Why a Revolver?

[jmclfrsh]

Because they can shoot .41 and .44 Magnums, and are beautiful to look at.

To me, a S&W revolver is a classic piece of Americana.

And Harry Callahan carried one!

 

[BigBill]

I'm not fond of autos but mine operate flawlessly. A magnum revolver with one round should solve any conflict.

 

[Lostaro]

Silly thread.....

Everyone knows revolvers are cooler!

 

[gfors]

Revolvers...because they're prettier

I was having my own, private gun show this morning. Why? Because, Smith and Wesson revolvers are just gorgeous to look at.

 

[TomkinsSP]

...they are generally a significant compromise to self-defense relative to other select platforms..

No comprende! What other platforms?

Sherman Tank, hard to find parts anymore for Chrysler multi-bank engines and 75mm ammo is really, really expensive.

A-10 warthog, you need a multi engine pilots licence, and JP-4 is expensive, and it gets lousy fuel economy.

Spruance class destroyer, you need many friends to help operate, lots of scraping and painting. Worse than that ASROCs are not permitted in CA, IL, NY, NJ, CT and MA.

A fine steel frame S&W revolver is superior to a bottom feeder, however.

 

[one eye joe]

I was having my own, private gun show this morning. Why? Because, Smith and Wesson revolvers are just gorgeous to look at.

THANKS FOR THE FREE ADMISSION TO YOUR GUN SHOW. I SHARE YOUR OPINION OF S&W REVOLVERS.....

 

[S&W Fan]

Only S&W revolvers and certain 1911s have souls, the others not

 

[Wise_A]

Best reason I ever heard:

"Because I'm too damn old to pick up brass."

 

[S&W Rover]

Added:

17. Can't be pressed out of battery during a struggle. (Credit to tlawlyer)
18. Revolvers typically telegraph incipient mechanical problems before they cause the gun to stop operating – cylinder timing, failure to carry up, cylinder binding ("cramps"), extractor rod loosening, etc., all these let you know they are starting to need repair or adjustment.
19. A dud round can be bypassed by a quick trigger pull, unlike on a pistol, where the slide has to be cycled by hand to chamber the next round.
20. Needs less copious and less frequent lubrication than a semi-auto; less susceptible to becoming "dried out" or to suffering congealed lube like a semi-auto that has been stored for a long period of time.
21. Most common revolver ammo caliber (e.g., .38 Special) is not listed as "military" and thus not restricted in sales (as is 9mm, .40, and .45) in certain areas, e.g., Mexico, Latin America, etc.

 

[TomkinsSP]

Added:

17. Can't be pressed out of battery during a struggle. (Credit to tlawlyer)
18. Revolvers typically telegraph incipient mechanical problems before they cause the gun to stop operating – cylinder timing, failure to carry up, cylinder binding ("cramps"), extractor rod loosening, etc., all these let you know they are starting to need repair or adjustment.
19. A dud round can be bypassed by a quick trigger pull, unlike on a pistol, where the slide has to be cycled by hand to chamber the next round.
20. Needs less copious and less frequent lubrication than a semi-auto; less susceptible to becoming "dried out" or to suffering congealed lube like a semi-auto that has been stored for a long period of time.
21. Most common revolver ammo caliber (e.g., .38 Special) is not listed as "military" and thus not restricted in sales (as is 9mm, .40, and .45) in certain areas, e.g., Mexico, Latin America, etc.

22. Revolvers cannot slamfire if thier firing pin becomes gooped up from lube, carbon etc. (Credit to scooter123 on another thread.)

 

[JDinAZ]

Function of the action among others. I'll sit and play with my 629-3 for a half hour sometimes. And its just handy to have a 329PD tucked. Carrying a 44 Mag gives peace of mind

 

[DevilDog72]

well.....

They're going to be dishwasher safe soon.

I remember a long time ago in Marine boot camp we cleaned our weapons with dish soap, hot water and tooth brushes...dried, oiled and reassembled. They worked great.

 

[eTripper]

Both types of handguns have a place in my battery. It just really depends on the application. I have large N-frame revolvers, and 1911-type autos. Both of them, have over-lapping capabilities, and each have their own specific limitations.

 

[AzShooter]

Why a revolver? Because they work every time. I love the feel of a revolver compared to any auto except a good Colt 1911.

I've been shooting revolvers in competition for 40 years. I've never had a jam. Back in the good old days when you only had 6 shots I counted my shots and could reload as fast as an autoloader. Now with the 8 shot revolvers times are equal to the stock .45s. Well, a little slower because I've slowed down with age.

I love the feel and the look of a good revolver. The heft of revolver just makes me feel secure and if you need more than 6 shots you shouldn't be in that situation.

 

[The Gila Bender]

Revolvers photograph better than semi autos. And they wear Ken Driskill and Patrick Grashorn stocks quite well. Here are a few of my favorite N frame .44's that date from 1916 to 1946, time worn but still elegant and quite functional and accurate. And a my fishin' guns, a Model 13 3" wearing Pachs and a 640-1 wearing Spegel boot grips. I like my semi autos, specifically HK USP's and a 1943 Colt 1911A1 resto-mod. But for sheer beauty and satisfaction I like my Smith & Wesson revolvers.

 

[Lobster Picnic]

That old 5-screw one-line M&P is beautiful, Gila.

Let's add:

22. Revolvers are much better at handling long, thin, high velocity ammo like .17 HMR and .22 WMR.

 

[TomkinsSP]

Let's add:

23. Revolvers are much better at handling long, thin, high velocity ammo like .17 HMR and .22 WMR.

Fixed it... (.17HM2 as well)

 

[Eddie Southgate]

...isn't New Jersey trying to ban any gun that will hold more than 5 rounds?...

..so much for the six gun...

...Elmer wouldn't be happy...

Elmer wouldn't be in New Jersey !!

 

[Eddie Southgate]

REAL MEN carry REVOLVERS !
Sissies, Wimps, and Mamma Boys carry semi-autos.

(Jimmy carries a semi-auto. I once looked at revolver in a pawn shop, but the sales person wouldn't sell it to me cause I didn't have a "Real Man's card" )

Jimmy , real men carry whatever they want and don't worry about the card .

 

[TomkinsSP]

Roy Rodgers, The Lone Ranger, Sam Spade, Joe Friday, Officers Malloy and Reed, Sam McCloud they all carried revolvers.