I think this is useful because to be frank, oftentimes we aren’t carrying full size pistols, depending upon the circumstances (for instance, in non-permissive environments). So I suspect there are more than a few readers who carry “pocket pistols” from time to time.
I prefer wheel guns over pistols for pocket carry for a whole bunch of reasons I won’t outline. It looks to me like the 38 special performed significantly better than the 9mm.
The larger model (the only one that would interest me) torches at 1000 lumens. I’ve never used a laser before.
I can see the use in a laser, but a real need to zero it with the optic at the range, as well as the need to limit the use in a gun fight (for fear of flagging your position).
The price is a bit cheaper than the equivalent SureFire models (lumens, that is).
I love that Dan Wesson Pistol Pack. As best as I can tell, they don’t manufacture this any more, or at least, I can’t find it. If readers know better, weigh in with comments. CZ currently owns Dan Wesson.
Chris takes a wise approach to most things. I’ll make a few comments regarding the things he said as it relates to me.
First, concerning listening to “experts” criticize you for what you carry, that’s silly beyond belief, and I concur with Chris. I literally couldn’t care any less than I do at this moment what a trainer or “expert” says about me or anything I do or don’t do.
Second, like Chris, I have a very low tolerance level for anything on my body. I don’t wear necklaces, rings, watches, or anything else like that. If I’m sitting, my phone comes out of my pocket.
I do find that one unobtrusive way to carry is in an ankle holster (a revolver, of course). Beyond that, I find that if I have to carry IWB, a commander size 1911 frame is narrow enough that it doesn’t cause too much hassle, at least, for a while.
Finally, this is one reason I would rather openly carry, regardless of what other people think about it.
Tim makes the comparison and contrast. I really like Tim and have exchanged email with him, with Tim being helpful with advice in a purchase I wanted to make.
But I think they are wrong in their conclusions on almost every account. First, don’t shoot practice ammunition when you can shoot the real thing. No, .38 Spl versus .357 magnum isn’t a good comparison. If you intend to carry .357 magnum, you’d better be shooting .357 magnum at the range.
Next, I think the high pressures this cartridge generates is going to be problematic, including scorching the chamber and throat. Also, until you see this gun running its high pressures in hot environments for years, you have yet to see what sorts of problems will develop. Next, I think the weight is going to be problematic, both for the gun and the ammunition. Next, I think no one is ever going to shoot this in full auto – it will be completely uncontrollable. I could go on, but I think you get my main points.
What to do then? The Stoner platform is great, and so is the 5.56X45 for distances short of about 400 yards. For those who need to shoot further than that, they should have considered the 6mm ARC. No, they shouldn’t have considered it, they should have purchased upper receivers chambered for this cartridge as fast as they could.
The upper receiver will fit an AR-15 lower. The cartridge fits within the AR platform. Weight stays the same. Operation stays the same. A new upper receiver and new magazines is all that is required. For that, you get a 6mm bullet that weighs almost twice what the 5.56X45 does (103 grains, 105 grains, 108 grains) with the velocity of the 5.56X45, and a long bullet that has the ballistic design for effectiveness at 1000 yards. You do all of that with only 1 – 2 pounds more recoil.
Leave it to the DoD to make stupid decisions and waste money.
I think it’s fairly common knowledge that you cannot grip a revolver the same way you do a semi-automatic pistol. You cannot put your finger near the gap between the cylinder and the forcing cone.
But some newer gun owners may not be aware of this. If you cannot get some one to teach you to do it the right way, read articles and watch videos to teach yourself.
Wheel guns are awesome and every man should have one or more. But like any firearm, they come with warnings on their usage.
Dimensions (L x W x H) w/o Mount: 4.0 x 1.6 x 2.1 in. (102 x 42 x 53mm)
Weight w/ Mount: 5.1 oz. (144.5g)
Illumination Source: Fiber Optics & Tritium
Reticle(s): Circle Dot, RTR .223 Reticle, RTR 9mm PCC Reticle
MSRP: $1,357
I put the MSRP in bold. Yes, you read that right. They’ve released an ACOG that doesn’t have the magnification of the classic ACOG, and increased the price.
Ha! And I had the audacity to recommend to Trijicon that they consider their pricing and whether they really want a share of the American market!
Why on earth would anyone buy this for $1357? It isn’t a 1X so both eyes open downrange will see some oddball things, and it isn’t powerful enough to really be an LPVO or legitimate prism scope.
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