I have always prefered revolvers. They simply always seemed to have a charm and class unmatched by autos. I like their versatility: can fire any ammo (never heard of a revolver that had trouble with cast lead bullets, LSWCs or JHPs), chambered in virtually all calibers (.22 to major hunting calibers that rival carbines in power, plus the auto calibers- 9mm, .45acp, etc.), and the ability of some to fire multiple types of ammo (i.e. a .357 mag can shoot .38 spl, a .44 mag can chamber .44 spl, etc.). Plus, they are inexpensive (even the best revolvers are rarely much over $500-600).
My first gun was a revolver, a used Taurus 82 in .38spl. I now own a S&W 65 in .357mag. Lately, I've had my found myself looking longingly upon a Taurus 85 and 850, a S&W 60 and 36, a
Ruger SP 101, and even a Rossi. I own and have owned autos but in the past I always prefered revolvers.
Now, I own a 1911 that is seriously undermining my preference for revolvers. A 1911 can seriously challenge a revolver on class.
I am looking at the offerings and see all kinds of variety in autos. Small concealable numbers (Kahr, Kel Tec, NAA) that are nearly as reliable and concealable (sometimes more concealable) as the best snubs. Some (like the previously mentioned 1911) are nearly as classy as a revolver. Today there seem to be several quality autos that sell in the same range as revolvers (CZ, Ruger, Kel Tec, Glock- almost). Autos in .45 may be as (or more) accurate in comparison to a .38 revolver, and can also be used for hunting (.22 autos are also highly accurate). Autos are also made in some previously revolver only calibers (.44 and .357 mag Desert Eagles, plus the .50 AE is as powerful as many revolver only calibers). Plus, they usually have an advantage in capacity.
Please help. I love revolvers (that won't change) but I am starting to prefer autos. Please remind me of the virtues of a nice revolver. Convince me to stay true and keep my preference for revolvers. If you prefer a revolver, please explain why.
My first gun was a revolver, a used Taurus 82 in .38spl. I now own a S&W 65 in .357mag. Lately, I've had my found myself looking longingly upon a Taurus 85 and 850, a S&W 60 and 36, a
Ruger SP 101, and even a Rossi. I own and have owned autos but in the past I always prefered revolvers.
Now, I own a 1911 that is seriously undermining my preference for revolvers. A 1911 can seriously challenge a revolver on class.
I am looking at the offerings and see all kinds of variety in autos. Small concealable numbers (Kahr, Kel Tec, NAA) that are nearly as reliable and concealable (sometimes more concealable) as the best snubs. Some (like the previously mentioned 1911) are nearly as classy as a revolver. Today there seem to be several quality autos that sell in the same range as revolvers (CZ, Ruger, Kel Tec, Glock- almost). Autos in .45 may be as (or more) accurate in comparison to a .38 revolver, and can also be used for hunting (.22 autos are also highly accurate). Autos are also made in some previously revolver only calibers (.44 and .357 mag Desert Eagles, plus the .50 AE is as powerful as many revolver only calibers). Plus, they usually have an advantage in capacity.
Please help. I love revolvers (that won't change) but I am starting to prefer autos. Please remind me of the virtues of a nice revolver. Convince me to stay true and keep my preference for revolvers. If you prefer a revolver, please explain why.