How Do You Use Your Revolver(s)? Favorite Things?

[Austinpaulster]

For me, it's - classic look and feel, reliability & dependability, accuracy, proven performance, and quality I like.

Nightstand: My Model 10 heavy-barrel, loaded with Crit D, .38 Special +p rounds (and a speed-loader), is my preferred choice for the nightstand. I never know what state I'm going to be in if I'm awakened at night, so if I was in a confused, (panicked? Don't know!), semi-lucid state, reaching for a good ole' six-shooter is my preference. That said, my .44 mag? Too much power & recoil, temp blindness and deafness (if not permanent hearing damage), so that's reserved for other things.

Nevertheless, I do keep a 9mm semi-auto w/ a bright light next to it, but I don't trust myself to keep 'locked and loaded' then end-up accidentally firing it because I'm fumbling around in the drawer, probably in the dark, and accidentally grab a hair-trigger sitting in there. So I definitely appreciate the built-in 'safety' of the revolver, but at the same time, it's always 'ready to rock' with D-A.

Other times, I just like them on display in my office to admire. It never gets old, nor does range time with them.

 

[DR505]

I use my revolvers for hunting and target shooting mostly. Some I carry for SD. This one (Model 67 first year no-dash) I used when a rattle snake was heading for my 3 year old.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Hunting..........EDC.........Self defense...........target shooting...... on tractor/lawnmover.........Fishing.......Shooting carpenter bees.........comfort

 

[Austinpaulster]

I use my revolvers for hunting and target shooting mostly. Some I carry for SD. This one (Model 67 first year no-dash) I used when a rattle snake was heading for my 3 year old.


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Perfect!

 

[Big guy]

My backyard plinking range. I don't collect but I accumulate good shooters!

 

[357 shooter]

All my Smith revolvers are target guns these days.

 

[Austinpaulster]

My backyard plinking range. I don't collect but I accumulate good shooters!
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My dream backyard

 

[Bald1]

Hunting..........EDC.........Self defense...........target shooting...... on tractor/lawnmover.........Fishing.......Shooting carpenter bees.........comfort

Shooting carpenter bees!!!!!!! You are on to something there. I never thought of that. Model 10 and some CCI shot shells would be fun stuff.

 

[Chrisj357]

My favorite is the 4" 686. I conceal carry it every day. I changed the factory Hoge grips for my old Pachmyers to reduce clothing hanging up but I love having it with me everywhere I go. It's part of me at this point.

 

[Tanners Owner]

I use mine, M21-4, M581nd, M617, M15, M625-8, M617 & occasionally my 24-3 in my ICORE games

 

[Beju]

Nevertheless, I do keep a 9mm semi-auto w/ a bright light next to it, but I don't trust myself to keep 'locked and loaded' then end-up accidentally firing it because I'm fumbling around in the drawer, probably in the dark, and accidentally grab a hair-trigger sitting in there. So I definitely appreciate the built-in 'safety' of the revolver, but at the same time, it's always 'ready to rock' with D-A.

One other upside of the revolver as nightstand gun is that they're arguably more tolerant of simple neglect than semi-autos. A semi-auto where all the oil has seeped out over time may be single shot affair. Outside of a tropical environment where rust is a bigger factor, a revolver in the same state of neglect may simply have a rougher trigger.

 

[SWFan27]

For me, it's - classic look and feel, reliability & dependability, accuracy, proven performance, and quality I like.

Nightstand: My Model 10 heavy-barrel, loaded with Crit D, .38 Special +p rounds (and a speed-loader), is my preferred choice for the nightstand. I never know what state I'm going to be in if I'm awakened at night, so if I was in a confused, (panicked? Don't know!), semi-lucid state, reaching for a good ole' six-shooter is my preference. That said, my .44 mag? Too much power & recoil, temp blindness and deafness (if not permanent hearing damage), so that's reserved for other things.

