Humane dispatch pistol

[Danny25790]

Hi all, I've recently been granted a pistol for humane dispatch, I've seen a couple of nice revolvers that are currently hold 6 shots, under my conditions it'll have to be restricted to 2 shots I was just wondering what is the process for this? Does it butcher the gun?
Is it just a case of blocking up the cylinder?

And what exactly is the reason for it, is it a trust issue with us or the potential for criminals to get hold of them ?

I don't really want to spend a bunch of money on something nice if its going to get ruined straight away.

I've used pistols before when I was in service and found them to be more of an annoyance than anything but have been advised to get one for work due to the amount on dispatch I keep doing otherwise I wouldn't bother with it.

 

[billgatese30]

Normally all but two cylinders are blocked. "ruin" is subjective, yes its a bit pathetic but so long as you aren't doing it to something particularly rare then theres no harm as its a means to an end.

 

[billgatese30]

 

[stubear]

Just get a Bond Arms derringer - they’re only two shot, can only ever be two shot and you don’t have to buy something and then immediately clip its wings.

 

[Danny25790]

What do they block off the cylinders with ? If this is to help stop criminal activity with guns what's stopping them from drilling them back out ?

Just out of curiosity. but it would appear that all this does is show a lack of trust in us license holders.

 

[Danny25790]

Just get a Bond Arms derringer - they’re only two shot, can only ever be two shot and you don’t have to buy something and then immediately clip its wings.

I did have a look into them a little bit but I'd imagine the recoil on them isn't fun to deal with is it ? They look like they have tiny grips as well and I've got rather large hands

 

[salukiwhippet]

What do they block off the cylinders with ? If this is to help stop criminal activity with guns what's stopping them from drilling them back out ?

Just out of curiosity. but it would appear that all this does is show a lack of trust in us license holders.

They don't want folk having pistols at all, or indeed any firearms, so they just love making up silly conditions to make it as awkward and expensive as they can.

That's the only reason.

 

[billgatese30]

What do they block off the cylinders with ? If this is to help stop criminal activity with guns what's stopping them from drilling them back out ?

Just out of curiosity. but it would appear that all this does is show a lack of trust in us license holders.

Point 1 - nothing. They could be redrilled as you say.

Point 2 - exactly, capacity shouldn't come in to it, and its not in the legislation but is in the HO guidance so is often used as justification by FEOs & FLMs when granting the condition.

 

[MarinePMI]

I feel for you guys, and some of the dumb restrictions you have. Smdh...

BTW, a Derringer in 22 Mag would be about perfect for a dispatch pistol. Many trappers here in the US use a 22Mag pistol for dispatching animals (usually a 6 shot revolver).

 

[Howzat]

[ have a friend who succsessfuly argued with the firearms licencing authority that they couldnt restrict him to only two shots, he asked them to show him in the home office regs where it said so , and it doesnt say anything about two shots only, so he got a full five shot cylinder

 

[Triggermortis]

I did have a look into them a little bit but I'd imagine the recoil on them isn't fun to deal with is it ? They look like they have tiny grips as well and I've got rather large hands

A very kind member on here printed me a set of grips for mine, recoil is now not an issue, I went for one of these after witnessing someone drop a hammer on what they thought was a blocked chamber on a revolver , it wasn’t, the result was an unexpected discharge.
I’m only 30mins from you if want to have a look.

 

[Smellydog]

A very kind member on here printed me a set of grips for mine, recoil is now not an issue, I went for one of these after witnessing someone drop a hammer on what they thought was a blocked chamber on a revolver , it wasn’t, the result was an unexpected discharge.
I’m only 30mins from you if want to have a look.View attachment 341322View attachment 341323

With respect,, I loath seeing a finger on the trigger of a handgun when not shooting.
See it in films all the time. Makes me wince.

 

[Long drag]

With respect,, I loath seeing a finger on the trigger of a handgun when not shooting.
See it in films all the time. Makes me wince.

Could not agree more, its say a lot about people inc photos, young people get the wrong impression just from a photo.

 

[long_range_rob]

I believe the requirement now is to mill out between the other chambers and weld in a partial steel ring to ensure the firearm cannot be resurrected (for want of a better word)

 

[HunterMoore]

I did have a look into them a little bit but I'd imagine the recoil on them isn't fun to deal with is it ? They look like they have tiny grips as well and I've got rather large hands

Extended grips are widely available which make shooting the bond arms much more comfortable ... especially if you want to shoot softer .38 specials rather than .357's. I had the barrels cerakoted black with orange front sight and vivid yellow back sight. The firearm is accurate enough at 3 to 5 metres for humane dispatch with practice. I have the 4.25" barrels and would have preferred 6" had they been available at the time.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

I believe the requirement now is to mill out between the other chambers and weld in a partial steel ring to ensure the firearm cannot be resurrected (for want of a better word)

Hello! what about proof safety when welding heat has been applied to a pressure bearing item, this is well bordering on non-engineering autocratic madness to me.

 

[Leglas]

I know this is probably a really silly question, but why would you use one of these instead of your rifle?

 

[long_range_rob]

Hello! what about proof safety when welding heat has been applied to a pressure bearing item, this is well bordering on non-engineering autocratic madness to me.

I don’t make the rules

 

[MarinePMI]

I know this is probably a really silly question, but why would you use one of these instead of your rifle?

Cost of rifle ammo, sound of report, more wieldy in close confines...could be several reasons of wanting to use a pistol for dispatch, over letting a high velocity rifle round loose (nevermind the splatter).

 

[billgatese30]

Cost of rifle ammo, sound of report, more wieldy in close confines...could be several reasons of wanting to use a pistol for dispatch, over letting a high velocity rifle round loose (nevermind the splatter).

Huge ricochet risk too if you have a stony backstop