Why do YOU carry a revolver?

I do carry .45 auto alot, but a .357 of one sort or another more often. As many others have said the revolver goes bang when you pull the trigger. You can shoot it single or double action. Speed loaders offer fast reloads. The safty never comes off accidentally. I do have several I choose from, 649, easy to carry, accurate enough for close encounters. A 686+ with a 4" tube and a 627 with a 4" tube. Either one of these are a bit bigger, but 7 or 8 shots of .357 is alot of stopping power and what I carry when camping or hiking these days. I guess if I knew there was going to be an extended gun fight I would choose a 45 auto, just a bit faster on reloads, but I find myself with a revolver 90% of the time. Another thing is I can keep it loaded forever in the safe, and it is always ready. I don't keep mags loaded for the 45 other than carry or shooting. I have never had a revolver malfuction; although, I have had FTF a few times with a 45...usually with new springs or bad ammo. Never a problem with a revolver. I have heard they can malfuction, just havn't had it happen with mine......ever.
 
Why A Revolver

I carried Colt revolvers most of my life. Usually a nickle Colt Cobra, sometimes a Python. I got away from them, and started carrying .45s. Settling on Kimbers. Now, I carry a S&W revolver almost 100% of the time.

I just plain enjoy all my guns, and I like to switch around a lot on what I carry. N, K, L, & J I carry them all & switch them around. They just plain have more "soul" than an auto-loader.
While I still do occassionally carry a .45 it is becoming less & less all the time. Blue steel, and wood is just plain more pleasing, and enjoyable to me.

I do seem to be a little more proficient with a .45, but I feel comfortable with any of the pistols, or revolvers that I carry.

Tom
 
I always have a J frame on me because it is the only handgun I own where there is absolutely no excuse to not carry...summer, spring, fall, or winter, a J frame in one of your pockets is a no brainer, and in a minute or so, you will forget you're even carrying; of course, if you're one of those types who only wears a thong when walking your dog, then perhaps the concept of concealed carry does not apply. My 1911's, my Glocks, even the PPK are a PIA to carry at all times, and nowadays, it's a rare thing when I do carry them.
 
"'Cause I ain't got no place to put it down"
Carl, (sling blade)
No worries about failure to fire, stove piping, failure to eject, limp wristing, bad magazines, slide interference, failure to release (or engage) the safety, second strike capabilities, I could go on, but I won't.
 
I'm a revolver guy. It's not that I have anything against semi's, I just personally prefer revolvers. I've shot semi's, in fact I qualified for my CCW with a .40 Springfield semi. I just like the idea of having a gun that's just point and shoot without any levers, buttons or knobs like my 442 in my home made owb holster. My holster's retention is molded in, no snaps, buttons or levers to fool with. If needed I can just grab my snubby and yank it out.
 

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I replied 13 months ago and mentioned-three or four times-that the revolver always works.

Now that this has been resurrected, I also carry one because of the weather. It's hot and humid in Florida and I spend much of my day out shooting.

I see a few carrying larger semis, but the have to work harder, IMO, to keep it concealed (and, since I know they have a larger gun, it's not working too well for many of them).

I can wear shorts and a shirt, t or polo, tucked in if I choose and my revolver is still concealed. I know about tuckable holsters, but I still see the bulge and I prefer to be really anonymous as far as my firearm goes.

Bob
 
Because nothing is faster out of the pocket than a J-frame

And they're sexy to boot
 
Skeeziks said:
They did, at one time (the 696.)
Too bad they discontinued them. If they were smart they'd start producing them again. The problem is everyone's going for lightweight Scandium/Titanium Alloy these days.
Click to expand...

So they should produce a Scandium/Titanium alloy small revolver in .44 special. People that enjoyed the kick of a Bulldog will surely enjoy:D that!!!
 
They worked for my dad and grandad....they'll work just fine for me, solid, reliable, and they've got class, a high quality revolver will outlast many generations of owners.
 
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