More confident with a revolver?

[sportzhound-gjd]

For some reason I feel much more confident with a revolver as my concealed carry and home defense weapon. I cannot quite pinpoint why. I have shot many revolvers and semi-automatics. I currently have a Glock 26 and a S&W 64 & 649. The Glock 26 is easier to conceal and carries more than double the rounds of the 649 (10+1 to 5) but yet I almost always to go the 649 when I can.

Anyone else out there feel the same?

The one time (4-5 years ago) that I heard glass smashing at night and thudding I grabbed my S&W 64 over the 3" 1911 I had at the time. Turns out it was the washing machine on silent mode and someone has left a water glass on top.

 

[Old cop]

I've posted many times about carrying a revolver over a semi auto in retirement. The big difference is if I was on the job today the semi auto would make more sense simply b/c it levels the playing field w/the bad guys.

This past summer I went through LEOSA qualification w/my J frame, surrounded by others shooting their Glock 23. That experience put things in perspective relative to what to carry as a police officer vs what to carry in retirement.

 

[deriter]

I feel more secure with the revolver because there are less things to go wrong with the revolers. Like the fire power of the semi, but have concern about jams, safeties if it has one, mag issues, shell does not fire, and other issues that do not come to mind. The revolver, just pull the trigger. Simple. But having said all that, I do carry a semi auto at least half the time.

 

[Reevolvers]

I personally prefer the revolver and feel much more confident carrying it over an auto. I am not a law enforcement officer nor do I spend time in a combat zone. That said the likelihood of me needing more than 5 or 6 shots and a spare safariland loader is pretty slim. Just love the simplicity of a revolver and I feel comfortable with my choice. I'm sure that auto guys feel the same about their choice too. Thats the great thing about choices!

Brandon

 

[Xfuzz]

I have tried to make it my policy
to be confident in whatever I choose to carry.
That confidence is gained by frequent practice
and owning quality firearms.

 

[silentflyer]

Generally what ever I point my Model 19 at gets a large hole in it...most every time, never had a miss fire or FTF..

 

[RussellD]

I carry different guns for different task. Maybe an air weight snubby in the heat of the summer or a Glock 19 under a light jacket when its cooler. I have absolute confidence in whatever is on my hip because I have shot it enough to know.

 

[tbgunner88]

I am just as confident carrying a quality semi auto that has been tested to ensure reliability as I am a revolver, but things can always go wrong with either.

 

[Continental Op]

I like the simplicity of the revolver both in its function and in my function. I don't get a lot of time to practice, so I insist on double action without a safety. A simple bump could engage the magazine release of an automatic, but ti is unlikely that the cylinder release could be engaged on a revolver. The automatic can be pushed out of battery if the muzzle is pressed into an adversary, but that's not a concern with the revolver. Especially with a Centennial model, there's very little that can keep it from working. I can easily change the grips on a revolver to fit my hand. I can hand a revolver to my wife or any other untrained confidant and they can use it.

 

[DevilDog72]

I have both and feel very good with either.... I practice to insure I can operate both equally well. I do not feel under gunned with the revolver at all if that is the underlying question. All that said, I like kick'n it old school with my 19-4

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I have always preferred revolvers, not just for the reasons mentioned above but because I think they're better looking!

No, seriously, notwithstanding being better looking, I just like the simplicity, reliability, ruggedness, etc. I've carried both over the course of the last several decades so I'm comfortable either way but I prefer my wheelguns.

That said, if I think I need to have the firepower, I'll toss an automatic pistol onto my belt and be very comfortable with that choice. I don't go places where I feel threatened but I do go places where the likelihood of a certain type of person making an armed appearance is elevated and, then, I choose the firepower.

***GRJ***

 

[David R]

Main Daily carry is a 637 in an ankle holster. I like it, it gives me confidence. On other days, or in the motorcycle, I carry an LCP. I have an Officers model Lightweight 45. More confidence, but I do not carry it much at all. I just bought a Charter Arms Bulldog. Confidence to the max.

Nothing like a 44 in a Galco king Tuck instead of the 637.

It all depends on the day.

So yes, I do feel most comfortable with a revolver. If I knew I was in a bad area, I probably would carry the Charter or the officers model.

REALLY bad area like the bus station in Buffalo, my full size 45 with an 8 shot mag and one in the pipe in a shoulder holster.

David

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

For a "pocket" gun I have more confidence with a revolver for belt carry either one if I've shot it and know it functions well.

 

[Cal44]

In general, confidence is important in accomplishing anything in life.

There is confidence in your tool (gun in this case), but also there is confidence in your skills.

Skills are more important than the tools.

You can have the best camera in the world, and Ansel Adams could still take better pictures with an Instamatic.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I feel pretty comfortable with either, at least any auto that I would carry, but my preference is a revolver at least partly because I feel more comfortable loading it and unloading it in the house. When I did carry a Gov't Model daily, I mostly unloaded it only at the range, at a target.

Also, a bottomfeeder is not really complete without a 37 or a 40 or somesuch as a backup. That's how I see it. You are entitled to disagree, but I do have some range officer experience that helped me form that opinion. And I DO know that many modern autoloaders are better than most of the older ones. They also mostly aren't as "user-friendly."

I have no issue with those who prefer autos.

 

[USAF385]

I voted no. But that's not to say I prefer semi autos.

I'm confident carrying all of my carry options.

That's not to say I don't appreciate the advantages revolvers have to offer.

 

[m19862]

Many great observations here. Confidence in a firearm, from my perspective as a LE firearms instructor for over 20 years, means the weapon reliably functions and the nut behind it can hit what they are aiming at when the time comes.

I generally point out to officers that the primary duty weapon available to them is the Remington 870, then their sidearm. For off-duty carry one cannot beat a S&W revolver, though.

 

[CoMF]

Revolvers are what I first learned to shoot with, and also what I feel the most confident and familiar with. I can shoot autloaders fine, but not as well as my revolvers.

I'll sum it up thusly: I don't regret selling the autoloaders I once owned (Springfield Mil-Spec, BHP, G19) nearly as much as I regret selling a 3" M65. That pretty much says it all.

 

[DR505]

I'm in the group that likes and has carried both. I feel confident with either my semi-autos or revolvers. They all must be reliable or they don't stay around.

 

[Jessie]

Generally the revolver is less troublesome but if it does malfunction, there's usually no quick easy fix.
I've winnowed out any unreliable semi's I've owned and am satisfied with what I have now.
For the home, I prefer a revolver or safety-less semi, especially for night time. I like it simple when I have to get out of bed.
I really prefer them all the time anymore,since that's what I'm more familiar with now.
As stated above, the key is quality ( and I add familiarity ).