Any other revolver guys having a hard time going to the other side?

[Bat Guano]

Got a Kahr CW45 a while back; it's up to 150 rounds of the recommended 200 round break in period. As a pretty diehard DA revolver/JMB semiauto guy I was skeptical. But it's been flawless, has a SWEET trigger, and outshoots me (with a 3 1/4 barrel!). If the 9mm Kahrs are anything like that...wow.

Old dog, new tricks, and all that.

 

[guitar1580]

Same deal here. I've come close, but never jumped. Most of my collection is pre '80 S&W revolvers, even though I don't consider myself locked into one style or brand. I'd love to get a nice Dan Wesson 1911, and a Colt Mustang someday, but every time I start to consider it, another cool S&W revo comes along.

Since my budget for the gun hobby is not endless, I tend to consider cost effectiveness, bang for the buck, resale value, along with the usual gun specifics as mechanics, dependability, etc. When I briefly considered one of the new plastic pieces, I kept wondering in the back of my mind what old Smith M&P or Airweight I could be getting for that $$. Needless to say, I'm still autoless for now, and it doesn't bother me. I'll pick up a nice auto someday when a good deal comes around, but my J frame will still be riding in my pocket, and an N frame will be in the headboard. I'm pretty sure that will not change.

Josh P

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

If you want it, get it and shoot it! If you like the way it shoots, keep it. If not, sell it. IMHO, it's that simple.

Hog

 

[Fishslayer]

I have never understood people who just like autos or revolvers. Or, who say, "I'm just into S&W's. I don't know anything about Colts or Rugers, or Walthers, etc." Or, the real lulu, "I'm just into N-frames. I don't care about J-frames."

^^^ This. My accumulation is VERY modest by this forum's standards but I would really need to set a spell & do some thinkin' to say which is more represented.

3 different makes of revolvers, 4 different makes of bottom feeders if you count the 3rd Gen I have on layaway.

Guess I need to get a Ruger wheelgun. The new 4" SP101 in .22LR looks nice...

 

[Horace & Daniel]

I'll carry whatever gun fulfills the mission requirements best. I won't limit myself to only revolvers or only semi-autos. I'm a "gun" guy. Not a "bottom-feeder" or "wheelgun" guy. Whatever works best is what I'll train with to become proficient with.

 

[StatesRightist]

Just my opinion, but I can't see a .380 as a primary gun. My wife had an LCP, I can see it as a backup, but not a primary gun. There are plenty of compact guns in better calibers that fit the bill in both Revolvers and Semi's for a primary gun. YMMV.


In close to the same price range Kahr makes the CW9 and CW45, Sig has the 290, then there's the 642, Ruger has the LC9..if you are stuck on .380, Bersa has their double stack, at least you have 15 rounds there.

You'll be fine with the switch if you go to a semi, just shoot it 300-400 rounds to get the feel. One other thing, the recoil on an LCP is surprisingly stout.

 

[deno56]

Got my frist auto. last week sw9ve took it to the range today took my 66-2 357 along like the auto, love the wheel gun.

 

[Hofstet]

I purchased a Ruger LCP when first introduced. Before I ever shot it I got a recall notice, so I sent it in and they returned it promptly and included an additional mag at no charge (great customer service).
The gun then remained in my safe for sometime before I got around to taking it to the range along with a new S&W Bodyguard 380 I also had acquired. My wife and I shot both quite a bit and we preferred the Smith over the Ruger (thought the trigger pull better and like the built in laser).
I recently traded the Ruger in on something else. I'm sure it's a great gun, just not my first preference. I find that the convenience of carrying the Bodyguard in my pocket is relegating my trusty 642 to spending more time in the safe.

 

[Cyrano]

I had just the opposite problem: I started pistol shooting indoors with a 22 at 50 feet. Shot the 50 foot course for several years, first with a team-owned Hi Standard, then with my own Supermatic. Had a little problem with revolvers at first, but now I like both and choose what feels best for the job.

