okfine
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BullshitLaw for security and body gaurds is .38 only .
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BullshitLaw for security and body gaurds is .38 only .
I haven't posted any images in this thread.I read a review on the FNX .45 pistol you discussed and it mentioned a decocker safety. Plus the image you posted clearly shows a safety. The weapon must be available without the safety, although I didn’t find that mentioned on several gun dealer sites.
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FNX 45 Review - Is It The Best .45 ACP Pistol? | TheGunZone
FN America may not be a famous firearm manufacturer, but it is one of the best. That’s why we got excited about putting this review of the FNX 45 together.thegunzone.com***snip***
Don’t forget that safety…
On this particular firearm, the decocker is the safety, and has three positions. Push it fully up for safe mode, to the middle for firing mode, and all the way down to decock the pistol.
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I have never been all that fond of a safety on a handgun. I practiced a lot for a Colt 1911 .45 ACP and would always have the safety engaged when I picked up the weapon to shoot a string at the pistol range.
Once I had May daughter time me while I was drawing and shooting at a silhouette target as it was returning to the firing line from 21 feet out. I forgot to drop the safety and had the target had a knife, I would have been stabbed.
My daughter laughed and said, “That’s why you should use a revolver, dad.”
Revolvers are an example of the KISS principal. (Keep it simple, stupid.)
Always keep in mind Murphy’s Law. The version I like is What ever can go wrong will go wrong at the worst possible time.”
I confused another poster with you. My bad.I haven't posted any images in this thread.
I believe it depends on the state. or example weapons allowed in Florida.Bullshit
I have never been all that fond of a safety on a handgun. I practiced a lot for a Colt 1911 .45 ACP and would always have the safety engaged when I picked up the weapon to shoot a string at the pistol range.
Once I had May daughter time me while I was drawing and shooting at a silhouette target as it was returning to the firing line from 21 feet out. I forgot to drop the safety and had the target had a knife, I would have been stabbed.
My daughter laughed and said, “That’s why you should use a revolver, dad.”
Revolvers are an example of the KISS principal. (Keep it simple, stupid.)
Always keep in mind Murphy’s Law. The version I like is What ever can go wrong will go wrong at the worst possible time.”
For a while I used to carry a Beretta Centurion double action only pistol. That weapon had no safety but was heavy and uncomfortable to carry concealed. I replaced it with a S&W Model 642 revolver which is very light and easy to carry.
Over the years the reliability of semi-auto pistols has really improved.If it were me I'd rather have the semi auto.
As I told you before my FNX has never failed to go boom and thats with thousands of rounds through it.. And if it were going to fail it wouldnt be with one in the pipe it would be going through the auto cycle which again has never happened.
The plus side of having 16 rounds over 6 is obvious. I can keep your head down and advance on your position or I can run away while you reload.
The grip safety is just below the hammer on the grip--if it is not depressed, the weapon will not fire as it blocks the trigger from being depressed. The slide safety works if the barrel of the weapon is pressed into an object which pushes the slide to the rear. If this happens the hammer will not be released.Grip safety and slide safety.
That's where they are on mine too! But some 1911's have a bug in the grip safety. If you hold the hammer all the back and pull the trigger you can fire it without depressing the grip safety.The grip safety is just below the hammer on the grip--if it is not depressed, the weapon will not fire as it blocks the trigger from being depressed. The slide safety works if the barrel of the weapon is pressed into an object which pushes the slide to the rear. If this happens the hammer will not be released.
Over the years the reliability of semi-auto pistols has really improved.
For several years I carried a double action only Beretta Centurion in 40 S&W. It had no safety which I preferred. The only time it malfunctioned after thousands of rounds was the fault of the ammo.
With a pistol when I change to a different brand of ammo I try to run 100 rounds though the weapon before I use it as my carry ammo. I don’t want to see more than one failure.
I was doing this with a new brand of ammo when my Beretta malfunctioned. I found the ammo case had split at the base leaving a section of brass in the barrel. I figured it was just a rare occurrence and went on shooting and then the same thing happened again.
I returned the remainder of the ammo to the dealer and explained the issue to him. I got a refund and he informed the manufacturer of the problem.
Eventually I decided to carry a S&W Model 642 snub nosed revolver when it was first rated to handle .38+P ammo. Much more comfortable to carry concealed but it is true you can’t fill the sir with lead like you can with a high capacity pistol. However since you are responsible for every round you fire, it may be a good plan to try to make every shot count.
I didn’t if you read the post. By the way this was ammo made by a major ammunition company.Well dont use the faulty ammo.
Absolutely. Even with revolvers, the POI changes with different bullet weights and you better shoot your carry loads to know your aim point or adjust the elevation (if adjustable sights).It is always a good idea to check out ammo you have never fired in your gun before you carry it for self defense.
That's what I do too. Recently got Hellcat delivered and it instantly started jamming with Aguila I've had. Took detour and picked up CCI - no jams for 200 rounds. Guess I'm sticking to CCIWith a pistol when I change to a different brand of ammo I try to run 100 rounds though the weapon before I use it as my carry ammo. I don’t want to see more than one failure.
One advantage a revolver has is that it is not as picky about firing ammo as a pistol. Round nose, hollow point, lead or jacketed it really doesn’t seem to matter.That's what I do too. Recently got Hellcat delivered and it instantly started jamming with Aguila I've had. Took detour and picked up CCI - no jams for 200 rounds. Guess I'm sticking to CCI
Yeah you really need to spend time and find what fits your new carry most of the time when it comes to pistols. I've always liked revolvers, maybe I should just practice a bit with 'em and give it a spin.One advantage a revolver has is that it is not as picky about firing ammo as a pistol. Round nose, hollow point, lead or jacketed it really doesn’t seem to matter.
As I remember they were hot 9mm +P. They were hard to remove from a S&W Model 940 J Frame revolver which is longer in production. Regular 9mm were easy to extract.That means they were overloads usually.
Sounds like they were loaded too hot. I used to reload a lot and as you worked up a load when you over did it the cases would be hard to extract. Look at the primers and see if they were flattened, if so that's a definite tell.As I remember they were hot 9mm +P. They were hard to remove from a S&W Model 940 J Frame revolver which is longer in production. Regular 9mm were easy to extract.
Keep in mind the Model 940 uses a moon clip to hold the ammo so I was trying to drop 5 rounds from the cylinder at the same time.
For self defense with a revolver it is best to master double action shooting rather than cocking the weapon. For one thing the trigger pull is much heavier on a DOA revolver so you will not fire it by accident when your adrenaline is flowing. Nor will the prosecution be able to insinuate you may have if legal action is involved.Yeah you really need to spend time and find what fits your new carry most of the time when it comes to pistols. I've always liked revolvers, maybe I should just practice a bit with 'em and give it a spin.