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Post by USN CHIEF on Nov 8, 2007 17:25:17 GMT -6
What are the advantages of a revolver VS a magazine fed gun (other than you never have to worry about the magazine failing to load and the distance that you will be shooting at something?) What do you think is more reliable, Revolver or regular gun? and why?
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Post by Marine on Nov 8, 2007 18:14:08 GMT -6
Mag fed you have more rounds for a fallow up shot.
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Post by rifleman1 on Nov 8, 2007 20:15:13 GMT -6
i like to carry revolvers when i hike or hunt for a back up to my rifle for bear or what not the reason i choose a revolver for this is reliability not to many jams ever with arevolver but for a self defense situation i prefer semi autos only because you might be involved in an fire fight you might need more then the standard six rounds but they do make revolvers that hold up to nine rounds
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Post by brad281 on Nov 8, 2007 22:10:10 GMT -6
I personally like semi-auto pistols more. The reason for me is speed and quantity. My carry weapon and most of my weapons have single action triggers. The one revolver I have, which I used to carry, is a hammerless S&W .38, and I hate the trigger pull. I've only had 2 failure to feeds in any of my semi-auto handguns, and it was due to extensive firing between cleanings. I won't make that mistake again.
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Post by RaymondPeter on Nov 9, 2007 1:17:22 GMT -6
Historically revolvers have been proven more reliable. Personally I would want one of each. But then again I want most guns...
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Post by brad281 on Nov 10, 2007 22:41:19 GMT -6
I hear that Raymond. I haven't seen many that I wouldn't want either. Most of the ones in that "don't want" category are made by High Point.
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Post by dakotaranger on Nov 11, 2007 3:16:07 GMT -6
The advantage is if a round fails to fire in a revolver you just have to pull the trigger again, with a semi-auto if there's a faulty round you'd have to clear the jam. When seconds matter it isn't good.
The short fall of the revolver is if you need eight or more rounds your up the creek.
That's why carrying a snubbie as a BUG is a good idea.
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Post by RaymondPeter on Nov 11, 2007 10:57:21 GMT -6
Dakotaranger: I was actually thinking almost the exact thing when I said that the revolver has been proven more reliable.
A classic snub in .375 mag would be a great back up since you can use the full power .357's on the bad guys and the .38's for training (make sure to train with some .357 though as well! lol)
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 11, 2007 19:35:23 GMT -6
Of course, ChainDriven has an opinion on the subject. This argument has been rehashed many times. I have found that it boils down to ‘Practical Differences’... Basically, the semi-auto is considerably more complex to operate than the revolver. The revolver is the original "point and click" interface; you point it in the general direction of your target / assailant, and pull the trigger. (hope for more than a "click" in the assailant scenario, though; if it just clicks, pull again.) Most semi-auto have manual "safeties", which can be put in the wrong position. When reloading, you have to rack the slide after putting in the fresh magazine; (order is important) Worse, semi-autos have more failure modes. Various sorts of stovepipe and failure to extract situations happen. Poor shooting techniques can make these problems more likely. In my opinion, revolvers are better for the novice. When students go through the shooting qualification in the Minnesota Conceal Carry course, I've watched a number of them have to clear stoppages, and I've watched a number experience trouble operating the controls of their pistols. You have to know the clearance drill for all this stuff, and you have to be able to execute that clearance drill rapidly and correctly under the stress of a deadly attack. Revolvers have their own failure modes. But don't worry about it during the attack. If your revolver locks up on you, you're not going to fix it before the attack is over. You've just found yourself armed with a short club. I've seen revolvers lock up because of loose screws, far and few between. Another issue is the recoil of full-power loads in lightweight revolvers. I have never witnessed it, however I have heard that sometimes the recoil of full-power loads pulls or moves the bullets so far out that they bind the cylinder so it can't rotate. It’s the yeng & the yang... The answer is never cut & dried. There is something to be said about a back-up gun. What do I carry? 99% of the time a pistol. Main reason, I like them. More rounds and if you need them, easier to reload. However, one should be proficient enough to do a double tap, perhaps twice and threat better be neutralized. Or you shouldn't be carrying.
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Post by sleeper on Nov 11, 2007 19:48:07 GMT -6
I have only one revolver, my .357, all of my other pistols are semi.....when out and about I always carry my .357 as a backup to my PT145.....I LOVE semi's but know that it can jam as it has happened to me more often then I wish....but my .357 will always fire, that is if the ammo is ok....
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Post by bullseye on Nov 11, 2007 21:41:43 GMT -6
I own both, and like some of you that have already posted on this subject I own a Ruger GP100 and SP101 revolver which is a .357 is flawless. But, when I carry I always carry a Colt Commander 45 ACP semi auto. I can tell you that I have never had a failure from any of my semi autos that I presently own. The ones that couldn't keep up with my requirements were gone if they couldn't be modified to correct the problem. My SP100 .357 revolver is heavy as all get out and is a fun gun to shoot, but, not a carry gun in anyway. So, for me the semi auto 1911 is my choice with 8 rounds in the magazine and 1 in the chamber, that is 9 shots right off the bat in case something breaks out in a hurry.
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Post by Tracey Smith on May 12, 2008 18:09:25 GMT -6
Do you usually carry a round ing the pipe? I could never bring myself to do that. Yet, I have no problem carrying a full cylinder. Yeah, weird, I know, but I saw my Uncle drop a browning .25 cal. before they were recalled. Clean thru my moms right lung! Old news, we've come a long way since then, I know... Unlike General Chaindriven, I've never once had an issue with a revolver. No misfires, no lock-ups, no clicks! They're heavey, they're bulky, they're a sure bet for me. I choose the revolver, .357 cal., or .44 cal., 4" to 6" barrel, with glow in the dark sights...
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Post by Chaindriven on May 12, 2008 18:40:08 GMT -6
Yes sir. I always carry condition one. I am truly sorry to learn of your Mother's misfortune with a .25 auto. Only a professionally train individual should cary condition one. A person uniquely disciplined and not susceptible to average forms of temptation.
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Post by Tracey Smith on May 16, 2008 19:33:30 GMT -6
Even at the range, I'm more cautious with automatics. Also, I perfer to fire only in single action, does that mean anything?
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Post by zimme71 on Feb 20, 2009 13:56:30 GMT -6
I carry 'hot', seeing that every second counts. But being prior military (USMC grunt), and growing up with guns, I'm quite comfortable carrying them. But it definitely isn't for everyone.
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