Went to qualify a couple of years ago for LEOSA, I was doing the semi-auto course first, than the revolver course. Both are the same 50 round course of fire. No issues with the semi course , but the looks I got when I pulled out the revolver for the second round as I was shooting, it was also with semi-auto shooters.They thought I was going to hold them up. Well I had enough speed loaders loaded up, and being that I had no FTF of FTE, I was actually waiting for the rest of the guys to clear jams and load the three magazines from the ammo they had in their pockets. Their apprehension with me qualifying them was set aside, A few of them now carry back up revolvers.
That look of disgust . . .
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wogentry
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That had me laughing really hard. I hadn't heard that expression in over 25 years. That was one of my Dad's common expression back in the day.
As to the original topic..... I fire pretty exclusively revolvers. I do get a few looks at the range from the semi auto crowd but their targets are generally 7-10 yards away, while I shoot typically at 25 yards both double and single action. What typically happens is I start firing and a few minutes later the "seniors" all cluster around to look and want to talk about my old S&Ws, ones they use to own, old bullseye competitions, reloading data....etc. Which is fine with me but ticks off the wife as I come home a couple of hours later than I said I would.
Auto Pistol???
Is that part of a car?
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Luddite
Yes. It changes gears (at the wrong time) for you, and doesn't even let you clutch. I hate the things.
I always liked touching off a few rounds of .44 mag, with 180 XTP and 27+ grains of VV N110.
People tend to take notice.
I shoot my revolvers more at public ranges, because I reload and hate losing brass.
Outdoors, at the hunting club, I put a big tarp on the ground and shoot my bottom feeders.
I did have a buddy tell me that one of my deer rifles isn't "appropriate" for hunting.
What rifle is that? A Kimber sporterized M96 Swedish Mauser in 6.5x55mm.
It has a synthetic stock, a scope, and I pillar bedded it and installed a Timney trigger.
It is a tack driver.
His rifle? A Ruger 77 in .30-06 that shoots shotgun patterns compared to my Mauser.
He still swears that mine is only good for early 20th century warfare, and not deer.
Some people just can't be reached.
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DonD
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DonD; I'd have to turn you down also but I've had two operations on my right hand and four on my left.
Good call, the 500 is manageable but it would not be kind to your hands. Don
Yes. It changes gears (at the wrong time) for you, and doesn't even let you clutch. I hate the things.
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His rifle? A Ruger 77 in .30-06 that shoots shotgun patterns compared to my Mauser.
He still swears that mine is only good for early 20th century warfare, and not deer.
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I don't suppose he knows what the "-06" signifies and that it was the American World War One (1917-1918) cartridge?
bbqncigars
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Never any snide remarks or attitude at my local private range, but frequently get a "what's that?" I have an eclectic assortment of firearms, some are not often seen in the wild, but I will let anyone shoot them if they show proper gun handling skills.
shouldazagged
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That can't have been the twerp's only problem. Disdain for revolvers isn't the same as dislike of them. At least one of his other problems may have been that he grew up a jerk.
Here in Kentucky people rarely question someone's choice of firearms. (Etiquette? Trepidation?) Closest I've come to that was a guy who owned all the calibers in the Desert Eagle, swore he routinely carried the .44 Magnum version concealed, and encouraged me to think of something with more "knockdown power" than .38 Special +P.
I was tempted to follow him when he left the range to see if he had to walk in little tight circles with that over-four-pound monster on his person.
About 4 years ago I picked up a lot of nice Smith and Wesson and what is the name of that other company, starts with a C? I think a lot of dad's and grandpa's revolvers were traded in on Glocks. I'm sure they are happy and so am I.
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Many people like to think what they do and own is "the best". This is likely due to inadequate self-confidence and/or auto-compensation for being unable to really be top-notch. And that's maybe a great way to save them from frustration. I don't like to argue nor even engaging in conversation with guys who wanna waste time provoking.
I just shrug and smile, or sometimes say " It's great your happy with your gun, isn't?".
I just shrug and smile, or sometimes say " It's great your happy with your gun, isn't?".
While I've never experienced weird looks or snide comments, if that did happen I'd let them know my issued revolver put down bad guys on three different occassions, and I'm still around b/c I knew how to use it. As a retiree in my seventh decade I still carry a .38 w/o reservation.
My experience has been the opposite. Last Thanksgiving we spent with my brother in law and my then 11 yr old daughter shot his 7 shot 686 and fell in love with revolvers. So I picked up a 929 for her with a speed rig. and she has been working it hard for the last year. Folks at the range are so taken aback by a young girl handling a moon clipped 6 1/2" N frame that they are sort of dumbstruck. I have enjoyed it to the point that I picked up a 327 and haven't messed with my STI's in a couple months.
kbm6893
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I mentioned this on here before. I was at one range with a couple revolvers and I heard this rather young RO mention if he had his way no revolvers would be shot here. His problem was he grew up on the plastic autos and does not know much about Revs.
FWIW I was a instructor & RO for decades and had no problem working with all kinds of guns or people!
Other than that clown no problem and if fact depending on what I'm shooting I have people come over to talk/BS and check out my things. I have no problem letting SAFE people shoot my guns. It used to be the 29s were the most popular but lately the 547 really gets the auto kids attention. (most have a 9MM)
What possible rationale could he have to ban revolvers at a public range? Slower rate of fire, no brass all over the place. Unless the place keeps the brass and doesn't like revolvers because guys don't leave the brass on the floor. I went to a public range once and they don't allow people to pick up their brass. They do want you to sweep it up and put it into the barrel. Scumbags.
