Revolver Crazed
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rcmodel
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I'm 63, and I'm split about 50/50 with my present accumulation of guns.
But I always have been.
My first two handguns when I was 14 - 15 years old were a 1917 S&W and a 1911-A1 Colt. Then a Ruger Standard .22 auto, and a Blackhawk .357 Flat-top. It's pretty much continued that way for the last 50 years.
First one or two of this, then one or two of that!
It really makes no difference to me, as long as they are quality guns, and serve the intended purpose at the time.
rcmodel
But I always have been.
My first two handguns when I was 14 - 15 years old were a 1917 S&W and a 1911-A1 Colt. Then a Ruger Standard .22 auto, and a Blackhawk .357 Flat-top. It's pretty much continued that way for the last 50 years.
First one or two of this, then one or two of that!
It really makes no difference to me, as long as they are quality guns, and serve the intended purpose at the time.
rcmodel
wnycollector
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I'm 2:1 in a revolver : pistol ratio
DAdams
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I'm 50/50 revolver and pistol. About the same ratio on carry.
With age comes wisdom.
With age comes wisdom.
Deer Hunter
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My first gun was an S&W 625. I was 16 when my dad helped me acquire it and I had the money for it. I enjoy them very much.
Silvanus
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4 revolvers / 3 pistols. But my favourite handgun is a pistol. And I can't vote because I'm 18 (18 is the legal age for any gun here)
(18 is the legal age for any gun here)Silvanus
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Sry, something didn't work as intended
Silvanus
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...I'm 23 and primarily a wheel-gun man. I have been for a while as well. When i first took an interest in guns (when I was about 18 or so), i thought I liked semi-autos more. but as soon as my taste developed, i realized I was a fan of the revolving cylinder.
Right now my back-up HD gun is a revolver (back-up to the shotty), and my CCW is also a revolver. I do have one semi (Sig P232)that I think is a dandy gun, but i don't like to carry it much. It was a gift to me from my father when I first got my CWP. I love the feel of the gun but I don't trust the .380acp, and there are similarly sized guns in full power 9mm and .40cal that I would have gotten instead. If it were not a gift from dad, i'd sell the damn thing and spend the money on a gun that is more appropriate in the size/power ratio. But alas, i know that as a gift from dad, i would regret it terribly if I ever sold the gun. And it is a GREAT shooter, so I'll hang onto it.
Right now my back-up HD gun is a revolver (back-up to the shotty), and my CCW is also a revolver. I do have one semi (Sig P232)that I think is a dandy gun, but i don't like to carry it much. It was a gift to me from my father when I first got my CWP. I love the feel of the gun but I don't trust the .380acp, and there are similarly sized guns in full power 9mm and .40cal that I would have gotten instead. If it were not a gift from dad, i'd sell the damn thing and spend the money on a gun that is more appropriate in the size/power ratio. But alas, i know that as a gift from dad, i would regret it terribly if I ever sold the gun. And it is a GREAT shooter, so I'll hang onto it.
I'm mainly an auto guy
But I do go nuts for a nice wheel gun. They are beautiful and very versatile.
My Pythons are becoming my favorite leisure shooters. I have always wanted an Anaconda. I have been lusting for a 41 mag for a few years now.
But I do go nuts for a nice wheel gun. They are beautiful and very versatile.
My Pythons are becoming my favorite leisure shooters. I have always wanted an Anaconda. I have been lusting for a 41 mag for a few years now.
Black Adder LXX
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I'm 37, and about 1/3 of my collection is revolvers, although I am trying to get to 50/50... My main HD gun is a GP100.
alucard0822
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28, about 50/50 autos vs revolvers, I think of it more so as a match between a firearm, cartridge, and application, but I do like classic designs much better than new plastic stuff. I have a lot of handguns, but my 686 makes the most trips to the range, is the most versatile (110-180gr 700fps-1800fps) and the most fun, what else can a newbie pick up and shoot 38 wadcutters out of, then pass to a gunnie and fire hot rodded 357 handloads that make all but the most seasoned gun folk jump, and all out of the same handgun without changing any parts?
Starter52
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I am 80% - 20% in favor of revolvers. I own a few automatics but revolvers are what I enjoy shooting.
jfh
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I'm 63, started out shooting with .22 marksmanship routines, then with hunting. Handguns weren't really in the family shooting traditions.
Twenty years ago, I inherited a Model 27, a DS, and a Banker's Special--and that got my interest up in handguns--but in SemiAutos: anything from a 41, 52-2, and on into 1911s.
I never really shot the revolvers until this year, when I decided to get my carry permit--now I've got five new Smiths--442, M&P340, 640, M60-3", 686P-4", and a collectible 60. I got bit bad.
Jim H.
Twenty years ago, I inherited a Model 27, a DS, and a Banker's Special--and that got my interest up in handguns--but in SemiAutos: anything from a 41, 52-2, and on into 1911s.
I never really shot the revolvers until this year, when I decided to get my carry permit--now I've got five new Smiths--442, M&P340, 640, M60-3", 686P-4", and a collectible 60. I got bit bad.
Jim H.
Lucky Strike
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I'm 28 and only have one handgun...a springfield XD 9mm.
However in my "handguns i'm definitely going to buy in the next year or so" list there's two revolvers (Taurus Tracker .22 & Ruger GP100) and one pistol (a .45, likely a EAA Witness).
I'll be an even 50:50 then.
After then who knows what my tastes will lean towards
However in my "handguns i'm definitely going to buy in the next year or so" list there's two revolvers (Taurus Tracker .22 & Ruger GP100) and one pistol (a .45, likely a EAA Witness).
I'll be an even 50:50 then.
After then who knows what my tastes will lean towards
Shawnee
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Since 1962 I've bought 3 semi-autos and 16 revolvers.
Still have 4 of the revolvers and the Browning Buckmark.
Still have 4 of the revolvers and the Browning Buckmark.
Landlocked Pirate
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Me too, exactly.
vanilla_gorilla
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I'm 27, and currently working on 6 S&W revolvers and a couple of others, and a few 1911s.
Vern Humphrey
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When I'm out in the woods, my revolver won't spit my brass into the next county -- it keeps it until I'm ready to put it in my pocket.
mike6161
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im 17 and i like S&W and COLT revolvers i think they just shoot better for me
Green Lantern
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I miss my Taurus Model 94. And I REALLY miss my Dad's old S&W .38.
I'm just shy of 26, and own all autopistols since that first revolver. As I mentioned elsewhere, I REALLY want a wheelgun for my next buy.
Was wanting a snubbie, but CDNN has some GREAT deals on LEO-used stainless 4" Smith and Wessons. Alas, made a deal with myself that I could ONLY buy another gun after I had $xxxx saved up and was down to only $xxx in debt, so I imagine those will be long gone by the time that happens (mid to late next year)...
And I REALLY miss my Dad's old S&W .38. I'm just shy of 26, and own all autopistols since that first revolver. As I mentioned elsewhere, I REALLY want a wheelgun for my next buy.
Was wanting a snubbie, but CDNN has some GREAT deals on LEO-used stainless 4" Smith and Wessons. Alas, made a deal with myself that I could ONLY buy another gun after I had $xxxx saved up and was down to only $xxx in debt, so I imagine those will be long gone by the time that happens (mid to late next year)...
rcmodel
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They shoot better for everybody!
If they would try it, or admit it!
rcmodel
If they would try it, or admit it!
rcmodel
jmt1271
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I may have just skewed your scientific poll. I voted in the 31-35 age group, but I will be 36 in a few days.
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