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Quoted: Is the OP saying that he would have a Model 29 rechambered for .357 Magnum but replacing the cylinder and barrel, essentially creating a Model 27? I feel like I am missing something here. May be a reference I missed. View Quote Interestingly, one of my relatives has a Model 28 that was converted to a ersatz 1950 target with a 45ACP cylinder and barrel. So, I guess a 29 in .357 isn't really a big leap. |
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P7 It's specifically designed to be a fast-draw pistol and to get the first round on the other guy faster than he does to you. Yet be safe to carry loaded 24/7 - even if your shirt gets tucked into your holster while holstering.
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There's a difference between a street gunfight,
a showdown (also called a walkdown) and the traditional duel. The duel has rules and if weapon of choice are pistols, both parties use the same type pistol loaded with agreed upon # shots and dstance. This is pre-arranged by the desigated "seconds" representing each challenger's best interests. If you chose the G18 that is also what you'll be facing. |
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I do HEMA.
English princess of wales Sabre. Good chance the more skilled swordsman will walk away with having the shit cut out of him. Dueling with any firearm will just get both of you killed. |
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Assuming modern means any smokeless powder cartridge pistol, and not actually current production.
dueling usually has both participants with matched weapons. If I am picking, I'll choose a Nagant revolver. Why in the world would I choose such a bad gun? Because I am familiar with it's absurdly heavy double action trigger and poor sights. My opponent almost certainly would not. |
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I wouldn't. I agree with John Wesley Hardin: "A bullet hole to the front of the head demonstrates good marksmanship. A bullet hole to the back of the head demonstrates good judgement". |
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Quoted: A 6933 pistol similar to this: https://external-preview.redd.it/5RCCf4zsNaArVvKRlyi039ddb5qJYSd7C6GKJAdRqf8.jpg?auto=webp&s=de2b5db6e1fedc7fcaea8fcf4685b361b84cb8bc View Quote Lol, that's not a pistol. |
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Quoted: The point of a duel SHOULD be "two men enter, one man leaves" If death isn't on the line, how is it a matter of honor? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: I would prefer to use bladed or blunt force weapons. Three knock downs or first wound wins. The point was to see whom the fates or gods, or God favors. Not so much the killing of one of the combatants. The point of a duel SHOULD be "two men enter, one man leaves" If death isn't on the line, how is it a matter of honor? When the concept was invented - it was not about death. It was more of a face saving thing. |
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Each duelist gets a full 10 round magazine. They face each other 50 yards apart and start from a low ready position. When one is unable to continue or is dead, or both have expended all 10 rounds the duel ends. More fun than firing one big ass round. |
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Quoted: A duel is between two gentlemen. Matching cap lock pistols obviously. View Quote This. The intent was to make it have an element of luck and likely that neither side would actually die. This way you can satisfy your honor and talk about how BAD you are when you tell everyone about it. |
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Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/264818/Screenshot_20230423_095304_Firefox_jpg-2792782.JPG Each duelist gets a full 10 round magazine. They face each other 50 yards apart and start from a low ready position. When one is unable to continue or is dead, or both have expended all 10 rounds the duel ends. More fun than firing one big ass round. View Quote Traditionally each man fired one shot. If both missed then negotiations were entered. The offending party could offer an apology and it ended. Or they could agree to have another go. |
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Taurus Raging Judge, loaded with 3" shells...410 in 000 buckshot.
But fought with matching pistols, my opponent has one as well. Do they make paintball pistols? |
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Quoted: Shoot before he know the contest has started? View Quote correct. the other person involved in the duel is just as deadly. be the winner. with the quickness. my great-grandmother was born in Indian Territory in SE OK. she witnessed many, Gunfights and supposed duels. none were fair.. they were basically ambushes when one person had their hands full or were doing something that had their attention. smart-effective. in all honesty. a duel should be fought with 2 T/C contenders. (357 Magnum)- open sights. both men given 2 rounds. ( one for the Coup De Grace) 2 men enter. 1 man leaves |
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Quoted: This. The intent was to make it have an element of luck and likely that neither side would actually die. This way you can satisfy your honor and talk about how BAD you are when you tell everyone about it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: A duel is between two gentlemen. Matching cap lock pistols obviously. This. The intent was to make it have an element of luck and likely that neither side would actually die. This way you can satisfy your honor and talk about how BAD you are when you tell everyone about it. Best depiction of satisfying your honour via a duel Merriman Weir - Gallows Man |
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Quoted: Best depiction of satisfying your honour via a duel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zj9c8FGxhg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: A duel is between two gentlemen. Matching cap lock pistols obviously. This. The intent was to make it have an element of luck and likely that neither side would actually die. This way you can satisfy your honor and talk about how BAD you are when you tell everyone about it. Best depiction of satisfying your honour via a duel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zj9c8FGxhg I like it! |
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Quoted: I'd go classic single shot in a hard hitting caliber and an optic. https://i.pinimg.com/474x/cf/31/0e/cf310e53b5bb6c7449a4d1e42e1b5dfa.jpg View Quote The convention with dueling is a single shot so this choice is reasonable. |
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Anytime I was challenged I would opt for sabers. Don't worry. I'm not dangerous.
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Quoted: There's a difference between a street gunfight, a showdown (also called a walkdown) and the traditional duel. The duel has rules and if weapon of choice are pistols, both parties use the same type pistol loaded with agreed upon # shots and dstance. This is pre-arranged by the desigated "seconds" representing each challenger's best interests. If you chose the G18 that is also what you'll be facing. View Quote Truth. Better stated than my original post. |
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Interesting technical question.
Duels require social consequences to force a meeting. In this day and age there are no such social pressures. Angry guy says, "I demand satisfaction!" Regular guy says, "Yeah, whatever buddy, F.O..." But I suppose if you had two angry guys... |
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I would totally purchase a set of dueling pistols like they used in John Wick.
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Quoted: A duel is between two gentlemen. Matching cap lock pistols obviously. View Quote We are not talking about the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, so cschaeff is... Attached File |
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Quoted: Exactly. You bet your life on your honor. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I would prefer to use bladed or blunt force weapons. Three knock downs or first wound wins. The point was to see whom the fates or gods, or God favors. Not so much the killing of one of the combatants. The point of a duel SHOULD be "two men enter, one man leaves" If death isn't on the line, how is it a matter of honor? Exactly. You bet your life on your honor. It is a stupid concept to fight to the death over a slight or insult. If it really is a matter of life or death then why would you take a chance on a duel you may lose ? Honor is doing the right thing, having good character, being honest, not fighting and killing over insults. |
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