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tombogan03884

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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2011, 07:58:37 PM »
For many years I did conceal carry a N frame Smith, it was grip dimensions, not concealability issues, that led me to change to a K frame.
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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2011, 08:00:59 PM »
Any point made in defense of the .357 against a .44 could also be said about .22lr.  X10.    ;)
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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2011, 08:01:18 PM »
Been on a Rocky River, NC Camp/Canoe Trip for 12 days. Ran into a drowned cow, flipped our canoe after a thunderstorm. Except for our matches/lighters/cigs/ and "have to stay dry stuff",in Ziplocs,...everything else including my Ruger Police Service Six, were soaked/submerged.

After finally making camp after our first 9 hours getting soaked to the bone, a few shakes and wipes, and test firing, made me a believer in the .357 as a camp/backwoods pistol.

Wet, submerged Federal 158 gr. JHP's went bang everytime, after a quick air-dry.  My Ruger, was as reliable in function as if I just oiled and cleaned it.

Whether two or four legs, I had no disconcerting issues carrying the .357. It still maintains a 90+ % one shot stop legacy, and is quite adequate.

That and the .45 Colt. However, I believe the .357 carries a flatter trajectory at longer ranges.

There are the "backwoods" calibers that work.

Minimum needed:

.357
.44
.45 Colt

Sure exotics, like the .454 Casull/ .460 S&W/ .480/.500 work, but a good ol' .357,....well,..I'm partial... ;)
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david86440

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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2011, 08:03:52 PM »
The .357 augument is coming from someone that carries a .380

Let's see now, do I feel more under gunned with my .357 mag than my .380.............

decisions, decisions.
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tombogan03884

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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2011, 08:25:45 PM »
Quote from: david86440 on August 09, 2011, 08:03:52 PM
The .357 augument is coming from someone that carries a .380

Let's see now, do I feel more under gunned with my .357 mag than my .380.............

decisions, decisions.

Who would that be ?
I carry a .32 as a BUG or when I can't carry my 1911
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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2011, 08:29:59 PM »
Arguing common sense with the Badger will lead to a blood spot on the wall where you'll start banging your head!

For the most part, in the eastern 2/3 of this continent, a .357 makes quite an acceptable "backwoods" gun.  Tom is correct, the .357 magnum has taken every large and dangerous game on the North American continent by a fella named Colonel Wesson and with a handgun!  I believe he had to shoot the brown bear twice though...

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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2011, 08:46:33 PM »
This now makes two (count 'em, two) guns with Wiley Clapp's name attached that I'd like to have.
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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #17 on: August 09, 2011, 08:50:01 PM »
Quote from: Timothy on August 09, 2011, 08:29:59 PM
For the most part, in the eastern 2/3 of this continent, a .357 makes quite an acceptable "backwoods" gun.

Also include the entire lower half. (excluding Myrtle Beach where there are a plethora of large brown bears ::))
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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #18 on: August 09, 2011, 08:57:29 PM »
Quote from: kmitch200 on August 09, 2011, 08:50:01 PM
Also include the entire lower half. (excluding Myrtle Beach where there are a plethora of large brown bears ::))

Man I needed that laugh after today.....THANKS!!!!   ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
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For the Patriots of this country, the Constitution is second only to the Bible for most. For those who love this country, but do not share my personal beliefs, it is their Bible. To them nothing comes before the Constitution of these United States of America. For this we are all labeled potential terrorists. ~ Dean Garrison

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Re: Wiley Clapp GP100
« Reply #19 on: August 09, 2011, 09:10:58 PM »
Quote from: kmitch200 on August 09, 2011, 08:50:01 PM
Also include the entire lower half. (excluding Myrtle Beach where there are a plethora of large brown bears ::))

Is that a racist comment?  Well, I'd still say their easily a minority.   :-\  Why you gotta be like that?!?   ;D

Exactly what's the "most deadly game" in AZ?  Rabid ground squirrel?  Road pizza armadillo?  Mexican drug lord!  I thought they were all about 9mm?   ;D
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