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ben360 |
Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 16 2011, 10:46 PM EDT
I tend to think that a semi-automatic pistol is a much better self-defense weapon that a revolver for several reasons: round capacity, ease of reloading, compatibility with accessories, and always semi-auto (vs. some revolvers that are not). I'm interested in why so many people swear by revolvers, so let's hear some support from revolver fans.
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TurnAndBurn |
1. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 16 2011, 10:59 PM EDT
They pretty much never jam, there are very few parts to wear out or damage, if you reload your own ammo you won't have to go find your brass for starters...
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VagabondVance |
2. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 16 2011, 11:57 PM EDT
Never have worry about a spring wearing out on you, never need to buy a magazine.
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cas13f |
3. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 2:43 AM EDT
It can catastrophically explode if the timing ever gets off by any. The damn things are clockwork inside.
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TurnAndBurn |
4. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 2:47 AM EDT
"It can catastrophically explode if the timing ever gets off by any. The damn things are clockwork inside."This is true. There is no perfect solution. Just pros and cons. 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
thomas13mike |
5. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 3:10 AM EDT
"It can catastrophically explode if the timing ever gets off by any. The damn things are clockwork inside."You can actually lower the amount of parts by going with a single action but then again you have to have a fondness for old west style guns. Love both the Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk. Pros and Cons with them as well...Tough as a rock because the cylinder doesn't open but slow to reload. Do you find this valuable? |
SasquatchJim |
6. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 10:00 AM EDT
I have always been a proponent of "carry both." Each has their own set of distinct advantages and disadvantages, and the only way to cover all the bases is to carry one of each.For example, here are the pros I see of each: Revolvers: Easier to load from loose rounds. MUCH more ammo tolerant. Ability to shoot multiple calibers out of some guns. More accurate (in my experience,) With a speeloader/moon clip, their reload time can be just as fast. Semi-autos: Higher capacity. Faster reloading (provided you already have magazines pre-loaded.) In some cases, faster to get into action. Generally more compact. There is no "do it all" perfect gun for self defense, especially in a SHTF scenario. You have to maximize the number of benefits you have, and try to counteract the negatives. I mean, sure, semis are faster to reload with magazines, but what if your mags are empty? If that's the case, it's a lot faster to load a revolver round-by-round. Conversely, if you're dealing with a large number of threats, then a semi is a better option. 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
timberrattler |
7. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 11:01 AM EDT
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Depends on your situation, your location and your purpose for having a handgun.I only own one handgun and its a revolver. In the future I'd like to have a 9mm to plink around with. Since I don't see myself carrying it and using it more for shooting paper, cans and the various forms of the great enemy (fruits and vegetables) I'll probably go with a CZ-75B or a Browning Hi-Power. I have a shotgun for home defense. EDIT: Spelling. Do you find this valuable? |
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SasquatchJim |
8. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 2:42 PM EDT
"Depends on your situation, your location and your purpose for having a handgun.Timber, I have to say, I just picked up a 9mm (S&W 915) for the same purpose, and it's excellent. FMJ ammo is really cheap, and it's just overall fun as hell. Do you find this valuable? |
Carnack |
9. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 3:52 PM EDT
Personally I love revolvers. They were the first guns I shot.
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ben360 |
10. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 6:06 PM EDT
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Thanks for the feedback! I have heard that revolvers are much more simple and durable, so that's a distinct advantage. I guess the revolver would be good for bug-in defense, and the semi better for bug-out offense, no?
