Questions about revolvers
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Most folks don't like them because with only 6 rounds you need to learn how to shoot.
It's not about lernin' how ta choot. It's lernin' how ta reload them dern rotators at speed if'n ya need to. My name ain't Jerry but it starts wit a J.
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9ballbilly
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Now that my Son has laid claim to the Para elite commander 1911 that I've been EDC'ing for the past couple of years I'm returning, not unhappily, to the Security-six .357. So I won't be talking you out of carrying a wheel-gun.
I'm perfectly comfortable with six rounds of .357 magnum, or even .38 special, in the gun. If you are too then I don't think there's any reason not to carry a revolver.
By the same token, there's nothing wrong with carrying a high cap autoloader either if that's more amenable to you.
In the end I think it comes down to personal preference.
I'm perfectly comfortable with six rounds of .357 magnum, or even .38 special, in the gun. If you are too then I don't think there's any reason not to carry a revolver.
By the same token, there's nothing wrong with carrying a high cap autoloader either if that's more amenable to you.
In the end I think it comes down to personal preference.
Areoflyer09
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I started with a Sig P938. Carried that for a few months. Never really warmed up to it. Then I didn’t carry anything for a few months. I got a CZ PCR next and enjoyed it on the range but found I never really carried it all that much. I spent the last 8 months carrying it off an on. I never felt physically comfortable carrying it, like it never sat quite right.
Earlier this month a friend talked me into a 686 SSR and I found an enjoyment with revolvers that I wasn’t having with semi autos lately. A Model 60-4 was bought shortly after that. Steel j-frame, 3” barrel, target sights and 38 special. It has taken over the place of the PCR. The 60 fits me better when I carry it, which leads me to carrying it more often.
Yes I have a 9 rounds less with the Mode 60, but honestly I never considered it when choosing. I’d rather have a 5 shot revolver that I carry regularly, than a semi auto sitting at home.
There are fans of both options. What are you more comfortable with? I found I am more comfortable with a steel j-frame with 5 rounds of Hornady 38s.
Earlier this month a friend talked me into a 686 SSR and I found an enjoyment with revolvers that I wasn’t having with semi autos lately. A Model 60-4 was bought shortly after that. Steel j-frame, 3” barrel, target sights and 38 special. It has taken over the place of the PCR. The 60 fits me better when I carry it, which leads me to carrying it more often.
Yes I have a 9 rounds less with the Mode 60, but honestly I never considered it when choosing. I’d rather have a 5 shot revolver that I carry regularly, than a semi auto sitting at home.
There are fans of both options. What are you more comfortable with? I found I am more comfortable with a steel j-frame with 5 rounds of Hornady 38s.
Do I feel under armed with a 5 shot revolver ? No
But .. a Glock 27 with a +1 mag loaded with 180gr HST is my primary carry piece ..
At times I carry a Charter Arms revovler 5 or 6 shot 38spl or one in 44spl ...as primary..
Im a fan of the 40S&W (23 or 27 )or 10mm (29 or 20) both loaded with 180gr projectiles
But .. a Glock 27 with a +1 mag loaded with 180gr HST is my primary carry piece ..
At times I carry a Charter Arms revovler 5 or 6 shot 38spl or one in 44spl ...as primary..
Im a fan of the 40S&W (23 or 27 )or 10mm (29 or 20) both loaded with 180gr projectiles
Won't try to talk you out of a revolver. I've carried revolvers and semi-autos, full size and compact. My situation is that I'm no longer working in LE, or living in the big city. I used to carry full size guns on and off duty. For a time, I even carried a 4" S&W .44 concealed to determine if that was practical for me. It wasn't. In my dotage though, more often than not I am comfortable carrying a small, lightweight, S&W 38 Spcl. revolver (5+ nothing capacity) or compact 9MM. I don't have any argument with those who prefer to carry semi-autos that are more powerful and higher capacity, who carry extra magazines, etc. Were my lifestyle and location different, I might very well do the same
Mike Irwin
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I've been carrying a gun on and off for over 30 years.
My first choice for a carry gun was a Charter Arms Off Duty .38.
Carried that for quite a few years until I graduated to my current daily carry, an S&W 042 Centennial.
I've always preferred the absolute simplicity of revolvers over semi-autos; not just for carry but for every day shooting.
Over the years I have carried over revolvers and have carried semi-autos, but I've come back to my .38 Snub.
Most of that time I've not even bothered carrying a reload. I have speed loaders and speed strips, but most of the time I have the 5 in the cylinder and that's it. I don't buy the theory that I need 400 spares in case I'm attacked by a wandering tribe of Hottentots.
Recently, though, I've started looking at carrying a polymer 9mm. The current candidate is a Walter CCP that fits my hand like a dream. Had some early issues with it that required a trip back to the factory, and I've not yet finished putting it through its paces on the rebound.
My first choice for a carry gun was a Charter Arms Off Duty .38.
Carried that for quite a few years until I graduated to my current daily carry, an S&W 042 Centennial.
I've always preferred the absolute simplicity of revolvers over semi-autos; not just for carry but for every day shooting.
Over the years I have carried over revolvers and have carried semi-autos, but I've come back to my .38 Snub.
Most of that time I've not even bothered carrying a reload. I have speed loaders and speed strips, but most of the time I have the 5 in the cylinder and that's it. I don't buy the theory that I need 400 spares in case I'm attacked by a wandering tribe of Hottentots.
Recently, though, I've started looking at carrying a polymer 9mm. The current candidate is a Walter CCP that fits my hand like a dream. Had some early issues with it that required a trip back to the factory, and I've not yet finished putting it through its paces on the rebound.