Maybe revolvers just arn't for me.

[CraigC]

I have spent too much time in the past doing what he suggested not to do.

As have I, which is how I learned this particular lesson. I used to take a pile of guns to the range. All I was doing was burning ammo. It was fun but not particularly productive. Over the last several years, I've been choosing a gun (or platform) and focusing on it. The focused, goal-driven work has paid off in spades.

Actually, using multiple guns of the same platform is a lot of the point. I do a hell of a lot of shooting with rimfires, specifically so that the training translates to centerfires. The skill I presently have with single actions (primary focus), 1911's (secondary focus) and S&W DA's (last in line) is strictly due to burning up a truckload of ammo through their rimfire counterparts. Supplemented with as much centerfire practice as I can afford. K-frames and 1911's are easiest because they are the exact same size, rimfire or centerfire. Differing only in weight. Full-size rimfire SAA's aren't growing on trees but I have that covered too.

 

[Gary A]

CraigC - your experience and implicit advice is noted and I thank you for sharing it. That's what forums are really all about.

 

[Guillermo]

your experience and implicit advice is noted and I thank you for sharing i

he is a smart guy...one of the fellows that makes this the best board on the net

 

[iyn]

Shoot what you enjoy shooting. I'm a big bore 1911 guy going to 38/357 revolvers. I'm sure if it's my old age but life is short and ammo is expensive, if you enjoy what shoot And you'll shoot better, IMO.

 

[CraigC]

Thanks gents, you are too kind.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

I have had and still carry a few plastic wonders but shooting my 1911 and my 4 5/8 SA Ruger sure make me feel like a better shooter than I am. Nothing but grins with those triggers.

 

[Ky Larry]

Life is too short to dance with ugly partners or shoot guns you don't like. I own wheelguns, auto's, and singleshots and shoot them all but my every-time-to-the-range gun is my 6" blued Python. Like the love of a good woman, it just gets better with time. Shoot what makes you go .

 

[jrod]

This I why I LOVE Revolvers. They were such a challenge to learn to shoot well. I bought my 1st in 1982 when I turned 21 and couldn't hit a thing.That galled me,so I was determined to master that Colt Peackeeper 6" .357 Magnum. 1st (my eph key's not working) thing I learned was get a .22. I can out shoot most autos with a wheelgun. the groups are always tighter. I've also noticed that Model 10's are usually extremely accurate. I still carry 1 on duty. I also love my Colt 1911a1 and Glocks. Just get good training and practice and you'll learn to love Revolvers too.