Revolver Resurgence-?

[JERRY]

The revolver has never really suffered a downward trend with the exception of law enforcement moving to semiautomatic. The civilian world has pretty much continued its support. Big bore revolvers for the outdoorsman. Smaller more compact revolvers for new shooters or those not willing to spend a lot of time at the range.

 

[Kleanbore]

do you believe the Snubby/Revolver is regaining popularity-?

Having seen no relevant facts, I have no reason to believe that or to not believe it

 

[Mark_Mark]

I do think that more people are getting into revolvers, at least in my age group. I am 39, and didn't own one until a few years ago. I only bought one then because the 357 looked great on paper and I kept hearing the folks with much more experience than I talking them up. A bit of reading and research led to admiration, then eyeballing, then shopping. I ended up with a new blued 5" GP100 and it has been love since first fondling. I love the mechanics of a revolver and the solidity of them. Got a friend on board, too. Something to be said for simplicity as well.

Talking with the guys buying in the 90’s & 2000’s. Model 10’s were $100-$200 and very plentiful. I recently bought a Model 10 in average shape for $650. That right there will say, YES, people are getting into revolvers!

 

[Bill_in_TR]

Having seen no relevant facts, I have no reason to believe that or to not believe it

I am absolutely certain that there have been more revolvers added to my gun inventory than semi autos in the last year. That's a fact. And one is a snubbie.

 

[reddog81]

I’m not sure it’s a recent phenomenon. Kimber entered the market in 2016 and colt reintroduced the Cobra in 2017.

 

[Bill_in_TR]

I’m not sure it’s a recent phenomenon. Kimber entered the market in 2016 and colt reintroduced the Cobra in 2017.

When you're 77 that's pretty recent.

 

[dobedo]

Revolvers are easy to use, easy to clean and are real steel no tupperware except the grips. The majority of semi auto pistols are 50% or more tupperware. I have had a .500 BFR 7.5" barrel for many years strictly for hunting or shooting a bad guy behind my neighbor's refrigerator through my house. All my semi autos are all real steel except for the grips. I recently purchased 9mm bull dog revolver as I shot my buds 40 caliber S&W bull dog.

 

[Bill_in_TR]

Revolvers are easy to use, easy to clean and are real steel no tupperware except the grips. The majority of semi auto pistols are 50% or more tupperware. I have had a .500 BFR 7.5" barrel for many years strictly for hunting or shooting a bad guy behind my neighbor's refrigerator through my house. All my semi autos are all real steel except for the grips. I recently purchased 9mm bull dog revolver as I shot my buds 40 caliber S&W bull dog.
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Unfortunately there are a few tupperware revolvers out there.

 

[Tallball]

IMHO they're the best choice for people who don't practice much, have hand/wrist problems, or just like them a lot.

I don't have any data about it, though, so I don't know if they're more or less popular than they used to be.

I prefer revolvers for CC or HD, but sometimes I carry a small 9mm semiauto because it's flatter.

I'm 58 now. In ten or twenty years I hope I'll still be able to handle 32 S&W long.

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• Tallball
• Nov 18, 2023

 

[Mark_Mark]

IMHO they're the best choice for people who don't practice much, have hand/wrist problems, or just like them a lot.

I don't have any data about it, though, so I don't know if they're more or less popular than they used to be.

I prefer revolvers for CC or HD, but sometimes I carry a small 9mm semiauto because it's flatter.

I'm 58 now. In ten or twenty years I hope I'll still be able to handle 32 S&W long.

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• Tallball
• Nov 18, 2023

what ever! I see you at 85 easy pop can with that 32!

 

[Eutycus]

The laws have changed here in Texas. It used to be that to qualify for a CHL you shot what you intended to carry. If you used a revolver at the range that is all you could carry.An auto let you carry anything as long as it was .30 or above. It used to be stamped "R" or "P" on your license.They have since lightened up on those restrictions. Now it's any kind of handgun and any caliber. I kind of think that many used auto loaders that day because they thought they had to.

 

[LV Gun]

A question:
1) do you believe the Snubby/Revolver is regaining popularity-?

Observation:
1) Companies, such as Kimber and others- have entered this marketplace
There must be a projected significant profit potential
2) Notice an increase in revolver coverage via the different social media and written gun devoted sites

Your thoughts and observations-?

Thank you

I don’t believe the snobby ever lost a lot of popularity quite a few companies never stopped making them but I do feel revolvers in general are making a comeback and my LGS confirms that they are. I have both semi’s and revolvers but I definitely prefer revolvers just so much more versatile.

 

[Eutycus]

It makes you wonder how Ruger is doing with the LCP and the LCR. Are sales "neck and neck"?

 

[.308 Norma]

colt reintroduced the Cobra in 2017.

When you're 77 that's pretty recent.

Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha! I was just about to respond to reddog81 and ask if it had really been that long (2017) since Colt reintroduced the Cobra. You see I'm 76, and I was thinking it was just a year or two ago that Colt reintroduced the Cobra.
I guess time really does "fly" when you get old. That, and yet another nuclear stress test on my heart that I have lined up for tomorrow morning is making me think I might just go to Sportsman's tomorrow afternoon and buy myself a Colt Cobra - I've been kind of wanting one since the first time I handled one anyway, so I might as well treat myself to an early Father's Day gift. Because who knows - I might not be around when Father's Day actually gets here next month.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha! I was just about to respond to reddog81 and ask if it had really been that long (2017) since Colt reintroduced the Cobra. You see I'm 76, and I was thinking it was just a year or two ago that Colt reintroduced the Cobra.
I guess time really does "fly" when you get old. That, and yet another nuclear stress test on my heart that I have lined up for tomorrow morning is making me think I might just go to Sportsman's tomorrow afternoon and buy myself a Colt Cobra - I've been kind of wanting one since the first time I handled one anyway, so I might as well treat myself to an early Father's Day gift. Because who knows - I might not be around when Father's Day actually gets here next month.

