I notice now most of us older guys (50+)

[Chainsaw2]

I love both revolvers and autos. I carry either according to how I feel at the time or where I'm going. Having started off carrying a revolver as a young cop, I still found that I liked the 1911 in .45. Been carrying that one since 1973, and have had very few jams with them.

Lately however, I've been getting the yen for a big bore revolver, probably a S&W Mountian gun or 624 in .44 mag/.44 Spl., so I can shoot .45 Colt equivalent loads thru it. We can blame this on Skeeter Skelton. I'd like to get a Cimmeron SA in .45 LC just for fun. The N frames are my favorites, but K frames are nice too.

It took me a while to convince my son how good revolvers are, but I now have a convert!

 

[stinger 327]

I enjoy shooting the Glock 21 .45 ACP it is a very accurate pistol and has fixed sights.
But when it comes down to it I prefer the .357 magnum 5 or six shots. It does more damage than the .45 ACP. Easy to operate clean and maintain. It goes bang withouth having to worry about springs or decocking levers or additional safeties. It is not ammo dependent or as sensitive to ammo recoil that an auto relies on to clear chamber for next shot. With revovlver just pull the next shot. The auto one misfire and that stops the operation of the gun.

 

[C-grunt]

My back up gun at work and my off duty carry is a S&W 637 .38 Special. As good as my Glock is, not a single jam in thousands of rounds, I still trust the revolver more.

Plus if you are in a physical fight with bad guy trying to kill you and auto is likely to jam up after the first shot.

 

[stinger 327]

My back up gun at work and my off duty carry is a S&W 637 .38 Special. As good as my Glock is, not a single jam in thousands of rounds, I still trust the revolver more.

Plus if you are in a physical fight with bad guy trying to kill you and auto is likely to jam up after the first shot.

With a revolver if you let a person get that close they can grab the revolver so it can't fire by blocking the trigger if not hammerless or grab the cylinder so it won't turn.

 

[Thatguy686]

im under 50 and i own 1 revolver and 3 autos but to be honest with u the main reason i have the autos is for the range and cause my revolver is huge i use the revolver for home defense and keep the autos on me i also work on a gun range so i enjoy shooting the semi autos more but im more accurate with the revolver as i learned to shoot with them and feel more comfortable knowing i can pull the trigger 6 times and it will fire 6 times

 

[stinger 327]

im under 50 and i own 1 revolver and 3 autos but to be honest with u the main reason i have the autos is for the range and cause my revolver is huge i use the revolver for home defense and keep the autos on me i also work on a gun range so i enjoy shooting the semi autos more but im more accurate with the revolver as i learned to shoot with them and feel more comfortable knowing i can pull the trigger 6 times and it will fire 6 times

I believe revolvers can also handle hotter loads than the autos. I don't know if revolvers are more accurate than the autos. But the autos are alot more fun on the range but if your life depended on it I feel safer with a revolver which isn't ammo dependent as much as an auto is. Also Revolvers are easy to clean and you don't have to take anything apart, no springs, nothing to loose just plain simple.

 

[GreenMTNLife]

It's not just the old folks, some of us youngins like a revolver. I only have two handguns, both are revolvers. A S&W 686 and a Ruger LCR.

 

[Sky]

Man at check out was asked if he wanted paper or plastic bag. He looked at her and in rather serious voice told her it didn't matter he was bi-sacksual.
Feel that way about wheelers and sliders; I like both and some seem to fit a particular mission better than others.

 

[Jimmy10mm]

Man at check out was asked if he wanted paper or plastic bag. He looked at her and in rather serious voice told her it didn't matter he was bi-sacksual.

That is funny, I've got to tell that to the gal at the grocery store. This is a thread that won't die so I may as well jump in here. I am a year over sixty and love both revolvers and some of the semi-autos. I carried a 340PD for 7 years but recently switched to a Sig P238, then to a Kahr P9, and now to a Kahr MK40. I'm down in FL and usually getting around in shorts and a T-shirt so the flat sided semi lends itself to concealment better than the revolver. No doubt the rev is less apt to malfunction but I keep my ccw clean and lubed and shoot it enough to feel some confidence in it. I've had one revolver tie up on me and, not surprisingly, it was my fault.

