is little to no muzzle flash, ask me how I know.

 

[Grapeshot]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=KV6KZsUrML4


No ports required!

For some reason, I can't view that Youtube video.

Do you have a web site/link for them?

 

[Marco]

Search youtube for Coonan Firepower and it should come up.

 

[Marco]

For some reason, I can't view that Youtube video.

Do you have a web site/link for them?

This will get the point across.

 

[marshaul]

This will get the point across.

Exactly why I would never carry anything in .357.

 

[peter nap]

Exactly why I would never carry anything in .357.

There's just nothing better than a 2" .357 to light your way at night.:lol:

 

[Grapeshot]

There's just nothing better than a 2" .357 to light your way at night.:lol:

Good for toasting marshmallows too.

 

[marshaul]

There's just nothing better than a 2" .357 to light your way at night.:lol:

Good for toasting marshmallows too.

Heck, I would think you could clear bunkers with that thing! :shocker:

 

[Marco]

Exactly why I would never carry anything in .357.

The companies ad clearly tells amateurs to steer clear.