I watched a video of a seminar for firearm museum curators, who were discussing various topics. One mentioned that a recent exhibit featuring the development of Glock pistols was criticized by visitors as being "too contemporary" for their museum; I think it was Othias from C&rsenal who quipped that these complainers probably didn't want to admit to themselves how many years had passed since the 1980s.

 

[buck460XVR]

The simplicity of revolvers and their ease of use for folks new to guns has been a boon to their popularity. I have taught many folks how to shoot, or introduced them to shooting at my personal range. While the majority like shooting my 1911s, once they are loaded and handed to them, most(men and women) prefer to pick up a revolver when they need to reload for themselves.

 

[bannockburn]

Not trading in either of my two snubbies any time soon.

 

[Anchorite]

Heck I hope so. The older I get the more I like being referred to (from another very recent thread about 10mm vs 44 ICYMI) as a revolver “Fudd-natic.”

 

[Styx]

I’m not sure it’s a recent phenomenon. Kimber entered the market in 2016 and colt reintroduced the Cobra in 2017.

When you're 77 that's pretty recent.

To be fair, the new Colt revolvers are Cobras and King Cobras by advertising name only.

 

[Eutycus]

I had that "Buy-My-Own-Fathers -Day" gift in mind too but wouldn't you know it? My wife and I both are having Dental procedures done this month and insurance is only paying half.

 

[W.E.G.]

I am now OFFICIALLY sitting on a LIFETIME SUPPLY of handgun powder.

I'm a 1000-2000 rounds per year handgun guy.

My latest REVOLVER acquisition is this 45 ACP piece.
I was feeling un-whole after I sold-off my other N-Frame guns (which I never shot).

At this point, I might be sitting on a LIFETIME SUPPLY of guns too.

I think this one is pretty classy. "Model of 1989." I guess 1989 is a long time ago now. Year that my son was born. He has no interest in guns, but he now has two kids of his own. Maybe his kids will think its neat that Grandpa has a gun to "commemorate" their papa.

It came with a good supply of moon-clips. But I have a batch of 45 auto-rim brass inbound.
Its just fun to do stuff with revolvers.
Maybe I'll spend the dough on a serious holster for it at some point. ANOTHER HOLSTER for the "Box 'o Holsters." Or box(ES) of holsters.
Its a big gun. Pic at bottom showing size comparison to a Glock 17.
If I'm carrying a revolver, its usually a 442 instead of a horse pistol.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Not trading in either of my two snubbies any time soon.

that nickel hump back looks RIGHT!

 

[CDW4ME]

Handgun sales data for the last few years showing how may revolvers were sold and whether the number has increased or not would remove speculation.
I Googled but did not find that data in a brief search.
My guess is there is no revolver resurgence, sales data could show otherwise.

 

[trackskippy]

I am now OFFICIALLY sitting on a LIFETIME SUPPLY of handgun powder.

I'm a 1000-2000 rounds per year handgun guy.

My latest REVOLVER acquisition is this 45 ACP piece.
I was feeling un-whole after I sold-off my other N-Frame guns (which I never shot).

At this point, I might be sitting on a LIFETIME SUPPLY of guns too.

I think this one is pretty classy. "Model of 1989." I guess 1989 is a long time ago now. Year that my son was born. He has no interest in guns, but he now has two kids of his own. Maybe his kids will think its neat that Grandpa has a gun to "commemorate" their papa.

It came with a good supply of moon-clips. But I have a batch of 45 auto-rim brass inbound.
Its just fun to do stuff with revolvers.
Maybe I'll spend the dough on a serious holster for it at some point. ANOTHER HOLSTER for the "Box 'o Holsters." Or box(ES) of holsters.
Its a big gun. Pic at bottom showing size comparison to a Glock 17.
If I'm carrying a revolver, its usually a 442 instead of a horse pistol.

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I have a 4" "Model of 1989" 625 in 45acp. They are shooters!

I do like the moon clips too. Quick to load, sure to empty.

I guess you could call me a "pre-resurgence" revolver shooter. I have a bunch of them, most all of them older S&W's, with a few of the "lock" era. The lock really doesn't bother me as much as what happened to the rest of the guns that were turned out starting with that era. The lock is just one small part of that.

Im not a real fan of what they have been turning out in general revolver wise these days, and it would have to be something that really special to get my attention. The older guns are pretty hard to beat and where my attention usually lies.

 

[TheFrontRange]

Love me some revolver! I often carry a larger (read: Model 27) on the belt and a J-frame in reserve but, quite often, the J-frame is solo, riding concealed and readily available in a pocket holster.

Attached picture shows some goods that often accompany me out and about: said J-frame (a S&W 642) and JW O’Rourke / O’Rourke Leather pocket holster; Kistner Knives Pocket Drop fixed-blade with horizontal sheath; Barranti Leather 6-Pack Triple-Deuce 2x2x2 ammo pouch; and a Barranti LifeChanger coin pouch (just in case one needs $10-$12 in quarters all at once).