- Dick Casull passed away in 2018…
- But yesterday would have been his birthday.
- Casull is most famous for developing the .454 cartridge.
- It’s one of the most powerful handgun rounds in the world.
- It has about 75% more recoil energy than a .44 Magnum round.
- If you were looking for around to stop bears, this would be it.
- A few companies make revolvers for this specific cartridge, including…
- The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan…
- The Taurus Raging Bull…
- And the Magnum Research BFR.
- If you live in Alaska or in the wild, this would undoubtedly be an excellent gun to have.
- But, for a standard home defence revolver, this has a lot more power than is necessary.
- For home defence, I’d stick with either .38 Special or .357.
- Both of those rounds will have no problem stopping an intruder and are easier to shoot with a lot less recoil.
- When it comes to the companies to buy a revolver from, I always stick with Ruger or Smith & Wesson.
- They make the best revolvers, and I’ve never had any problems with my guns from either of these manufacturers.
- Just remember, if you buy a snub revolver with a 2-inch barrel, the recoil is relatively healthy, and they’re not the most accessible guns to shoot.
- I’d get a 4-inch revolver for a home defence gun and check out a 6-inch.
- While my primary weapon is a semi-auto gun for home defence…
- Thanks to these Legally Hiding Guns secrets, I do have revolvers stashed around my house.
- And I have plenty of well-trained friends that only use revolvers for protection.
- So, it doesn’t really matter whether you use a revolver or semi-auto for home defence…
- Just make sure it’s what you’re most comfortable with and that you can access it very quickly.
Stay safe,
- Jason Hanson
- Former CIA Officer
- Editor, Spy & Survival Briefing
- Editor, Black Bag Confidential
