Rediscovering revolvers

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scout 1

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As a longtime competitor in IPSC and now IDPA, as well as several trips to Gunsite I thought the 1911 the only possible handgun. After getting kind of bored with the 1911, I started practicing with my SW 19.I am really amazed at the speed I can obtain with the 19. The darn thing just feels so natural. I think we've been sold a bit of bs @ the demise of the revolver. Thoughts?
 
I must have missed the "revolver demise" memo because I have been using one all these years. ;)
Seriously, I have shot competition with them and was the last one on my department carrying one and never had trouble qualifying with it on our "speed course". In fact I out shoot the "kids" with their souped up "wonderpistols". :D
I like autos but nothing will feel as good in my hand as a good revolver.

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Gunslinger

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="arial,helvetica">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gunslinger:
I must have missed the "revolver demise" memo because I have been using one all these years. ;)
Seriously, I have shot competition with them and was the last one on my department carrying one and never had trouble qualifying with it on our "speed course". In fact I out shoot the "kids" with their souped up "wonderpistols". :D
I like autos but nothing will feel as good in my hand as a good revolver.

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I dunno, Gunslinger... I can think of one or two things I enjoy getting my hands on more than a revolver. :D

Fast Eagle


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Voltaire
 
I shoot only revolvers as I fail to find the romance in autos. I did have a need to get the required Ruger MKII--had been set on that one for over 30 years before getting it.

As I posted elsewhere, I compete using only a 7-shot or 8-shot revolver with iron sights, have only been shooting about 2 1/2 years and competing about 18 months.

Even given all the above liabilities, I regularly shoot at about 32% to 35% of what the Grand Masters are able to pick up with full race autos with electronic displays and bottomless, pre-ban magazines, massless slides and all. And I am not a particularly consistent or good shooter--definitely not a gamer.

When I grow up I would like to be like Jerry Miculek, Vic Picket, Rudi Waldinger, the Dietrichs, the Hogues and other ICORE members (International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts) that can compete right up at the top against auto shooters.

[This message has been edited by Guy B. Meredith (edited September 29, 2000).]
 
Anyone who thinks that a good revolver (along with the practice necessary to master it), isn't any good for self protection, oughta sit down and read, "No Second Place Winner," by the great, late, Bill Jordan (whom I've had the pleasure of meeting and talking with several years ago).

I'm a Colt's .45 fan, but if "all" I have is a good .357, when things go south, I'll do all right. (And I have several.)

My wife's various self defense pieces are all, revolvers. I have no worries about her being able to defend herself, nor does she.

FWIW. J.B.
 
scout1; I've been through alot of auto pistols but I've always had a fondness for revolvers. I presently have only one- a S&W mod 28 .357 maggie that I love. It's even ugly (needs a bluing job), but it's tight as hell. Excuse me while I get on my soapbox- "the most versatile calibre there is" and "it's been around for 65 years and it's still king" or maybe "all auto pistol calibre's are .357 maggie wannabee's" (ie .357 SIG), list goes on. It's simply a great calibre. Best Regards, J. Parker
 
I dunno, Gunslinger... I can think of one or two things I enjoy getting my hands on more than a revolver.

Ah shucks, Fast Eagle, I weren't talkin' 'bout nothin' like that..... :o
 
I have been through most pistols on the market in past 15 years but I always enjoyed shooting my Python, Model 38 Bodyguard and 5" Model 10 revolvers. I recently added a 4" Diamondback 38 Special to this list of "always keep" guns. As for pistols only the P7M8 is on this list of "always keep" while other pistols are on the "keep until something better comes along" list.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by taco:
I have been through most pistols on the market in past 15 years but I always enjoyed shooting my Python, Model 38 Bodyguard and 5" Model 10 revolvers. I recently added a 4" Diamondback 38 Special to this list of "always keep" guns. As for pistols only the P7M8 is on this list of "always keep" while other pistols are on the "keep until something better comes along" list. [/quote]


Taco, you and I are going to be good friends... :)

P7M8, P7M13, looking at a PSP really hard.

