Why do the Gangsters in some movies wrap rubber bands around the grips of their handguns? Someone said it was to keep finger prints off of it. Would that actually work? Or is that another Hollywood blunder?
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There may or may not be some fingerprint myth attached to the whole thing, but this is the first time I have heard that given as a reason.
The whole fingerprints thing makes no sense, unless you never touch the trigger
unless rubber bands are really wide and arranged perfectly flat instead of raggedy twisted mess, it'll be pretty darn hard to lift prints off of it.unless rubber bands are really wide and arranged perfectly flat instead of raggedy twisted mess, it'll be pretty darn hard to lift prints off of it.
as for lifting usable print off the trigger it would be pretty hard too because surface area is so small. Best case scenario you'll get partial that would be nearly impossible to match, moreover most people don't use fingertips to press the trigger.
Although I never seen this type of 'no fingerprint solution' I can't not mention far worst places on the gun that need to be 'protected' from leaving your fingers, i.e. slide and mag. unless one wears gloves there is no way you can avoid those two areas. Another big thing people often forget about casing. Nowadays forensic technology allows for lifting almost entire thumb and pretty good index prints
as for lifting usable print off the trigger it would be pretty hard too because surface area is so small. Best case scenario you'll get partial that would be nearly impossible to match, moreover most people don't use fingertips to press the trigger.
Although I never seen this type of 'no fingerprint solution' I can't not mention far worst places on the gun that need to be 'protected' from leaving your fingers, i.e. slide and mag. unless one wears gloves there is no way you can avoid those two areas. Another big thing people often forget about casing. Nowadays forensic technology allows for lifting almost entire thumb and pretty good index prints from those.
When I smoked, I carried a zippo lighter. I kept a rubber band wrapped around it so it wouldn’t fall out of my pocket.Maybe so your gat doesn't fall down your pants while doing Mexican carry?
Like if you bought the Makarov ammo instead?It helps keep your hands in one piece when you blow out a mag with a misfire.
I like how you painted the parts with red nail polish yourself. Very nice.
I like how you painted the parts with red nail polish yourself. Very nice.
A gal’s gotta save money someway I guessI wish I did.... t'would have been cheaper
this is what my dad did also. I know of a few old timers who pulled Tire tube pieces over the small revolvers grips. Gave a little more grip and they did not slide out of your pocket.I wrap a couple big rubber bands around my wallet. Always stays put in my back pocket