Average Age of Revolver Shooter Here

[valkyriekl]

I'm 27, and I love revolvers. They outnumber all other firearm types (semi-auto handguns, rifles, and shotguns) in my collection nearly 2:1.

 

[AZretired]

I'm 57 have 2 Glocks and 9 S&W revolvers. The Glocks are left over from the job and rarely shot. Revolvers serve just fine.

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[mg357]

im 25 soon to be 26 and i love revolvers and to be more specific i love S&W Revolvers!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Age

Hi, this is Bill and I am 76 years old and still collecting. I have 15 S & W revolvers. l also have about 60 other weapons, mostly Springfield trapdoors. I love those wheelies for shooting. Bill

 

[osilva40]

I'm 40 now – but growing up in NYC wasn't conducive to having any kind of weapon. Since enlisting I have been involved with handguns very much. I have several autoloaders but firing a revolver correctly has always intrigued me. Most people I shoot with bring glocks, 1911s, and HKs; weapons that I also own. But it feels good to be able to hang in there with them with a revolver.

 

[69HEMI-R/T]

I am 64 now and still love revolvers.

 

[stantheman86]

I'm 30, I'll be 31 in 2 months. When I was growing up, revolvers were still THE choice for a handgun, the poly 9 poppers were brand new.

Started shooting wheelguns in 1989 shooting a 6" 586 with my Dad. Revolvers outnumber autos in my handgun collection more than 10 to 1. As long as they are still out there, I'll keep buyin 'em. If I can still buy or make ammo, I'll keep shootin' em

 

[otis24]

Wonder which group has the mostest and bestest S&W revolvers?

 

[Robinett_11B]

I'm 22 and just really started getting into wheelguns over the last couple years. I own ~20 handguns, 99% of those are metal...the one that isn't is a Calico, because I thought (and still think) that it's "neat". I really do love the older stainless S&W's though. I own 9 S&W revolvers, 8 are pre-mim and pre-lock, while the 9th is a no-lock 442. I can see where the generalization about younger guys not being able to appreciate the attention to detail and finer materials that went into the older guns comes from, but I'm not one of 'those' young guys. I love the looks and feel of my vintage S&W's. I wish I was around when these guns were still in common use, but they definitely get their share of appreciation from this "young'n" I had a Glock 19 for a while, but traded it quickly when a mint M60-7 crossed my sights. The plastic guns (Glocks specifically) are great and serve a real purpose in todays world, but like many have stated...they are souless and have no character. I don't plan on stopping my 'accumulation' (obsession?) of the good ol' Smiths anytime soon...and hopefully when I reach some of you other fine gentlemen's age, I'll have a great collection amassed. I want to thank all of you here that share your experience and knowledge with young guys like me that are just now getting to appreciate the wonderful world of vintage S&W's. I really appreciate it -Rob

That 2.5" no-dash Model 66 is my primary CCW with the no-lock 442 as a constant back-up. I just ordered some leather for that Highway Patrolman though, so I'm gonna try packing that one on the belt here as soon as the holster's finished

 

[ContinentalOp]

Semi-automatic pistols have been the front line sidearm for decades but nothing is better than an Airweight J frame in the contact fighting zone (in my humble opinion of course ).

You are not alone in that opinion.

36-year-old revolver carrier here.

 

[Schmidty]

34 and I love the revolver. Simplicity, reliability, powerful, artistic, true craftsmanship, at least on the older ones. Others at work give me a hard time about it, calling them old and archaic.....then I outshoot them at the range! I will admit I carry an HK USP .45 for 99% of work. But, I am qual'd on a few revolvers too in case the HK breaks or the stainless 66 snub goes better with the suit I am wearing that day!

 

[Shamrock]

56 and I love the revolver. Simplicity, reliability, powerful, artistic, true craftsmanship, at least on the older ones. Others at work give me a hard time about it, calling them old and archaic.....

My first gun was a model 686-3 with a 6" barrel. although I gone through three rifles, the 686 is still all I need to scratch my shooting itch for the last 21 years.

 

[ab4ka]

I just turned 45 and I love my wheelguns!

 

[rz625-8]

I just turned 57 2 weeks ago and,I have one Glock 17,one Colt made in 1913,and one in 1925. And,10 Smith revolvers along with my 15 Ruger revolvers da/sa

 

[srgvaz]

My preference would be a revolver 60% of the time.

 

[Engineer1911]

Many years ago, Phil told me, "If you can shoot a revolver double action, you can shoot anything." I believe that maybe the only true thing Phil said. Back then there were just 2 revolvers, now there are 20+ but they all get shot double action. The semi-autos get their exercise too.

Now for accuracy, NOTHING beats a Remington XP-100 or maybe mine is just the exception. Sight-in time at the range is a lot of fun. "You can't hit anything with a handgun beyond 20 feet." Yes you can, let me show you. Another happy day. Tupperware is for left overs.

 

[Skeptic 9c]

All things considered I tend toward the Semi-autos more than revolvers now days. I've sold and traded autos, but only once a revolver, but it was just a Ruger.

Seriously, I have more autos than wheels now days and I find the autos easier to shoot than the wheelguns.

Geoff
Who has gone to high cap 9s for home defense and small flat automatics in the land of spandex and shorts.

 

[cantpickone]

I learned to shoot with revolvers. I bought a 9mm during the wonder nine period and remember getting bit the first time that I shot it because of the way that I was holding it.
I have never been able to learn to shoot a semi auto as well as a revolver and have lately been carrying revolvers.
I can appreciate a revolver as a thing of beauty, and can't see a semi auto as anything other than a tool.

 

[croftonaviation]

I am 31 and did not like revolvers until I started reloading. Now I love revolvers (six k frames and counting) and I recover all my brass!

 

[nightshade2x]

33 now...been a wheel gun guy for quite a few years.

Have fun and be safe.
Nightshade2x