Revolver better than auto for CCW?

[Wingmaster]

The "Outgunned" thread got me to thinking.
I recently got into revolvers. I now have been bitten by the S&W bug.
The main reason I started looking at Smith and Wessons is I replaced my semi-auto with a revolver for CCW. My thinking is, I may find myself in a situation where I don't want to leave empty shell casings behind. Not a problem with a revolver.
What are your thoughts about this.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I may find myself in a situation where I don't want to leave empty shell casings behind. Not a problem with a revolver.

Works for me!

 

[DustyJacket]

I switched from a compact 9mm to a .38 snubbie.

I wanted something I could leave loaded forever and not worry about spring fatigue or anything like that. I know I have at least 5 shots. More with a reload.

For my fun gun I have a silenced Beretta 9mm and my serious situation gun is a colt GM .45ACP. But for everyday carry, it is my snubbie.

It didn't have to do with leaving shells behind. That is just a benefit.

 

[P&R Fan]

I love my revolvers, and carry them about as often as my autos. Both are excellent for their purpose. I don't want to be disrespectful, but if I'm in a shooting, I'm not going to try to conceal any evidence. If my auto kicks out brass, so be it, I'm going to stick around to tell my side of the story to the police. The brass is part of the evidence, and if I did everything right I have nothing to hide.
Just my opinion.

 

[jppezz23]

P@R Fan You are so right on this.I was a police officer for 25 years before i retired never had to shoot at anybody.But would have if needed so i feel if you are in the right just stay and give your version.Just an opinion from a retired officer.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

My two cents, Revolvers are for marksman and pistols are for those who can't hit anything.

 

[Reevolvers]

Wheel Guns are real guns! I carry both, and if in a pinch i would be just as comfortable with a revolver. I am actually looking at the Model 60 pro for daily carry. I prefer the .357 MAG cartridge to any other for defense. Just my opinion! Most people look at me funny at the range because of my age, and all my wheel guns. Most fellas my age, are into the auto's and plastic fantastics, but give me a good ole revolver any day. Goes bang everytime, and I ALWAYS HIT WHAT I AM AIMING FOR!

 

[32sgteot]

I'm not a Marksman, just a 28 year veteran of Law Enforcement. Revolvers are beautiful, Glocks are for work. Flee the situation, after shots fired, and you may as well have Obama's mother move into the house you should have retired in.
Good Luck

 

[649 Bodyguard]

The "Outgunned" thread got me to thinking.
I recently got into revolvers. I now have been bitten by the S&W bug.
The main reason I started looking at Smith and Wessons is I replaced my semi-auto with a revolver for CCW. My thinking is, I may find myself in a situation where I don't want to leave empty shell casings behind. Not a problem with a revolver.
What are your thoughts about this.

If you have followed the correct CCW rules, then why would you have to worry about empty shell casings?

 

[Wingmaster]

P@R and JPPEZZ,
No disrespect taken. Just a question I have thought about a few times.
One thing that bothers me is being sued by the bad guys family later. Their have been some civil awards given by jurys that I don't understand at all. Win or loose, it could ruin a person financally.
I remember reading about someone robbing a C-store in Wisconsin. (No CCW) The bad guys came in with guns threatening people and if I remember right even fired a shot. A customer pulled his gun and shot one of the bad guys. the other one ran off and was caught later.
When the smoke cleared the good guy was nowhere to be found. Where I come from, he would have been totally justified. In Wisconsin, I can't say I blame him for dissapearing.
I guess I feel very fortunate to live in a state where it is easier to defend themselves.

 

[roscoe13]

If you have followed the correct CCW rules, then why would you have to worry about empty shell casings?

Because, even if you do it right, you may still be subject to 10s of thousands of dollars in legal fees to keep yourself out of jail. And, depending on what state you're in, doing it right may not protect you against a civil judgment either...

 

[P&R Fan]

OK, let's follow the scenario. You shoot the bad guy. You pick up your casings and leave to stay out of legal/civil trouble. The police, who are VERY good at this, find out it's you. They question you. "Sir, the shooting appears to be justified, so why did you flee the scene and alter (take) the evidence? Hmmm maybe we'll look into this a little further".
Now the civil attorney sends you a thank you card for winning the case for him. I'm not an attorney, but I don't think I want to go down that road. Do you?

 

[Wingmaster]

Thats my point. If you carry a revolver you don't have to pick up your brass. Taking out the part of "altering evidence". They will probably still look into this further.
What if, In a panic situation, you ran away? Probably wouldn't help your case, but to me would be understandable.

 

[Wingmaster]

I should have said first, I don't want to go down this road at all.
I carry to protect my family first and myself second. I pray I will never have to do so.

 

[hurley]

If you find yourself in that situation spent casings will be the last thing on your mind. Not a factor in picking a pistol

 

[Rule 303]

I feel equally comfortable with both Revolvers and Semi Auto.
What I carry depends on where I'm going and what I'm doing.

Rule 303

 

[CQB60]

I switched out from pistols and now carry a J frame or SP101 as an EDC.
Much more of a convenience

 

[007BondJamesBond007]

My two cents, Revolvers are for marksman and pistols are for those who can't hit anything.

I am great with a revolver but rather have 15+1 shots in my Beretta than 5 in my snubbie.

 

[los]

I'd say a Revolver is far more superior to a Semi-Auto as a SD CCW.

The revolver will never have any of the common failure propensities specific to semi-autos such as..:

FTF (failure to feed)
FTE (failure to eject)
Stove Piping
Limp Wrist Syndrome
Premature Slide Lock
Premature Mag Drop
Hot casings bouncing off your forehead (ouchy mama !)

Most semi-autos are SA only and a high percentage designed to fire in SA/DA mode don't have a second strike capability unless the slide is racked.

Also, Centennial type revolvers can be successfully fired while pocket carried, you probably get one shot from an auto before you have any of the above referenced issues.

No external safety levers or de-cockers to worry about. None.

Yep, the Revolver is superior.

As with any CCW, the operator should become proficient with it's use and devote substantial time at the Range. Proper use and maintenance is vital to a reliable, safe functioning weapon.

Practice, Practice,..Practice.

 

[007BondJamesBond007]

I'd say a Revolver is far more superior to a Semi-Auto as a SD CCW.

The revolver will never have any of the common failure propensities specific to semi-autos such as..:

FTF (failure to feed)
FTE (failure to eject)
Stove Piping
Limp Wrist Syndrome
Premature Slide Lock
Premature Mag Drop
Hot casings bouncing off your forehead (ouchy mama !)

Most semi-autos are SA only and a high percentage designed to fire in SA/DA mode don't have a second strike capability unless the slide is racked.

Also, Centennial type revolvers can be successfully fired while pocket carried, you probably get one shot from an auto before you have any of the above referenced issues.

No external safety levers or de-cockers to worry about. None.

Yep, the Revolver is superior.

As with any CCW, the operator should become proficient with it's use and devote substantial time at the Range. Proper use and maintenance is vital to a reliable, safe functioning weapon.

Practice, Practice,..Practice.

I had to send a 642 back to S & W for the cylinder will not rotate when fired. NIB less then 50 rounds. Do I still trust it? I had also heard of cylinder lock up. How many police agencies still use revolvers? I am sorry but for a BUG revolvers are great for a primary I will keep my Beretta.