Packing Big Revolvers

摘要

AS much as I like auto-pistols and believe they are generally better suited to self-defense, I confess to being an avid closet wheelgunner. The revolvers I like best are large ones. One of my favorites is the Smith & Wesson Model 325 Thunder Ranch (TR) chambered for .45 ACP. One drawback to a large revolver, especially if it's going to be carried for self-defense, is weight. The 325 TR weighs 32 ounces unloaded. Compare that to an unloaded Glock 19, which tips the scales at a tad over 23 ounces. That extra half-plus pound begins to tug on the belt and can become uncomfortable after a full day.