44 AMP said:
Just curious, but considering the manual of arms for a semi auto is more complex than the one for a DA revolver, in what way do you consider them "simpler"??
I agree that a DA revolver is a simple tool to load and fire for experienced shooters with confidence, good finger strength and a natural point of aim.
With something like an XD, M&P, Glock, etc. It is as simple as put in mag, pull back slide, pull reasonably light trigger.
Also, I think revolver grips are great, but most newer folks really struggle to index on the grips well.
Cylinder loading is super simple. Now add stress and lack of confidence in. It gets pretty hard for only 6 shots. Mags, once loaded,(tools for that) are much more intuitive after the bullets forward thing is understood!
Autos are often 9mm….cheap, everywhere, ….simple. A revolver is likely 38/357….expensive, harder to find, not simple.
Trigger pull…..12lb DA vs 5-6lb staple gun trigger. Very few non-shooters or average shooters get speed shooting with a DA. It is a parallel process of aim and pull with micro adjustments at max speed. Autos, I suspect for most 5-7yd targets, most folks are aim & yank….simple. I cannot aim & yank 12 lbs.
I love revolvers. I get them in the hands of every newer shooter, but they are the manual transmission of handguns, I have come to find out.