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Tattooman2000
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A very true statement and one that I prefer not ever having to do. Thank you for your feedback and yes, I know that they think they shot just a couple times when the gun is empty.
Ruger LCR .357 magnum
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Actually, people who spend a fair amount of time in competition know how many rounds they shoot.
And I know a competitor who is also a NC HP that was put in a gun. He knew how many times he fired his gun.
But a lot of people can't do that because they don't train under pressure.
And I know a competitor who is also a NC HP that was put in a gun. He knew how many times he fired his gun.
But a lot of people can't do that because they don't train under pressure.
I know of an experienced LEO also their firearms trainer at the Academy and a competitive shooter.
He pulled a guy over for speeding who immediately jumped out of the car shooting a 44 Mag Redhawk ….. in that few seconds until the subject was deceased he lost track of rounds fired and didn't even realize he'd taken shrapnel in his left shin. If I remember he said he shot 5 times and it was 11. Things go in slow motion and warp speed at the same time he says.
The subject was from another state. When LEOs there went to notify his wife they discovered she and her mother had been murdered using a 44 Mag.
He pulled a guy over for speeding who immediately jumped out of the car shooting a 44 Mag Redhawk ….. in that few seconds until the subject was deceased he lost track of rounds fired and didn't even realize he'd taken shrapnel in his left shin. If I remember he said he shot 5 times and it was 11. Things go in slow motion and warp speed at the same time he says.
The subject was from another state. When LEOs there went to notify his wife they discovered she and her mother had been murdered using a 44 Mag.
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Ok, two similar people & scenarios,, and one guy was able to count rounds & one guy not able to recall the number he fired.
Interesting.
Maybe it also depends upon the actual person & how they think, feel & train???
Interesting.
Maybe it also depends upon the actual person & how they think, feel & train???
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Tattooman2000
Bearcat
I think it would be a discipline thing. People that shoot competition need to know when it's time to reload, it's all part of training and discipline whereas someone on the street is more adrenaline shoot till it doesn't anymore. Just my take on it.
OMCHamlin
Blackhawk
Back to LCR grips, the one Hittman suggested, the Hogue Tamer, would give you the best comfort and control. I had all three factory sizes by Ruger on my two LCRs in 357, the shortest boot grip they offered on the 2" LCR and these longer ones on my LCRx 3". They help, and they're not too expensive, for comfort, those are it. Most aftermarket (not all), are more focused on snazzy looks.
I am somewhat ashamed to have to say this, but a couple months ago, I took my 4" 629 out (the one that USED to have those gorgeous Rosewood Hogues with the finger grooves), shot three cylinders full of old school factory .44 mag through it and plum had to STOP! The recoil on those grips (Rosewood is pretty, but hard as woodpecker lips) was transmitting right through and killing the whole area at the web of my thumb and trigger finger. I right away took those off and stuck some of the Hogue Tamers on, the new pattern they make that somehow manages to fit new S&W N, L and X rd butt frames. You can see the cushioning hollow compartment in the back.
I am somewhat ashamed to have to say this, but a couple months ago, I took my 4" 629 out (the one that USED to have those gorgeous Rosewood Hogues with the finger grooves), shot three cylinders full of old school factory .44 mag through it and plum had to STOP! The recoil on those grips (Rosewood is pretty, but hard as woodpecker lips) was transmitting right through and killing the whole area at the web of my thumb and trigger finger. I right away took those off and stuck some of the Hogue Tamers on, the new pattern they make that somehow manages to fit new S&W N, L and X rd butt frames. You can see the cushioning hollow compartment in the back.
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Tattooman2000
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Tattooman2000
Bearcat
Thank you for your knowledgeable reply, I've always had wood grips but on nothing with this short of a barrel or grip, usually 3 inches and up. I have looked at the Hogue Tamer and am positive I'm getting a set but I still am going to get a wood set from Badger Custom and send to a friend so he can adjust them. I've shot a 629 with full power loads and wood grips, it's a little bit rough lol. Good shooting my friend. I'm hitting 60 years old in March and will probably end up with +p .38 special ammunition, arthritis in wrists and thumbs.
Hankus
Blackhawk
Experienced soldiers know to count their rounds. I keep a running round count by long habit, taught to me by my father when I was 9 or 10. It served me well in the Army. I've tried to teach this to my stepson, but it hasn't sunk in. He's always amazed when I watch him shoot and call "click" as he's pulling the trigger on an empty chamber with his 10/22.
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