Recent content by JohnKSa

The math is correct. Given the stated assumptions, the probabilities I've provided are accurate. This is pretty simple math--certainly not rocket science--but it is true that probability can be counterintuitive. That's precisely why doing such calculations is so valuable. It provides insight...

I haven't said anything about any specific firearm brand, make or model. I haven't said anything about caliber. All I did was provide the results of a probability calculation based on some stated assumptions. Anyone who doesn't like the results can do their own calculation and then be mad at...

I'm sure some are pure lead. Probably most are. Crosman uses a harder alloy that includes antimony. This source believes that they are harder to feed better in repeater mechanisms and alloyed so they don't oxidize as badly. I think it's probably also to keep them from getting deformed during...

Those are good pellets--there's nothing wrong with them. Crosman pellets tend to fit tightly, which is a good thing, and they are made from a harder alloy than some other pellet makers use which means you really notice the tight fit. I would check them for accuracy and if they shoot ok, go...

I've seen one police shooting video where the same officer twice unintentionally dropped magazines from his pistol in the middle of a gunfight. Something to think about. There are three issues here. 1. There are people who feel that those who prepare differently than they do are...

The problem is that even with one attacker, if they don't run, the chance of getting a couple of good hits with only 5 rounds and the stated assumptions is less than even odds. That is, it will result in failure more often than success. This is what I was talking about when I mentioned...

Excellent. This is the proper focus. Once the decision is made to carry a gun (or a fire extinguisher), now the focus moves to addressing a particular threat. Again, this is the proper focus. Looking at the possible threat to determine what sort of "fire extinguisher" makes sense. This is...

M-Pro 7 or Hoppes Elite. Both: Work much better than the citrus solvents I've tried. Are very low odor. Are billed as "biodegradeable". Are nonflammable. M-Pro 7 is also billed as being "non-toxic, non-hazardous, and environmentally safe". Both of these products are really effective. I...

If that's true and a person assess the risk as insignificant, then the proper response for that person would be to not carry a gun on the way to the convenience store. It doesn't make sense to arrive at the conclusion that the risk isn't worth preparing for, but then to choose to prepare for it...

It's pretty common for pellets to be a tight fit in the breech. Generally that's a good thing for power and accuracy as long as it's not taken to an extreme. Crosman tends to use a pretty hard alloy for their pellets, so the combination of a tight fit and a hard alloy can make them harder to...

Good video. Should be required watching for people who think they might intervene. It has good real-world examples and discusses things from a practical perspective.

Unless you are 100% sure that you can incapacitate the attacking animal with your first shot, whatever you pick needs to be something you can shoot without having to readjust/reacquire your grip in between shots. It's really hard to shoot accurately and quickly if you can't keep a good grip on...

Actually, even if you watch a lot of videos you will only rarely see that. That's how targeted murders/hits are carried out, but those are not very common. Furthermore, if one does watch enough videos they will see a few where an armed defender was able to successfully defend against even that...

In my experience, hand strength issues in adults are often seen in combination with recoil sensitivity. So while revolvers seem like an obvious answer, the more abrupt felt recoil in a typical centerfire revolver can be an issue, even if the DA trigger isn't. It's easier, in my experience, to...

AUS-10 is a pretty good knife steel. A good choice for a small folder. AUS6 is more of a budget stainless steel. Neither AUS10 or AUS6 would be good choices for a large knife or sword. There are a few stainless steels that would be decent choices for a large knife or sword, but most...