Who here prefers a Revolver over a semi-auto, as a general purpose sidearm? I've long considers revolvers. But in the age of the reliable semi-auto's what does a revolver really offer?
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Who here prefers a Revolver over a semi-auto, as a general purpose sidearm? I've long considers revolvers. But in the age of the reliable semi-auto's what does a revolver really offer?
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Originally Posted by Giggles
I do, but most of my use is way out of town in the Rockies. Critters are far more likely to be an issue than people. Even the towns are pretty tame as far as person-on-person crime goes, though a large number of people carry concealed.
Agree. Model 27,57,29 with a 6+ " barrel is by far my choice when I'm out of town. Speed reloading is usually not a factor, accurate, good choice of ammo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Malamute
I like both equally.
The right tool to accomplish the job. In bear country I pack one of my S&W 44 Mags. I also pocket carry a J-frame .357 when my clothes dictate that as the best option. There are things you can do with a revolver that you can't do with an auto.
All or nothing, one way or another, is seldom the correct path.
Typically a revolver is much lighter and easier for me to carry. Further, it is safe to carry under all conditions and does not even absolutely require a holster. So, for everyday wandering around a revolver is much more convienent for me. For beside the bed duty I run a full size autoloader.
For me, the only time carrying a wheel gun is up the boonies...6 in. SW 629. We have bears up here and I think my Glock 26 would really make them pissed.....:nono:
Like all tools, each one has its place for a given task.
So you guys have confirmed my theory. That mostly individuals carry and use revolvers for large predator protection.
With a toddler in the house I largely stopped carrying my Glocks with one in chamber (after carrying this way my entire life) - flame on, but the odd are vastly greater of an accident at home than me getting jumped and needing those extra few seconds to rack. I will chamber when I am in a situation where it makes sense (going out at night).
With that said, I've carrying my 642 a lot lately due to one always ready yet the pull weight is over 10 pounds.
When I lived in NY, my 686+ was my go to woods gun for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Giggles
With that said, I would probably go to 10mm Glock if I had the same need today.