The OP stated, "Let's park those EDC revolvers and get serious"............
Well, that is the problem I had when reading his post. It is totally obvious that he could not be "serious" which the blatant flaws in his post. If it was based on sound logic and reasoning, then maybe I would consider his point of view. But, when it is filled with mere fallacious thinking then I just have to chuckle. Regarding his 7 points:
1. Any gun can jam (revolver or semi-auto pistol) - so what is your point?
2. A revolver will run out of ammo in "seconds" - you are legally liable for every round that you fire for self-defense. Spray and pray is a bad tactic for EDC. Moreover, if it takes you three seconds to reload your Glock 17, then you definitely need a lot more practice.
3. If you need to reload in a "short-range" shootout, then you need to visit your local gun range much more regularly. If you can't hit at "short-range" with your Glock 17, then higher capacity vs lower capacity is NOT your problem.
4. You posted in your title about "EDC" - drop any handgun (revolver or semi-automatic pistol) during a gunfight and your chances of surviving the encounter go down drastically.
5. I had to laugh when you mentioned "durability" - both a S&W 686 and a Glock 17 have more than enough "durability" to fire 6 or 7 rounds in self-defense without breaking. Again, you posted about EDC and self-defense; not torture testing.
6. "Cost" - you can't be "serious"? First of all, cost should never be considered a liability if you are selecting a tool to protect your life, and it is a tool that you prefer because you shoot it the best. Additionally, .22LR ammo is much cheaper than 9mm ammo. But, is cost going to be the factor that you use to decide on which caliber to pick for self-defense? .22LR ammo is available in both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, but cost is a very low priority on the list when choosing the correct self-defense caliber for people. And as others have stated, if one carries a handgun everyday where there is the threat of say bears (and not just criminals), good luck to you with your Glock 17. A S&W model 629 would be a much better choice.
7. This is where I really knew that you couldn't be "serious" even though you urged all the readers to "get serious". If one is jumped by a group of thugs as you gave some examples of, and they surround you and they are armed with S&W double-action revolvers, and you have your Glock 17, looks like you are going to lose. What? You mean those thugs with their antiquated wheel-guns would beat you with your so-called "superior" Glock 17 weapon? Lol..........
Regarding the OP's last sentence in his post, he speaks of "military use". I see how confused he is because he stated in his post's title about EDC for all the readers (who the vast majority are carrying as civilians). Geesh!
Lastly, since point number seven shows that revolvers can beat semi-automatic pistols when in the hands of a group of thugs, I believe the OP really made the wrong argument. It is NOT revolver vs semi-automatic pistol. It really is one armed person vs several armed persons.
To the OP: You should really stop worrying about carrying a revolver vs a semi-automatic pistol for EDC. But, you should start going out in public places with a group of armed friends vs going out alone. That way you can feel more protected against a group of revolver carrying thugs who may easily kill you in a gun fight with their "inferior" weapons.....
,) there's a name for an applicant who sees himself as the second coming of John Wick.....
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