Revolver or Semi-auto?

The .38spl cartridges are on par with .22lr... not too exciting to shoot. But, if you can get them at a good price, then do it. :)

I still stand by my original post about reliability... I've never had a Revolver fail to fire or "jam-up" on me. In fact, every single time I've pulled the trigger on a loaded revolver in my life it has gone bang.

Now, I do prefer Semi-Auto's... and a well made, properly maintained semi-auto is very reliable. But, in my mind a revolver is as simple as it gets. :)
 
Dave_Shotgun said:
I'm leaning more towards a S & W or Ruger 357 magnum right now. It's more expensive than the Norinco 1911, but it will probably last longer and it's more durable. It seems more reliable too and less prone to misfeed. I also like how the 357's can shoot cheap 38 special rounds. I really only need one handgun and one shotgun. I already have a nice shotgun. :)
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To each his own, but you will find that is like owning two golf clubs: a pitching wedge and a putter.

Some people can have tons of fun with just two, but you will find it is more fun, and often useful, with more "clubs in your bag".

The important thing as mentioned many times previously is to get something you like, be it wheel gun or self shucker.
 
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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Why not get BOTH in ONE handgun...the Mateba Autorevolver! :)

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Just to update you guys. I went with a 6" Ruger GP-100 in stainless steel. Semi-auto seems better if you want to shoot more rounds more efficiently, but I'm still not comfortable with the slide moving back and forth everytime you shoot. Thanks for the helpful feedback. I can't wait until it arrives. :)
 
On the reliability issue, I have had no problems with my 586 smith that were attributed to the revolver in well over 10000 rounds. You do have to do your maintainance and keep it clean, After all that shooting it still shoots a ragged hole at 25 yards from the rest- unfortunantly not from a free hand position but i am still trying. Most of these rounds have been .38 target loads 90% but it has seen at least 1000 full house .357's. The only failures have been ammo related or caused by yours truly. And most people I know can shoot a revolver better after you go beyond 20 yards. FYI, I shoot bullseye, PPC, ODPL, IPSC , other action events etc and own lots of handguns but when i want to mow down small (6") plates ay 20 yards i always go the 586.

just my 2 cents
 
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congrats, dave-shotgun, on the ruger purchase, can't go wrong.

with the revolver, you pull the trigger, than everything else - cylinder turns, hammer goes back and forward, etc, then boom. with the semi-auto, you pull the trigger, boom then everything else in the gun moves. if you go with the semi later, don't worry about the slide back and forth ( unlikely that the slide will come off and hit you in the head, hot empty brass might, so wear eye protection, and close the front buttons of your shirt)

i'm thinking of starting another thread like yours, but which goes:

"I'm torn between dating a blonde or a brunette, but I can only be involved with one, which girl should I hit on first?"

the CGN'ers are always willing to help! lol
 
johnkwok said:
"I'm torn between dating a blonde or a brunette, but I can only be involved with one, which girl should I hit on first?"

the CGN'ers are always willing to help! lol
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Very easy! Sent me the one you want to keep and keep the one that you don't want. Why? because man always said" I should have bought that one instead of this one.:D

Trigun
 
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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First, ask your self do you want to be serious shooter or just plinking on the range. If just for plinking (from time to time) and don’t mind chasing your brass around, I would say semiauto is OK.

If you want accurate gun and shoot, you do not want chasing brass (because you want to shoot), get S&W 586 or 686, reloading equipment and 500 cases. FYI, I sold several months ago S&W 617 ( 22LR) to a gentleman that got tired of collecting empty cases after shooting his Ruger semiauto 22LR.

And if you very serious about shooting, get TC Contender in 22LR or 357 ($400-450) or S&W 41 in 22LR ($650-750). These handguns are accurate like rifle and if you miss, you know it’s you. Once you learn to shoot, you can always sell them for the same money and get 586/686 or something else. Some folks might not agree with me but after going full circle, this is exactly what I’ll do if I am going to start again. Cheers...
 
Gunney said:
Since when are semi-auto's NOT serious shooters, plinkers and inaccurate? There are solutions for chasing brass too. geez-louise!
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To get semauto 9 mm, 40 or 45 to shoot 1-1.5" at 25 yds, well, you need "bit" more than for nice used 686 or 41. I am not saying that there is no out of the box 1911 or CZ that can shoot accurately. Heck, a friend has yugo Tokarev that shoots like 2000 bucks Les Baer. But how many could do that?

I never owned 686 (I do not like such puny hammer spur), but from I had seen on the range, majority of those revolvers are quite accurate guns. Don't get me wrong, I like Bisley more than any other revolver, but considering the cost, practicality and performance, and if one wants more bang than 22, I think that 586/686 tops. Just my 0.2 cents...
 
Onty said:
To get semauto 9 mm, 40 or 45 to shoot 1-1.5" at 25 yds, well, you need "bit" more than for nice used 686 or 41. I am not saying that there is no out of the box 1911 or CZ that can shoot accurately. Heck, a friend has yugo Tokarev that shoots like 2000 bucks Les Baer. But how many could do that?

I never owned 686 (I do not like such puny hammer spur), but from I had seen on the range, majority of those revolvers are quite accurate guns. Don't get me wrong, I like Bisley more than any other revolver, but considering the cost, practicality and performance, and if one wants more bang than 22, I think that 586/686 tops. Just my 0.2 cents...
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If someone can do 1-1.5" groups at 25 yards with a revolver, the chances are he will also do it with a semi-auto. If he uses a .22lr revolver, then WTF dude, can't even compare with a 9mm semi.
 
I have a Beretta 92, A CZ Shadow, a S&W 27, and I think I actually have Onty's old 617. I can give you my opinion

I shoot the Beretta and the Shadow in the spring , summer, and fall; they are accurate enough, but not quite as accurate as the 27 with a light 38 Special load. Since I reload, I like for my brass not to get soaked (can corrode before it gets cleaned) so I shoot revolvers in the winter. If i were to sell all of them but one, I would probably keep the Beretta due to sentimentality (Dad's buddy's old gun). If were to keep one for function, it probably be Shadow. If I were going for accuracy, it would be the 27. I just hope I neve rhave to make the choice in real life :).
 
Artiz said:
If someone can do 1-1.5" groups at 25 yards with a revolver, the chances are he will also do it with a semi-auto.......
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OK, it's likely just me but I can consistently shoot tighter groups with my revolvers in .38Spl than I can with my 9mm CZ. The difference isn't huge but it's very noticable and consistent.
 
BCRider said:
OK, it's likely just me but I can consistently shoot tighter groups with my revolvers in .38Spl than I can with my 9mm CZ. The difference isn't huge but it's very noticable and consistent.
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I have a S&W Heavy Duty in 38 & a Colt Model 357, with 38 Special ammunition, I almost always shoot them better than any autoloader.

my 2 cents....
Edit: My favorite and probably most accurate sixgun, is my S&W Model 624.
 
I think it is the weight of the revolver and the length of the barrel that makes them a little more consistent in the hands of novices, there isn't as much muzzle jump/recoil, typically the revolvers have a lighter single and often double action trigger than average stock semi's, these things combine to give the shooter many advantages that said, I really like semi auto's, revolvers don't have many competitive venues as the semi does. Yes brass flies everywhere and that slide thingy moves forwards and backwards, but honestly, I'd rather the semi just more fun.

What ever you do enjoy it! Live life and no regrets!
 
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