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sunaj · March 11, 2013, 12:53 PM

I personally think the western style pistol is one of the best designs ever made,
to me it is very pointable, very comfortable ergonomics, which is of prime importance in self-defense-you must be able to hit your target reliably,
however difficulty in reloading, esp. one without a swing-out cylinder, and typically single action, slower cock-the hammer first makes it less than ideal in a fire-fight,
however some people compensate in various ways, for instance some are able to shoot fast and accurate by fanning (if that's the correct term), etc.,
I am wondering if there are people on the forum that do in fact carry a western style single action for protection, and why,
thanks

sunaj

March 11, 2013, 12:53 PM	#1
sunaj Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2013 Location: California Posts: 84	Single Action as Primary Carry? I personally think the western style pistol is one of the best designs ever made, to me it is very pointable, very comfortable ergonomics, which is of prime importance in self-defense-you must be able to hit your target reliably, however difficulty in reloading, esp. one without a swing-out cylinder, and typically single action, slower cock-the hammer first makes it less than ideal in a fire-fight, however some people compensate in various ways, for instance some are able to shoot fast and accurate by fanning (if that's the correct term), etc., I am wondering if there are people on the forum that do in fact carry a western style single action for protection, and why, thanks sunaj