Is there a learning curve with revolvers?

[Ron H.]

I didn't read the whole thread yet to see if this was brought up, but does a dyed in the wool revolver shooter, when he gets a hold of a 1911, think it's ridiculously easy to shoot? Or is there a learning curve going that direction as well?

Sir, there's a learning curve there, too. Much of it depends on what kind of revolver shooting you do and how.

Revolvers will let you get away with things that autos will not. For example, autos require a high, firm grip for accuracy. Period. Revolvers are much more tolerant when shooting single-action: firm, soft, high, low, whatever--they really don't care as long as you're about halfway consistent. This does not work with autos--you'll get patterns rather than groups.

The high, hard grip needed for fast and accurate double-action revolver shooting translates very well to auto shooting, particularly to the 1911. Also, the trigger control that good DA revolver shooting teaches is a great help with any gun.

And a good shot is a good shot. A skilled shooter who doesn't know autos will figure out what they require pretty quickly. An unskilled shooter can become incredibly frustrated.

So in short, it depends on you.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[TACC1]

When I wanted to take a defensive shooting course, all I had to shoot were a bunch of bottom-feeders, a GP100, and a 642.
Not being sure what I should take, in case I'd get disqualified from
attending, I did a crash-course with the 642. Physical limitations
also ruled out taking my time, so I put total concentration on my
sight-picture. Just made it stay put while shooting. I'd already read
here on the Forum not to "stage" the trigger. Had to be able to get my shots off before tipping over. That 642 has really trained me to be
a better shot, and it was a lot of fun learning. You'll get to be a good
wheelgun shooter before you know it. TACC1