Blastmaster Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Agree!! Some want sprayers and some want shooters! Blackfoot What is a shooters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 What is a shooters? Probably means that some like to just fire many many rounds with the hope of hitting something whereas some may wish to be able to hit their target the first time or without the expense of many rounds. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Probably means that some like to just fire many many rounds with the hope of hitting something whereas some may wish to be able to hit their target the first time or without the expense of many rounds. GG ~ Thanks, For the purpose of Personal Self Defense or war, I believe I would prefer a dependable, hi capacity semi/full auto 'sprayer' firearm. For Bully Eye shooting, Camp Perry, trap/skeet, hunting, then I want more of a non semi auto 'shooter' firearm (revolver, bolt action rifle, over/under/single barrel SG and all with adjustable/optic sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks, For the purpose of Personal Self Defense or war, I believe I would prefer a dependable, hi capacity semi/full auto 'sprayer' firearm. For Bully Eye shooting, Camp Perry, trap/skeet, hunting, then I want more of a non semi auto 'shooter' firearm (revolver, bolt action rifle, over/under/single barrel SG and all with adjustable/optic sights. To each is own and according to their shooting needs and/or desires. The 1911 easily has proved itself as sufficient in a few big wars. That speaks volumes IMHO. GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 So why was the .45 ACP adopted in the first place...? From Wiki (a synopsis of much I've read over the years): "They [the Army] determined the .38 caliber round was significantly less effective against determined opponents, such as the warriors encountered in the Moro Rebellion of the Philippine–American War, than the .45 Colt... "This experience, and the Thompson-LaGarde Tests of 1904 led the Army and the Cavalry, to decide a minimum of .45 caliber was required in the new handgun. "Thompson and Major Louis Anatole LaGarde of the Medical Corps arranged tests on cadavers and animal remains in the Chicago stockyards, resulting in the finding that .45 was the most effective pistol cartridge. "They noted, however, training was critical to make sure a soldier could score a hit in a vulnerable part of the body." Which takes us back to the value of marksmanship. The .38 didn't do the job, so we upgraded to the .45, then downgraded to the 9mm (".38 short!") and back to the .45 and now everyone's so danged confused they don't know WHAT they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 We could sure use another Julian Hatcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 To each is own and according to their shooting needs and/or desires. The 1911 easily has proved itself as sufficient in a few big wars. That speaks volumes IMHO. GG ~ the 1911 was/is a darn good sprayer' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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