I had reloaded some 44mag with 2400 IIRC. It's been forty years ago. I was shooting a 4" model 29. When I shot a cylinder I tipped the muzzle down as I ejected the cases and unburned granules of powder got in between the cylinder and the crane. Wouldn't let it seat where it needed to be. The cylinder would turn but was very tight. Once I figured out what the problem was I cleaned the powder out and was good to go. I got into the habit of tipping the muzzle up when ejecting the spent shells whether I need to or not.

 

[gmh1013]

My wife let me by a 3 inch SP101 today in .327 magnum to add to my SP collection....
cant wait to get out to the range.....Im like a kid with a new toy today!

 

[32 Magnum]

A picture is worth 1000 words. I'm 63, love my revolvers - but shoot my semis more often.

Here's one of my all time favorites - a real "man's" gun.

 

[Stainz]

Many moons ago (~pg 15-16), someone here posted a picture of Elmer Keith and lamented the fact that no one names their children 'Elmer' any more. Well, my nearly a year old flamepoint siameese tomcat that I acquired 8/09 became 'Elmer'. Here he is a year ago as we tired of ballistics study and switched over to the use of Hermite polynomials in quantum mechanics. He is a smart cat - wish I could keep up with him!



In the last few months, I have seen even more of my migration to round guns. Oh sure, my pocket protector, a 642 or 296, is more reliable than the the AMT Backups I had, no brainer there. But - a .22 rimfire plinker? In 9/08, I obtained a new 4" x10 617 - much more fun than the Ruger MKII, a KMK-678GC I had owned for ten years since new. It soon left - and hasn't been missed. A new 3" 63 added a new bend - a totable .22 for woods-fun. Here are the .22's - a 5" x8 63 plinker - and that 3" x8 63 plinker/kit gun - and the MKII's replacement - the 4" x10 617.



Finally, there is the house/car gun. Sure, I have a 2" 10 & 4" 64 - great protectors. But - I want a 2.5-3" .38/.357M - mainly loaded with 158gr LHPSWC +P's - more than 6 rounds would be nice, too. I sold an old 'friend' - and elected to buy a 2.5" 8x .357M 327 Night Guard - but it isn't moonclip ready - so I went with the similarly priced 2 5/8" PC627 UDR - remake of the gun pictured here earlier. It is fantastic! I keep the Remington R38S12 +P 158gr LHPSWC's loaded in 8x moonclips for faster reloads. I feel protected!



I guess I have all bases covered - fun, security, etc. I cannot imagine life with a bottom-feeder again!

Stainz

 

[Hondo 60]

I agree with the point the OP made. I'm 50 & have 7 revolvers & 2 semi-autos.
1 semi is a Beretta Bobcat 22lr so it doesn't really count does it?
My other semi is (don't laugh) a Hi-Point C-9.
It goes bang just as well as my revolvers, but the revolvers just have style.
As the bad guy said in "Cahill, US Marshall"... I'll say one thing for you, J.D., you got style! Yes sir, you got style!

Maybe it's just cuz I'm too old & lazy to bend over to pick up the brass.
Plus it's a WHOLE LOT easier to find all your brass

 

[scaatylobo]

I am 63 and retired LEO and my EDC is a Glock 23,guess we all are not cut from the same pattern.

But hell yes to owning and using wheel guns for hunting and backup.

 

[exdetsgt]

Glock 19 here for EDC, ex LEO, but every once in a while (like two or three days a week) I regress and carry my old Model 36. Lots of muscle memory there.

