Revolver or Semi-auto?

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I'm torn between buying a revolver or a semi-automatic handgun. I'd like to only buy one of them. I like the solid feel of a 357 magnum, but the Norinco 1911's look pretty nice for the price. Any suggestions?
 
Is it possible to choose between revolver and semi?

I started with a glock, but I have been meaning for the longest time to get a good wheel gun.
 
I recently.shot a ruger new model blackhawk convertible. It shoots .38s or .357s with one cylinder and 9mm para with another! Of course, I shoot a .45 auto...
 
Norinco guns worth crap in resale market. A look at EE and you know what I mean. Protect your asset value and buy a US made revolver.
 
I bought both this year. A nice S&W 686 and a CZ75 9mm. After shooting both once a week this summer, just having fun, I have to say this.

The 686 is easier to shoot whether I am shooting 357 or 38 special. It groups well and is consistant.

The 9mm is harder to shoot. It takes way more concentration and skill on my part to shoot nice tight groups BUT it is WAY more fun to shoot. In fact, I am even thinking of selling the 686.

Is it was me I would as I did. Buy both, shoot then both for a while and then decide which is more fun. You might be different and like the revolver better or you may even wnat to keep both.

If you are intent on one only buy the pistol as I have found it is more challenging to shoot well.
 
For what?

Dave_Shotgun said:
I'm torn between buying a revolver or a semi-automatic handgun. I'd like to only buy one of them. I like the solid feel of a 357 magnum, but the Norinco 1911's look pretty nice for the price. Any suggestions?
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Firearms are specialized tools. You have to identify the primary job that you expect to use it for. Bullseye? IDPA? Collecting? PPC? Hunting? IHMSA? Plinking? ISU? DCRA? IPSC? CCW?

Define your (primary intended) application - the mission - and the choice will be clear.
 
i first went the auto route, and i wished i had gone revolver first- however, the auto is a great deal of fuN on SOMEONE ELSE'S DIME- with a revolver you learn precision and proper technique, with an auto you learn speed and how to bend over- however, b/c i was well versed in both 45 and 9mm, when it came time i got a 44 and DOWNLOADED it- something you can't do with an auto- you have to have a certain amount of recoil to compress that spring.
 
The only answer is to get both.....

There's no way you'll truly be happy unless you have both.... The later add .22's in both a wheelgun & pistol, too.

And so it goes..... :redface:

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NAA.
 
Dave_Shotgun said:
I'm torn between buying a revolver or a semi-automatic handgun. I'd like to only buy one of them.
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You realize of course that we are all sitting here laughing. Buy one! Ha ha ha ha ha!

Serious suggestion: in addition to whichever you choose to begin with, you should pick up a .22 target pistol. Practise, practise, practise.
 
"Revolver vs. Semi" is like "what was first, chicken or an egg?"

It's impossible to resolve especially if you consider taste of the individual. If I had to chose between Norc 1911 vs. Nice revolver in .357, I'd get .357, because
1) I don't like Chinese guns in general [but I own some and I even like some of them]
2) Revolvers are nice and accurate in general [but longer and not subject to some action sports]
3) You can shoot .38 special in .357 [but .357 is expensive as .45]

on the other hand 1911 is nice, sleek, 7 or 8 rounds in the mag, single/double action, cheaper then .357 (norc), can be used for CCW in US (more easier to carry + smaller size), etc.

However, the important part is to "buy one!" because the more law-abiding owners are present, the healthier our sport will be.
 
t-star said:
i first went the auto route, and i wished i had gone revolver first- however, the auto is a great deal of fuN on SOMEONE ELSE'S DIME- with a revolver you learn precision and proper technique, with an auto you learn speed and how to bend over- however, b/c i was well versed in both 45 and 9mm, when it came time i got a 44 and DOWNLOADED it- something you can't do with an auto- you have to have a certain amount of recoil to compress that spring.
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This is the monkey wrench with me too, because perhaps my most accurate revolver is a Colt Anaconda.
(With top end .44 Special handloads, using dirty ole Red Dot powder!)
Best of both worlds, more energy that a .45 Auto, and less recoil than most 6 inch .357 revolvers with factory ammo, and accurate!

I know I'm not helping you very much am I? :)
 
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