Revolver Crazed

[Sistema1927]

51 to death is a pretty big category.

I don't know that I, being at the middle of the "baby boom" am really in the same demographic as "the greatest generation" and their predecessors.

 

[jframe38]

"jframe- I have fallen in love at the range"

Now I feel much better. I thought it was only me!

 

[Bear41mag]

I have had my share of autos over the years and with exception of about a year or two when I was shooting pins...the majority of my handguns have been revolvers....

always like the feel, easy of use under pressure and five or six for sure.

Besides the older I get the less I like to pick up brass...

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I suspect the graph we are building by replying to the question tells less about people who own revolvers and more about people who frequent this forum.

Or, to put it bluntly, there's a bunch of retired old farts on this forum.

 

[Legionnaire]

46-50. I have a couple of semi-autos that I train with and carry. They are fine for their purpose. But I like to plink and hunt with revolvers. I've even taken to carrying an SP101 fairly regularly. I don't know if age has anything to do with it, but if I'm going out "just for fun," the revolvers get the nod more often than not.

 

[politicalgeek]

22...so I'm a young'un here...

I love revolvers. Simple, Rugged, Reliable. I don't buy into the 100% reliability theory some share, it is a machine after all. How often, though, do we see an ammo question come up on the revolver thread that went along the lines of..."My model 10 is picky with WWB, any suggestions?"...it is usually a debate on .357 being overkill or not. One of the few handguns you can reliably pull any old revolver cartridge off the shelf...provided it has been stored properly and the gun is cared for...pull the trigger and go bang.

I find I get a lot more enjoyment out of a revolver at the range, something about 6 shots, then reloading one cylinder at a time is very relaxing.

I'm trading off my Sigma at some point and seeing what I can get into for a .357 carry gun. I like "old" technology, nothing is made like it used to be.

 

[yongxingfreesty]

was 18 and loved revolvers. just turned 22 and find the revolver attractive.

 

[Feanaro]

Left out again. I won't qualify for the lowest age category for another six months. Well, I'm used to being discounted by old farts.

I don't have any autoloaders. Not by choice(if money grew from trees without the attending inflation...) but I do fancy revolvers. There's just no autoloader equivalent to a Smith and Wesson N-frame.

 

[jfh]

"...Or, to put it bluntly, there's a bunch of retired old farts on this forum....​

Speak for yourself, Vern. I'm semi-retired.

BTW, you don't sound a day over eighty. And I marvel at the convenience of having conversations and discussions with compatible elders.

Jim H.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

What!

Come around here where I can swipe at you with my stick, you danged whipper-snapper!

 

[DMK]

I like all guns. I can't say I overall prefer any one type.

Sometimes I'm on a wheelgun kick, sometimes I'm all about autos, sometimes I want nothing but bolt action rifles, sometimes semi-autos, sometimes levers are what I need, then I'm back to one of the others. I just get in a mood and go with it.

 

[Hawk]

57 - but I'm still mostly semis.

A recently purchased model 57 has proven to be a slippery slope and I've even gotten a Hawwg Leg or two. Wheel guns seem classy, fun, pleasant to look upon and got me into reloading. I still can't shoot them worth a wet slap but I'm enjoying the journey nonetheless.

For relaxation I'll trundle a revolver or two to the range. If I feel the need to hit what I'm aiming at, I grab a mutant 1911.

 

[Gunblade]

I'm 21 and my first handgun will be a GP100.

I'm a revolver fan.

 

[Legionnaire]

I'm 21 and my first handgun will be a GP100.

Excellent choice! My GP100 would be the last handgun I'd give up.

 

[ashgee]

45, 50/50 on revo/auto. Couldn't imagine an auto for nighstand (under the pillow, actually) use, but would dearly love a 1911 for daytime carry to replace my Mod 36.

 

[ewayte]

I wouldn't carry a 1911 simply because of the manual at arms. When the balloon goes up, I don't want to have to fart around with any safeties and the 1911 has too many.

My revolver/semi-auto ratio is around 6:1.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I wouldn't carry a 1911 simply because of the manual at arms. When the balloon goes up, I don't want to have to fart around with any safeties and the 1911 has too many.

The only one you have to bve concerned with is the safety lock, and you wipe that off as you draw.

On the other hand, once you shoot it empty, it takes some real farting around to reload a revolver.

 

[REC]

Bet I can stuff six in my cylinder quicker than you can stuff seven (or even six) in your magazine.

 

[cslinger]

Betcha I can carry more moon clips then you have mags for my 625 and load it as fast if not faster then your 1911.

Just kidding as my combat needs center around paper targets and the occasional soda can rebellion.

Chris

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Which is why those who use autoloaders carry extra, loaded magazines. There is no rule in gunfighting that you have to carry your spare ammo loose in your pocket, you know.

 

[john1911]

34 here. I started (handgunning) with semis. The only one I found that fit really well and I could shoot with some semblance of accuracy was my Kimber 1911.

Seems like any revolver I pick up, shoots well for me. I prefer revolvers for hunting, plinking, range shooting or general "fun" shooting. I like the versatility revolvers offer. Go from shooting full house magnums to pussycat specials in the same gun.

If I knew I had to be in a gunfight, I would choose my 1911. Otherwise, I'm more than likely shooting a revolver.

 

[pezo]

The revolver is a great choice especially for new shooter's. But experienced shooters tend to realize it's advantages. The fact that the things will shoot anything that will fit in the holes of the cylinder and not be picky about it. And the fact you can carry concealed a loaded one safely and still not need a mechanical safety to fumble with if needed. .357/.38. I can shoot cheap plinker loads and hot loaded powerfull hollowpoint rounds out of the same gun its a great thing. HOw about the fact you can keep one loaded for long periods of time and not have "spring tension". Or an ability to shoot a nice double action trigger pull or single "hair" trigger if desired in a double action. The double action revolver is a great choice for defense.

 

[justinbaby]

I'm 51 and own revolvers all the way. I'm not against autoloaders. It's just when I have extra money I want another revolver. They have so many advantages. One caveat. I would love to have a highly customized 1911. Just one. Problem is, I could buy 3 new S&W's for the price, so I don't see it happening. Ok, at today's prices, maybe just 2. But you get the idea.

justinbaby