Ahhh. Fantasy unicorn self defense dreams involving mag exchanges, beside while wearing underoos.
Ahhh. Fantasy unicorn self defense dreams involving mag exchanges, beside while wearing underoos.
Then you better get mom those 33 rounders. (Legally purchased out of state of course).Well....yeah! When ISIS and AuntyFa team up, they're all coming after ME! (then possibly my mother)
Uh, .38 special is the same diameter as .357, so they don't take up any less space.
Yes, fully aware they are the same size since I reload. I assume that due to higher pressures with a 357 more steel is needed and more space between rounds in the cylinder. I could be wrong.
I agree with the OP. I think there is a market there which has been ignored. My suggestion is for a .32Mag or .327 since it may let you get another round in the chamber over a .357/38 and would have less recoil. If you can get 8 .357s into some cylinders I would expect 9 .32 may fit. Put a rail on it top/bottom with a grip frame which could be make thick/thin for different hand sizes.
Many states have a 10rd limit still so an 8 or 9 shot revolver is giving up little in those states but gains in simplicity.
No, won't be for everyone but I do think it would sell if done right. I would buy one since the Wife doesn't do autos well and I really think 8rds will do what I need done while I get to my AR.
My only issue with a revolver in a HD situation is if you may have to reload. You've taken a simple tool and made it almost impossible for the average person to utilize after the initial shots. At least with a semi auto, you press a button, let the old mag fall out, then place another mag into the handgun and it's ready to go.
Can't say it's that easy with a revolver.
Add to that the fumbling with ammo, lighting conditions and the stress of the situation. Nope, I wouldn't want that for me, much less someone with a lot less experience.
But anything is better than nothing.
S&W makes a gun similar to your requirements but I know of no reason it should be polymer. That's really stretching it on large/medium frame revolver.So this is the refined spec after getting all the great feedback here:
Target market: people who want a home defense "nightstand" gun, that will have minimal training, need ultimate in simplicity, will never consider a gun with a slide or magazines. They are recoil averse and want small rounds.
Spec:
- Med-large frame SA/DA revolver, light poly or alloy to minimize weight
- Large cylinder to hold 9-10 rounds
- 38 spl, 9mm, 380 ACP, 327 Fed, 32 H&R mag, or 32 ACP
- Rails - preferably top and bottom (crimson trace grips could reduce this need to just a bottom rail for a light, although CT adds considerable cost)
- Optimized for short range home defense (ie do not bother with features for carry, target shooting, long range shooting, hunting, etc...)
- Assortment of grip sizes ESPECIALLY for smaller hands
- Trigger pull on the lighter side as possible
- Inexpensive (sub $1k, $500 sweet spot)
S&W makes a gun similar to your requirements but I know of no reason it should be polymer. That's really stretching it on large/medium frame revolver.
https://www.impactguns.com/smith-and-wesson-mp-357-5in-black-170292-022188702927.aspx
God. You people over think everything.
Or prepare for.All those high round shootouts .00001% of the population gets in.
Come on man, we live for our tactical fantasies.All those high round shootouts .00001% of the population gets in.
You people!? ;-)God. You people over think everything.
Come on bro, don't you run around your house in your underoos practicing home invasion scenarios? I know you do. LMAOOr prepare for.