Single-Action Revolver...Really a Disadvantage?? - Page 2

hickstick_10 · November 19, 2010, 05:25 PM

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Just as a side note: a revolver can help you start a fire.

How? I hope your not going to say you can pull the bullet and use the powder.

Although I do suppose you COULD bash it against a rock for sparks.............:barf:

hogdogs · November 19, 2010, 05:29 PM

I would have a much higher hit ratio with the SA than the DA... HANDS DOWN!!!

I am much better under pressure with the SA.

Brent

shortwave · November 19, 2010, 07:01 PM

Agree with aarondhgraham.

I would feel fine with the 44 SA but IMO a DA would be the best. If one limb became useless the DA would be best.

Daryl · November 19, 2010, 07:02 PM

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How? I hope your not going to say you can pull the bullet and use the powder.

Although I do suppose you COULD bash it against a rock for sparks.............

Ok, seriously, I've started fires with a revolver on a few occasions. Pour a little gasoline or Coleman fuel on the wood, and ignite it with the muzzle blast.

It doesn't have to be a revolver though; anything with a visible muzzle blast at night will work just fine.

It may not be a popular way to start a fire in a designated campground, but it'll work in a pinch while camping in the woods if your matches get wet.

Daryl

hickstick_10 · November 19, 2010, 10:08 PM

E gads man!!!

If the OP scout master reads that he'l have a fit.

ONE MATCH

Buzzcook · November 20, 2010, 03:56 PM

And yes hickstick, gun powder does make a good fire starter.

Daryl · November 20, 2010, 04:08 PM

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E gads man!!!

If the OP scout master reads that he'l have a fit.

ONE MATCH

A boy scout is always prepared. A woodsman makes due with whatever's on hand. I was once a boy scout; now I'm a woodsman.

I can build a fire a number of ways, including with steel used with variious forms of rock to create a usable spark. Sometimes I'm in a hurry. I think the scoutmaster would approve of survival, however it may be done.

Using muzzle flash is a lot faster than rubbing two boy scouts together.

Daryl

HiBC · November 21, 2010, 10:13 AM

If the first wheel is not enough,no doubt a speedloader is faster.Myself,I'm just more comfortable with my RSBH.A large caliber heavily loaded handgun recoils some when it goes off.When I shoot my 44 two handed,I hold it tight enough it does not roll.My off hand thumb cocks during recoil.Aimed fire I don't think DA would be much faster .Before y'all start telling me about Mr Miculek and Ed McGivern who could put 6 through a DA and shoot the ace of spades out in some fraction af a second,I respect that.I suspect full power .44 loads would slow them some,but,yeah,those guys are fast.

TX Hunter · November 21, 2010, 12:49 PM

I have killed a charging 200 pound hog with a .22 Single Six revolver, If I had one in .357 or .44 I wouldnt be afraid of anything.

November 19, 2010, 05:29 PM	#27
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	I would have a much higher hit ratio with the SA than the DA... HANDS DOWN!!! I am much better under pressure with the SA. Brent

November 19, 2010, 07:01 PM	#28
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Agree with aarondhgraham. I would feel fine with the 44 SA but IMO a DA would be the best. If one limb became useless the DA would be best.

November 19, 2010, 10:08 PM	#30
hickstick_10 Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Posts: 477	E gads man!!! If the OP scout master reads that he'l have a fit. ONE MATCH

November 20, 2010, 03:56 PM	#31
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	And yes hickstick, gun powder does make a good fire starter.

November 21, 2010, 10:13 AM	#33
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,289	If the first wheel is not enough,no doubt a speedloader is faster.Myself,I'm just more comfortable with my RSBH.A large caliber heavily loaded handgun recoils some when it goes off.When I shoot my 44 two handed,I hold it tight enough it does not roll.My off hand thumb cocks during recoil.Aimed fire I don't think DA would be much faster .Before y'all start telling me about Mr Miculek and Ed McGivern who could put 6 through a DA and shoot the ace of spades out in some fraction af a second,I respect that.I suspect full power .44 loads would slow them some,but,yeah,those guys are fast.

November 21, 2010, 12:49 PM	#34
TX Hunter Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2010 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,805	I have killed a charging 200 pound hog with a .22 Single Six revolver, If I had one in .357 or .44 I wouldnt be afraid of anything.