How many of you were converted to revolvers?

[BCRider]

Sorry Coal Dragger, I copy and pasted the wrong name into my quote. Fixed now.

 

[george30]

I was kind of born into them also. When I was in high school I was over at a friends house talking about deer rifles. His dad heard us talking and said this is what I use for deer...He goes upstairs and comes back down with a 6" nickel colt python. It was love at first sight and felt like perfection. I started out buying revolvers then went to semi autos. But now I'm back and searching for...you guessed it a 6" colt python.

 

[pacpiper]

I've had 2 revolvers since I can remember but acquired a Para P12 45ACP in the mid 90's and discovered what it's like to...JAM....MISFEED...Etc... and sold it for yet another revolver.

Granted, not the most quality Semi out there but nonetheless I feel safer with my revolvers. Sure I can't carry 9+ rounds but if you happen to jam or misfeed, what good is the extra rounds.

 

[420Stainless]

So you're saying that The High Road was the reason for your financial ruination but it's OK because you have lots of revolvers to comfort you?

You're sick you know.... but I don't think anyone here has the desire or wherewithall to cure you....

It is a terrible sickness, but I do not seek a cure - just understanding and sympathy. If only my story can help save another before they are lost...

 

[dgvc63]

The first gun I fired was a Ruger single six at age 4... the first gun I purchased was a S&W model 24 .44 spl 4". I carried a .45 acp Colt Commander for many years as my go to weapon and it still has it's place in the arsenal. However, as time marches on I find revolvers to be far more satisfying in every way- beauty, simplicity, reliability and heritage. Just brought home a 6" Smith model 57...

 

[KingMedicine]

I have always been a auto guy. Loved Sigs and 1911's. two years ago i picked up a Dan Wesson 15-2 for dirt cheap, and noticed that when we go shooting, it gets shot more then anything.

So about 4 months ago i wanted to pick another one up. Since then, i have picked up a 29-3, a 66-3, and a 586. They feel right and comfortable. I think i have become bored with autos and love the way a revolver fires... Im slowly selling off my autos as we speak.

Not all of them tho... =)

 

[CDawg]

First handgun I ever owned was a Ruger Redhawk .44 magnum. About 4 or 5 revolvers later I got my first auto in 1988. It was a Taurus PT92, which I still have and have yet to have a single problem with, not one jam of any sort. Next I got a S&W 6904 in 1989. Same story with the S&W, never a problem. I've had many more revolvers and autos since then. I love both and shoot and carry both regularly. I personally think that learning to shoot a revolver in double action well from the start, makes it easier to shoot any type of handgun well. I've seen auto folks who have shot autos well for a long time struggle with shooting a revolver in double action. Most revolver folks have little trouble adapting to autos.

 

[Powerglide]

Well, I was thrust into a gun show in the 60's. I found a 44 3screw 44 Ruger for 180 bucks.Never looked back, in fact,started collecting SA Rugers then you know, evolved into everything I see now.LOL, terrible addiction!

 

[Powerglide]

I might add that over the years, I have traded and sold guns that now, would be worth tons. At the time, didn't know any better.

 

[CajunBass]

I've gone back and forth, back and forth.

I like them both, but admit I have more revolvers.

 

[Black Knight]

Mis raices estan aqui. My roots are buried here. I also started out on revolvers. On the job I have to carry a Beretta 92FS but off duty I still prefer a good high quality 357 Magnum with a 3 or 4 inch barrel.

 

[Trigun]

I started with revolver, a S&W 686, the most accurate gun that I have, Love it. But now I found it was too easy and want something else, may be get into black powder, those olf case hardened black powder revolver.

Edmond

 

[NMGonzo]

Started with semiauto, and now I have both.

Carry most of the time?

sp101

 

[MR.G]

Started with revolvers over forty years ago and still prefer them.

 

[asm19]

I grew up in auto loaders and always believed they were the only way to go. I remember debating with a friend why he wanted to buy a revolver when autos were far superior.... you've heard it all. One day I bought a NAA mini revolver in 22 magnum and thought "wow this is cool". Soon thereafter I picked up a Heritage Arms 22mag/22lr single action revolver because it was cheap and it was a conversion. I figured it would be good for snakes when fishing if nothing else. I don't know what happened but I am sold out for revolvers and single actions in particular. THEY ARE JUST PLAIN FUN!
I still appreciate my autoloaders for their capabilities; 20 rounds of 9mm between reloads can be a decision maker. Now I view autos as business and revolvers as pleasure.

 

[BCRider]

asm, I hear you about the fun aspect.

For those of us that shoot for fun I think a big part for many of us is how we interface with the gun. Slapping magazines into a semi is fun but then so is the manual of arms needed for SA revolvers and the far different way of shooting them compared to semis.

For me this is the same reason I like my lever rifles over the idea of modern semi auto military style guns. I can just feel more involved with the process with a lever or even a bolt rifle.

One of my most fun guns to shoot at present is my NAA 'The Earl" It's just so different that it's a giggle from the time it comes out of the box to when it gets put back. And all because of the stuff I need to do to load it and shoot it compared to other options.

 

[s12.aaxtell]

Went to the range with my brother and we each rented a gun. He rented a ruger GP100 and I rented a beretta 92. My semi jammed at least once on every magazine until I asked for a replacement. The ruger took it all in stride and we are both now hooked on revolvers.

-Alex

 

[RRT27]

Revolver Fan.

I started shooting a security six and that is where I learned trigger control. My dad was an excellent instructor and I can honestly say that I can shoot the largest of full magnums with no flinching. I believe I had a good foundation on the revolver. I went into LE and all I could carry was autos. I can shoot them very well but, I just don't like them as much. I am no longer in LE and all I own for handguns is revolvers now. I really enjoy working on them! Revolvers just speak to me I guess.

 

[TexasBill]

My first handgun was a Colt Trooper MK III purchased in 1970. Sitting ready at hand at the moment is a Smith & Wesson Model 637. I was never converted; I have pistols but I hope I am never without a revolver.

 

[btg3]

One of my most fun guns to shoot... all because of the stuff I need to do to load it and shoot it compared to other options.

Conversely, it can be argued that guns used for more serious purposes should be the simplest to safely operate -- minimal reloading included.