Why a Revolver?

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For me, it's simplicity and safety combined into a potent package. And yes, mags can and have been banned/ restricted
 
We are what we learn. I have never shot a revolver in my life. I have fought with semi more than I ever imagined. Mid, rain, sand, humidity, and rough handling were the normnever failed me.
 
I grew up shooting revolvers, I have confidence they will work when I need them to, and I simply like them. There is nothing wrong with automatics, I own over a dozen of them, but I enjoy revolvers more. Oh, one more reason, I'm stubborn. The more I'm told my revolvers are obsolete, or that I'm a dinosaur, the more I like my wheelguns.
 
It used to be that revolvers were more reliable than semi-autos. Less true today, but revolvers have a special appeal to many. I started in law enforcement with a revolver. A quality revolver is a functional work of art. Handle and shoot a nice S&W revolver and it may grow on you. Hickok45 has some interesting things to say about revolvers, too.
 
...isn't New Jersey trying to ban any gun that will hold more than 5 rounds?...

..so much for the six gun...

...Elmer wouldn't be happy...
 
Shark Bait said:
It used to be that revolvers were more reliable than semi-autos. Less true today, but revolvers have a special appeal to many. I started in law enforcement with a revolver. A quality revolver is a functional work of art. Handle and shoot a nice S&W revolver and it may grow on you. Hickok45 has some interesting things to say about revolvers, too.
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Good for you. While I have never shot a revolver, I do admire them as great engineering. She. You ar pulling the trigger you are setting an MZing sequence of mechanical operations toayally dependent upon your trigger pull. With semis the blast force replaces that manual force of revolvers.

To me that makes revolvers personal and semis mechanical. Since I own and carry simply with no affection for my gun, I take the impersonal and efficient way.
 
Since the 70's I've owned and carried .357 magnum revolvers. Two words, Autos Jam.
I carry a 640 Pro Series with 3 speedloaders in my back pocket. 20 rounds total so I'm not outgunned ammo wise.
 
Why a Revolver ? ----Because they can banned magazines THAT IS ALL !!!!
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Because a revolver can handle the .460 S&W Magnum cartridge. And another revolver can handle the .500 S&W Magnum cartridge. That is why I currently own two revolvers, both Smiths. Both chambered in cartridges that are too efficient and too large and too powerful for semi auto pistol. Because... other reasons, too.
 
I like them both. Revolvers always have been incredibly dependable, but in the last thirty years or so, semi-autos have come a long ways as far as out-of-the-box dependability. In fact, they may be the equal of revolvers in that respect.

Many of us are not fans of polymer pistols for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that they lack the "gun" look and have all the warmth of a cold toilet seat. I would guess resale value isn't great, either. However, they may work well and perhaps they are accurate. Obviously there is a market for such guns.

Regardless, it's hard to beat the esthetics and feel of an older Smith & Wesson or Colt revolver or a Colt 1911-type auto.
 
It's the same reason 2 of my 4 vehicles have manual transmissions (a Mustang Cobra and an F250 4x4). Personal preference, tradition, uniqueness, advantages in certain situations, etc. Having shot revolvers as much as semi's and having competed in cowboy action matches, I would not feel disadvantaged with a good single or double action revolver in most SD situations. Besides, it's not like semi autos are a new concept. If semi's were that much superior in all situations, the 1911 would have made the revolver obsolete a hundred and seven years ago. :-)
 
And of course form before functioning all of that, because they're just prettier. But notwithstanding ....
 
To me, revolvers are a work of art - I love the craftsmanship. Revolvers are easy to operate & are incredibly accurate. Pistols are more difficult & complicated to shoot and I can't achieve the same level of accuracy with them.

Over the years, I've owned & shot both revolvers & pistols. The pistols some how never stay - they just sorta drift away. Never shot a S&W revolver that I didn't become best of friends with - a girl can't be selling off her friends.
 
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