 

[bushmaster1313]

I have an XM-15 that stove-piped until I replaced the extractor spring

I have a Sig 226 that stopped working after the extractor claw broke off

I once had a Kahr MK40 that was very accurate with a great rigger, but it would not cycle absent a firm wrist and as a left hand shooter, during rapid fire my trigger finger would often activate the magazine release.

I once had a Mossberg SPX that Mossberg graciously bought back after they could not get it to cycle reduced recoil Ranger Buckshot.

I once had a j frame that hit light and caused a failure to fire on the first round in a freshly loaded cylinder. 5 more trigger pulls after checking for a squib and 5 clean shots at the target.

 

[Andy Griffith]

I figured this thread was going to be about that train to gloryland to the pearly gates, white light at the end of a tunnel, telling St. Peter he's gotta wait 'cause I gotta have another cigarette, etc...

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I keep a LCP in my pocket and a Model 64 in the glove box.

 

[Decker]

The LCP has a lot going for it, and it satisfies the cliche' that: "the best self defense gun is the one you have with you".

While bigger is always better with regard to caliber, the larger the caliber, the larger the gun (usually).
That said, I always carry the biggest that I can conceal easily, and at various times, that can be a Colt Commander or a Model 66/2-1/2" (smaller but fatter).

But in Houston, we dress in shorts and t-shirts a lot, so when even a J-frame 642 might be a bit lumpy, the LCP fills the bill as the thinnest and smallest of the pistols I have other than my Rohrbough.

So yes, there is definitely a place for that great little "cheap" LCP, and when "the best self defense gun is the one you have with you" and I'm out on a hot summer day, the LCP is the one I will slip into my right front pocket with the clip of the holster over the edge of the pocket.
Even if I'm dressed light enough to "print" with that pistol, it looks like a cell phone bump under my t-shirt.
With that glowing recommendation made, I will still carry a bigger gun whenever I can conceal it well.
That's the main thing about keeping the main thing the main thing, that is; having a gun at all times.

 

[44_Triple Lock]

Yes I have a hard time going to a semi auto handgun. I do own and shoot a Glock 23. For carry I always come back to S&W revolvers. My main carry gun is a S&W 696, it's just an awesome gun. Sure would love to see more produced.

 

[bassoneer]

I've owned several semi-auto's and as of right now have sold them all. For right now I only have revolvers - I was probably expecting too much front he semi's (multiple manufacturers and types). I think semi-auto's are great for military/police, but most people like me don't train enough to be able to respond quickly when they jam (and you should assume all semi-auto's will jam at some point). If you are going to carry one for self-protection, you should learn how to clear a jam quickly - that's what the military/police do...learn how to deal with it and accept it as a normal thing. If I ever get another one, whoever the manufacturer, I will be a little more accepting of jams because I know enough about their function to expect them...they are a normal part of using semi-auto pistols...they all jam from time to time. Even the best ones. But I will practice clearing the jams (like the pros do) so I will be able to use it quickly if needed. Best wishes, B

 

[Bud11]

That's the main thing about keeping the main thing the main thing, that is; having a gun at all times.

Good point. Couldn't have said it better myself. Bud

 

[mg357]

I love revolvers very much. But in February 2011 i got a good deal on a second generation Glock 17 and i bought it. So my answer is no i have no problem at all going from revolvers to semi automatic pistols.

 

[DeLorSouth]

I started a revolver shooter, went to semis and have come back to revolvers when I started to carry a BUG. The one thing I would say about a semi CCW piece is don't get it based on a $300 price tag. Get it based on the ammo you can you put in it and the amount you can shoot it. I won't carry any semi other than a Glock because I have shot tens of thousands of rounds out of my Glocks and never had a malfunction. I carry a g29SF that I shoot 200-300 rounds out of a week. (reloading is fun..)! That being said, I have a 442 on me 17 hours a day. The SF is on me about 9-10 hours.

 

[Moonman]

A S&W 632 or S&W 60 and a Sig 380 works well.