Nevertheless, I do keep a 9mm semi-auto w/ a bright light next to it, but I don't trust myself to keep 'locked and loaded' then end-up accidentally firing it because I'm fumbling around in the drawer, probably in the dark, and accidentally grab a hair-trigger sitting in there. So I definitely appreciate the built-in 'safety' of the revolver, but at the same time, it's always 'ready to rock' with D-A.

Other times, I just like them on display in my office to admire. It never gets old, nor does range time with them.View attachment 754288View attachment 754289

The range and self-defense. And it looks like we have common interests. Guns and guitars.

 

[oink]

I use mine to shoot invasive lizards (K22 or single 6), pesky squirrels (BlackHawk) and for tractor or woods work (a 60-10). I usually qualify with a 4" 686 and whatever semi-auto (Hellcat to G40). I haven't in awhile but I like qualifying with my now old XDs .45. For a little gun it shoots great. Back on track, I've also been known to qualify with a 2.75"69, 6" 686, 5"629 or 3" 629. The only one of those last 4 I actually ever carry is the 69. I do on occasion carry my 60 no-. I like the 5" 629 a lot but it's really just a range toy. I like shooting them all. The only guns I don't actually like to shoot are the tiny plastic 380s although that's the ticket for walks. Well that and the Super Blackhawk that hammers the heck out of my middle finger middle knuckle. I'd trade that off except it belonged to my FIL.

Nice range setup Big Guy. Do you have a spot for longer ranges?

 

[jeffrefrig]

Last week I went out to the range and had all 357/38 revolvers. I think about six. That was a lot of fun. I emptied out my CCW just to give it some love. And I forgot about my new Charter Arms' version of the featherweight 38 Special dao. It worked every time and actually was pretty good at 25yards. Next trip I may take some 4s. Revolvers are fun.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

For me, it's - classic look and feel, reliability & dependability, accuracy, proven performance, and quality I like.

Nightstand: My Model 10 heavy-barrel, loaded with Crit D, .38 Special +p rounds ...

It is nostalgia for me and my six decades of packing a S&W revolver.

In my nightstand is my Model 686 Plus loaded with my .357 Magnum handloads featuring the Hornady 158 grain XTP.

 

[rwsmith]

Targets and plinking. Not much else. One model 10 is my wife's HD gun. Others I have that I could carry or press into service as an HD gun, but I have other pistols and carbines to carry that load.

 

[STCM(SW)]

I'm a S&W revolver guy but on my night stand is my Kimber pro carry II in .45 ACP.
My M696 S&W is in the draw if needed....

 

[shil]

My backyard plinking range. I don't collect but I accumulate good shooters!
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Love it! I am green with envy!

 

[BoulderTroll]

I have very few guns anymore, and those I do have are for plinking fun and/ or collecting. I carried for decades and I'm just over it now. I lived in Mexico for a while and got used to not having a firearm, and I have to say, it was oddly a relieving feeling to not have one. My buddy (who had also carried for a living) had moved to Portugal about a year before and told me he experienced the exact same thing. I'm certainly not advocating this for everyone, but for me, and others I've spoken with, it's been a good thing. I had gotten to the point that firearms held no enjoyment, and were nothing but tools, and now that I've stopped thinking of them in terms of defense, but instead as a hobby, some of that enthusiasm is returning.

 

[javbike]

I have 4 revolvers all smiths model 640 , 17 , 27 , 10 l would never sell them but sorry to say they are safe queens I have too many semi to shoot

 

[Austinpaulster]

One other upside of the revolver as nightstand gun is that they're arguably more tolerant of simple neglect than semi-autos. A semi-auto where all the oil has seeped out over time may be single shot affair. Outside of a tropical environment where rust is a bigger factor, a revolver in the same state of neglect may simply have a rougher trigger.

Totally agree, and part of my thinking, but like my guitar and amp collection, I regularly 'exercise' all of them. I'm a bit OCD and like everything to be clean, and in good working order.

 

[Austinpaulster]

The range and self-defense. And it looks like we have common interests. Guns and guitars.

