Revolvers are pretty cool. Not to hot on the cocking action nor the standard 6 round cylinder mag. If they were quick to re-load (Like the borderlands style where you use a tool that holds the bullets in the correct shape. You slot the bullets in the hole in one smooth action and losen your grip to place the bullets in), that would make the weapons quite amazing.
And if I remember correctly you suggested something that could not be concealed.
WAT! (plinkett voice)
I recommended you stick with a shotgun if you want a shotgun. If you want something concealed, there are thousands of better options than a judge. Glocks, Xdms, xms, M&Ps, a bajillion snub .38s and .357s, compact berettas, compact sigs....
As has been said on this thread prior, katanas aren't all that. I personally prefer kukris.
OT, what did you use for steel?
I prefer wakizashis. They're a theory in progress. I basically believe they're the longest practical blade in existance at current point. Their long enough for decent range and short enough to be carriable with a long arm and side arm.
As has been said on this thread prior, katanas aren't all that. I personally prefer kukris.
OT, what did you use for steel?
This is my problem. Every time I post a weapon there is always a weapon better than it. If I would have said kukri (which are kind of weird, by the way) it would either loop around to katana or there would be another weapon better, or someone would say a gun is better.
This is my problem. Every time I post a weapon there is always a weapon better than it. If I would have said kukri (which are kind of weird, by the way) it would either loop around to katana or there would be another weapon better, or someone would say a gun is better.
Also. I used an old lawnmower blade.
In before I should have used some kind of alloy.
I won't tell you to use an alloy, but a lawn mower blade isn't ideal, BECAUSE IT'S A LAWN MOWER BLADE. Buy a Kbar. Hell, buy a sog. For $60 bucks you can have a very serviceable assisted opening knife.
This is my problem. Every time I post a weapon there is always a weapon better than it. If I would have said kukri (which are kind of weird, by the way) it would either loop around to katana or there would be another weapon better, or someone would say a gun is better.
Also. I used an old lawnmower blade.
In before I should have used some kind of alloy.
I was only saying that I'd use a kukri. Although katana are pretty nice looking, their steel isn't very good.
I would say you should have used some better steel, but if you weren't going to really use it, then it's fine.
I was only saying that I'd use a kukri. Although katana are pretty nice looking, their steel isn't very good.
YOUR GRIEVANCE WITH KATANAS IS THE TYPE OF STEEL THEY USE?
WAT!
Hypothetically (and in practice) katanas can be made out of any kind of steel. It's just a blade style. There is no perfect steel type. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
I own a $200+ benchmade balisong. It's blade is comprised of D2 steel. It's sharp enough to shave hairs from my arm, and can hold an edge like magic, but it also is very susceptible to rust. It might be worth two hundred dollars, but it's not infallible.
Also, to derpcakes. You're right in a way. I was unfair to you. The reason I hated on the judge wasn't just to hate on it. It's because .410 handguns just aren't very effective. Whatever the chances of you actually owning one in the future are, it's worth warning you that you may be jeopardizing your life by using one. I've read more than one article about someone using a judge in defense, and it failing to do the job. I promise you that I wasn't picking a fight just to show off my knowledge. I'm not even picky on caliber. With self defence loads (I.E. hollowpoints designed to kill effectively), 9mm, .40S&W, and .45 will all get the job done. While I personally don't like .40 as much as the other two, I can't fault it for not having stopping power. I just think it's a compromise caliber. I'd either go 9 or .45, but I can't discount .40 as being worthless.
I won't tell you to use an alloy, but a lawn mower blade isn't ideal, BECAUSE IT'S A LAWN MOWER BLADE. Buy a Kbar. Hell, buy a sog. For $60 bucks you can have a very serviceable assisted opening knife.
Are you arguing with me over what I used to make a blade with? I make blades with whatever I happen to pick up because I can't just go out and buy steel. I think it's a pretty good hobby.
