Replaced all my autos with revolvers

[johnny blaze]

Wow! I thought that I was about the only one feeling this way.
I just bought a 642, and have been digging out some of the old revolvers. I still have a couple of autos. I carry either a revolver, or a Taurus Pt 145 (will not give it up). I guess that I am in the transition period of returning to the revolvers.
It is nice not to have any FTF issues.
And, I do not like trying to find my brass whenever I shoot.

 

[VonFatman]

Me too...I've gotten rid of most of my semi-autos. Almost all my handguns are now S&Ws.

Not all, I kept my Sig 220, H&K Tactical, Beretta 8045 and Glock 21. Heck I even picked up a 1911 (SA G.I. Model) a couple months ago!

I've also kept most all my .380s...an old Llama, PPKS and CZ-83. I picked up my PT-3AT within the past 18 months.

I was pulled to the "dark side" by the sweet triggers. The "not picking up brass" was a side benefit for me since I too reload.

It's a rare case when stop to look at a semi-auto these days. But heck, I know guys that never look at revolvers. That's what makes the world go around!

Bob

 

[2ndamd]

I thought I was one of only a few that felt this way.
I sold all my bottom feeders and bought DA/SA revos in the .357 magnum caliber. These guns are so versatile that they do any chore needed done with a handgun. All bases covered in one caliber....it just made sense to me.

No regrets.

 

[ravencon]

I used to have almost all semi-autos. Now the ratio is about 50%-50%.

Mostly I've been buying vintage revolvers lately. I suspect the last of my 1911s will be on the market soon.

 

[L-Frame]

I've owned mostly revolvers most of my shooting life because of trust and the joy of shooting a nice double action trigger. Well, I just bought my first bottom feeder in over a decade because I finally found one with those 2 qualities: Sig 229 DAK. Ultra reliabe (no surprise being a Sig), but it's that wonderful, light, smooth DAO dak trigger that just calls my name. Joy to shoot. Still a revolver guy and this will be my only semi-auto, since its money that could be spent on another revolver.

 

[MCgunner]

Buying a used revolver, you can test timing, end shake, cylinder and yoke play, right there at the counter. You don't know what you're getting with an auto. It might be a jammamatic (and I've been burned before by 'em, Beretta no less). So, I feel safer buying used revolvers, even new ones, really.

But, I have a few autos I ain't gettin' rid of no way no how. One of 'em is my primary carry weapon, alternates with a little 2" snub. It's a DAO, though, square revolver way I look at it. Yeah, I prefer revolvers normally, but autos do have their uses.

 

[Fun2Shoot]

The idea of converting from semi-autos to mainly revolvers must be a virus going around the THR.

I was just day-dreaming about the same thing a few days ago and before seeing this thread.

The one thing I have trouble giving up is the huge capacity of double stack mags and super fast recharges of the semi's.

Still, there are wheelguns with 8-shot cylinders. To be continued.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I'm an older phart than any of you, and as I said to John, "Make that automatic in .45 and the world will beat a path to your door."

I like the M1911 -- best fighting pistol in the world. And I like my Colt Woodsman. The Ruger automatic .22 is okay, too. But when I want to do some serious shooting for fun, a revolver is usually what I choose.

 

[coelacanth]

can't get my mind around the idea of a tupperware blaster...

My son got a Springfield XD service model for his 21st Bday. At least he chose the .45 ( sigh ). We went to the range to see what it would do and I just happened to bring along my pair of S&W mod. 13's . After he got done with a box of 230 gr ball, I pulled out the Smiths' one in each hand and proceeded to freak out him and everybody else at the range by rattling off 12 quick ones at 10 yards. Then I asked him if he thought there was still a place for 19th century technology. ( grin ) BTW - my group was better than his

 

[MD_Willington]

I love them both, but I'm only 31...

 

[mgh]

I had no idea there were so many of us. I added a GP100, a Smith Model 21 and a Ruger Service Six to my collection in the last year. My next purchase will be a Vaquero or Blackhawk. And I keep extra money in my wallet for the day I find a used Smith Model 10 three inch, round butt.

I'm keeping my semi's, though. I've experienced 'seller's remorse' too many times.

 

[spacecoastguy]

revolver or semiauto

I have always been a revolver man but this last year i bought a P3AT and Kahr CW9 but i am back to revolvers as i just feel more confident with my S&W's 386Pd & 638 and my 4in GP100 iam not knocking semi's but I just love my revolvers and plan trading CW9 for maybe a S&W 327pc or S&W 625 iam getting sooo excited cant wait til tomorrow

spacecoastguy

 

[ewayte]

I traded in a Kahr PM9 on a S&W Thunder Ranch Model 21 in .44 Special, so you're not alone in swapping a semi for a wheelgun.

 

[TnMtnMan]

Bob79 - Ref your March 8th posting

If you recall, you backed out on a deal you posted on this THR Site for an NAA Arms 22. I wanted to buy it for my wife but you then stated you decided to keep it.

This came after the next poster to the forum offerd you full price after you offered me an agreed on price.

Additionally, you told me when you decided to sell it, I would have first choice.

Now you state you only own S&W revolvers, about 10 of them. What happened to the NAA 22?

My My, How soon we forget, or not......................

