a revolver........so what

Here are mine.

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marlin60 said:
Not to be a tool...I am still quite new to this..

But what is it about revolvers. My PAL instructor suggested a 586/686 S&W as our first gun, to shoot .38 and .357.

I'm a big fan of the .357, but semi autos (esp in 9mm, just got a SP01) are so ###Y.

I intend to own a .40 and .45 over time, but a good revolver has to be part of a decent collection.

Are they easier to shoot...easier to aim...what is up with them anyway....and why aren't ALL pistols...semis.......:eek:
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With a revolver you can learn to handle recoil & stop flinching.

Have your shooting partner load the cylinder randomly with .357, .38 & fired cases. You will be surprised at how badly you flinch.

You're instructor was trying to do you a favor.

You can't do that with an auto pistol.

Besides, chasing brass is a pain in the _ss.

LCF can get you killed.
 
You can do that by yorself even lee enfield too, just give the cylinder a spin with your eyes closed, and then close it, same thing goes with single action. I don't own a double action revolver, but I have shot some of my best groups with one(using the double action trigger only), was a s&w 586.
 
Big JD-From the hills said:
You can do that by yorself even lee enfield too, just give the cylinder a spin with your eyes closed, and then close it, same thing goes with single action. I don't own a double action revolver, but I have shot some of my best groups with one(using the double action trigger only), was a s&w 586.
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Yeah, but the problem I have is that if I loaded it, I know whats coming next after the first bang.
 
It comes down to personally preference.

Each has advantages and disadvantages.

I just started into handgunnin and so far I got myself 2 semi-autos...for me they are just more fun to shoot.

My father-in-law is exact opposite he likes his revolvers and doesn't care for the autoloaders.
 
Unfortunately, when you catch the 'bug', you tend to get it bad. If you're gonna shoot HGs be prepared to buy several. I find that a variety of actions and calibres is de riguer for any collector/shooter as well as being uber-cool. Just MHO.
 
locgo said:
Unfortunately, when you catch the 'bug', you tend to get it bad. If you're gonna shoot HGs be prepared to buy several. I find that a variety of actions and calibres is de riguer for any collector/shooter as well as being uber-cool. Just MHO.
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That's the worst part. I started with a 9mm, then got a .22, then a second .22, then a .45ACP, then I had to get a .40S&W. Decided I liked the semi-autos, but wheelguns were now becoming interesting, bought a .38 sp DA, then a .44 mag SA, a second .44 mag SA, now I'm looking for a .357 DA.....

The list is long, and only getting longer. :D

Now, I love to shoot them all!! I really have no preference anymore.
 
I've shot a few autos and nothing compares to a wheel gun.

I have only 1 auto and 5 revolvers now.

My current favorite is a S&W 28-2, N frame .357 with 6" barrel

I think I need a second one now to balance out.
 
My 686 is the most accurate handgun I own. I purchased it with a Ruger MK II and was happy for a long time with just these two.

And the S & W was the reason I started handloading as well. Learning to handload for the wheelgun was much more forgiving than tinkering around with bullet types, depths and crimps for finnicky auto loaders. It will digest anything with ease and also provide very good accuracy.
 
686 is like two or three guns for the price of one...
It'll shoot mild WC's for PPC and target shooting, standard .38spl. loads for plinkin' and full house .357 for melon blasting.

Wheel guns are less dependant on ammo for their reliable function.
You'll rarely see a guy stand there mid stage at an ipsc/idpa match with his thumb up his a** trying to clear a mis-feed with a revolver.:)
 
Revolvers are PERFECT for snowy winter at the range. You can kiss your semi-auto's brass goodbye. I shoot revos all winter long... lol.
 
I do that with my .22 Buckmark semi auto... I mix about 75 federal bulk pack and 25 CCI Stinger in my Cliploader, so they get randomly in my mags.

Lee Enfield said:
With a revolver you can learn to handle recoil & stop flinching.

Have your shooting partner load the cylinder randomly with .357, .38 & fired cases. You will be surprised at how badly you flinch.

You're instructor was trying to do you a favor.

You can't do that with an auto pistol.

Besides, chasing brass is a pain in the _ss.

LCF can get you killed.
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S&W “L” frame are wonderful revolvers, but if you reload, take a hard look on S&W M57 or M657 in 41 Magnum. S&W still lists 657 but with 7.5” barrel and full underlug. It could do anything that 586/686 could do, with much less pressure, muzzle blast, wear and tear. The brass is available from any better gun store, even here in Canada. The weight of 57/657 with 6-6.5” barrel without underlug is almost the same as of 6” barrel 586/686. With proper grips, it handles better because of larger hammer spur. And the price of used one is about the same or even lower than of “L” frame S&W. These 41 Magnum are durable revolvers, in my opinion way better than “L” frame with same power level. Look for one of the later models with so called “Endurance Package” and it will last forever with any sane load. Just my .02 cents…
 
I like my .455 Webleys, .455 Smith, .455 Colt New Service., .455 Adams, .455 Tranter, .455 Kynoch But my carry gun is a either a Taurus stainless snub nose revolver in .45LC or a .45 Ruger 345 auto.

Never cared for 9mm though I have 3 HiPowers;)
 
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