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Old 07-28-2020, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 6518John View Post
1. How the small polymer semi-autos have taken over the “J-Frame” segment of the gun market;
2. How regular sized polymer semi-autos took over the police market after I fired and handled several 1-3rd generation S&W;
3. Why revolvers in traditional semi-auto calibers never seem to take off (other than the .45 ACP); and
4. How there was ever a shortage of .22 ammo?
1. Thinner with more capacity. Combined with the overall decline in popularity of revolvers for most people, especially those new to guns, and it's not hard to see.

2. They're lighter, cost less, and get the job done with higher capacity. Easier, thus less $$, to maintain. Glock selling guns to LE agencies at a loss in the 80s to get their foot in the door helped a lot.

3. Not sure on this one, but my guess would be the need for moon clips, combined with the existence of revolver rounds with the same level of power being available. Basically, what ISCS Yoda said.

4. Demand greater than supply. Same as any other shortage.
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