Revolvers are Old Fashioned

walk, that's a model 10?
drift, those are model 14s?
don, that's a model 15?

I want a Webley top break.

susieqz said:

drift, those are model 14s?

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No, they are K-38s, sometimes known as the Pre-Model 14. The K-38 was a K frame target revolver chambered for 38 Special, first manufactured in 1946. It was a companion piece for the K-22 and K-32. In 1957, when S&W changed over to their model number system, the K-38 became the Model 14.

This is a Model 14-3, that shipped in 1974.

I have bought more revolvers in the last couple of years than I have Semi's.

There is one aspect in which I regard some revolvers as "old fashioned" per se, and that is in regard to concealed carry. Many of the older revolvers have "square frame" grips, which are only suitable for me as open carry guns, a mode of carry I never have the opportunity to enjoy. They were targeted toward police, military, and security sales, perhaps hunting in some of the bigger guns. The newer generation guns have rounded "combat" grip frames that poke out under a shirt significantly less. There also is the aspect of the older shape grips being less supported by the grip market. Even some brands are dinosaurs when it comes to grip choices for better concealed carry. Good examples are Interarms Rossi and Sauer. I have some prized guns with square grip frames but I never carry them, only shoot them at the range or imagine them as hunters, if I ever chose to want to eat game.

I like semi's and revolvers, but revolvers are always what gives me that warm fuzzy feeling.

If they are old fashioned, then I'm proud to be a luddite, and would happily walk into any crowd and proclaim my love for revolvers openly................ maybe not in an airport.

460Shooter said:

I like semi's and revolvers, but revolvers are always what gives me that warm fuzzy feeling.

If they are old fashioned, then I'm proud to be a luddite, and would happily walk into any crowd and proclaim my love for revolvers openly................ maybe not in an airport.

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Since you mentioned airports I am reminded of the time I flew a commercial flight with a Ruger Blackhawk. This was long ago. Naturally, I told the check in people that I was carrying a gun and was told to hand it over at the Gate so the pilot can keep it with him in the cockpit. This was the era of airliner hijackings- the early 1970s. I did as instructed and when we landed I had to wait for the pilot at the gate to return the Ruger to me. Eventually he came walking out twirling the Blackhawk and handed it back to me saying how much he appreciated having it in the cockpit during the flight. Simpler days, eh?

susieqz said:

don, that's a model 15?

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No, much bigger (N Frame). It's a Model 25-5 in .45 Colt.

Don

Jonesy814 said:

When I started buying guns a few years back I got some semi auto handguns. There was the 9mm Shield and SR9c and an M&P22 pistol to start with, because revolvers are old fashioned. I'm not quite sure what happened!

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Yes, they are old fashioned. With the engineering designed to be the gestalt between hand/eye/machine and target. They encompass the old fashion concept of "pointability" with a heft and balance that is comforting. Plus that the revolver is cuter and everyone knows that life is too short to run around with an ugly gun.

Walkalong said:

Here's an old fashioned Model 10 for you. (10-6)
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Good pick Walkalong--Just yesterday had my Son + His Girlfriend out shooting..She did NOT like the recoil of my Model 36...She LOVED my Model 10 HB, look-a-like of yours. Mine has the original Magna grips that fits Her hands better...I THINK?? that I "Lost" another firearm??HA HA...

Are those all "American Outdoor Brand" revolvers?

-kBob

kBob said:

Are those all "American Outdoor Brand" revolvers?

-kBob

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"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet".

Don

Driftwood Johnson said:

Howdy

Yeah, I guess you could say I am a revolver guy.

This is my 'pile of 38s' photo. Mostly Smiths, a few Colts, and even the one double action Ruger I own.

By no means all of them, just a sampling of 38s and a couple of 357 Mags. I have lots more.

Disclaimer: No firearms were injured in the making of this photograph.

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I hope those were gently placed on top of each other...

lobo9er said:

I hope those were gently placed on top of each other...

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Yes, I was very gentle. No firearms were injured in the making of that photograph.

Revolvers really aren't old or passe, they're just different. I like to think of the difference between a revolver and a semi-auto as somewhat equivalent to the difference between a manual and an automatic transmission in a vehicle----different mechanisms, however, if one knows what they are doing, either will prove quite effective in achieving the same end result.

Did I mention that I still drive a clutch?

This is a very nice 14-3





The papers are not stained or god eared at all.



Love the prices.

A nice 28-2







Yeah, I'll take old fashioned anytime!

My pre Model 10 with a born-on-date of 1951. Not as nice as most pictured here; but, it has been used a lot. 1st by my Father & now me.

Walkalong said:

A Ruger and a Smith
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That's a 696 on the bottom, correct? Just curious if you're thinking about a model 69 to compliment it, and also how many rounds you have through the 696. It's a gun that's always fascinated me, but the cylinder walls and forcing cone always gave me pause. Kind of scary thin.

Of course, the cylinder stop notches are where they need to be for the gun to work, and it's not like you hear about 696 grenading or anything.