Revolver's are still a valid SD tool.

[sloughfoot]

They have many attributes. They can be very effective. Easy to top off. Nothing gets ejected which could effect it's reliability. I like revolvers.

 

[Leo]

I agree.

When I was training people under the NSSF's First Shots program, the range pistols were in perfect shooting condition, and a limp wrist here and there would cause a jam. Compact pistols tend to be pretty unforgiving to a limp wrist, or a poor grip. Those tiny pistols are hard to grip. You can hang a revolver on a string, and if you pull the trigger, it will fire without a jam up.

The revolver is a good choice for self Defense. If I am knowingly entering combat, an M1a and 1911 would be my choice.

 

[Noble Sniper]

But but but they can’t carry 42 1/2 rounds !!! Unless your this guy Personally I love revolvers and don’t feel under gunned!!!

 

[sloughfoot]

It's pretty common for the question about the first gun... My answer for the last 40 years has been a 4 inch, smith and Wesson K frame, colt, or Ruger.

I am still following that advice. Every day.

 

[Amishman44]

I have several revolvers and actually carry a 5-shot S&W Scandium framed around at home and when I'm over at dad's or out by myself...I prefer a .357 magnum but will carry a .38 special as a BUG or pocket revolver.

 

[sloughfoot]

I agree.

When I was training people under the NSSF's First Shots program, the range pistols were in perfect shooting condition, and a limp wrist here and there would cause a jam. Compact pistols tend to be pretty unforgiving to a limp wrist, or a poor grip. Those tiny pistols are hard to grip. You can hang a revolver on a string, and if you pull the trigger, it will fire without a jam up.

The revolver is a good choice for self Defense. If I am knowingly entering combat, an M1a and 1911 would be my choice.

I was in combat on the nogales Arizona border line in 2004. Dave and I were armed with M1's and 1911's. We took fire every day.

 

[LEaSH]

I love my revolver. I want more revolvers. I carry one sometimes.

Crimp jump is real. It bothers me enough to try different manufacturers' defensive ammo.

 

[Trebor657]

I too am a revolver guy....EDC is a Ruger SP101 .357 and a Smith 642 .38 for pocket carry....served me well for many years and still does...

 

[Amishman44]

I too am a revolver guy....EDC is a Ruger SP101 .357 and a Smith 642 .38 for pocket carry....served me well for many years and still does...

I still have my original 2.25" SP101 in .357 magnum, which I purchased new in December 1994, as a Christmas present to myself...and started an annual 'tradition' for myself! ha ha

 

[JohnP82]

Nothing wrong with a nice revolver.
Train with what you carry, that's the most important part.

Sure, the more ammo the better...but if a revolver means you carry 100% of the time, I'd take 5 or 6 rounds on me all the time over 17 sitting at home.

 

[bwframe]

Click, click...

 

[Mij]

Well Well Well, there some of you folks are.

Only wish you folks were here when I was getting my *** kicked by the fellow that told me I would die when fellows like him showed up with gold plated super guns with a bazillion round capacity magazine.

No argument just saying I wished you were here then.

 

[Max Volume]

I carry a J frame sometimes and feel like changing it up a bit. Just ordered a holster for this:

 

[Mij]

I carry a J frame sometimes and feel like changing it up a bit. Just ordered a holster for this:

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WOW nice J frame ??? Is that a 32? 38?

Mite be purple mite not.

 

[Max Volume]

WOW nice J frame ??? Is that a 32? 38?

Mite be purple mite not.

It's not the J frame. I carry that in a pocket holster sometimes. This one is an older model 19 .357. Probably was a police trade in when they were all switching over to semi-autos. Looks like it's been carried a lot but not shot much.

 

[Mij]

It's not the J frame. I carry that in a pocket holster sometimes. This one is an older model 19. Probably was a police trade in when they were all switching over to semi-autos. Looks like it's been carried a lot but not shot much.

That explains it. Context is hard on the www.

 

[Steve]

Nothing wrong with a revolver. Carried a S&W model 60 in .357 for years. Only 5 shots and kicked like a mule, but I knew it would get the job done if I ever needed it to. Did use it to send a few snakes to their final reward a few times.

 

[Nazgul]

Ruger SP101 is my everywhere carry. Little heavy but I am a big guy so it doesn't matter much.

Can't say they aren't built too last. My great-great-great grandkids will be playing with it.

Don

 

[92FSTech]

I carry one every day, and any time I've had the need (thankfully to-date never on people) they've performed. They have their limitations, but they also have a number of advantages over a semi-auto in certain contexts. Thankfully, there's no rule that says I can't carry both!

 

[Bugzilla]

They sure don’t seem to stay long in the classifieds before they are sold! The first gun I bought around 1980, 6” blue S&W Highway Patrolman. Still have it.