No more centerfire semi auto handguns!

[dbmjr1]

Revolvers don't chuck your brass all over the range.
Being on crutches, right now, that's important to me.
I think I'll shot .45 Colt next Sunday. Maybe a .38 spl too.

 

[kidneyboy]

Trigger control is the name of the game with revolvers. If you put some time in improving your trigger control you might change your mind.

I grew up shooting revolvers and had to learn to shoot DA accurately early on. It's part of the fun of shooting revolvers.

 

[Hondo 60]

I love my revolvers but I love my 1911s as much or even more. Can't even fathom the thought of having my handgun collection without any centerfire semi-autos.

bannockburn got it right.
There just ain't no such thing as a complete collection w/o a 1911.
And I love me some revolving blue steel & wood.

 

[Mark 40]

KidneyBoy, I've gone in and out of having revolvers only. But I do enjoy having a couple or three semi-autos around. Right now it's a Glock 42 and soon a 19X.
I'm not a collector. Usually have between 8-10 handguns. But the most important one to me is the LCR that is carried in the pocket. I've dabbled in small semi-autos for pocket carry but have found the small revolver best fills this roll (for me).

 

[RA40]

Some days are better than others though for me the revolver on a so-so day is less of a challenge than the semi's. That partially excludes the 1911's because that trigger is so nice. That said, whenever the revolver is out that mental image of what would Harry or for that matter any of Clint characters be with the wheel gun.

 

[vba]

I've got severe arthritis in my spine and had to give up the challenge of retrieving brass for my .45 ACP pistols.

For 9mm I don't care anymore but .45 I like to reload. So I've been looking for the best deal I can find on once fired brass. But it kills me to leave my brass behind. Hmm, that doesn't sound right.

I have been shooting my .45 Colt Vaquero's and GP100 a lot more lately. Also, I just ordered a Ruger Blackhawk 5.5" in .45 Colt.

 

[rskent]

The G19 found another home today.

I don’t understand, you dumped your G19 because you don’t want to pick up brass?

 

[kidneyboy]

I don’t understand, you dumped your G19 because you don’t want to pick up brass?

I like revolvers more than semi-auto handguns.

 

[I6turbo]

For many years I was almost altogether a revolver guy when it came to center fire. I'd fired several different semi-autos belonging to friends and acquaintances, and owned a Beretta 92 SB, but I much preferred to shoot revolvers. A few years ago I bought a Kimber 1911 from a friend for a bargain price and found a little more interest in that semi-auto, but still preferred revolvers. Some years ago I got interested in CZ rifles, acquired several of them, then acquired a CZ 85 Combat which completely changed my interest in semi-autos. I now have 5 CZs and a Browning Hi Power, and have sold the 92 SB and the 1911 because they were not being used at all. I shoot the semi-automatics quite a bit more than the revolvers nowadays, but I still love revolvers. Just bought a 586 no dash, in fact.

 

[rskent]

I like revolvers more than semi-auto handguns.

OK, I get it.

 

[200Apples]

I don’t understand, you dumped your G19 because you don’t want to pick up brass?

I think he dumped his Glock because he came to his senses.

bannockburn

I love my revolvers but I love my 1911s as much or even more. Can't even fathom the thought of having my handgun collection without any [1911s].

Fixed that for you, sir!



Since I like to tell this anecdote, I'll tell it again:

Years ago when at my dealer, a local shop with a rather wonderful inventory of antique, classic and other previously-owned firearms, I was looking at what was to be my second revolver purchase (at the time). The counterman was a younger fellow who as he cleared the revolver in question announced within earshot of several other customers before he handed me the weapon, "I'm not into revolvers...".

To which I loudly replied, "OH, you WILL be!". There were several chuckles throughout the store at that.

 

[cfullgraf]

I'm not chasing brass anymore.

Sometimes I do not feel like chasing brass, so I shoot my revolvers.

Sometimes I do not mind chasing brass, so I shoot my semi-autos.

I like having options. I enjoy shooting my 1911s and 32 ACP pistols.

Shooting my DA revolvers double action got me quite capable at shooting a DA/SA pistol for carry purposes.

But, whatever floats your boat.

 

[Skgreen]

I'm limited to shooting at public ranges with bench's/stalls, so 'brass catching' isn't much of an issue as I set up my own a brass catcher. (Home-made stand w/ a Graco net)

All my handguns are Semi's (S/A only and DA/SA) but have Semi and bolt rifles as well as break action, Semi, and Pump shotguns,,, Go figure.

Thought about wheel guns,,, Fondled many at the shows, but never have found one that 'felt right', undoubtedly as they all feel/balance differently than what I'm used to, Different trigger pull, etc.

Haven't 'given up'. Maybe someday one will follow me home,,,

 

[Styx]

I'm more of a metal framed handgun guy whether it be 1911s, Sigs, CZs, or revolvers. Not a fan of the Tupperware guns. I only own them because the alternatives are so much more expensive.

I think you traded up by dumping the G19.

 

[ACES&8S]

If the right 1911 style target pistol came along, like a Sig P210 or a higher end 45acp I'd rethink my position........

Is you is or is you ant ?

 

[Tallball]

I am so spoiled that it's just sad. Apparently at my age I absolutely HAVE to own certain handguns or my life is not complete: DA 22 revolver, SA 22 revolver, DA medium and large caliber revolvers, SA medium and large caliber revolvers, 1911, Beretta 92, CZ75, BHP, Makarov, and Glock, at the bare minimum (and I may be omitting one or two).

When I am gone, hopefully it will be noted that I spent my money on wine, women, song, classic motor vehicles, and firearms.

My kids can waste whatever's left over.

 

[kidneyboy]

Is you is or is you ant ?

