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Old 03-21-2017, 09:28 AM
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Why did you choose a revolver over a semi auto for carry? Why did you choose a revolver over a semi auto for carry? Why did you choose a revolver over a semi auto for carry? Why did you choose a revolver over a semi auto for carry? Why did you choose a revolver over a semi auto for carry?  
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The main reason that I heard in support of a revolver over a semi auto was the ability to reload and fire with one hand. A semi auto takes two hands to rack the slide and if you have been hit and one arm is not usable then you can still work a revolver with one hand.
It's possible to rack the slide on an semi-auto with one hand.

Reloading is extremely rare in civilian defense scenarios, but if I was in a situation where I had to do so, I would much rather reload an auto.
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