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375 Winchester Magnum for CCW

benzappedbenzapped Member Posts: 328 ✭✭✭
edited February 2004 in General Discussion
I saw a Thompson Contender in 375 Winchester Magnum at the local gun store. The salesman told me it would send a 235 grain bullet out at 1800 feet per second. They also had a shoulder holster for the Contender there at the store. I think I will buy them.

My question is do you think it is sufficient combination of gun and caliber for concealed carry? I live in a rough neighborhood.
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  • greeker375greeker375 Member Posts: 3,644
    edited November -1
    A single shot for a ccw? Are you sure you don't want this for anything other than show? I'd have to think a 380 to a 45 acp either in a wheel gun or semi-auto for personal defense...NOT a single shot.

    "the difference between the almost right word and the right word is like the difference between a lightning bug and a lightning bolt" - Mark Twain.
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  • bambihunterbambihunter Member Posts: 10,742 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'd agree with Greeker on this one, especially as low as the hit percentage actually is in defense situations... If you're gonna do that, just get a contender in .45-70 or something.

    The 15 shot Glock 20 (10mm) can shoot hot non-plus P loads that rival what you're after. Doubletap ammo makes a 135 grain model that is ~1600 fps and 767 ft.lbs.

    The 10mm - either you've got it, or you don't get it...
    Fanatic collector of the 10mm auto.
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    If your neighborhood is in Africa and your buddy has a battle rifle as back up it may work as a CCW. For all other situations I would go with a 10mm. my 2 cents [8D]

    Greg
    Former
    USMC
    ANGLICO
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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think it would be perfect. You should get two of them, one for each hand. And put a scopes on them as well. Anything with less than an eight inch barrel should not be considered as use for a concealed firearm.

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  • phxtravisphxtravis Member Posts: 738 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    if you are worried about "power" get a Desert Eagle in .50AE, or a Taurus in 454.

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  • benzappedbenzapped Member Posts: 328 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A single shot does not bother me. I am very accurate. The salesman did say I would have to parctice reloading fast.
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  • bambihunterbambihunter Member Posts: 10,742 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well then benzapped, it was nice knowing ya. [}:)]

    The 10mm - either you've got it, or you don't get it...
    Fanatic collector of the 10mm auto.
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  • H.S. 10-XH.S. 10-X Member Posts: 1,360 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Don't listen to them benzapped. One shot is all you need. The quickest way to reload a single shot is to carry an extra shell in your teeth at all times so that you have it handy if you do happen to need it. But I'm sure you won't.

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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I can't believe you guys allowed yourselelves to have "benzapped" !!![8D]

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • greeker375greeker375 Member Posts: 3,644
    edited November -1
    B-Z

    You're gonna get Zapped!
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  • jsergovicjsergovic Member Posts: 5,526
    edited November -1
    Buy a Ruger SP-101. Last you forever.
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  • benzappedbenzapped Member Posts: 328 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    [}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)][:D]
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  • bambihunterbambihunter Member Posts: 10,742 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    We've had more stupid comments than this unfortunately.
    Fanatic collector of the 10mm auto.
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    The retarded moron is back, and y'all got sucked in... AGAIN!!

    God Bless America and...
    NEVER Forget WACO
    NEVER, EVER Forget 911
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  • benzappedbenzapped Member Posts: 328 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    He, he, he.

    Oh, while I was at the gun store I looked at a 22 mag to take on my African safari next month. Do you think that will be too much gun for Cape Buffalo?

    Remember, I am very accurate.

    He, he, he.
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  • rldowns3rldowns3 Member Posts: 6,096
    edited November -1
    I suggest you take a Hi-point 9mm pistol and go grizzly hunting...you'll find it challenging and rewarding. [:D]





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  • benzappedbenzapped Member Posts: 328 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    rldowns3, Whoever is in that photo signature of your is who I want to take grizzly hunting. That would be rewarding![:p][:p][:p]
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