[Beagle8U]

“Pluff said the argument for allowing semiautomatic pistols might be overstated, at least when it comes to self-defense. Revolvers are more accurate, more reliable and easier to manage than higher-tech semiautomatic pistols in an emergency, he said.”

BS! When has a semi-auto ever been “out of time”? Never, yet revolvers often are.

[MrB]

I think I see what they’re getting at here.

I talked to a family member not too long ago that bemoaned the availability of “semi-automatic rifles” -

it was clear when I challenged him to define the term that he thought it meant “select-fire”.

I’m betting these hoplophobic gun illiterates are making the same connection in their minds.

[WayneS]

Actually, I’ve NEVER had a revolver get out of time. I own about 8 of them.

I HAVE had semi-autos “jam”, on several occasions. I own about 6 them.

Also, if a round mis-fires in a (double-action) revolver all you have to do is pull the trigger again. A mis-fire in (most, if not all) semi-autos requires that the slide be racked in order to fire the weapon.

I like ALL my guns, but I have to agree that revolvers are stone reliable and that they TEND to be more accurate than semi-autos.

PS - This should in NO way be interpreted as support for banning ANY class of firearm.