Are you arguing with me over what I used to make a blade with?
Not really, and see my edit in the last post I made. It's just that other than for fun, there isn't much point in jurry rigging up a knife when there are so many decently priced options on the market now. I personally carry a sog trident tanto. I'm not repping sog because I'm a fan boy. I'm repping them because they make some of the most fairly priced blades on the market. AUS 8 might not hold an edge to well, or be sharp enough to shave my face, but it's good enough to use on a daily basis, and that's what matters. I choose to carry a $60 blade over a $200 blade because it's more practical. My benchmade might be technically better, but it's price limits it to a collection piece. If I lost my sog, I'd be bummed, but It's not like it's a huge loss. If I lost my benchmade, I'd cry. I'm not a gun or knife snob by any means. If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm a poor ****. I choose guns and knives that are the best value for the money. I simply wouldn't trust my life to a lawn mower blade because it's not made to stab fools. It's made to cut grass. If your jury rigged lawn mower knife has never let you down, then more power to you. You've found a budget weapon that works for you. I simply choose what has worked best for me. At the end of the day, what works is what matters.
It was a piece of ****, and if I recall correctly, less than 100 were even produced. Mr. Dardick had a dream though. A dream that his magazine fed revolvers would one day dominate the market. He failed horribly and died poor and lonely, but I respect him, and his design. If it had come out a few decades sooner, I think it would have been much more successful, but by the 1950's, there really wasn't a purpose for a magazine fed revolver, no matter how awesome it was.
People looking for an affordable folder should definitely check out the Ontario RAT 1 folder. AUS-8 steel, surprisingly well put together (and very tough. I have used it many times as a wedge to split wood (hold knife edge against wood, bang on it with something heavy to split wood). For $30 or less I really don't think you can beat it. In fact I like it more than the $150 Benchmade I just got...which is dull already and is point up only....sigh.
The only favorite weapon of mine are the ones you always have the option of falling back on. The human body's built in weapons. Not much use when you're outnumbered or outgunned.
As far as bladed weapons go, I'm most familiar with a ka-bar. All around useful weapon and tool, highly durable, reliable. Holds its edge well, resharpens quite well. Samurai style katanas can be nice, again, close quarters weapon. Assuming its made of decent steel (for stainless, comes down to carbon content and quenching method. High enough to be rigid, but not so high as to be brittle.) and weighted properly.
A speedloader? They exist.
Edit: Damn. Guy above me got it first.
YOU MEAN ALL REVOLVERS ARE STILL SINGLE ACTION ONLY! DOES DAD KNOW?
We've come a long way since 1850 friend!
Eight rounds of .357., and as noted above, speed loaders DO exist.
The gun didn't have any problems when I shot it. But that's off topic for this place.
I was trying to announce a general interest in swords but since you need this:
One of my favorites has to be the katana. Also though they aren't swords, I also like machetes.
I made a custom machete once, but it disappeared somewhere and I haven't found it since.
I'm finally back. See profile for details.
Not really, and just because it fired doesn't make it ideal for self defense, but I already elaborated on why in the other thread.
And if I remember correctly you suggested something that could not be concealed.
I'm finally back. See profile for details.
As has been said on this thread prior, katanas aren't all that. I personally prefer kukris.
OT, what did you use for steel?
WAT! (plinkett voice)
I recommended you stick with a shotgun if you want a shotgun. If you want something concealed, there are thousands of better options than a judge. Glocks, Xdms, xms, M&Ps, a bajillion snub .38s and .357s, compact berettas, compact sigs....
I prefer wakizashis. They're a theory in progress. I basically believe they're the longest practical blade in existance at current point. Their long enough for decent range and short enough to be carriable with a long arm and side arm.
This is my problem. Every time I post a weapon there is always a weapon better than it. If I would have said kukri (which are kind of weird, by the way) it would either loop around to katana or there would be another weapon better, or someone would say a gun is better.
