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g.willikers · February 21, 2013, 05:54 PM

Since a DA can be fired way faster, as much as I like SA revolvers, too, the DA wins my vote.
You mentioned being able to defend against a feral dog pack.
As fast as dogs are when attacking, and how much faster a DA revolver is, the difference between DA and SA might very well make the difference between life and death.
The same for two legged predators.
While a SA can be fired almost as fast two handed, there's no comparison one handed.
I fire a DA about three times faster, one handed.
And a confrontation with a dog pack can easily result with a dog grabbing an arm, leaving you fighting one handed.
Or grappling with another guy for your gun.
Anyhow, that's how I see it.

February 21, 2013, 05:54 PM	#7
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,447	Since a DA can be fired way faster, as much as I like SA revolvers, too, the DA wins my vote. You mentioned being able to defend against a feral dog pack. As fast as dogs are when attacking, and how much faster a DA revolver is, the difference between DA and SA might very well make the difference between life and death. The same for two legged predators. While a SA can be fired almost as fast two handed, there's no comparison one handed. I fire a DA about three times faster, one handed. And a confrontation with a dog pack can easily result with a dog grabbing an arm, leaving you fighting one handed. Or grappling with another guy for your gun. Anyhow, that's how I see it. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”