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Old 04-06-2017, 04:48 PM   #18
fredtheobviouspseudonym
 
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Default Re: [HANS] Pyramid Article on Gun Ergonomics and Minor Traits

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Originally Posted by Icelander View Post
. . . I'd really enjoy a treatment from Hans on the subject of guidelines for which guns should get a Holdout bonus or penalty from what their Bulk would indicate, guns that are especially uncomfortable to carry or tiring to use in sustained fire, etc. Or guidelines on rounds that are very accurate within point blank range, but difficult to use at longer range because of extreme trajectory. . .
Couple of points -- the real life width of a firearm is important for concealment. Revolvers are at a disadvantage thereof. Double-column magazines ditto. The length of the grip (yes, I know, "stock") is also an important element in concealment. The old Remington 51 (the c. 1919 version designed by John Pedersen) was pretty good. It was less than an inch wide. Remington has re-imagined this weapon in a 9mm version. I'll want to see the original and the update side by side, however, to see if they've managed to match the original's conceal-ability.

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