Also. I used an old lawnmower blade.
In before I should have used some kind of alloy.
I'm finally back. See profile for details.
I won't tell you to use an alloy, but a lawn mower blade isn't ideal, BECAUSE IT'S A LAWN MOWER BLADE. Buy a Kbar. Hell, buy a sog. For $60 bucks you can have a very serviceable assisted opening knife.
I was only saying that I'd use a kukri. Although katana are pretty nice looking, their steel isn't very good.
I would say you should have used some better steel, but if you weren't going to really use it, then it's fine.
YOUR GRIEVANCE WITH KATANAS IS THE TYPE OF STEEL THEY USE?
WAT!
Hypothetically (and in practice) katanas can be made out of any kind of steel. It's just a blade style. There is no perfect steel type. They all have strengths and weaknesses.
I own a $200+ benchmade balisong. It's blade is comprised of D2 steel. It's sharp enough to shave hairs from my arm, and can hold an edge like magic, but it also is very susceptible to rust. It might be worth two hundred dollars, but it's not infallible.
Also, to derpcakes. You're right in a way. I was unfair to you. The reason I hated on the judge wasn't just to hate on it. It's because .410 handguns just aren't very effective. Whatever the chances of you actually owning one in the future are, it's worth warning you that you may be jeopardizing your life by using one. I've read more than one article about someone using a judge in defense, and it failing to do the job. I promise you that I wasn't picking a fight just to show off my knowledge. I'm not even picky on caliber. With self defence loads (I.E. hollowpoints designed to kill effectively), 9mm, .40S&W, and .45 will all get the job done. While I personally don't like .40 as much as the other two, I can't fault it for not having stopping power. I just think it's a compromise caliber. I'd either go 9 or .45, but I can't discount .40 as being worthless.
Are you arguing with me over what I used to make a blade with? I make blades with whatever I happen to pick up because I can't just go out and buy steel. I think it's a pretty good hobby.
My next weapon will be made from a tiller tine.
I'm finally back. See profile for details.
Not really, and see my edit in the last post I made. It's just that other than for fun, there isn't much point in jurry rigging up a knife when there are so many decently priced options on the market now. I personally carry a sog trident tanto. I'm not repping sog because I'm a fan boy. I'm repping them because they make some of the most fairly priced blades on the market. AUS 8 might not hold an edge to well, or be sharp enough to shave my face, but it's good enough to use on a daily basis, and that's what matters. I choose to carry a $60 blade over a $200 blade because it's more practical. My benchmade might be technically better, but it's price limits it to a collection piece. If I lost my sog, I'd be bummed, but It's not like it's a huge loss. If I lost my benchmade, I'd cry. I'm not a gun or knife snob by any means. If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm a poor ****. I choose guns and knives that are the best value for the money. I simply wouldn't trust my life to a lawn mower blade because it's not made to stab fools. It's made to cut grass. If your jury rigged lawn mower knife has never let you down, then more power to you. You've found a budget weapon that works for you. I simply choose what has worked best for me. At the end of the day, what works is what matters.
He's still in la-la land with his Colt SAA.
It was a piece of ****, and if I recall correctly, less than 100 were even produced. Mr. Dardick had a dream though. A dream that his magazine fed revolvers would one day dominate the market. He failed horribly and died poor and lonely, but I respect him, and his design. If it had come out a few decades sooner, I think it would have been much more successful, but by the 1950's, there really wasn't a purpose for a magazine fed revolver, no matter how awesome it was.
As far as bladed weapons go, I'm most familiar with a ka-bar. All around useful weapon and tool, highly durable, reliable. Holds its edge well, resharpens quite well. Samurai style katanas can be nice, again, close quarters weapon. Assuming its made of decent steel (for stainless, comes down to carbon content and quenching method. High enough to be rigid, but not so high as to be brittle.) and weighted properly.
Not so much of an opinion on firearms.