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From: jkh@ucbjade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard)
Newsgroups: mod.rec.guns
Subject: Re: Guns for home defense
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Date: Sun, 20-Oct-85 22:32:10 EDT
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Article: 9:15

>Article: 9:10

A Colt .45 GVMT Model is a sensible choice for home and personal
protection. Since you are already familiar with it, so much the better.
Although, a double action revolver may be a little more foolproof (no,
I don't mean to imply you are a fool) as all you have to do is point
and shoot. You probably carried your .45 in the navy in the ready to shoot,
"cocked-and-locked" state (loaded clip in, bullet chambered, hammer
cocked, thumb saftey on) which can be put into service very quickly.
You may feel a little uncomfortable having the gun in this state at
home in a draw or on a shelf. You will probably keep it with full
magazine inserted but no bullet in the chamber, thus requiring the
slide to be cycled in order to ready it. This may not be a bother
to you, but if you want the gun available for your spouse (life-mate, etc.)
they will have to be taught.

Hope this rambling mess helps some.



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