Posted on 10/06/2017 5:19:29 AM PDT by w1n1
Are revolvers ideal or obsolete? This is somewhat less argued a question than the age old comparison of 9mm v .45 but still worthy of discussion. Lucky Gunner (Chris Baker) asked that question a couple weeks ago and we figured we’d share this with you.
Short excerpt from the video:
"The prevailing sentiment…was that the revolver are kind of like the every man gun. It should be the go-to firearm for the average civilian who wants something for personal protection and semi-autos are probably best reserved for more dedicated shooters. These two perspectives might seem pretty incompatible on the surface, but I think there’s a lot of merit to both of them. And that’s been one of the recurring themes of the Wheel Gun Wednesday series — this paradox of how revolvers can be seriously flawed but also maybe the ideal self-defense tool for most people.” Read and see the rest of Revolvers: ideal or obsolete video here.
I think a revolver is perfect for those who aren’t “gun guys” (or gals) and will never spend any time on the range or clean their gun. They will still be reliable. Semis are fine and perhaps preferable for those who will shoot it regularly and keep it clean.
They are both useful.
Those new fanged autos will not catch on at least for older shooters. You have to stoop over to pick up the brass. They can not handle the large shells like 460 and such.
How often does she practice with that .357 snubby? Most men don’t care to shoot .357 J-frames much because of the recoil let alone women. Mine is downright brutal.
I would wager one of my returning .357 revolver rounds would pack more conniving power than 5 or 6 9mm or 380s bouncing around the chip isle. I dont pray and spray. I acquire my target, squeeeeeze the trigger.
Absolutely no drama allowed when I’m grocery shopping!
I like both.
If a revolver misfires you pull the trigger again and you get a whole new chamber and round. Perfect when your adrenalin is running high.
What’s obsolete about that?
Many people misfire with a auto unless it is double action on the first shot.
The safety of the revolver is how hard it has to be pulled before it shoots. It absolutely can’t misfire unless the trigger is pulled and the revolver is turned.
I have an auto in .460....460 Rowland. It develops muzzle energy comparable to a 44 magnum... maybe not a full house .44 magnum from a 6” barrel though.
For speed and accuracy, consider this: Jerry Miculek runs a revolver against full on race guns... And wins.
Use the right tool for the job.
Revolvers are really fun until it is time to reload.
“Most men don’t care to shoot .357 J-frames “
I soot a 357 snubby and it is fine. It’s the lightweight 44 mag that I shoot at most 36 rounds before crying uncle.
Yeah us old fogeys never clean our revolvers at all. Damn cylinder prolly wouldnt spin if it had too. We just wear ‘em to give you whipper snappers something to gaulk at.
And more reliable in adverse conditions.
I like to dress for the occasion and the season. Right now, we’re getting into shoulder holster weather. :)
I have an auto in .460....
I think the big autos would be heavier than a revolver like the desert eagle. I have a contender in 45-70, not full loads though. My bias is for revolvers and the 1911.
My J Frame goes every where with me!
I love my scandium smithy!
Same here, as you age hand arthritis often is a cause to move to a revolver. I could no longer rack or clean my automatic, so got a Taurus Ultra Lite .38 Revolver, which I can use. Butt size was reason for the choice of type.
I don’t find the Ruger LCR (the .38 Spl +P) difficult to shoot at all. It is one of my regular carries. Now, the Ruger LCR in .357 Magnum is another story. That one is SNAPPY.
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