Been thinking on BOB pistol.

[Sheepdog01]

So I've been thinking on what type of pistol would be most practical to keep in a BOB, and I've come to the conclusion that a revolver would probably keep better loaded for longer. No springs compressed and loosing shape during storage. What are your thoughts?

[Artful]

I choose Dan Wesson Revolver with 6" an 4" barel and Pachmyer grips. -.357 handles most things well.

[m92s]

Whatever handgun you choose you should practice with it anyways from time to time, and clean/lube it even if you don't use it, say if you keep one stored and practice with another, so I wouldn't worry about how it keeps loaded.
So weather you choose a pistol or a revolver would depend on other factors.

[Coppershirt]

True. And semi-autos are easier to clean when you fill 'em up with mud.

I'm kind of a revolver guy. Who appreciates semis, also.

[flaswampratt]

For a dedicated bag or truck gun, I too vote for a revolver, even though my every day carry is a semi.

I'd suggest a .357, ammo is plentiful and .38 can be used if that is all that is available.

Additionally, most folks not familiar with firearms can be brought up to speed rapidly with a revolver if you happen to have to enlist or press into service some sheep.

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[Douglas in CT]

Originally posted by Sheepdog01:
So I've been thinking on what type of pistol would be most practical to keep in a BOB, and I've come to the conclusion that a revolver would probably keep better loaded for longer. No springs compressed and loosing shape during storage. What are your thoughts?

My Thoughts:
You need to stop listening to those people promoting JUNK SCIENCE with regards to their ignorance as to the physics of spring metal fatigue.

[ISC]

yeah, springs don't wear out from sitting loaded. Any wear comes from the cycle of being loaded and unloaded (like bending a paper clip 100 times)

[LAWCOP]

I HAVE always looked at the BOB concept of what you grab that COMPLIMENTS what you would already have with you or on you when you hit the door.
THUSLY
a .22 pistol with a LOT of ammo will complimant the .45 you are carrying and the BOB will also contain extra mags and ammo for the carry gun.

just my thoughts

[GOODOLDGUY]

What type of .22?? Revolver or semi?? I have an old HR 9-shot but not very accurate.

[LAWCOP]

I ALWAYS HAd a Ruger .22/45 just because the grip angle is designed to match the 1911 so it has a completely familiar feel.

[paintballmagnet]

I keep a Smith and Wesson Sigma SW40VE in a Maxpedition Jumbo shoulder bag behind the seat in my pickup at all times. The Sigma has been totally reliable and plenty accurate enough to do the job. I've only got $300 in it with a total of six 14 round magazines, so if something did happen to it, I can absorb the loss. I also have a Mossberg 500 with an 18.5" Accu-choked barrel with a bunch of shotshells, including number six's, buckshot and slugs, all in another shoulder bag in there too. My truck is rarely parked anywhere that someone could easily do a quick break in so I don't worry all that much.