There have been a few threads on some other boards where the Tupperware crowd and the Sig boys hang out about shooting revolvers for the first time. I have to smile, these kids act like they simply can't believe their latest plastic fantastic can't shoot as well as a 15, or a 19, or a 27.
learning the youngsters about wheelguns
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Tailgate
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It's true that a revolver is very, very accurate. Then again, we're talking about a generation that believes emailing and texting is better than picking up the phone and talking to a real live person. My kids were telling me, "Hey, we don't want to buy that because the web ordering system makes us pay $5 shipping...there's no way around it." I picked up the phone and asked for free shipping, and they were amazed I got free shipping (the item was something that could fit in a standard envelope). HA!
Just because it's been around a long time doesn't mean something newer is better.
Just because it's been around a long time doesn't mean something newer is better.
I perfectly happy with my old and obsolete revolvers.
Just had my grand daughters out for a learning session this week, with a Mod 63 and a 617. They loved them.
DustyJacket
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I have recently eliminated all autoloader handguns (except an AR pistol) and yesterday took my daughter to the range.
She is 22 and looking to take the CCW class and I want her to carry a revolver for safety and reliability.
She disliked the J-frame, but really like the K-frame snubby, and was decently accurate too. She fired the first cylinder S/A and all the rest D/A. She doesn't flinch and was keeping her shots in a 4" circle or less at 7 yards.
Now, I just have to keep her from claiming my M10-5 snubby as hers......
She is 22 and looking to take the CCW class and I want her to carry a revolver for safety and reliability.
She disliked the J-frame, but really like the K-frame snubby, and was decently accurate too. She fired the first cylinder S/A and all the rest D/A. She doesn't flinch and was keeping her shots in a 4" circle or less at 7 yards.
Now, I just have to keep her from claiming my M10-5 snubby as hers......
Comrad
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I haven't owned a plastic gun since I was a toddler. If God intended guns to be made of plastic he would have given it to Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.
Thuer
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I admire pistols owned and in the hands of others.
Ivan the Butcher
Member
Thuer has a good point. If we don't share a wheel gun with others, they will never know the graceful joy of a N-frame shooting 38 wadcutters. My son-in-law's brother is a LEO and has never fired a hand gun other than in training or qualifying. I see that as truly sad! (They live in the Peoples Republic of New Jersey) But the friendliest group of shooters I've seen are Cowboy Action Shooters. Just show up at a Match and see how many offers to try someone's gun's and ammo you get. We're just spreading the JOY. Ivan
Tailgate
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Very subtle, very dry...VERY WITTY humor. Loved it.
While I own far more S&W revolvers than pistols, I am a huge fan of the 1911, enjoy the HiPower, and dare I say it...the S&W M&P 9mm. My biggest passion is the 1911, but as much joy I get from shooting that big ole .45 bullet out of a 1911...shooting it out of a 625 never ceases to bring happiness to my heart.
Alpo
Member
That's why my daughter still loves me.
Bill Bates
Member
My son like is plastic fantastics. He has never had much interested in my old revolvers. Just yesterday he told me he was looking for a K22 because he likes how well mine shoot. Yeah, the older he gets the smart I've gotten.
If you ask my Grand kids what hand gun they like to shoot most; they always say my old S&W Break top Double Action .38 S&W. It is small enough it is easy for them to handle. It is pretty accurate and doesn't have much recoil. Most of all they like how the casings pop out of the cylinder when you break it open. They also really enjoy shooting my pre-18.
If you ask my Grand kids what hand gun they like to shoot most; they always say my old S&W Break top Double Action .38 S&W. It is small enough it is easy for them to handle. It is pretty accurate and doesn't have much recoil. Most of all they like how the casings pop out of the cylinder when you break it open. They also really enjoy shooting my pre-18.
zzzippper
Member
My wife loves "her" Ruger MkII but won't touch a revolver of any caliber. Maybe I should count my blessings.
trapper704
Member
My grandkids each have a ruger 22 single six to start out on, among my others for them.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
My most accurate handgun is my norinco 1911a1 that I personally built. I wanted to do a build using cheaper parts just to see how good it could shoot plus my work in fitting it together. At 25yds she shoots one clover leaf per 8rd mag using Russian wolf ball ammo. I worked on the slide, New barrel and national match barrel bushing. I haven't touched the frame rail to slide fit yet.
My most accurate handgun was my 6" 357 python. Using my Speer 140gr JHP reloads I could ping small rocks on the 100yds berm at will.
I haven't shot my s&w n frames yet at that distance. I only fired my m58 @ 25yds. I prefer to shoot handguns at 100yds after every shoot.
My most accurate handgun was my 6" 357 python. Using my Speer 140gr JHP reloads I could ping small rocks on the 100yds berm at will.
I haven't shot my s&w n frames yet at that distance. I only fired my m58 @ 25yds. I prefer to shoot handguns at 100yds after every shoot.
Most people....
Most people that say they don't like revolvers never shot one and I doubt if they've even held one.
Most people that say they don't like revolvers never shot one and I doubt if they've even held one.
wildenout
Member
I have started to love Revolvers more-so nowadays then semi-autos. I really did enjoy my Springfield XD, but nowhere near as much as I am loving my 686!! Especially with my new wood grips. The revolvers are getting harder and harder to find it seems, but they're not out of the piture entirely yet.
Revolvers. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age, (apologies to Obi Wan Kanobi). Although there are exceptions, (like my son), I think it's a generational thing. If you wear a wristwatch, carry a pocket knife and remember black & white TV, you're probably partial to wheelguns as well.
Smith357
US Veteran
Every time I go to the range I seem introduce one or more tupperware shooters to quality revolvers. I'm just quietly punching one ragged hole in the center of my bullseye target with my K38 Masterpiece, while others are peppering silhouette targets. Eventually someone takes note of what the old man with the antique gun is doing, and they often stop by to talk. I will offer to let them shoot my old outdated K38 and they generally cut their groups sizes buy half or better.
Plastic guns have a place, I own two of them.
Plastic guns have a place, I own two of them.
Grayfox
US Veteran
My younger son was a soldier and did a tour in Iraq with a 240B mounted on a MRAP and a M4 for a walking around weapon. Carried a M9 some too. These days he works security and carries a .45 Sig daily. He is well versed in both full and semi auto firearms.
When we go to the range what does he always wanna take? Why my 4" Models 18 and 19 of course.
I'm proud of the kid.
When we go to the range what does he always wanna take? Why my 4" Models 18 and 19 of course.
I'm proud of the kid.
