20July04

From one of my instructors:

"I recommend to my students who carry a revolver as their primary weapon that they should opt for a barrel length of at least three inches. This allows for a long ejector rod and full ejection of spent cases. Snubbies have short ejector rods, which add three or four seconds to the reloading process.

I know we all recommend factory ammo, but I am going to start requiring it in my classes. Hobby reloads are typically wimpy, smokey, and filthy, despite assurances from the student. Practicing with wimpy, target ammunition does not prepare one for a real fight. Those who do are kidding themselves."

Comment: Good advice!

/John