I love revolvers because...

...A new auto-loader can shoot a 3 or 4 inch group and I think, "Good God, can't you get that fixed?".
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JR that's the greatest line from any post this year to date!!! :D

I keep reading/hearing about how shot placement trumps all,,then see targets with 3 inch "groups",,,,,,,,6 inches off the mark,,,and touted as "GREAT"!!.. LOL!
 
... You never have to wonder if you chambered the first round or not.

... hard to do 'check for flinch' drill when your slide is locked back.
 
Marko,

I always enjoy reading your posts, as I respect your knowledge and writing style. This one I really enjoyed! I've got one wheel-gun and one bottom-feeder. (Ruger .357 Mag and a G30) I'm much more accurate with the wheel-gun, but I believe that to be because I'm much more familiar with it.

To add a bit to your post: "It ain't a real gun unless it's a wheel gun." Always liked that phrase. :D

Best Wishes!
Mntneer357
 
...You can walk into a gun store with $300 and walk out the door with a used revolver that will function like a brand new gun (After you check for cylinder jiggle.), a box of shells, and change to spare.

/Mine cost me $200 +tax. Love it. (3" Astra .357) :)
 
  1. They are a minimalist handgun - as complex as they need to be, and not any more
  2. They are very user friendly
  3. Easy to load - no springs to wrestle against
 
This is so good, I think I will go out and by another revolver...I have always wanted one of those 7 shot .357 mag. Smiths...686 plus I think it is...major cool.
 
Don't get me wrong, I like my bottom feeders. I have customized 1911s that range from the ~$900 area to the two-kilobuck-plus price point, and I like each and every one of them. They are perfectly useable tools.

Yup, I like 'em.


But I love my Smith & Wessons. The most pedestrian old top-break or new Flyweight is at least interesting, and the best of the hand ejectors...? Well, when I examine my 1964 27-2 or my pre-Model 25, there's no doubt what they are: Blued steel and sex appeal. :cool: :D
 
They are a paradigm of America.

Nothing says "America at peace" any better than a revolver. The old Colt was correctly named "The Peacemaker". At one time, revolver equipped law enforcement officers were "Peace Officers", and enjoyed the respect of the people.

The revolver was and is, companion, tool and the means of providing food. Like the common American milita member, it could be pressed into service to do the job at hand, then return to it's proper place after the job had been completed.

When America girds itself for war, it turns to the common man of the street to fight it's battles. When America girds itself for trouble, it's only natural for Americans to turn to the common arm, the peacful revolver. After the war, our soldiers return to us again, as common folk. They work and live among us. Like our common soldier, the revolver, once the job at hand is complete, returns to it's former life as friend, protector, provider of food and source of enjoyment.
 
... I shoot 'em better than autoloaders.

... the whole preparatory act of thumbing back the hammer for a single-action shot, hearing those familiar two to four clicks, then leveling the piece and calmly taking aim, is a delight.

... bang bang bang bang bang bang, push a rod, brass drops neatly into the palm. Wheelgun handling offers a lot of these little pleasures.

... curves. Circles and curves. The human imagination thrives on them.

... the things don't jam.

... pick a grip, any grip. Big, small, raked, square, round, wood, rubber, ivory, plastic ... it's all good. All possible. Your revolver will either fit your hand well out of the box, or it can be made to fit your hand well.
 
Big Daddy

Me too. Got an old RG in .22 and I can shoot it all day and it still won't be dirty. Yee Haw :p
 
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