Revolver or Bottom Feeder for CCW

[jason97496]

What do you recommend for concealed carry?

and Why?

 

[Glockman17366]

It depends on the person and their familiarity with firearms.
Personally, I always carry a snubby in my pocket. If I can dress appropriately, I'll have a Glock 19 on my hip too.

All that said, I'd answer revolver on this poll.

 

[Ed Ames]

semi for most people.

So long as you familiarize and train you can load 2-5 more in-gun w/ easier reloads. I don't think I would advise someone I thought couldn't work a semi.

Revolver for those who could conceal it better and know how to shoot.

 

[glockgod]

It depends on the person and their familiarity with firearms.
Personally, I always carry a snubby in my pocket. If I can dress appropriately, I'll have a Glock 19 on my hip too.

All that said, I'd answer revolver on this poll.Damn! I'll never get the hang of that "QUOTE" thing!!

 

[Brian Williams]

I like the idea that the Revolver is a self-contained system, No mag to lose, no slide to move, no extractor to cause stove pipes, etc.

 

[jad0110]

Didn't vote. Depends on what you shoot best, are most confident with and you are going to carry.

That said, I do prefer revolvers, though I like 1911s too.

 

[rangeops]

I chose semi-auto because that's what most trainers use. However, many people choose to use revolvers. Lots of folks use them for backup or pocket guns.

Why make a decision? Buy both!

 

[orionengnr]

I don't have the expertise to make recommendations--I've only been shooting pistols for about 44 years.
I take people to the range, let them try both types, and let them make up their own minds.

 

[glockman19]

I can shoot my S&W 442/642/640 from my jacket pocket, NO Safety, NO ejection issues. I can't do this without a snag with any semi-auto either Glock 26 or 3" 1911.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I prefer pistols for their ease (for me) of shooting, flatter profile, greater capacity and ease of reloading. But I don't get too wrapped up in the "which is better" thing and will not criticize anyone's choice of one or the other.

 

[geronimo509]

I chose an autoloader and I agree with the above post

 

[wyocarp]

The only reason is for more available rounds.

 

[skoro]

I carry both and choose depending on conditions. I tend to prefer revolvers, but find myself carrying small autos more often these days.

 

[Kind of Blued]

BOTH!

I carry at least one of each every day.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

I carry a revolver or two...or three. If I'm forced by circumstances to engage at contact range (which was the only time I had to use a gun in self defense), a revolver won't jam if you have to shove it against the target.

ECS

 

[ironvic]

For me, I can only speak for myself. So make it a revolver, unless I'm in a semi-auto mood. Depends. I mostly choose a .357 Magnum revolver, though.

 

[71Commander]

I do carry a revolver but 6 days out of 7, I carry a Commander size 1911, cocked and locked. It's very comforting.

 

[chupacabrah]

I voted revolver, but i say BOTH

 

[Duke of Doubt]

Revolver for HD, but autoloader for carry. Higher capacity and faster reloading.

 

[sgt127]

The vast majority of the time, I carry a 3" Smith M-65 as an off duty gun and one speedloader. It works, its reliable, its easy to carry and highly rust resistant. I too see the greatest chance of a off duty encounter being a knock down drag out fight that turns into a gun fight, close range, up to and including grappling range. You keeping a knife off of you with your weak hand, on your back fighting someone off of you. Fighting a carjacker through the front window of your car. Horrible grip, one handed and upside down, the reliability of the revolver seems more important to me than capacity or even sights. MAYBE I need to take a shot at someone across the distance of a parked car or two, either way, the gun is capable of the accuracy needed.

Now, If I am going to an inner city mall or wandering around the big city, I may carry an auto with an extra mag. Theres no denying the advantage of better sight radius, better sights, higher capacity particularly if I am having to go into offensive mode, hunting the shooter in a mall or finding myself in the middle of a gang fight...

Both have advantages, given any particular set of circumstances. If it came down to only choosing one, I think I could carry a good revovler for the rest of my life and feel pretty good about things.

 

[S&Wfan]

I carry both at different times.

If forced to have only one CCW-type firearm, I'd keep my S&W Model 37 Airweight snubbie, because it is concealable in virtually any type situation, is very light in weight yet packs good "punch" with five rounds of .38Spl.

It WILL go bang each and every time, as it has for decades and is very simple to operate under stress.

All the rest of 'em are "niche" weapons . . . great in certain situations but not others, but the M37 I call my "always" gun because it is always on me!

IF one is dedicated to carry concealed, and believes in it . . . you need a gun that can be carried all the time, not just with certain outfits or seasons. Thus, everyone needs at least one weapon they are good with that can fit this bill.

 

[Gardien]

642 for me. (K.I.S.S.)

 

[wrs840]

Smith 442 every day. I'd rather have my BHP if someone's kicking the door in, but it doesn't fit in my business-duds, and there's a lot of good arguments for a revolver in a high-stress situation.

Les

 

[researchdoc]

I think it is great that the poll is so close!!! Revolvers ARE NOT DEAD!

 

[Redhawk1]

I voted semi-Auto, but I carry both.