The point was intended to make clear that if you are not out of ammo and your weapon fails to fire, it may be more than a bad primer or weak hammer strike-I have had occasion to revert to my BUG due to a jammed cylinder (factory loaded bullet backed out of the case under recoil and locked up the action, after the first shot). Good thing it was training. Also had a snubby get a fired cartridge stuck under the ejector star and disable the gun as well. A dejammer is a good tool to have aboard if carrying a revolver, not many do though.
On the other hand, never had a pistol lock itself up past IA/RA....
I will edit my syllabus and attempt to make it more clear. Probably will add "attempt to fire the next chamber...". I usually carry a pistol. But again, no anti-revolver attitude from me.
God Bless & MOLON LABE
I have carried various S&W Models 36, 38, 40, 60, for right at 40 years now. I am so impressed with the J frame that I refuse to carry anything else. I have never had a failure to fire despite training in every type weather.
I do maintain them myself and keep a close eye on cylinder gaps and timing.
Years ago I tried carrying a .357 but my performance dropped below my acceptable standards. I found that I was flinching in anticipation of the noise. So back to the .38’s I went. A close miss isn’t what I want.