They do some things differently in the States...
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Subject: [Randon] Re: randonneur protedtion
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> On Jan 15, 2009, at 10:47 PM, Glen wrote:
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>> I would like to start a different thread. My interest is in the self
>> protection while cycling. During the 1800's and a bit later a
>> revolver was considered standard touring equipment.
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A stainless steel Smith & Wesson model 626 .357 magnum weighs 1 kg
(2.2 lbs) unloaded, or 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs) loaded with six hollow-point
rounds. That is about the lightest revolver you can carry that could
stop a malefactor with reasonable certainty, but even so it only has
a three inch barrel so you're going to have to be up close and
personal. Are the weight weenies who spend thousands extra just to
shave a few grams off their bicycles really going to carry an extra
1.1 kg just on the outside chance that they're going to be put in a
life threatening situation? I doubt it.
Chip