I was wondering when a guitar player would notice them in the background would come around. Do you have a favorite Brand, model, guitar? Me, impossible to choose a favorite. 20-odd years ago, I'd probably have said a Strat, but wouldn't be able to choose a particular one. Nowadays, I'm all over the place.

 

[SWFan27]

I was wondering when a guitar player would notice them in the background would come around. Do you have a favorite Brand, model, guitar? Me, impossible to choose a favorite. 20-odd years ago, I'd probably have said a Strat, but wouldn't be able to choose a particular one. Nowadays, I'm all over the place.

I have had so many guitars over the years, but my tastes are more on the Fender Strat and 80's type hotrod Strats like Chavels. I used to play Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Strats as my main guitars, but these days a slightly modded Fender 63 light relic Custom Shop Strat is my main guitar. I am in my early 60's and play mostly at church these days.

My main amp is a Friedman 50 watt Small Box head. But I recently got a Friedman IR-J tube preamp to be able to go straight to the board. And of course, a bunch of pedals too. Guitars and guns are where most of my fun money goes.

 

[Taj]

Man, I carried a wheel gun as my first duty gun. I had a choice of an issued "rode hard, put away wet" model 15 or Colt Police Positive or carry a 6" model 28 I already owned. I carried the 28 and held the academy record for a lot of years. I later went to a model 19 when the calluses' on my hip ( plus my back hurt) from that old 28 got too much to bear. I continued to carry a revolver even after we went to auto stuffers. I was a Grand Master in PPC with a wheel gun and was very comfortable with them. I still have that 28 as well as 8 or 10 more of them. I live in bear country so have a several 29's and carry one as my bear gun. I really do love my wheel guns.

 

[bigggbbruce]

I carry a Mdl 60. If I need to use it, I don't want to stay around looking for my brass.

 

[kilo charlie]

I shoot my 642 and Detective Specials at the range regularly. I find, for me,
that if I can stay proficient with them, I can shoot any of my auto loaders much better.

 

[Austinpaulster]

I have very few guns anymore, and those I do have are for plinking fun and/ or collecting. I carried for decades and I'm just over it now. I lived in Mexico for a while and got used to not having a firearm, and I have to say, it was oddly a relieving feeling to not have one. My buddy (who had also carried for a living) had moved to Portugal about a year before and told me he experienced the exact same thing. I'm certainly not advocating this for everyone, but for me, and others I've spoken with, it's been a good thing. I had gotten to the point that firearms held no enjoyment, and were nothing but tools, and now that I've stopped thinking of them in terms of defense, but instead as a hobby, some of that enthusiasm is returning.

I go in waves of enthusiasm for getting to the range (fortunate to have quite a few great options here in central TX), but always appreciate the peace of mind that owning them provides me.

More than that, rifles, shotguns, pistols, revolvers, I truly love all of them. I'm also a sucker for all things historical, though the closest I can get is repros. I appreciate anything that's well-engineered and robust. To me, revolvers are timeless and will always have a place, same goes with 1911s. I'd really love to have a plated and engraved S&W. Hmm, maybe sell a few and acquire one. Beautiful to fire, handle, and display.

 

[petepeterson]

My 43c is in my pocket around the property when I need something quick. A 442 replaces it when I go outside the wire.
60-15 for woods bumming, or a 34-1 if I know I'll be plinking (that one is losing time to a newly-acquired Single-Six.)
Grandfather's 10-5 snub stays in the safe, and a 4" 19-3 if there's a friendly wager on the line.

 

[FatDogEarl]

My K38 and Mod.19 get plenty of exercise at the range. My Mod.36 snubby is always with me if I leave the house. It's also a hoot to shoot 148grn wadcutters out of it -- surprisingly accurate.

 

[AaronH83]

My 686-6 gets used for WA1500 here in Northern Ireland. Club30 grip, Club30 3 position sights, custom 9mm tall front sight, .38 Special 158gn flat point LOS bullets over 4 grains of Lovex D032 with S&B primers in Starline brass.