Guns, Bows, Shooting Sports, and Hunting Pro's & Con's Pistol verses Revolvers

[TBartlett1]

Pro's & Con's Pistol verses Revolvers

I have 3 pistols and a revolver.

Glock 21 45 ACP

Glock 19 9mm with laser

Walther P22 22cal

Smith Wesson 38 Special Model 10 with laser grips.

I purchased the Glock’s because of their simplicity.

The P22 was a gift from my son which I carry 24/7 because of small size.

The Model 10 was handed down from my Father and I received laser grips for Christmas from my son.

Just looking for your pro’s & con’s on pistols verses revolvers.

90cummins

 

[sarj]

I much prefer a semi just for the pleasure of shooting, and half of mine are 1911's. My favorite is the EMP in 9mm. Very accurate out to 75 feet. As tight as my Sig 45. If I'm up & moving around, I much prefer these. I only have two revolvers, a 686 and an Airweight. The 686 gives me seven shots to get to the shotgun and goes bag every time, even if it's been tucked in a corner for a while, and that should be enough.



A glock doesn't feel good in my hand, but I have an XD in a 40 to fill that niche. I like it, but I need to put a little money into it to tighten it up. For something small, I still like my Sig 232 the best since it shoots a lot better than it ought to, reloads quick, and no one likes to bleed.



Somewhere in all of that are the pro's & cons. I also like to practice.

 

[goodguys75]

I like them both... . for different reasons... but for carry semi auto for sure...

 

[BIGNASTY]

Revolvers ABSOULTLY NEVER JAM!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BigPapa]

I had a Ruger GP100 357 that someone had taken apart and not put back together right that would jam, so it can happen. A good gunsmith fixed it up. Any machine is subject to failure.



That said, I currently carry a 2nd Gen Colt Cobra that's been made double action only and stroked. It's almost as smooth as my old Python. My favorite carry pistol (which I traded off) was a Kahr P-40. Nice and small, simple, smooth, dependable, accurate, and light. I'll have another one as soon as I can afford it.

 

[AMink]

With the correct ammo and being clean, a good modern semi is as reliable as a wheel gun and usually will give you a few more bangs. A small frame revolver is easier to conceal while retaining a "self defense" size cartridge, though there are now a few very small semi autos in 9mm out there. Bottom line, a gun you carry is better than the one you leave at home. I carry a S&W 682 in . 38 Special. I also have a Springfield XD40 Compact. I don't carry that often even though they are similar in size; it's just enough bulkier to make it harder to carry. That could be remedied by a better holster. Like many other things, it will likely boil down to what you like best and handle best.

 

[NIsaacs]

This might become an oil war



I think it depends on the user, what you are familiar with, what it is used for, do you want a one gun fits all, cost, power, barrel length or mostly just personal preference.



I prefer a revolver, but that is just me, pistols are complex for me. Ruger for single action and Smith for double action. I have my Ruger 357 mag. loaded with 38 special shot for varmints so that is a plus, also I have a Rossi lever action carbine in the same caliber.



I have had 38 special and 357 mag. rounds that I have reloaded too many times have a primer back up and lock the cylinder, so they can jam but it is very rare. I have seen some pistol shooters clear a "stove pipe" so quick that it almost didn't happen.



For a novice, I think the revolver would be hard to beat and recommend them to any new shooter.



Nick

 

[TBartlett1]

Absolutely never jams is not absolutely true. My 38 SPECIAL would fail to rotate the cylinder on occasion if it was held at an angle, I brought it to my local dealer and they found a broken spring. Took awhile for them to get the correct one but it is now back and working fine! I guess that's not a jamb but rather a failure, either way not good.

Looking forward to some target practice to dial the laser in!



Nisaacs

No oil wars please!

I have not had my hands on many revolvers/pistols but I will say complexity is simply not knowing. Every night before I hop into bed I take my G19 9mm Glock out of the gun vault, get comfy then take aim across the hallway with the laser to check operation then field strip it. Doing this nearly every night I have a very good understanding of how it works and the simplicity of design! I would compare it to our 5. 9 Cummins, not fancy nor shiny but simple, tough & dependable! It then sits on my night stand as I sleep in peace.

With 3 Yellow Labs as an early warning system an intruder would be advancing through teeth & lead!

90Cummins

 

[dresslered]

Revolver is reliable and easy to clean.

Pistol has a few more rounds.



I personally like the mechanics of a good revolver, but would rather have a pistol for home protection.

 

[The patriot]

I'm speaking purely of a resident of a VERY non gun friendly state.



I like a revolver.



That is all.

 

[BIGNASTY]

I like both thats why I have both. CCW is para auto. But like the back up of a 629 at times

 

[GHarman]

I like 'em all!

Both have their place! For raw horsepower capability a "resolver" is the ticket. For rapid fire against thin skinned "varmints" and small game, an autoloader is the way to fly. Some folks are limited by small hands and a pistol may have to fat or deep of a grip. Then a "Resolver" may be the only option. Its what fits YOU for your needs, is the bottom line!

Jeff Cooper said that; "the only use for a handgun was to fight your way to deploy a rifle"! I like the way he thinks:-laf!

Heres a couple more good Colonel Cooper QuotesOo.

"Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician. "



"Remember the first rule of gunfighting ... have a gun. "

GregH