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 Makarov
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Posted: 6/27/2012 8:03:00 AM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT 
I kinda want one for the coolness factor but the more I look at it and hold it, the more it seems to incorporate all of the drawbacks of a rifle or a handgun while trashing all of the advantages of a traditional rifle or traditional handgun. What (if any) is the practical use for such a firearm? Also, how do you hold/shoot the damn thing? From the hip? From the shoulder? One-hand or two-hand extended??? I have no problem with guns that are cool but not practical (I certainly own a couple) but I am wondering if I am overlooking the genius of the design 
Thank you all for any opinion or input 
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Dave_Markowitz
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Posted: 6/27/2012 9:24:40 AM
JMO, but the only way I'd buy one is if I had the intention of SBRing it.
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Posted: 6/27/2012 9:45:29 AM
I look at it as a wild-west PDW. Stick it in a leather thigh holster and walk around like a boss. I'd also shoot from the shoulder, two hands - all scrunched up, like a PS90 or short SBR.
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Posted: 6/27/2012 9:59:28 AM
I think you're supposed to shoot it like Captain Mal does.
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Posted: 6/27/2012 10:07:16 AM
Originally Posted By theworkingman:
I think you're supposed to shoot it like Captain Mal does. Zoe's the one with the Mare's Leg, Mal had a hollywood-ified revolver. |
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Posted: 6/27/2012 10:09:50 AM
I would mount a single point sling on it just behind the receiver and use the sling as kind of an "anti-stock." Push the rifle handgun forward while holding it with two hands and stabilize it with the sling's pressure on the back of your shoulder.
But I'd rather SBR it and put a useable length stock on it. |
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OiRogers
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Posted: 6/27/2012 10:50:29 AM
Originally Posted By mdb212:
I would mount a single point sling on it just behind the receiver and use the sling as kind of an "anti-stock." Push the rifle handgun forward while holding it with two hands and stabilize it with the sling's pressure on the back of your shoulder. But I'd rather SBR it and put a useable length stock on it. That seems logical. I believe they have a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, I'd mount a sling there. I sort of want... But really cannot fathom a good use my revolvers or carbines don't already do better. SBR could be dang cool. |
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Posted: 6/27/2012 11:18:06 AM
Well you hold it, shoot it and sight it like a rifle or carbine against your cheek, but your sholder isn't there to take up any recoil. 38/357 isn't all that bad but the 44 Mag, I don'tknow? Just depends on your recoil tolerance.
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Posted: 6/27/2012 3:23:30 PM
I wouldn't buy one in the first place, then I wouldn't have to ask anyone how to shoot it.
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Posted: 6/27/2012 3:37:09 PM
I was just at a local Sportsman's Warehouse holding one of these in .45LC, and I couldn't find a comfy way to aim the thing. My PDW-shoulder idea doesn't work, I ended up touching the heel of my hand to my shoulder and the hammer seemed less than an inch away form my eyeball. I still have an irrational desire to get one, but I can't figure out how it would ever be the least bit practical.
I'd still be all over one in .45-70, just because. Even .30-30 would be a blast (haha). |
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Posted: 6/27/2012 5:29:23 PM
I was going to buy one of the Henry's in .22lr, but other than hip shooting. Messed with one at a dealer, and it was awkward to hold the thing up in a conventional way. It's not for me.
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Posted: 6/27/2012 5:34:53 PM
Originally Posted By OiRogers:
Originally Posted By mdb212:
I would mount a single point sling on it just behind the receiver and use the sling as kind of an "anti-stock." Push the rifle handgun forward while holding it with two hands and stabilize it with the sling's pressure on the back of your shoulder. But I'd rather SBR it and put a useable length stock on it. That seems logical. I believe they have a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, I'd mount a sling there. I sort of want... But really cannot fathom a good use my revolvers or carbines don't already do better. SBR could be dang cool. Reverse sling pressure is what is done with AK and AR based pistols. Or with stockless machine pistols, like the Steyr/B&T SPP or a Mac 10 type or it's clones. Done right, it's about 75% as good as a real stock and allows for fast access and carry when not shooting it, and you can get a cheek weld with the tight strap and line up the sights at a comfortable distance. |
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Posted: 6/27/2012 6:50:14 PM
Aren't those rifles? made by the same company that produces the JUDGE ?