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OutlawJames |
11. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 6:13 PM EDT
"Personally I love revolvers. They were the first guns I shot."I like and favor both, depending on what I am doing with them. I favor wheelguns because you dont have to keep track of mags. With a pistol , you loose all your mags your done. Wheelguns are generally chambered for more potent cartridges. Wheelguns are less likely to jam or be ammo sensitive. Pistols (semiautos) usually have higher ammo capacity. Faster to reload than a wheelgun , but not by a lot if you have speedloaders. Usually, flat profile makes them easier to carry, unless your carrying some D.E. cannon. As far as accuracy, I have had very accurate wheelguns and pistols. also some that you are safer in front of than behind. It all depends on quality of the arm, ammo and the shooter. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
ItsMrManCub |
12. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 6:39 PM EDT
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Its all personal choice.You can get a nice 5 round .357 mag snubnose for an excellent concealed carry piece if you are comfortable with just having 5 rounds on hand. You could go with a small Glock 26 which is 9mm as a comparative semi auto piece. Yea its a little more bulky but its coming with 10 rounds in a magazine. Either one will kill a person if you can shoot it right. Why not carry both! :D Do you find this valuable? |
shotgunlover |
13. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 6:53 PM EDT
I would say that they both have an upside and a down side. Revolvers deal more damage but semi-autos shoot faster and are more accurate. I guess it just depends on the situation.
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Carnack |
14. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 17 2011, 9:00 PM EDT
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"I would say that they both have an upside and a down side. Revolvers deal more damage but semi-autos shoot faster and are more accurate. I guess it just depends on the situation."They are objects being launched at high speeds that put holes in things that don't work well with holes in them. There is very little dropoff between most conventional weapons. Only bullets. And even then once you get to a certain point it's a killmore instead of a kill. A 9mm will kill just as well as a .357 magnum. It just looks more imposing. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
Sharpie41 |
15. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 18 2011, 12:26 AM EDT
"I would say that they both have an upside and a down side. Revolvers deal more damage but semi-autos shoot faster and are more accurate. I guess it just depends on the situation."How do they shoot faster and more accurate.....? Speed shooting records are set by people with revolvers.... They have the same accuracy with the right person behind the gun 2 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
Abu_Fulan |
16. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 18 2011, 1:04 AM EDT
@ ben360 -- As far as the reasons to choose a revolver, they are rather appealing to those of us who don't train like we should. You can go to the range weekly to practice failure-to-fire drills and switching off the safety on your 1911, or you can buy a wheelgun so that your ftf drill is simply pulling the trigger again and there is no safety other than common sense.Need more convincing? I can load one of my .357 rounds in a levergun and magically transform the same round into one that does 1800 fps. AFAIK, you can't make, say, 9x19 do anything similar. @ everybody else -- Sorry to be a d!ck but didn't we just do this thread to death like a week ago? Do you find this valuable? |
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thomas13mike |
17. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 18 2011, 1:07 AM EDT
"How do they shoot faster and more accurate.....?Speed shooting records are set by people with revolvers that have been custom built and have glass triggers. Its not really practical to build a double action semi-auto to do that. And they tend to be more accurate because you can make a revolver single action by dropping the hammer back and only need a pound or two of pressure for it to go off. Less trigger pressure means better accuracy. The reason why sniper rifles tend to have glass triggers. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Sharpie41 |
18. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 18 2011, 1:33 AM EDT
"Speed shooting records are set by people with revolvers that have been custom built and have glass triggers. Its not really practical to build a double action semi-auto to do that. And they tend to be more accurate because you can make a revolver single action by dropping the hammer back and only need a pound or two of pressure for it to go off. Less trigger pressure means better accuracy. The reason why sniper rifles tend to have glass triggers. ""Speed shooting records are set by people with revolvers. Its not really practical to build a double action semi-auto to do that. And they tend to be more accurate. Less trigger pressure means better accuracy." What you said with some parts cut, my statement stands Do you find this valuable? |
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thomas13mike |
19. RE: Pistol vs. Revolver
Jul 18 2011, 2:24 AM EDT
""Speed shooting records are set by people with revolvers. Its not really practical to build a double action semi-auto to do that. And they tend to be more accurate. Less trigger pressure means better accuracy."I was comparing a stock revolver with a stock semi-auto.... Stock verus stock a semi-auto is still faster....Because although the trigger is lighter when a revolver is in single action you don't have to spend the time cocking the trigger on a semi-auto... Do you find this valuable? |
