I'm new to revolvers, so I'm trying to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible. Anyway, a buddy was telling me that because the revolver has so few moving parts, as less parts which take the abuse from the shooting, that they will last longer. Now, all things being equal, ie...will a revolver last longer? COuld I count on 2X, 3X or 4X more rounds from a revolver?
Revolver life expectancy
- Thread starter Kermit
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And I am a revolver freak. Modern (less than a hundred years old) double action revolvers do not have less moving parts than most autoloaders. The revolver has less moving parts that are directly affected by the fireing but they have more moving parts involved overall. A good example of either should run +- 50 thousand rounds before needing tuning.
I like the ability to shoot any shape bullet at whatever pressure I desire in a revolver without affecting function. Autoloaders are a bit more finicky about what they are fed.
Sam
And I am a revolver freak. Modern (less than a hundred years old) double action revolvers do not have less moving parts than most autoloaders. The revolver has less moving parts that are directly affected by the fireing but they have more moving parts involved overall. A good example of either should run +- 50 thousand rounds before needing tuning.
I like the ability to shoot any shape bullet at whatever pressure I desire in a revolver without affecting function. Autoloaders are a bit more finicky about what they are fed.
Sam
juliet charley
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As CR Sam said a revolver (particularly a DA revolver) has more moving parts and is more complex mechanically than most pistols. What revolvers will do is run a longer with less maintenance than a pistol. To obtain maximum life expectancy (and reliablility) with pistol, you must regularly replace at a minimum the recoil spring and magazines springs and generally keep them better lubricated and cleaner than a revolver (not that you can/should abuse a revolver). For example, I have a a 47 year M28 that has shot nothing but .357 Magnums its entire life, is all original (springs and all) and shoots better than new (literally)--I would hope nobody is running any automatic with the kind of round count that it has with the original recoil spring.
There are some variables involved generally a bigger revolver firing low to medium pressure loads will last longer than a medium or small revolver (particularly with high pressure loads)--it is possible to destroy a K-frame (and J-frames) .357 Magnums, but the same is true of pistols.
There are some variables involved generally a bigger revolver firing low to medium pressure loads will last longer than a medium or small revolver (particularly with high pressure loads)--it is possible to destroy a K-frame (and J-frames) .357 Magnums, but the same is true of pistols.
Ammunition and use are two variables which determine the wear on a firearm. Another important variable is the maintenance the user gives the gun. The cleaner the better as dirt has an abrasive effect on moving parts. Given proper care, a gun will outlast the lifetime of the user. Consider that when the North- South Skirmish Association first started up, they were using original Civil War weapons. Finally, any modification made to the gun which are outside of the original factory specifications could either shorten or help lengthen a gun's life span. Those recoil buffers works wonders for reducing the slamming, but they can adversely affect reliability.
Mind you, some parts are more likely to require replacing than others. Recoil springs or magazines (or parts therein) for pistols. On some revolvers, the hand (or pawl can wear and may need peening or replacement). Same with the cylinder stop (bolt).
Rule of thumb: If you shoot a lot, have your gun inspected annually by a gunsmith. This should entail complete disassembly and cleaning, inspection of parts and replacement of worn parts where necessary.
Mind you, some parts are more likely to require replacing than others. Recoil springs or magazines (or parts therein) for pistols. On some revolvers, the hand (or pawl can wear and may need peening or replacement). Same with the cylinder stop (bolt).
Rule of thumb: If you shoot a lot, have your gun inspected annually by a gunsmith. This should entail complete disassembly and cleaning, inspection of parts and replacement of worn parts where necessary.
Mike Irwin
Staff
Actually, the parkerized finish COULD be factory.
S&W sent a lot of 586/686s overseas for foreign contracts.
I've seen quite a few interesting variations, including ones with bright blue finishes, very matte blue finishes, .38 Spl. versions, etc.
S&W sent a lot of 586/686s overseas for foreign contracts.
I've seen quite a few interesting variations, including ones with bright blue finishes, very matte blue finishes, .38 Spl. versions, etc.
Swamp Yankee
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More revolvers are damaged by wannabe gunsmiths trying to perform an action job than being shot loose with factory ammo.
If you do a search there have been a couple of excellent threads in the past six months on how to check over a used revolver.
If you like the 586 grab it, they are excellent revolvers.
Take Care
If you do a search there have been a couple of excellent threads in the past six months on how to check over a used revolver.
If you like the 586 grab it, they are excellent revolvers.
Take Care
don't shoot it's me
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Buy a Scandium .357 You'll hate shooting it so much you will never have to worry about it.
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PreserveFreedom
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If you want it to last forever, buy a nice SA Ruger. 