Re: OP. Never had anyone say such a thing to me at any range. Have had numerous positive comments about my guns. People especially seem to enjoy looking at the rare and wonderful way I use bent nails and wire to accent the special features of my rifles and pistols. Lately I've moved into duck tape as a means of both modifying my firearms as well as holding on special features like custom hand crafted apertures that I attach to the rear sights of M-98 Mausers. Always appreciate the compliments and encouragement offered by the cognizant! Sincerely. bruce.
old&slow
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After I retired from my real job,, I was working part time at a LGS.
One day the 'youngin's' were talking about what firearm they carried, etc. They asked, what I carried ?
I told them usually a J frame Model 60.
One of them said , but that only holds 5 rounds.
One of the other young salesman that had seen me shoot at a couple matches at the local range said. " I've seen him shoot and as long as there aren't more than 5 bad guys he's good to go..
I didn't say a word,, just smiled and went back to work ,, 
( edit: sorry it's an old picture, but it's the only one I have of a paper target and the J frame)
One day the 'youngin's' were talking about what firearm they carried, etc. They asked, what I carried ?
I told them usually a J frame Model 60.
One of them said , but that only holds 5 rounds.
One of the other young salesman that had seen me shoot at a couple matches at the local range said. " I've seen him shoot and as long as there aren't more than 5 bad guys he's good to go..
I didn't say a word,, just smiled and went back to work ,,
( edit: sorry it's an old picture, but it's the only one I have of a paper target and the J frame)
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OttoLoader
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I never had any negative comments about using a 686-6 4 in or my 60-14
Not even the internal lock.
I like to take the 686 to the outdoor range and shoot at broken clay or clay clumps on the 50 yd range. Usually do pretty good and get questions from the younger shooters.
One time my rear sight was out of adjustment and I was hitting right. Got a comment. I showed him that the sight moved one click. I had no tools with me so I ignored the rear sight and used the front centered on the entire frame. Then started to make hits. I still don't know how it got out of adjustment as I usually don't carry it.
I got home and adjusted it. Shoots straight again.
Not even the internal lock.
I like to take the 686 to the outdoor range and shoot at broken clay or clay clumps on the 50 yd range. Usually do pretty good and get questions from the younger shooters.
One time my rear sight was out of adjustment and I was hitting right. Got a comment. I showed him that the sight moved one click. I had no tools with me so I ignored the rear sight and used the front centered on the entire frame. Then started to make hits. I still don't know how it got out of adjustment as I usually don't carry it.
I got home and adjusted it. Shoots straight again.
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If you pull a 4 bore out of the case everyone pretty much just runs away. Ok, thats exaggerating a bit. Always get a few comments from people that think its not actually possible to shoot it. It is, but just barely. Everyone nearby always takes a few steps back before it goes off. Kind of funny.
I get all sorts of comments and endless questions any time I bring a flintlock to the shooting range. Best one was from some young guy that was just amazed that someone invented a muzzle loader that did not need a primer. Could not believe that nobody invented something like that years ago. Makes you wonder.
I get all sorts of comments and endless questions any time I bring a flintlock to the shooting range. Best one was from some young guy that was just amazed that someone invented a muzzle loader that did not need a primer. Could not believe that nobody invented something like that years ago. Makes you wonder.
RV4driver
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After I retired from my real job,, I was working part time at a LGS.
One day the 'youngin's' were talking about what firearm they carried, etc. They asked, what I carried ?
I told them usually a J frame Model 60.
One of them said , but that only holds 5 rounds.
One of the other young salesman that had seen me shoot at a couple matches at the local range said. " I've seen him shoot and as long as there aren't more than 5 bad guys he's good to go..
I didn't say a word,, just smiled and went back to work ,,
( edit: sorry it's an old picture, but it's the only one I have of a paper target and the J frame)
That one flyer is a clear "9", did you hiccup or something?
As I've said numerous times before, in my classes, the 686 4" is always the favorite. Old dudes, ladies, kids...they love what they can do with the revolver. The super-slick M10 is a close second. It's down to about once every third class when someone asks "where does the magazine go?"
I figure that's progress.
RV4driver
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After I retired from my real job,, I was working part time at a LGS.
One day the 'youngin's' were talking about what firearm they carried, etc. They asked, what I carried ?
I told them usually a J frame Model 60.
One of them said , but that only holds 5 rounds.
One of the other young salesman that had seen me shoot at a couple matches at the local range said. " I've seen him shoot and as long as there aren't more than 5 bad guys he's good to go..
I didn't say a word, just smiled and went back to work ,,
( edit: sorry it's an old picture, but it's the only one I have of a paper target and the J frame)
That one flyer is a clear "9", did you hiccup or something?
As I've said numerous times before, in my classes, the 686 4" is always the favorite. Old dudes, ladies, kids...they love what they can do with the revolver. The super-slick M10 is a close second. It's down to about once every third class when someone asks "where does the magazine go?"
I figure that's progress...Small victories, right?
BigBill
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My first handgun was a 357/6" Python. My second was a colt gov, 1911, my third police service six in 357".
I have semi auto pistols but like revolvers. Doesn't bother me.
At the range with my s&w m58/41mag 4" barrel it was quiet day with people shooting small caliber plastic guns. I woke them up.
I have semi auto pistols but like revolvers. Doesn't bother me.
At the range with my s&w m58/41mag 4" barrel it was quiet day with people shooting small caliber plastic guns. I woke them up.
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