Auto to Revolver

[Marshall 357]

Who has switched for a auto to a revolver? I really like autos but I think I like revolvers more.

 

[Nathan Forrest]

I had my SIG 220 .45ACP converted by SIG to DAO. Its now a revolver with a flat cyinder.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
I go back and forth depending on where I am going and what I am doing.
Jimmy

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I sorta have, in the last few years. I just hadn't been practicing as much with my Series 80 Gov't Model, which was my main carry gun, and I had been carrying a Model 10 for logistical reasons too lengthy to go into. When I went to fire my Gov't Model, I did OK, but I realized that it didn't feel as familiar as it had. Right now, I probably like my 2" Model 15 (improved model 56) best, although I often carry a 12 instead, and often carry a 37 as a second gun. I may, sooner or later, get back into the habit of carrying the Gov't Model, which is a fine gun, and just a couple of years ago I purchased a Browning HP Mark 2, which seems to work well. But I'm not in a hurry, since I feel reasonably well armed with a revolver and a couple of Jetloaders, or a large revolver and a few moon clips.

Autoloaders are OK if they work all the time and you're used to them and you have a backup, but revolvers are fine, too.

 

[GLV]

I switched back to revolvers a few years ago. The double recoil of my 1911 guns seemed to bother my arthritis more than the single recoil of my revolvers.

By double recoil I mean the recoil of the shot, then the recoil or felt impulse of the slide slamming forward.

 

[Deckard]

I find myself shooting revolvers more now. I'm gettin to old to chase brass so it's just easier to shoot my 625 or 610.

Deckard

 

[zercool]

I'm (likely) swapping from a Bersa .380 to a 642 in the next couple weeks. Smaller, lighter gun, more powerful cartridge, more reliable, no extra safeties, easier profile to conceal... All sounds good to me.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

My first 2 handguns were autos, nowadays I prefer revolvers in centerfire calibers so I can keep all my brass. in 22s, that's not important.

 

[Evil Dog]

For the local "Steel Challenge" matches I use a revolver... don't have to bend over to pick up the brass that way. For the Indoor Rimfire Pistol Bullseye League it is a S&W Model 41. Guess it all depends on what I am doing at the time and what would work best for me.... either has a red dot type sight though.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I've got numerous autos including .25ACP, .32ACP, 9mm, .38 Super, .45ACP, and 10mm. I carry them some, but 90% of the time I go back to one of these three revolvers.

66-no dash

19-2

642-1

 

[Evil One]

I usually carry both at the same time.
1911 on my hip or under my arm, Taurus 445 .44 snubby in my pocket.
629-6 2.5" snubby is soon to go into rotation tho.
I go back and forth easily and have no issues.


Jim

 

[gunnut2u]

Nice looking set there cocked & Locked .
Normally I carry my 1911 on personal time

but I switch to these when I'm working
my 686

and the .38 Armscor

 

[bassoneer]

I've had two big name (not S&W) semi's that didn't shoot well, a .40 and a .45. They were not accurate, had jams and failures to eject...so I made a transition away from them and now have only S&W revolvers. Most of the time I carry one of my 5-shot S&W's. I will probably purchase semi's in the future, and already have in mind what I would get, but I really count on my revolvers and prefer shooting them.

Later, B

 

[Lobo_79]

Who has switched for a auto to a revolver?...

As I took inventory of my collection the other day I'd have to say more revolvers have crept into my gun cabinet. The semi-autos I have left are those that I have complete confidence in - in terms of their reliability. Two stand out: my Beretta 92FS and my HK P2000 V3.

I've had serious reliability (read: confidence) issues with a 1911 so I purged it from my collection. In its place I bought a PC M627.

Maybe it's just my personal experience but I've noticed that if you're going to have reliability issues with a revolver you can generally detect them without having to actually fire the gun. Binding actions, trigger issues, timing or synchronization all can be inspected for normal operation on an unloaded firearm or using snap caps.

On the other hand the problems I've had with my semi-auto collection have included various stove pipe conditions, weak springs, bad magazines, failures to feed or eject, or failures to return to battery. As a practical matter these conditions could not be anticipated by simply inspecting the firearm before you fired it. You literally had to take the gun to the range to see if it worked properly. This is okay for a range gun but it reduces to "faith-based science" for your carry gun.

So when I think about what to carry I think about the confidence I have in the mechanical action of the firearm and its ability to function when the pucker factor is at its peak. That's why I switched to more revolvers in my collection.

 

[CW Spook]

I didn't get rid of my hammer when I needed a screwdriver, I got both. Different days, different clothes, different situations, different guns - some auto, some revolver.

 

[WC145]

I find myself carrying revolvers more often these days. I have reliable autos but I guess I've learned to appreciate the balance of a revolver and the difference a really smooth action can make. I'm a much better shot with my revolvers and don't feel I'm giving anything up carrying them instead of autos. Also, I like the character of a revolver, they don't have that cookie cutter feel like Glocks and other autos.

In fact, as an example of how I've switched, I recently ordered a new plain clothes/duty rig for my L-Comp so I can start carrying it on the job instead of my Beretta Cougar.

 

[cmort666]

I carry and shoot both. I have more S&W revolvers than anything else, mostly because they're more interesting than most contemporary autos and I knew people who had nice guns for sale.

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

My experiences and thoughts mirror Lobo 79's. I do have a few semi-autos left and they have always been completely reliable, but the majority of my collection is revolvers.
I always have a J-frame on me (640 or 49) and carry my Model 10 whenever I can. I have absolute confidence in those guns and my ability to use them effectively. If I can't carry the 10 for some reason I usually switch to my SW1911PD (4.25" barrel), Kahr K9, or just carry two J-frames.

 

[Knightrider03m]

Hi:
I go back and forth depending on where I am going and what I am doing.
Jimmy

+1


Thats what I do

 

[OLDFED]

Depends on what I'm doing and where I'm going. When out for the whole day or into the big city, there's a Kimber 4" .45 in my Galco shoulder rig with two spare mags. I barely notice it's there. If I can't wear that, I'll tuck a Kimber 5" in the belt. I have a 642 somewhere if just going to the local bread-and-milk store, and lately have been carrying a 64 DAO in a pancake holster. When headed to the mountains, I often have the shoulder rig and a .44 on the hip. While I'm here...just saw the movie FUNNY GAMES on tv last night. It's a must-see, especially if you're in the "I'm always safe at home" crowd.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Maybe it's just my personal experience but I've noticed that if you're going to have reliability issues with a revolver you can generally detect them without having to actually fire the gun. Binding actions, trigger issues, timing or synchronization all can be inspected for normal operation on an unloaded firearm or using snap caps.

On the other hand the problems I've had with my semi-auto collection have included various stove pipe conditions, weak springs, bad magazines, failures to feed or eject, or failures to return to battery. As a practical matter these conditions could not be anticipated by simply inspecting the firearm before you fired it. You literally had to take the gun to the range to see if it worked properly. This is okay for a range gun but it reduces to "faith-based science" for your carry gun.

Although I can name exceptions from my personal experience, the above is a good summary and worth repeating.

I might carry a revolver without a backup, but I wouldn't carry an auto without adding at least a Model 37.