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Posted: 6/27/2012 7:11:47 PM
Originally Posted By Progun1911:
Aren't those rifles? made by the same company that produces the JUDGE ?
SUCKERS BORN EVERY DAY. If you are talking about Rossi I haven't had any problems with mine. Runs better than a damn remlin. Even feeds 38spl.  |
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Posted: 6/27/2012 9:29:37 PM
Originally Posted By Progun1911:
Aren't those rifles? made by the same company that produces the JUDGE ?
SUCKERS BORN EVERY DAY. You do know that Rossi is far from the only company making a gimmicky, useless .410-bore revolver...right? |
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Posted: 6/28/2012 4:26:01 AM
It's a retarded concept. Get a handgun.
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OiRogers
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Posted: 6/28/2012 2:24:17 PM
Originally Posted By AJ_Dual:
Reverse sling pressure is what is done with AK and AR based pistols. Or with stockless machine pistols, like the Steyr/B&T SPP or a Mac 10 type or it's clones. Done right, it's about 75% as good as a real stock and allows for fast access and carry when not shooting it, and you can get a cheek weld with the tight strap and line up the sights at a comfortable distance. I have a 7.5" AR Pistol and that is exactly what I was thinking of. I can cheek weld on the sling on my AR, don't see why I couldn't on the Ranchhand... still up in the air on grabbing one though. |
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Posted: 6/28/2012 5:30:04 PM
Put a full stock on it......SBR paperwork?
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Posted: 6/28/2012 6:29:19 PM
Originally Posted By Makarov:
What (if any) is the practical use for such a firearm? Truck gun in a state that allows vehicle pistol carry. Bit more oomph than 9x19. I'll just stick to my 20 ga 870 pg or my KelTec SUB-2000. Gig 'em, backbencher |
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Posted: 6/28/2012 8:41:04 PM
[Last Edit: 6/28/2012 8:46:59 PM by CREPR]
Yes = It's a dumb gun.
No = It serves no purpose.
But = Damn, that little rascal is fun to shoot. 
My Wife likes to rest it on the bench to shoot it. 
I just try to stabilize it with my weak hand, extend it as far as i comfortably can and release big lead. 
Or, you can 1 hand it. 
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lotsagas4u
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Posted: 6/28/2012 9:24:33 PM
Uh, Steve McQueen you ain't
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Posted: 6/29/2012 10:49:54 AM
Most unique feature of the gun is that you can sweep yourself while operating it. Live dangerously!
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SS109
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Posted: 6/29/2012 11:12:15 AM
 Cabela's is selling some short barreled blackpowder shotguns both with and without stocks, Howdah?
Looks very cool. |
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Posted: 6/29/2012 11:35:01 AM
Originally Posted By SS109:
Cabela's is selling some short barreled blackpowder shotguns both with and without stocks, Howdah?
Looks very cool. how? keyword 'bolded' above |
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Posted: 6/29/2012 12:04:13 PM
The Ranch Hand is a gun you either "have to have - and immediately!" just because its cool –––– or you don't get it, ––––- either way is fine . We have debated these things to death over at LEverguns.com . Bottom line is its a "toy" gun with little practical purpose , but so are a lot of guns out there –– i would debate that for a non-combatant, a .50 bmg bolt rifle also falls into the toy category too –– plenty of play-toy guns out there and that is just fine. Nobody needs a 500 horsepower Corvette either , but old guys with pink shirts and chains buy them by the bushel.
I want one, but am realistic about its practicality –––– my old 7.5" Blackhawk in 45 was more useful as a pistol, –– I will get around to buying one someday, but i won't put the purchase in front of something i have a legitimate use for in the short run |
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Posted: 6/29/2012 12:40:27 PM
[Last Edit: 6/29/2012 2:42:11 PM by Him]
OOPS!
Double tap. |
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