Fast Eagle


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Sir, your remarks are repulsive to me, and I disagree with your viewpoints. But I will defend to my death your God given right to express them.
Voltaire
 
Taco. 4" Diamondback? I'd give just about anything to get my hands BACK onto the nickel plated 4" I had. Loved that revolver but traded it for a Python when I joined the department I worked for. Had to have a .357. It had blonde wood combat grips and boy, did it ever attract the girls!!! LOL Plus it was a shooter. Almost as smooth as the Python. If you ever decide that it's taking up too much space.......... :D


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Danny45
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What keeps many from using revolvers is the combination of ill-fitting grips and lack of mechanical "smoothness" (read horrendous triggers, not pull wieight, but gritty). You have to experience a revolver with grips that fit your hand and which has had the proper ministrations of a competent gunsmith. I recently acquired a Model 10 Smith & Wesson snubnose round-butt with Craig Spegel custom smooth wood grips and an action job by a top-notch revolversmith. I am in love with revolvers again! This gun may just well be the only "one hole' gun that I own. 158 grain Nyclads shoot to point of aim, all 6 cylinder holes shoot to same point and the smoothed and polished cylinder chambers allow the empties to clear like greased lightning. What will I do with my semi-autos now?
 
Revolvers have an advantage over autos in that the grips and ergonomics can be customized to fit the user. With autos, you pretty much get whatever the company thinks the average person needs (Are you perfectly average?). With the revolver, you can set your gun up so that it points instinctively. Therefore, your six rounds will more than likely be six rounds ON TARGET !
 
What I'm constantly debating with myself is the issue of DA versus SA. My preference in autos is SA; its the best. But in revolvers, I find I just can't commit to the discipline required to master DA proficiency. Just too lazy. Yet I have no SA revolvers. Usually just play with the drama of firing them SA. Since there's only six of them, I hate to waste one; and I'm a better shot that way. I'm about to purchase a Blackhawk or Super B., and determine for myself how valuable the romance of a large caliber wheelgun is. This may be the medicine to either "kill me or cure me." Or NOT. I expect to find out shortly.

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After reading this, I took a long look at my revolvers. I have two, both Tauri. I decided "what the hey", and put the Glock 26 into the safe, and pulled out the M605. I think that I too will get reaquainted with my five gun. :)
 
I was in the gun store, and there was a sign under the ammo section that said "357M", a woman asked "What's the M stand for?" The sales person replied "Man Stopper."

Take a look at the 357Mag's record/reputation, and I'm with Jay Baker, when the fit hits the shan, I think having a nice 357 Man stopper by my side probably means I'll be alright...

Albert
 
I recently came to a similar conclusion and sent most of my autos down the road in exchange for revolvers.

I am finding that the older I get, the more I like simple things(my wife says I'm just getting "simple"), but the wheelguns have a grace and natural feel about them that autos just can't touch.

Besides, the old adage "six for sure" has some real meaning when you are looking at a jammed auto and thinking "what if this was the real thing?" Plus, autos can't hold a candle to the Magnums in terms of power in any kind of carry-sized pistol.

Maybe I really am getting simple, but I figure I'm not a cop or a soldier and I don't want to lug around boxes af ammo at a time. I've gone back to shot placement and given up on firepower. I'm back to the proven FBI .38+P and a Colt Detective Special for a carry gun, and I consider myself well armed.



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The M-16 is a damn fine weapon, but your best, your most lethal and effective weapon is between your ears. Ssgt Brown, Parris Island, 3rd Bn, H co. 1984.
 
If y'all don't mind an opinion from a newbie to this forum...

I agree with Ed2000. The pointability of most revolvers is hard to beat. I have an SP101 .357 that points perfectly for me. Because I don't have night sights on any of my sidearms, if I have to reach for a gun during the night, it'll be the Ruger. I know I can "point shoot" with it.

Huck
 
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