 

[788Ham]

I've had about 7 wheel guns since I've been around, goin' on 62 years now. The best one I've ever had is the 6" Colt Python I got 24 years ago, what a dandy, shoots a lot better than I can see now! Revolvers have always had my fascination, The Duke could sure handle them. I've had 3 semi's also, one a Beretta BDA .380 was the best, never should have gotten rid of that one, I've got a Browning Buck Mark II .22, plus a Beretta 1934 .32 auto I picked up at a pawn a couple of months ago. I've also got the H&R 922 my Pop left me 3 years ago, but the best for last, my S&W 629-1 6" 44 mag is the best one yet, down range thunder wagon!

I like that post #12, 43 years old and remembers Boone's Farm? Whew son, that stuff was killer, but beat the Hell outta Mad-Dog 20/20 LOL:banghead:

 

[stinger 327]

I am 63 and retired LEO and my EDC is a Glock 23,guess we all are not cut from the same pattern.

But hell yes to owning and using wheel guns for hunting and backup.

wHAT MANY GRAINS AND TYPE OF LOAD YOU USE. 135 GR. 165, OR 180?
I LIKE THE G-23 FEELS GREAT IN MY HANDS BUT SO DOES THE 2.5 SNUBBY SP-101 IN .357

 

[stinger 327]

I've had about 7 wheel guns since I've been around, goin' on 62 years now. The best one I've ever had is the 6" Colt Python I got 24 years ago, what a dandy, shoots a lot better than I can see now! Revolvers have always had my fascination, The Duke could sure handle them. I've had 3 semi's also, one a Beretta BDA .380 was the best, never should have gotten rid of that one, I've got a Browning Buck Mark II .22, plus a Beretta 1934 .32 auto I picked up at a pawn a couple of months ago. I've also got the H&R 922 my Pop left me 3 years ago, but the best for last, my S&W 629-1 6" 44 mag is the best one yet, down range thunder wagon!

I like that post #12, 43 years old and remembers Boone's Farm? Whew son, that stuff was killer, but beat the Hell outta Mad-Dog 20/20 LOL:banghead:

The Browning buckmark is a fun gun to shoot. I am getting a 617 with 6 inch barrel so I will compare the two.

 

[scaatylobo]

@ stinger

I carry 165 grain as they were my Dept. loads and I like the fact that I am carrying a gun I qual'ed with and the same load as is issued.

I do use 180 grainers when that is carried in the woods for bear.

I was a believer in the 125/135 grainers due to the "stopping power" of the old 125 grainer .357 magnum.

I now believe that SHOT PLACEMENT is the primary thing .

And am considering the Glock 19 [ have one also ] as the .9 MM is easire to get a second shot fater and I am getting recoil shy do to hand pain.

I too still carry a snub and a custom .44 Charter arms bulldog as I like the small 'J' frames.

But since I have a "few" to choose from,I even carry a 386 [ L frame Scandi 7 shot .357 ] on occassion.

 

[Tony Mig]

53 years old, and I enjoy both, but I prefer my guns be made of steel and not plastic. I know the new generation of half plastic semi-autos have proven themselves, have their place, and their use, not knocking them in the least as I've owned one or two in the past.
To me there's nothing more beautiful than a highly polished blued steel revolver with wood grips.....(even my 1911 is polished blue with wood grip panels)......but a revolver like that is just classy. What I wouldn't give to own a 4" Colt Python in royal blue.....they just don't make'em like that anymore......

I also enjoy shooting wheel guns over the semi's, and as been stated already....no chasing brass.....

 

[stinger 327]

53 years old, and I enjoy both, but I prefer my guns be made of steel and not plastic. I know the new generation of half plastic semi-autos have proven themselves, have their place, and their use, not knocking them in the least as I've owned one or two in the past.
To me there's nothing more beautiful than a highly polished blued steel revolver with wood grips.....(even my 1911 is polished blue with wood grip panels)......but a revolver like that is just classy. What I wouldn't give to own a 4" Colt Python in royal blue.....they just don't make'em like that anymore......

I also enjoy shooting wheel guns over the semi's, and as been stated already....no chasing brass.....

I feel the same I like to shoot both. Autos are a bit more complicated when it comes to cleaning and there are springs in these guns. The revolver is much more simple and easy to clean and use. If you are a fan of metal and wood you get much more of that in a revolver than autos. The autos are more fun to shoot fast with more ammo available.

