Joe1
Platinum Member
Re: Pistols(whats a good one to buy ?)
Old Hickory:
I hope I didn't sound codescending to you. I didn't know your firearms experience. I would probably go with a .357 or a .44 Magnum Revolver. I personally have a model 19 which is a medium fram weapon with a 4" barrel. Having a revolver has an advantage over ANY automatic; the ability to change barrels easily and cheaply. Like I said, I carried a 4" revolver, and anything longer would make it impossible to sit in a car or truck without a swivel holster. A long barrel would also make possibly get hung up getting on and off a tractor, bending down working, etc. You could get, for example a 2 1/2 or 4" barrel wor when you just carry it on the farm, and a second barrel of around 8 3/4" if you want to hunt with it. Not something you would do in the field, but its a lot cheaper than two handguns.
I've carried Colt and Smith revolvers. I prefer the Smith for one reason. On a Colt, the cylinder continues to rotate until the instant the hammer drops. On a Smith, the cylinder locks prior to that point. A Colt, is therefore, more likely to get out of time so that the cylinder isn't EXACTLY lined up with the barrel when the hammer drops. It doesn't happen often, but it can. The result is shaved lead coming back and hitting you in the face. I'm not trying to start a Smith/Colt war, because they are both excellent weapons, but I have been hit in the face with shaved lead from a Colt, but never from a Smith.
One other reason I like a Revolver, is you can lock it to the tractor simply by putting a padlock through the frame strap. The weapon can't be fired and no one can walk off with it. Put sume friction tape on the padlock and it won't scratch the weapon.
Also, for your use, a stainless weapon would probably make the most sense.
doesn't mean it should be left outside, because there are some non stainless springs, etc, but it would get less damage if wet.
Again, I hope I didn't sound like I though you were an idiot, because that was not my intent. I've seen too many people at the range that should have been home with their Intendo, and I don't want anyone getting hurt.
Joe
Old Hickory:
I hope I didn't sound codescending to you. I didn't know your firearms experience. I would probably go with a .357 or a .44 Magnum Revolver. I personally have a model 19 which is a medium fram weapon with a 4" barrel. Having a revolver has an advantage over ANY automatic; the ability to change barrels easily and cheaply. Like I said, I carried a 4" revolver, and anything longer would make it impossible to sit in a car or truck without a swivel holster. A long barrel would also make possibly get hung up getting on and off a tractor, bending down working, etc. You could get, for example a 2 1/2 or 4" barrel wor when you just carry it on the farm, and a second barrel of around 8 3/4" if you want to hunt with it. Not something you would do in the field, but its a lot cheaper than two handguns.
I've carried Colt and Smith revolvers. I prefer the Smith for one reason. On a Colt, the cylinder continues to rotate until the instant the hammer drops. On a Smith, the cylinder locks prior to that point. A Colt, is therefore, more likely to get out of time so that the cylinder isn't EXACTLY lined up with the barrel when the hammer drops. It doesn't happen often, but it can. The result is shaved lead coming back and hitting you in the face. I'm not trying to start a Smith/Colt war, because they are both excellent weapons, but I have been hit in the face with shaved lead from a Colt, but never from a Smith.
One other reason I like a Revolver, is you can lock it to the tractor simply by putting a padlock through the frame strap. The weapon can't be fired and no one can walk off with it. Put sume friction tape on the padlock and it won't scratch the weapon.
Also, for your use, a stainless weapon would probably make the most sense.
doesn't mean it should be left outside, because there are some non stainless springs, etc, but it would get less damage if wet.
Again, I hope I didn't sound like I though you were an idiot, because that was not my intent. I've seen too many people at the range that should have been home with their Intendo, and I don't want anyone getting hurt.
Joe