Having trouble deciding: revolver or semi auto

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peterk1234 said:
But then there is the revolver. You nailed.... there is just something with revolvers. Kind of comparing an automatic transmission to a classic standard for me. There is something about shifting into gears. You are more involved. Same with a revolver.
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I like your automatic / manual transmission analogy. Its perfect. No one can really deny the better utility of automatic these days but stick is just a blast to drive!
Also... automatics may have been finicky back in the day when revolvers and manual transmissions reigned supreme but they've come a long way. Still alot of fun to take a step back :)
 
rpenmanparker said:
You know one now. More than one. Every shooter I know buys off the shelf on their own nickel. I shoot 5,000 rounds each of .22LR and 9 mm. I don’t reload. Remember what I said about the Beamers and Benzes.
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Speaking strictly for me. My daily driver is a 2011 Mercedes Benz C300 4-MATIC. I shoot 10k+ 9mm per year, all are my handoads. So kindly refresh my memory on what you said. Thanks!
 
Bo said:
Here ya go, 6" S&W 586 38/357 revolver. easy to shoot, dead nuts accurate and just down right purdy!
The long barrel and weight of the gun makes it easy to shoot 357 mags all day.
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I'm not an S&W guy...but I have to agree with you...that is one P-U-R-D-Y revolver!!
 
walnut1704 said:
Well in that case I think it's your neighborhood with the Beamers and the Benzes......

Do all y'all stick to .22lr and 9mm?
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Mostly. Btw, I frequent three indoor ranges in Houston, at least one trip to one of them each week, and have never seen a single person picking up brass.
 
gwpercle said:
There's a lot of versatility in a K framed size revolver in 357 magnum . Ammo can be purchased from mild target loads to big game hunting loads and everything in between .
If I could have but one, it would be a S&W model 19 (blue finish) or my preference the model 66 (stainless)
with a three or four inch barrel...that would be just the ticket !

This comes from over 50 years of handgun experience...semi-auto's are not nearly as versatile in the ammo it will function with. Plus you don't have magazines to deal with.
Gary
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I like my 80s S&W 66 4", as well as the 2-1/2" 19 RB
 
Used to work for Brown and Root on Clinton Drive back in the late 70s/early 80s
That was back when the only ring road was I610 and FM 1960 was way out in the boonies.
Don't miss that traffic at all, but they do have some great shotgun places with ZZs, sporting clays and box pigeons.
 
George P said:
Used to work for Brown and Root on Clinton Drive back in the late 70s/early 80s
That was back when the only ring road was I610 and FM 1960 was way out in the boonies.
Don't miss that traffic at all, but they do have some great shotgun places with ZZs, sporting clays and box pigeons.
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My first corporate assignment was just down the street from there on Stedman off McCarty at Clinton. Near the Greek restaurants.
 
I made my choice.

https://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5773.html

Yeah, the round isn’t as ubiquitous as others, but I’ve been researching the .32 family recently and I like the load data I’m seeing. It’s looking like I can treat the gun as either a reloadable .22 of sorts (in terms of recoil and report) or ramp up to full power .327 if need be.

I can also seeing adding a Henry levergun in the round as a big brother of sorts.
 
Jason_W said:
I made my choice.

https://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5773.html

Yeah, the round isn’t as ubiquitous as others, but I’ve been researching the .32 family recently and I like the load data I’m seeing. It’s looking like I can treat the gun as either a reloadable .22 of sorts (in terms of recoil and report) or ramp up to full power .327 if need be.

I can also seeing adding a Henry levergun in the round as a big brother of sorts.
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This is exactly the gun I bought for my first revolver and the exact same reasons. I didn't want to suggest it earlier because I thought it might be a bit too niche. Get ready for some dry fire practice to smooth out that trigger!
 
rpenmanparker said:
Mostly. Btw, I frequent three indoor ranges in Houston, at least one trip to one of them each week, and have never seen a single person picking up brass.
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Could be the reloaders aren't picking it up because they don't have too....they are using revolvers. Which is the point of this entire discussion I thought. I can see not reloading if you're only shooting 9mm. I have so much 9mm brass even I've stopped picking it up. I wish I liked the cartridge.
 
Jason_W said:
A set of Wolf springs is pretty inexpensive too.
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I haven't had mine more than a month yet and need the practice on DA trigger. If after a few months or more of shooting and still not where I want it I'll take a look. Right now I'm putting my limited resources towards speed loaders, holster, range time, dies, and components. Thanks for the tip though.
 
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somethingbenign said:
I haven't had mine more than a month yet and need the practice on DA trigger. If after a few months or more of shooting and still not where I want it I'll take a look. Thanks.
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Bought the LCR9mm about 3 1/2 years ago and totally loved it. Could not shoot it worth a darn. Practice and more Practice and man have things changed. Just love shooting the gun. And then bought the LCR22 for more practice. AND MORE FUN

And not to mention, I am done with light striker fired pistols.
 
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somethingbenign said:
I haven't had mine more than a month yet and need the practice on DA trigger. If after a few months or more of shooting and still not where I want it I'll take a look. Right now I'm putting my limited resources towards speed loaders, holster, range time, dies, and components. Thanks for the tip though.
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How do you find the recoil with full power .327 loads?
 
Recoil is very manageable, maybe in the realm of a hot load 38 or a little less? The big issue I ran into was that the blast was significant and I developed a flinch really quick, hence the need for so much dry fire practice. I also shoot mainly at an indoor range so that blast was amplified. I also found doubling ear pro helped with my flinch. Only other cartridge I've fired yet has been the 32 long and that does feel like a 22lr, I can't imagine how light a 32 S&W will be once I find some at an acceptable price.
 
I’d imagine.32 s&w is hard to find at brick and mortar shops. I think midway carries them. Then there’s handloading.

I’m thinking once I’m decently invested in brass and I start casting again, I’ll be able to shoot for pennies per trigger pull.
 
somethingbenign said:
A few of my local stores do carry it but they sell out quickly. A buddy and I are actually using this cartridge as an excuse to learn how to cast as well. There was a series on youtube where a guy goes into a bunch of detail on his 327 and the reloading that I found very helpful, you might as well. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Ncs3Z7cGd6BbMiwH-Tu_g
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I actually just read an article in a recent edition of Handloader about using cast .32 cal wadcutters for small game.

I’m looking forward to casting bullets again. That’s a gratifying hobby in and of itself.
 
I think you made a great choice. I have that same thing in .357, and it is my favorite handgun by a good margin. I have often thought that one in .327 would be fantastic as well. Even if you don't do a spring kit (which I did, and highly recommend) plan to pop the trigger assembly out and give it a good cleaning when you get it.
 
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