 

[stinger 327]

I carry 165 grain as they were my Dept. loads and I like the fact that I am carrying a gun I qual'ed with and the same load as is issued.

I do use 180 grainers when that is carried in the woods for bear.

I was a believer in the 125/135 grainers due to the "stopping power" of the old 125 grainer .357 magnum.

I now believe that SHOT PLACEMENT is the primary thing .

And am considering the Glock 19 [ have one also ] as the .9 MM is easire to get a second shot fater and I am getting recoil shy do to hand pain.

I too still carry a snub and a custom .44 Charter arms bulldog as I like the small 'J' frames.

But since I have a "few" to choose from,I even carry a 386 [ L frame Scandi 7 shot .357 ] on occassion.

What constitutes of weather a 135 grain is better than a 180 grain or visa versa? I had heard if you have a compact gun (short barrel) one is better off with the lighter loads that travel at higher speeds.
I have also heard that it is still the heavier load that is preferred in personal protection but heavier loads are more suited to full sized handguns not compact versions.
Corbon PowerBall has a .40 that is 135 grain and travels 1,325 whereas I know the 165 and 180 grains travel alot slower.

 

[GNLaFrance]

REVOLVERS - Fine ordnance for the cultured shooter.

 

[ScratchnDent]

I'm 41, and love 'em both. I can't decide which feels more natural in my hand, a K-frame or a 1911. They both seem perfect. The 1911 carries easier, but it sure is nice not chasing brass from the K-frame.

Then, there's SAA types and Beretta 92's, both just a joy to shoot for me.

I also really like N-frame .45s and some of the modern poly wunderguns.

But then, I'm a tradesman who owns at least a dozen different hammers, from delicate little tack hammers, to California framers, to 36 oz. ball peens, to true-faced body hammers, to 16 lb sledges. lol

Probably what I grab first for everyday use are my J-frame .38 revolver and my 20 OZ. smooth face hammer.

 

[scaatylobo]

Gotta figure out the 'quote ' thing

Quote:
Originally Posted by scaatylobo
I carry 165 grain as they were my Dept. loads and I like the fact that I am carrying a gun I qual'ed with and the same load as is issued.

I do use 180 grainers when that is carried in the woods for bear.

I was a believer in the 125/135 grainers due to the "stopping power" of the old 125 grainer .357 magnum.

I now believe that SHOT PLACEMENT is the primary thing .

And am considering the Glock 19 [ have one also ] as the .9 MM is easire to get a second shot fater and I am getting recoil shy do to hand pain.

I too still carry a snub and a custom .44 Charter arms bulldog as I like the small 'J' frames.

But since I have a "few" to choose from,I even carry a 386 [ L frame Scandi 7 shot .357 ] on occassion.

What constitutes of weather a 135 grain is better than a 180 grain or visa versa? I had heard if you have a compact gun (short barrel) one is better off with the lighter loads that travel at higher speeds.
I have also heard that it is still the heavier load that is preferred in personal protection but heavier loads are more suited to full sized handguns not compact versions.
Corbon PowerBall has a .40 that is 135 grain and travels 1,325 whereas I know the 165 and 180 grains travel alot slower.

I am sorry that I do not see the quote site,
but to answer your question from my personal understanding.

The lighter rounds are going faster ans should expand a bit more.

The heavier rounds are what I like for bear as they need to travel deeper and not expand as the critter is tougher .

I do not want an exit hole with a major caliber as I want the full energy to be expended in the body.

In a bear - I do want an exit hole as I am not expecting to hit it hard enough with a pistol to actually stop it due to damage and want it to bleed as much as possible.

That is the theory of hunting dangerous game I am just quoting Elmer Keith [ famous old pistol hunter].

I am sure that many will disagree with me,that is why there are SO many calibers and models of handguns.

Oh and that goes for hammers too = LOL.

Bet that any man that owns tools,has MANY more than he can use at one time,different tools for different jobs = same as guns.