Seeking info to purchase a new pistol/revolver (BOUGHT IT )
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Cheers for this. I read another test report where the stingers did not expand much when fired from a 2.5 inch beretta pistol but the upside was that there was deep penetration due to non expansion.
In light of all this, is a HV .22 LR chambered gun as good as a .32 S&W Long revolver for SD?
In light of all this, is a HV .22 LR chambered gun as good as a .32 S&W Long revolver for SD?
AMK
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Re: Seeking info to purchase a new pistol/revolver
The same rounds fired from a revolver would give different results,I am sure.Also there is a slight improvement in MV when a cartridge is fired from a pistol,than when fired from a revolver.
I would always go with a bigger caliber and heavier bullet. .25 over .22,.32 over .25,.380 over .32 and so on and so forth.
A bigger caliber+heavier bullet = MV be damned. Make the biggest, deepest possible hole in a baddie.HV stuff behaves in a funny manner in short barrels.
and off course PLACEMENT.
I am happy with my IOF .32 'hathoda' .Over priced,sure but not as much as the 'phoren' stuff.Another thing,selling one is a pretty straight forward affair.The dealers margin's are small,mostly 1500-2500/- and the going market price is easy to find out.
I would always go with a bigger caliber and heavier bullet. .25 over .22,.32 over .25,.380 over .32 and so on and so forth.
A bigger caliber+heavier bullet = MV be damned. Make the biggest, deepest possible hole in a baddie.HV stuff behaves in a funny manner in short barrels.
and off course PLACEMENT.
I am happy with my IOF .32 'hathoda' .Over priced,sure but not as much as the 'phoren' stuff.Another thing,selling one is a pretty straight forward affair.The dealers margin's are small,mostly 1500-2500/- and the going market price is easy to find out.
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Thanks PP, I think the Ashani is VFM too. However, still will look around for a week or so and then take the plunge.
AMK
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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Ben Franklin
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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Ben Franklin
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Re: Seeking info to purchase a new pistol/revolver
It's not VFM but still better than being ripped off buying 25-50 year old stuff.amk";p="64792 wrote: Thanks PP, I think the Ashani is VFM too. However, still will look around for a week or so and then take the plunge.
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Guys I finally made up my mind and bought the Charter Arms Undercover chambered for .32 S&W Long.
I checked it out as per Abhi's advice and everything checked out fine. I also did some functional tests I found on some revolver forums. Fired 2 Indian carts without the bullets in them as the dealer did not want to fire live ammo in his shop.
It has gone for blueing and should be with me in about a week.
I won't declare the price unless someone here wants to know.
AMK
I checked it out as per Abhi's advice and everything checked out fine. I also did some functional tests I found on some revolver forums. Fired 2 Indian carts without the bullets in them as the dealer did not want to fire live ammo in his shop.
It has gone for blueing and should be with me in about a week.
I won't declare the price unless someone here wants to know.
AMK
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I think he removed the bullet (Lead) and fired the normal ammo as a blank
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Blanks ? Does KF make them that too in .32S&W long?amk";p="65022 wrote: Fired 2 Indian carts without the bullets in them
Pictures would be welcome .
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Paid 2.75 for it including the rebluing.
We took two .32 Indian carts, removed the bullets and gun powder and fired it. Just to check the firing pin strike. They were dead centre strikes.
Unfortunately I didn't take the before pictures, if I get a chance to see it tomorrow and it's not already stripped I'll take some pics.
AMK
We took two .32 Indian carts, removed the bullets and gun powder and fired it. Just to check the firing pin strike. They were dead centre strikes.
Unfortunately I didn't take the before pictures, if I get a chance to see it tomorrow and it's not already stripped I'll take some pics.
AMK
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Re: Seeking info to purchase a new pistol/revolver (BOUGHT IT )
If your main purpose is self-defence / concealed carry.....I would suggest to go for .32 rather than .22 calibre.
Nishant
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