Revolvers? Still relevant?

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

Given the time we live, do you feel comfortable with a revolver? It's about using what you have, and for me 5-6 shots is all I need. Though many may find me crazy.

 

[hacksawfg]

Don't know why anybody wouldn't.

(a) plenty of stopping power (magnum loads)
(b) never have to worry about jamming
(c) people who may not have the strength to rack slides (i.e. elderly, etc.) don't have to

Lots of other good reasons. I'm guessing once a bad guy hears BANG he's probably not going to stick around to see what kind of gun you're shooting.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Lot's of people carry small .38's in their pocket all of the time.

 

[walleyepw]

I believe that revolvers are a great firearm to have. Depending on the caliber, frame and barrel size they can and still do fill all the aspect of having a firearm.

 

[chef larry]

I have an at least 10 year old Taurus 605S in .357- five shot for EDC. Hammerless for pocket carry. Like it better than the new ones.

 

[downzero]

I think revolvers are fine firearms for self defense.

I do not think police officers or other people who are more likely to need their firearm for something that looks more like offense than defense should carry revolvers, however. They lack severely in ergonomics, shootability, and reloadability.

I am not saying that cops and others should go to a fight only armed with a handgun, of course that's not the case (long guns should be in the hand of anyone who is running toward the fight), but since a police officer's handgun is likely to be his lifeline in a number of shady situations which may involve multiple attackers, police officers should carry automatics only. This is true even if they are lower capacity, because they can be much more rapidly reloaded.

I carry my .38 a lot, and I'm happy with it because I don't get paid to run toward a wall of bullets anymore (my army days are long behind me). 5 shots are fine for self defense, and if not, I have 5 more in my pocket to use after I run away.

 

[indiucky]

Yes they are.

There are many posts and many different opinons on this subject...If you do think a revolver is relevant and make a case as to why, you may be accused of being a relic, uncool, religous in your defense of revolvers, or even "testy".

The truth of the matter is they are reliable, handy, and in the case of the J frame Smith easily concealable..Enjoy the responses to your post and welcome to INGO..We have opinions here...


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[Hookeye]

Still on the hunt for a 4" 629-3

 

[Stschil]

I like revolvers quite a bit, though I don't own any at the moment, I carried a Smith Snubby for many years. It was compact, comfortable to carry, easily concealed and ALWAYS reliable. No shame in having a wheelie for an EDC IMHO.

 

[mrjarrell]

Can't talk for others, but my revolver is still relevant and carried. Why would I give it up now?

 

[Titanium Man]

Everything has a purpose.................love all of mine.

 

[jbombelli]

For me, as a lefty shooter, no. The cylinders always open on the wrong side forcing me to switch hands and fumble around trying to reload.

 

[NIFT]

Revolvers are antiquated and obsolete. They cannot be shot quickly and accurately, and it takes forever to reload them. Just ask Jerry Miculek; he'll tell you.

 

[sharpetop]

For me, as a lefty shooter, no. The cylinders always open on the wrong side forcing me to switch hands and fumble around trying to reload.

I believe Charter Arms makes lefty revolvers.

 

[seldon14]

For me, as a lefty shooter, no. The cylinders always open on the wrong side forcing me to switch hands and fumble around trying to reload.

Charter makes lefty models I think.

While a revolver wouldn't be my first choice for taking to a gun fight, I think they are still plenty relevant for HD, and CCW.

 

[Colt556]

Revolvers are all junk and completely outdated. I think you should all get rid of them and buy a Glock or M&P or some other Uber Wonder Polymer gun. Just let me know where and when to pick up all those old wheel guns for proper disposal and I'll take care of them for you. I'll dispose of the ammo too if that'll help ya out.

 

[GeorgeCaplin1958]

Revolvers are all junk and completely outdated. I think you should all get rid of them and buy a Glock or M&P or some other Uber Wonder Polymer gun. Just let me know where and when to pick up all those old wheel guns for proper disposal and I'll take care of them for you. I'll dispose of the ammo too if that'll help ya out.

Sounds like Christmas.

 

[Colt556]

Sounds like Christmas.

Just tryin to be helpful.

 

[LarryC]

The only reason I carry my Double Eagle most of the time is that it is "thinner" in cross section than my wheel guns. IMHO, revolvers are probably the "Best" defense weapon of all the handguns in that they never ever Jam, will shoot just about any ammo that will fit into the cylinder from shot shells to FMJ and with light loads for practice up to +P for defense while SA's are restricted to what will cycle the gun without damage and will feed in the magazine and up the ramp. As far as number of shots go, any person that is proficient with a handgun who need more than a couple rounds to hit a bad guy better practice more. Unless you are fighting gang's (in which case I will use my AK) 6 rounds should take care of any home invasion issue. I don't think I have heard of any home invasions in 50 years where more than 2 or max 3 persons were involved.

 

[84VETTE]

I still haven't seen a semi auto in .460 or 45-70 so I think revolvers are still very much relevant.