H&R Model 733

Hey guys... this one is a bit of a stretch in the "review" category, but I want to review this pistol in order to prove the point I've been trying to make over and over again.  It doesn't matter much what you carry, just so long as you carry.  If you're comfortable with your choice, then by gumbo, strap that puppy on and head out in to the world.

The H&R Model 733 is a 6 shot revolver chambered in .32 S&W.  They aren't in current production, so finding one may not be the easiest thing in the world, but that's not what I'm going for here.  I'm trying to show you the difference in availability out there of CCW choices.  However, if you do run across one, you can have one for maybe $150.00, period. 

Here it is, in all its abbreviated glory:

As you can see, it isn't big, it isn't necessarily pretty, but it's a 6 shot .32 which is easily concealable and easy to use.

Now, I've had the chance to run a cylinder full through this little guy and let me tell you, I like it.  I hit a nice 4 inch group, off hand, at about 7 yards with no trouble. Hardly and recoil, easy to manage. Now, I'll go ahead and say I have big hands, so the grips are a little bit small for me, however, for anyone out there who isn't the mutant that I am, you should do just fine with it.

This is also one of the few (VERY few) firearms I would suggest to wear in an ankle holster.  Why?  Well, since it is a double action revolver (with a transfer bar safety), I'm not worried about it going off, also the way it sits, the grip is far enough away from the trigger guard, etc, that you could get a good grip on this weapon without fumbling about trying to draw.

Also, I'm not a huge fan of revolvers in the waist band.  They are a little bulky and bulge uncomfortably.  It is a personal opinion and your experience may vary.

All in all, my impression of this gun is very favorable and I would suggest it to someone who has a little time to look for something like it (Check Pawn shops and the "used" section in your local gun shop) and very little pocket money to spend. 

Again, find what you like and carry it... be it a brand new Kimber 1911, or an H&R model 733...

Be safe out there.

More on "gun control"

I have had more than my fair share of discussions with people who believe that we should, not just ban, but destroy outright every single firearm there is out there.  

And while I agree, solely in theory, with this, we all know it can't happen.  And if by passing more and more restrictive gun laws we seek to rob more and more law abiding citizens from their constitutional right to keep and bare arms...well, there will be nothing left for the populace to defend themselves with.

It is a tired argument and one that seems to keep coming back around.  There are no logical arguments that support gun control when shown side by side to those arguments against it.  It just doesn't work the way anti-gun people want it to.  It's fairly cut and dry, however, I want to leave you with an interesting quote that should, I believe, answer all the arguments for gun control.

"Gun Control: The notion that Matthew Shepard tied to a fence post in the middle of Wyoming is morally superior to Matthew Shepard explaining to the local sheriff how his attackers got all those fatal bullet holes."
 
So, I say to you, had Matthew Shepard had a gun and known how to use it, he would still be alive today and those bastards would be dead.  A net win for the good guys.  However, the anti-gun community would rather he be tied to a post and killed than be able to defend himself via the use of a firearm.
 
...I'm going to let that sink in.
 
Be safe out there.