Revolver vs Auto for Civilian defensive use

[orionengnr]

I carry both (not at the same time) and voted "both".

That said...

If the first or any round does not fire, it can immediately fire a second or more rounds by another activation of the trigger.

That is not necessarily true. There are several kinds of malfunctiun that can prevent the cylinder from moving, and if that happens, you are done.

especially when most up close defensive gun fights are over in less than two rounds.

I have never seen this claim made. Most everything I have read says three is the average...but that assumes one adversary. You know what happens when one assumes...

Revolvers using moon clips are just as fast or faster than autos in reloading.

That statement is true if you are Jerry Miculek. Most of us aren't. I might go so far as to say that none of us is.

Revolvers are more accurate in stock guns, and more accurate than autos that cost the same.

Not at all sure why you would say that, either. Certainly not true in my experience.

Once again, I voted "both". But it appears as if you are trying to stack the deck in asking the question, and some of your premises are shaky at best.

 

[Webleymkv]

Originally posted by peacefulgary

Autoloader is the way to go IMO.



From my experience...



Most folks don't carry a reload, regardless whether they carry a revolver or a semi.

Actually, I'd say that it's even more important to carry a reload with a semi-auto than it is with a revolver. In my experience, one of the biggest "weak links" in the semi-auto system (rivaled only by ammunition) is the magazine. I've seen very high-quality semi-autos such as Sigs and Colts choke because of the magazine (often with the factory mags). A bad magazine can take you out of a fight just as quickly, if not more so, than running out of ammo if you don't have a spare.

 

[WildBill45]

That statement is true if you are Jerry Miculek. Most of us aren't. I might go so far as to say that none of us is.

Jerry has nothing to do with. If you weren't reading with a negative eye, you 'may' read it as it was written.

Moon clips are faster to reload than autos ... period! That means to YOU!
YOU can load a revolver faster with Moon Clips than an auto with magazines, IF, your skill sets are at a high level in both types of firearms!

Jerry can, and so can you! Jerry puts in legs in his pants one at a time, and on some days I am sure some folks who read this forums can match him on a good day... Don't assume anything...

 

[mavracer]

Moon clips are faster to reload than autos ... period! That means to YOU!
YOU can load a revolver faster with Moon Clips than an auto with magazines, IF, your skill sets are at a high level in both types of firearms!

No Bill they're not. Even Jerry's splits are faster with a bottom feeder.

 

[Tacoma]

The poll needs to further ID if the "civilian" is a skilled shooter who is willing to do range time . I'll argu that a revolver is teh HANDS DOWN choice for the average citizen who may not belong to a range and/or have any proficiency skills. You pick it up and pull the trigger. It goes bang. Nothing to go wrong.
This is the exact complexity the average housewife or "sometimes shooter" is going to need at 3 AM when the door gets kicked in.

 

[Florida Guy]

I prefer revolvers for their reliability, although I've owned a few Glock's in my life.

 

[Yung.gunr]

Apples and oranges

Its so hard to say, it's like comparing apples and oranges.

Speaking strictly in generalities the autoloaders hold more but have potential to jam more. Whatever you feel more comfortable with is the best for you. The wife only wants a revolver I only want autoloaders. We still love each other.