I've been fortunate enough to shoot a few very high quality custom target pistols in 45acp and 32 S&W long. If circumstances were correct it would be hard to pass on one of those.

 

[MrBorland]

Regarding the ol' "I like revolvers because I don't have to pick up brass" narrative - if your interest in revolvers goes even a little beyond casual plinking at the range, your need to regularly practice your reloads. That means dumping the empties on the ground, rather than neatly and casually into your hand or a box that's sitting on your bench. In a stressful situation, you'll do as you normally do, and your casual reloads (simply because you enjoy not picking up brass) might turn out to be a costly habit one day.

True story: I had a friend who loved carrying and shooting his SP101, and was quite comfortable trusting his life to his trusty wheelgun. We went to the range together, and predictably, he casually emptied into his hand (then into a box) and casually reloaded from a box (he didn't even own a speedloader, let alone know how to use one). I showed him how to eject and do a basic reload. The very next cylinderfull, he casually and automatically ejected into his hand again. When I reminded him to dump the rounds, he said "oh, yeah, I forgot". Next cylinderfull, same thing. And the cylinder after that, and after that....

Trigger control is the name of the game with revolvers.

 

[chicharrones]

Regarding the ol' "I like revolvers because I don't have to pick up brass" narrative - if your interest in revolvers goes even a little beyond casual plinking at the range, your need to regularly practice your reloads. That means dumping the empties on the ground, rather than neatly and casually into your hand or a box that's sitting on your bench. In a stressful situation, you'll do as you normally do, and your casual reloads (simply because you enjoy not picking up brass) might turn out to be a costly habit one day.

True story: I had a friend who loved carrying and shooting his SP101, and was quite comfortable trusting his life to his trusty wheelgun. We went to the range together, and predictably, he casually emptied into his hand (then into a box) and casually reloaded from a box (he didn't even own a speedloader, let alone know how to use one). I showed him how to eject and do a basic reload. The very next cylinderfull, he casually and automatically ejected into his hand again. When I reminded him to dump the rounds, he said "oh, yeah, I forgot". Next cylinderfull, same thing. And the cylinder after that, and after that....

My shootin' buddy is a reloader and I am not (yet).

When shooting revolvers he objects mightily to me dumping my own brass out of my own DA revolvers because he wants to keep the un-dinged brass himself for reloads. It puzzles me as he isn't like this at all when we shoot autoloaders.

That's for defensive guns though. I do consider non-defense revolvers to be held at a different standard. For me, that different standard is single action revolvers.

 

[kidneyboy]

Regarding the ol' "I like revolvers because I don't have to pick up brass" narrative - if your interest in revolvers goes even a little beyond casual plinking at the range, your need to regularly practice your reloads. That means dumping the empties on the ground, rather than neatly and casually into your hand or a box that's sitting on your bench. In a stressful situation, you'll do as you normally do, and your casual reloads (simply because you enjoy not picking up brass) might turn out to be a costly habit one day.

True story: I had a friend who loved carrying and shooting his SP101, and was quite comfortable trusting his life to his trusty wheelgun. We went to the range together, and predictably, he casually emptied into his hand (then into a box) and casually reloaded from a box (he didn't even own a speedloader, let alone know how to use one). I showed him how to eject and do a basic reload. The very next cylinderfull, he casually and automatically ejected into his hand again. When I reminded him to dump the rounds, he said "oh, yeah, I forgot". Next cylinderfull, same thing. And the cylinder after that, and after that....

So your friend isn't interested in your advice.......

I don't mind picking up brass when I practice reloading revolvers. It's right at my feet and generally in groups of 6. Currently I can reload my GP100 about as fast as the G19. I'm way more accurate with the GP100. I also believe, strongly, that if you are in a situation where you have to reload you have way more problems than a fast reload will solve.

 

[Catpop]

I personally love to see semi auto owners that are non reloaders banging away at the range.
I love chasing THEIR brass! It allows me more brass to carry home to feed my 1911!

On the other hand, I shoot mostly revolvers 22LR, .357, 44 mag because I hate chasing MY brass!

Alas, I guess I am very frugal.
How frugal are you catpop?
I go into mourning when I find a split case and have to retire it!

Other than dcc, the 1911 is the only semi I thoroughly love to reload for and shoot! There’s just something about that rugged old 45 war horse!

 

[jmorris]

The only semi auto pistol I own now is a S&W 41...

I like revolvers more than semi-auto handguns.

I have a single six I’ll swap you so your not stuck with that last brass chunker.

 

[kidneyboy]

I have a single six I’ll swap you so your not stuck with that last brass chunker.

Hmm, let me think about that for less than a second... no.

 

[farm23]

I own mostly revolvers and no centerfire except 44 and up. My auto's have all been 1911 until I recently bought a Glock 30s for it's higher magazine capacity. I still carry a revolver most of the time but the Glock does get to out once a week.

 

[WestTexShooter]

At random thoughts if I may.

- I think the BHP may be the best looking pistol ever made - so why did I sell all mine long ago?

- I don’t reload, but I like the idea of being able to collect and save my brass more easily. That way, when during those days that I pretend I will someday reload, the brass is already organized.

- I like the grip I can attain on a wheelie better tan I can on semis. Don’t know if Old Man finger pain is partly to reason for this.

- some days I shoot wheelies better than semis & and some days not.

- For some reason, with no explanation available on my part, I carry wheelies more comfortably than semis (any semi). A buddy says it is because the “go pills” in the wheelies are not concentrated in the grip of the tool, thereby not forcing the weight that is farther away from the chamber of said tool to make it pull further away from my beautifully sculptured, old man, waistline. BEATS ME.

- I like being able to shoot 38s out of a 357, or 44 spl out of 44 mag.

- I feel safer carrying a snub wheelie in pants pocket than mini semi.

- Most importantly - I can not make up my mind.