I agree with Rebel.. if all I had was a cap and ball revolver then I guess that is all I could use if I really felt the need to carry a concealed weapon. Although I would be saving all my pennies to get something more modern.
When I used to carry.. it was a 4" S&W model 686 in .357 magnum or a .45 ACP Colt combat commander in a Jackass shoulder rig which always carried it lock, cocked, and ready to rock as we used to say.
My thoughts always were, if I was going to need that concealed weapon, that meant someone was going to be in a world of hurt other then me.
To be honest, I have tried to shoot my single action .44 caliber 1858 Remington New Army in combat mode. All I ever found was the thing had to still be cocked careful to avoid caps shifting and binding the gun. Maybe it is just my revolver that is the problem. Still the single action and the extra smoke I did not find a benifit to the combat mode of shooting.
In a combat situation I do not have the time to be concerned about the functioning ability of the weapon I am holding. It needs to be working perfect. And I would prefer not single action...
When I used to carry.. it was a 4" S&W model 686 in .357 magnum or a .45 ACP Colt combat commander in a Jackass shoulder rig which always carried it lock, cocked, and ready to rock as we used to say.
My thoughts always were, if I was going to need that concealed weapon, that meant someone was going to be in a world of hurt other then me.
To be honest, I have tried to shoot my single action .44 caliber 1858 Remington New Army in combat mode. All I ever found was the thing had to still be cocked careful to avoid caps shifting and binding the gun. Maybe it is just my revolver that is the problem. Still the single action and the extra smoke I did not find a benifit to the combat mode of shooting.
In a combat situation I do not have the time to be concerned about the functioning ability of the weapon I am holding. It needs to be working perfect. And I would prefer not single action...