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I was at Cabela's tonight.....
armed and humorous:
If you really want to see a gun that kicks, try the S&W 500 with a 4, or 2 inch barrel. I'll shoot my airlite any day compared to that. I actually think shooting the 500 contributed to the need for my wrist surgery a while back. That was my left wrist, and I'm right handed!
Rich B:
The issue here is that Cabelas is a retail store. Their gun salesmen are there to sell things.
I've worked in retail sales before. I learned very quickly not to argue with the customer and to sell them what they ask for, especially if it's something you have in stock. Yes, this can cause more harm than good, but explaining to your manager that the customer walked out because they wanted a 642 and you said that a 686 would be a better choice is not going to win you any points.
FWIW, a 642 or 638 J-frame with standard pressure .38 Special loads is not unbearable to shoot. It's not ideal for a beginner, but they're not "break your wrist ZOMG that hurts!" type of guns.
I think the best thing manufacturers and retailers could do is provide the URL for the NRA training website. Retailers could/should provide a list of local instructors too. They don't have to give a speech, just put it in the bag or box along with the receipt.
Lorimor:
Snubbies are nice n' small and easy to conceal BUT they are probably THE most difficult handgun to shoot accurately. How many people actually practice shooting a lot of DA shooting at more than arm's length distances?
Get a Glock 19.
armed and humorous:
As a footnote to my earlier comments about my airlite .357, I wan't necessarily recommending it as a good, concealable, self-defense gun. I bought mine without researching it much, and I don't know that I would do it again now that I know what it is like to shoot. No doubt, my accuracy with it is the worst of any gun I shoot. Still, like I said, in most self-defense situations (probably less than seven yards), I could still hit my target (unless maybe it was a fast-moving, ferocious chihuahua). I generally only carry it now when dressed such that concealing anything else would be difficult.
Wymore Wrangler:
--- Quote from: Lorimor on July 26, 2009, 09:40:31 PM ---Snubbies are nice n' small and easy to conceal BUT they are probably THE most difficult handgun to shoot accurately. How many people actually practice shooting a lot of DA shooting at more than arm's length distances?
Get a Glock 19.
--- End quote ---
If I need my snubbie at more than an arms length, I probably don't need to shoot, my Taurus will put three rounds touching at 7 yards double action, first thing to do is get decent springs in them to clean up the action...
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