Sword Fight Ensues After S.C. Break-In - Page 2

BlueTrain · March 6, 2007, 05:26 PM

Do you realize that arguments about what kind of sword was most effective were made in the same way there are arguments about which cartridge is most effective--and the sword arguments are still going on. To cover all the bases, some swords had built in pistols during the flintlock era.

TACHop&Pop · March 7, 2007, 01:05 PM

BlueTrain
Yup I know what you mean, heck go over to a well established sword community like swordforum.com and you'll see the same exact thing as the caliber wars and arm chair commandoes as everwhere. As for my last comment I mean no offense to the people above.

And something for all sword lovers( I love swords and own many so i'm in here too) who say that there the end all beat all weapon, think for moment why the sword was phased out of the modern army's. shhh it has something to do with gunpowder but I can't put my finger on it.

Musketeer · March 7, 2007, 02:19 PM

I still can't get over the fact that there are people with sharp swords intentionally swinging them at each other and stopping "just short" of hitting each other...

Hey , I love swords. I fence epee, have a nice rapier and a couple other pieces. I even have a "utilitarian" Indian Kuhkri in the trunk of my car (works as a hatchet, spade and other tools as needed. Finally I always carry a good lockblade on me; for a year it has been a German Eickhorn folding knife. That said I will be meeting any intruders in my home with either my Remington 870 12 gauge or my 10mm 1911.

I know all about the distances that can be coverred with an edged weapon at close quarters, fence against a world class athlete if you want to see distance coverred with a sword QUICKLY. I still would rather have a gun!

banditt007 · March 8, 2007, 01:52 AM

i'd say a good plunge of a sword into someone would do FAR more damage than any .380, 9mm, .40, .45 ect ect

The Body Bagger · March 8, 2007, 03:03 AM

Do you think you would invite less attention if you utlizied a war hammer or tomahawk in self defense? I think I'll look into CCW'ing a Tomahawk.......

Double J · March 8, 2007, 11:18 AM

A sword? Now that's an idea. Use a sword on an intruder. When the cops arrive, tell them we "disarmed" the guy. In court the intruder wouldn't have a leg to stand on.

Blackwater OPS · March 8, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

A sword? Now that's an idea. Use a sword on an intruder. When the cops arrive, tell them we "disarmed" the guy. In court the intruder wouldn't have a leg to stand on.

Oh G*d stop, please!:barf:

Samurai · March 8, 2007, 04:34 PM

Blackwater,

You're saying we ought to cut this off before it gets out of control?

FirstFreedom · March 8, 2007, 05:19 PM

Doesn't sound like the intruder really got an arm's length transaction. Any way you slice it, this discussion should be severed.

Blackwater OPS · March 9, 2007, 12:54 AM

You guys are bad.....

Musketeer · March 9, 2007, 09:47 AM

I wish you would all cut this out, and get to the point, Chop Chop!

kiov · March 9, 2007, 11:17 AM

does anyone throw hawks? I could pick up my .45 or scattergun when i hear a break in but then where's the fun? The guy wouldn't have a chance; if the double didn't splatter him, the 14 rds of .45 on follow up wouldn't be very sporting. Plus, using the hawk is quiet and wont wake everybody up. I think I'll start sleeping in my war paint to add to the effect.

armchair brave

Hard Ball · March 9, 2007, 11:43 AM

OR, AS THE JAPANESE SAY "HE WHO IS STRUCK OMCE WITH A GOOD SWORD WILL SElDOM NEED STRiKIMG AGAIN."

Silvanus · March 9, 2007, 11:44 AM

Don't forget to take his scalp afterwards

(sorry...)

Capt. Charlie · March 9, 2007, 12:55 PM

Very punny, guys. But to, um.... cut to the chase, this started out a little on the wild side to begin with, and any way you slice it, it just ain't what you'd call... cutting edge tactics

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Closed.

March 6, 2007, 05:26 PM	#26
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	Do you realize that arguments about what kind of sword was most effective were made in the same way there are arguments about which cartridge is most effective--and the sword arguments are still going on. To cover all the bases, some swords had built in pistols during the flintlock era. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

March 7, 2007, 01:05 PM	#27
TACHop&Pop Member Join Date: January 10, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 45	BlueTrain Yup I know what you mean, heck go over to a well established sword community like swordforum.com and you'll see the same exact thing as the caliber wars and arm chair commandoes as everwhere. As for my last comment I mean no offense to the people above. And something for all sword lovers( I love swords and own many so i'm in here too) who say that there the end all beat all weapon, think for moment why the sword was phased out of the modern army's. shhh it has something to do with gunpowder but I can't put my finger on it. __________________ Don't pick a fight with a country boy; if hes too lazy or drunk to fight, he'll just kill you.