 

[Greg8098]

I haven't reached 30 yet either, maybe in a few more years, but lately I have found myself growing more and more interested in revolvers now. Big Bore + Magnum + Revolver = 1 Hell of a combination to me. Semi-Autos just can't do that, and even if they could I still think the revolver would do it with much more class. Yes, there is hope for the revolvers when it comes to the younger generation !

 

[Jkwas]

I have dabbled with autos. I have two. One I bought for the sake of having one (P89) and the other for my wife (PT111) who has now converted over to a revolver(M36). I have a 3in M10 for the range and a Taurus 605 snub for carry. I just feel more comfortable with the revolver for carry than with the auto. I just don't trust myself with the safetys and such. It's just a mental block I guess. I do enjoy shooting the revolvers more at the range as well. I know they don't have the capacity, and that's why I have an auto, But if I were to go again I might consider something like this 8shot below:

 

[skeeter1]

"However, shooting tin cans with the .22 semi-auto is about the most fun you can have with your clothes on."

Skeeter1, have you tried it without your clothes on? Makes it even MORE fun

John-- I'll take your word for it, but I suspect no one at the range (or anywhere else, for that matter) wants to see me nekkid!

 

[Walkalong]

"However, shooting tin cans with the .22 semi-auto is about the most fun you can have with your clothes on."

It is a blast with clothes on, but I must admit, I have never tried it in my birthday suit.

 

[dispatch]

From another OLDIE
I have 2 old Browning HP’s (one actually a WWII P-35) and a 1911 which I will never get rid of because they are such fine pistols and represent the genius of John Browning.
I have and will keep my Ruger P90 and Ruger P95 because they are superb weapons in which I would have total confidence if I were knowingly going into a combat situation and couldn’t readily carry a rifle or shotgun.
I have a Browning Buckmark I will keep because it’s so accurate and so much fun.

I cut my teeth on revolvers and owned a pretty nice selection of both revolvers and pistols which I had to sell because of financial issues. What I refused to sell were my Brownings (sentimental and functional) and a Taurus 65 and Taurus 85 (practical) both of which I still have still shoot regularly. Wish I had could have kept my Smiths but needed the money.
When I was able to start buying guns again the semi autos were the hand guns of choice and I bought some. The only ones that stuck well are the Ruger P90 and P95. I found highly tuned semi autos very finicky.
About two years ago I happened on a S&W Model 10 at a gun show- 4” pencil barrel, pinned, great condition, beautiful blue with a little holster wear. The price was a little high maybe, but every thing looked right and I took it home. I shot it and loved it except for the factory grips so I experimented with grips (which is fun). Cleaning it is fun. You can’t find anything prettier than the older S&W blued revolver.
Then I discovered the Ruger Security Six and GP100, and other Smiths. I will keep most of the semi autos I own but foresee my future hand gun purchases as OLDER revolvers.

 

[Stretchman]

I have a S&W model 64 stainless that I used to carry on duty. I also have a Taurus 85 SSUL that functioned as my BUG. Love both guns, but I have to admit that now that I can carry a 9, a G19 is my fave piece. The model 64 hardly ever leaves the safe, and the bug only comes out for trips to 7-11, etc.

I kind of miss the revolvers in a way. Nah. But since I used to have to carry them, carrying an auto is like freedom for me.

My most missed gun though is the S&W 681 .357 from the NYSP that I got for $150, then pawned and forgot about. I still regret letting that one get away.

 

[sansone]

the only reason I prefer firing revolvers is hunting for the fired brass really pisses me off. my ccw is a small .380 and if I need it I probably won't care about the brass. (evidence left behind)

 

[doc2rn]

Sold Mine Too

I am a revolver guy, too but giving up my glock 19 and my
MK1 is way too hard.

 

[kmrcstintn]

I have flip flopped this subject over and over; I always keep my revolvers longer and fire them more often; I have 3 right now which form the core of my handgun collection (S&W 642, Ruger GP100, Ruger SP101) and a small smattering of semis that may go bye bye (Beretta 92D Centurion and Glock 26)

I just got a Browning BLR in .243 Winchester w/ a Nikon Monarch scope and I bit off more than I can afford, especially with taxes looming (a Springfield XD .45acp already bit the dust this week) and I really don't want to let such a high quality rifle go...so it looks like the revolvers stay and the semis go away again

 

[AStone]

I confess that I haven't given the previous posts the read they deserve.

(Scanned at best.)

But, yes, sign me into the club.

I started with a revolver
after a break in attempt circa '88.
(A Taurus snubby)

Then, I "upgraded" to a SW 3914,
which I later traded for a Kahr K9
(because it fit my hand better).

I recently sold the K9 after buying a SW 642
(and acknowledging that I liked the revolver better),
then added a SW 686+,
and am now contemplating a model 64.

I'll probably add a SW 317 in .22 LR before it's over.

Revolvers rule.

In fact, my motto these days is,
levers, pumps and wheels.

Nem

 

[Jkwas]

I was watching Personal Defense TV the other day, and watching how fast things can develop at close range, and how fast you need to put a gun into action, I know I made the right choice to go with the revolver. I know I would screw up and press the wrong button, turn the safety on instead of off, drop the magazine by accident, and if it was a glock, shoot myself in the foot!