5. It can be carried with absolute safety loaded in the pocket, with the knowledge that a fall or blow will not discharge it.
This revolver is also made in smaller calibre (.32), with both 3 in. and 1½ in. barrel. In the latter case it is called a bicycle revolver, and takes up less room in the pocket.
This calibre might be better for a lady’s use; but for a man I prefer the large calibre, as being more powerful.
The cocking by trigger action in this revolver is so arranged that it can, with a little practice, be held at full-cock whilst the aim is taken, instead of the cocking and firing being a continuous action, as in other double-action revolvers. As to its accuracy I can put all the shots in a “man” target at twenty-five yards with it.
Carrying the pistol in the hip pocket is in my opinion a mistake, as the movement of putting back the hand to draw will instantly put an adversary on his guard and most likely draw his fire.
For a case where you are likely to be robbed, the inside breast-pocket (where bank-notes are usually carried) is a good place for the pistol, as, when you are asked for your money, you can appear to be taking it out of this pocket whilst you are really drawing the pistol, or it can be shot from this pocket without drawing it.
Usually the right-hand side-pocket of a jacket is the handiest, or, rather, the pocket on the side of the hand you can shoot with best.
Shooting through the pocket is as quick and unexpected a way as any; another is to turn partly away, and in doing so draw and fire from behind your back, or under your other arm.
But, assuming that you would prefer, if possible, to capture your assailant without shooting him, try whether you cannot unexpectedly “get the drop” (i. e., an aim) on him, and make him hold up his hands before he can draw his revolver.
As in fencing and boxing, the great thing is never to take your eyes off your opponent’s for an instant; and if by any subterfuge you can induce him to take his eyes off you, or distract his attention to anything else, then is the time to “get the drop” on him, or, as a last resource, to shoot.