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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 8:34:30 GMT -6
In a self defence or police role, which would you prefer and why?
I always preferred a pump action. There are a few reasons, but high on the list would be reliability and safety. Also on the list would be hitting the target. I was once told the pump action helps point towards the target. I think that works.
Anyone?
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Post by Alpo on Aug 5, 2014 10:04:11 GMT -6
The only advantage I can see to an automatic is if you have a damaged arm and can't work the pump, you could still shoot. Until your gun was empty.
I've got four pumps (two 870s, a 37 and an 1897), but only one working auto, an 1100. The 1100 kicks less, that's for sure. But (maybe because my first gun was a 22 pump) I just shoot pumps better. And yes, pushing that arm forward gets you back on target.
The 1100? It's in the safe.
The 37? Stuffed fulla buckshot and ready to go.
I don't know about other brands of automatics, but my pumps are easier to reload than that 1100. That's also something to consider in a "fighting gun".
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 10:25:10 GMT -6
Alpo, I know the 870 and 37 well, both a fine and reliable guns. I think its easy to see why the first choice for defence, or offence would be the self loader for most people. Its only when you have lived with both a while, used them a little that you start to see why, like folding stocks, what seems a great advantage at first may not be.
Its my opinion for the jobs they do, the pump wins. I would be interested to hear an opposing view however.
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Post by Pistolenschutzen on Aug 5, 2014 15:29:44 GMT -6
I'd take (and do take!) the pump hands down, Tranter. Overall better control, and greater reliability.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2014 9:32:21 GMT -6
I think for anyone reading this thread its worth repeating to get the best of any weapon instruction and practice is essential. I know all here know that, and that its too often repeated but I also know many buy a gun, stick it in a draw or cupboard and expect when needed they will just know how to handle it. How very wrong they are. They could in fact be dead wrong.
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