Choice of Revolvers Versus Self Loaders: Like Motorcycles Versus Cars?
Shot a 150 shot Service Revolver PPC Match with my Colt Python and a 150 shot PPC Duty Match with my S&W Model 39-2 last weekend in Thunder Bay.
Enjoyed both each in their own way just as I enjoy both motorcycle and car driving.
Form follows function eh!
I shot IPSC Revolver and IPSC Production or Standard alternatively. Also like a good single action revolver like a Colt SAA or a Ruger Vaquero or 1851 Uberti.
TRY THEM ALL each in turn one at a time.
In terms of "learning curve" and fumble factor and muzzle control I would recommend the revolver to start with. You cant go wrong with a Colt Python or S&W N frame Model 27 or S&W 586/686.
Ideally a .22 Revolver to start. Learn to shoot DA to begin with.
The new 21st century generation of self loaders like Springfield XD or S&W Military and Police (Carolina State Corrections just bought 6500 of them) are examples.
Only way to resolve the question is to shoot lots from either a revolver or a self loader in turn and decide which works best for you.
Try competition to test it out. Firing 150 shots out of your stock revolver in a 150 shot PPC Match or IPSC revolver in Level III or 150 shots in PPC Duty Pistol will inform you as to "what works and what doesnt".
Safety in Handling and Ease of Operation Are Key and A MUST
In a way It is like picking out a wife and getting it right the first time. Revolver versus Self Loader. You really have to try each out to KNOW for Yourself.
Would you want someone else to pick out your wife or your motorcycle or your car for you?
It needs to work for you.
Shot a 150 shot Service Revolver PPC Match with my Colt Python and a 150 shot PPC Duty Match with my S&W Model 39-2 last weekend in Thunder Bay.
Enjoyed both each in their own way just as I enjoy both motorcycle and car driving.
Form follows function eh!
I shot IPSC Revolver and IPSC Production or Standard alternatively. Also like a good single action revolver like a Colt SAA or a Ruger Vaquero or 1851 Uberti.
TRY THEM ALL each in turn one at a time.
In terms of "learning curve" and fumble factor and muzzle control I would recommend the revolver to start with. You cant go wrong with a Colt Python or S&W N frame Model 27 or S&W 586/686.
Ideally a .22 Revolver to start. Learn to shoot DA to begin with.
The new 21st century generation of self loaders like Springfield XD or S&W Military and Police (Carolina State Corrections just bought 6500 of them) are examples.
Only way to resolve the question is to shoot lots from either a revolver or a self loader in turn and decide which works best for you.
Try competition to test it out. Firing 150 shots out of your stock revolver in a 150 shot PPC Match or IPSC revolver in Level III or 150 shots in PPC Duty Pistol will inform you as to "what works and what doesnt".
Safety in Handling and Ease of Operation Are Key and A MUST
In a way It is like picking out a wife and getting it right the first time. Revolver versus Self Loader. You really have to try each out to KNOW for Yourself.
Would you want someone else to pick out your wife or your motorcycle or your car for you?
It needs to work for you.
