Are revolvers ideal or out-dated for personal defense? Not many gun enthusiasts debate this, they rather speak of comparison between 9mm vs .45 but its still worth a discussion. Posted on 07/16/2020 7:32:42 AM PDT by w1n1
Are revolvers ideal or out-dated for personal defense? Not many gun enthusiasts debate this, they rather speak of comparison between 9mm vs .45 but its still worth a discussion.
Chris Baker from Lucky Gunner asked that question a while back and came up with some really good points about revolvers while attending a defensive revolver training class.
The class was conducted by Darryl Bolke and Wayne Dobbs of Hardwired Tactical. Other instructors to help lighten the teaching load were Chuck Haggard and Claude Werner. Each instructors taught different topics related to the defensive use of revolvers.
Some of the sentiments were:
“…the guys at the revolver roundup came across as being a lot more pro-revolver.
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.
People who say revolvers never malfunction never shoot their revolvers.
These perspectives might seem pretty incompatible on the surface, but I think there's a lot of merit to both of them.
-this paradox of how revolvers can be seriously flawed but also maybe the ideal self-defense tool for most people.
-He is quick to point out, however, that the revolver is not without its flaws.
-It never ceases to amaze me just how many people are under the impression that revolvers are incapable of malfunctioning.
The fact of the matter is that even though revolvers can be very reliable, they’re also prone to some pretty serious issues that don’t affect semi-autos. Just in the past year, had I’ve had plenty of revolvers malfunction on me and I’ve also seen people on the range have problems, too.
Problems like…
A frozen cylinder from debris under the extractor star or from out of spec primers.
An extractor rod backing itself out preventing the cylinder from opening.
Multiple light primer strikes...Read the rest of revolvers perfect or outdated.
Not a professional. Just an old guy who has been around.
The traditional speed loader is a cylinder that matches the cylinder of your revolver exactly so that all cartridges line up with the chambers.
I never did like them because they are bulky.
A cell phone, a revolver and two or three speed loaders on your belt and you would need to watch your pants.
Plus you would be pretty obvious.
I prefer a couple of speed strips. In a pocket, not even noticeable. Not quite as fast, but you can line up two cartridges at a time and do fairly well.
But again, the gun for the job. And the exposure.
As for the screws, use nail polish unless you are experienced with machinery. The wrong Loctight or too much and it is a devil of a job to get those little screws loose without scatching or putting burrs on them.
You seem to be on the hunt but you're just flailing about. Notice the 911 call didn't go out until I had already cleared the house. In your what-if to me earlier you supposed that I had caught someone during the clearing...this would have been before the Law was notified. In your what-if, the story changes. DUH! My neighbors? What part of Podunk Alabama did you not get. What neighbors? <<< That's the whole reason I was targeted. Inspector, you just made a fool of yourself.
And in addition to interviewing all of your neighbors, a good cop will pull all of your posts on the internet.
I'll sleep better knowing that some old curmudgeon on the internet has my best interest at heart. If you have a hair on your ass you will apologize for calling me a liar. I don't expect you will.
I’m in Podunk, Alabama. No witnesses.
No Deputy, I was in the house when they came through the door. I feared for my life. There will only be one side to the story. I’m known here. No one would question it.
The above statement is completely opposite to your original post as well as the post to which I am replying.
In that post, you state flatly that you would lie to the cops.
And I am not on the hunt. But I get really annoyed at loud mouth rambos that post stuff that a person new to self defense might read and think that there are no consequences if they do the same.
I have nothing more to say as I do not deal with liars.
Would I lie to to keep my ass on this side of a prison for shooting someone IN.MY.HOUSE.? Damn right I would. Why don't you lie and say you wouldn't. On this forum I have told no lie. Carry on Inspector!
I also find that my .38 special S&W Airweight Bodyguard is a handy gun to grab if I am just going outside to bring in the trash cans or whatever. I also sometimes carry it when I am out in the backyard. It is incredibly light yet powerful enough to get the job done.
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I like flexibility - looking at speed loaders ...
Taurus “Judge” revolver. Shoots 410 shotgun shells or .45 caliber rounds. Only five shots but a lot of bad guys scatter after the first big boom. Lot’s of different barrels and finishes. Won’t break the bank.
Maybe so, but i have a G27 with 18000+ documented rounds fired in scenarios from simple practice to IDPA/IPSC matches waterborne ops and mud tests etc with zero FTF, type-1-3 failures or any issue with 6 dedicated magazines. I have carried it virtually everyday since acquiring it in Jul 97. Springs get replaced every 5 year whether they need it or not. It has almost no finish on the slide from holster wear, and the poly frame is quite war weary too, I love it.
I never fired my revolvers nearly that much and know that in my revolver days, I had several factory rounds lock up a 357 mag cylinder and one ejector rod break.
But in real life, stuff generally works just fine, except when it doesn’t and then probably when you need it most.
Thanks - Researching - if the little lady can have that many pairs of shoes, I can have another gun or two. Right?
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