fastbolt
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The old argument about reliability regarding semiauto pistols versus DA revolvers ...
Inspection of ammunition is always a prudent thing for both pistols and revolvers.
Back in the days of service revolvers, shooters were taught to always allow revolver triggers to fully recover. Short-stroking a DA revolver's trigger can cause mechanical problems. Stress and rapid fire shot strings require good trigger technique (among other skills), and that includes not short-stroking a DA trigger.
In those earlier revolver days shooters also had to pay attention to their loading techniques, and not allow an empty case to slip underneath the extractor star. They also needed to keep debris (fouling, burned powder, etc) from accumulating underneath the extractor 'star'. A loosened extractor could cause issues, too.
On the other hand, the introduction of semiauto pistols as service weapons came with the requirement to teach shooters how to clear an assortment of malfunctions such as feeding stoppages and failures-to-extract, and the use of magazines introduced another variable that might sometimes allow problems. Then, there was the occasional problem that could result from an insufficiently stable grip and wrist support.
Pistols can have their slides/barrels pushed out-of-battery (into disconnect), which isn't a revolver problem ... but a revolver cylinder can be hindered in it's rotation (carry-up) under some conditions.
While revolvers do have recommendations for armorers to perform periodic inspection and maintenance (especially making sure the bearing surface lube points on yokes are lubricated) to keep them in optimal condition and operation, pistols aren't without their recommended service and maintenance intervals, either. Suffice to say that user/owner maintenance practices seemed to result in a lot more trips to an armorer's bench for pistols, than revolvers ever did. On the flip side, servicing and repairing pistols is usually easier than doing the same for revolvers.
I've never seen a revolver cylinder have a spring wear out, but I've seen my fair share of pistol magazine springs loose sufficient tension and cause feeding stoppages.
They're all machines, so treat them accordingly and take reasonable steps to keep them clean and in proper operating condition.
Just some thoughts.
Inspection of ammunition is always a prudent thing for both pistols and revolvers.
Back in the days of service revolvers, shooters were taught to always allow revolver triggers to fully recover. Short-stroking a DA revolver's trigger can cause mechanical problems. Stress and rapid fire shot strings require good trigger technique (among other skills), and that includes not short-stroking a DA trigger.
In those earlier revolver days shooters also had to pay attention to their loading techniques, and not allow an empty case to slip underneath the extractor star. They also needed to keep debris (fouling, burned powder, etc) from accumulating underneath the extractor 'star'. A loosened extractor could cause issues, too.
On the other hand, the introduction of semiauto pistols as service weapons came with the requirement to teach shooters how to clear an assortment of malfunctions such as feeding stoppages and failures-to-extract, and the use of magazines introduced another variable that might sometimes allow problems. Then, there was the occasional problem that could result from an insufficiently stable grip and wrist support.
Pistols can have their slides/barrels pushed out-of-battery (into disconnect), which isn't a revolver problem ... but a revolver cylinder can be hindered in it's rotation (carry-up) under some conditions.
While revolvers do have recommendations for armorers to perform periodic inspection and maintenance (especially making sure the bearing surface lube points on yokes are lubricated) to keep them in optimal condition and operation, pistols aren't without their recommended service and maintenance intervals, either. Suffice to say that user/owner maintenance practices seemed to result in a lot more trips to an armorer's bench for pistols, than revolvers ever did. On the flip side, servicing and repairing pistols is usually easier than doing the same for revolvers.
I've never seen a revolver cylinder have a spring wear out, but I've seen my fair share of pistol magazine springs loose sufficient tension and cause feeding stoppages.
They're all machines, so treat them accordingly and take reasonable steps to keep them clean and in proper operating condition.
Just some thoughts.