March 7, 2007, 02:19 PM	#28
Musketeer Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2005 Posts: 3,733	I still can't get over the fact that there are people with sharp swords intentionally swinging them at each other and stopping "just short" of hitting each other... Hey , I love swords. I fence epee, have a nice rapier and a couple other pieces. I even have a "utilitarian" Indian Kuhkri in the trunk of my car (works as a hatchet, spade and other tools as needed. Finally I always carry a good lockblade on me; for a year it has been a German Eickhorn folding knife. That said I will be meeting any intruders in my home with either my Remington 870 12 gauge or my 10mm 1911. I know all about the distances that can be coverred with an edged weapon at close quarters, fence against a world class athlete if you want to see distance coverred with a sword QUICKLY. I still would rather have a gun! __________________ "Religions are all alike - founded upon fables and mythologies." Thomas Jefferson "The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason." Benjamin Franklin

March 8, 2007, 03:03 AM	#30
The Body Bagger Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2004 Posts: 818	Do you think you would invite less attention if you utlizied a war hammer or tomahawk in self defense? I think I'll look into CCW'ing a Tomahawk....... __________________ Rock Out With Your Glock Out

March 8, 2007, 11:18 AM	#31
Double J Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2007 Location: So. Illinois Posts: 547	sword? A sword? Now that's an idea. Use a sword on an intruder. When the cops arrive, tell them we "disarmed" the guy. In court the intruder wouldn't have a leg to stand on.

March 8, 2007, 01:52 AM	#29
banditt007 Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2006 Posts: 694	i'd say a good plunge of a sword into someone would do FAR more damage than any .380, 9mm, .40, .45 ect ect

March 8, 2007, 04:34 PM	#33
Samurai Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 901	Blackwater, You're saying we ought to cut this off before it gets out of control? __________________ - Honor is a wonderful and glorious thing... until it gets you killed! - Why is it that we fire 1,000 rounds and know that we need more practice, but yet we punch a bag 10 times and think we know how to fight? - When in doubt, train, train, train...

March 8, 2007, 05:19 PM	#34
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Doesn't sound like the intruder really got an arm's length transaction. Any way you slice it, this discussion should be severed.

March 9, 2007, 12:54 AM	#35
Blackwater OPS Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,152	You guys are bad..... __________________ "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Ben Franklin Spc. Jeremy M. Campbell Died 9/1/2005 and the best DS ever MSG Matthew Ritz Died 11.23.2005 matthewritz.com For those who have had to fight for it, Life holds a special meaning that the protected will never know. (\__/) (='.'=) Someone set us up the bunny! (")_(")

March 9, 2007, 09:47 AM	#36
Musketeer Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2005 Posts: 3,733	I wish you would all cut this out, and get to the point, Chop Chop! __________________ "Religions are all alike - founded upon fables and mythologies." Thomas Jefferson "The way to see by faith is to shut the eye of reason." Benjamin Franklin

March 9, 2007, 11:17 AM	#37
kiov Senior Member Join Date: September 14, 2004 Posts: 283	does anyone throw hawks? I could pick up my .45 or scattergun when i hear a break in but then where's the fun? The guy wouldn't have a chance; if the double didn't splatter him, the 14 rds of .45 on follow up wouldn't be very sporting. Plus, using the hawk is quiet and wont wake everybody up. I think I'll start sleeping in my war paint to add to the effect. armchair brave

March 9, 2007, 11:43 AM	#38
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,925	OR, AS THE JAPANESE SAY "HE WHO IS STRUCK OMCE WITH A GOOD SWORD WILL SElDOM NEED STRiKIMG AGAIN." __________________ "I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemeis domestic or foreign WHOMSOEVER."

March 9, 2007, 11:44 AM	#39
Silvanus Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2005 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 1,324	Don't forget to take his scalp afterwards (sorry...)

March 9, 2007, 12:55 PM	#40
Capt. Charlie Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 24, 2005 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 4,446	Very punny, guys. But to, um.... cut to the chase, this started out a little on the wild side to begin with, and any way you slice it, it just ain't what you'd call... cutting edge tactics . Closed. __________________ TFL Members are ambassadors to the world for firearm owners. What kind of ambassador does *your* post make *you?* I train in earnest, to do the things that I pray in earnest, I'll never have to do. --Capt. Charlie