Hey I got a question on revolvers...

[t-star]

I am a lefty and I can tell you that it is a real PIA to reload quickly.

it comes with practise- i do a 44 mag redhawk and i'm left handed- now that i'm used to it, it's no worse than using a right handed bolt

 

[phatman]

Found a couple of lefty revolver reload videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTT8qZkuWjI

I tried this thumb over the top strap as he uses but it sure seemed like it was a bit precarious. If you were in a match with sweaty hands and used a bit too vigorus a stab at the ejector and I can see the gun ending up in the dirt at your feet. Thumb thru the window may be a hair slower but it's a LOT more secure.

I think this is the same guy showing a closer up side view of his loading. He's using moon clips but it would be the same with speedloaders of course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YXtmQjSWEo&feature=related

I agree - I'm not left handed, but the gun is NOT secure.

I don't like the idea of slapping the cylinder out with the palm of my hand - I like my gun too much.

Putting the thumb on the top strap leaves the cylinder unstable. the only control he has at this point is his index finger, his fingers are pushing the cylinder up

again respect to this guy as I am not left handed, I have a hard time being right-handed!

 

[woodchopper]

well you de know that there are topbreak revolvers,

 

[TDC]

If you take a close look at the Jerry Miculek, you will see that when he reloads he is holding the gun with his left hand and has his left fingers though, supporting/aligning the cylinder.

His right hand loads the cylinder from a speedloader.

His left hand (thumb) is then closing the cylinder as he grabs the grip with his right hand.


It wouldn't be any faster if the cylinder swung out the right side because you would have to tilt the gun to the left to SEE the cylinder as you chamber the speedloader otherwise the frame/hammer would be partially blocking your view.

Correct. Jerry also does this for a living.

TDC

 

[RUSTSPOT]

Watch Jerry Miculek reload. You'll probably never see it done better.

that is if you can even see it