Revolver's main advantage?

[firestar]

What is the single biggest advantage to the revolver in your opinion? I think accuracy, I have seen $200-300 revolvers that shoot as well or better than many +$1000 semi-autos. If you want cheap accuracy, it is hard to beat a revolver.

 

[chaim]

How about "all of the above". If I had to chose one I would have said accuracy not that long ago but for a while my CZ 75B was more accurate than my revolvers so I know an auto can be plenty accurate (my 6" 586 that I have now is more accurate than the CZ but in all fairness it does beat the CZ by over an inch in barrel length). Ergonomics- revolvers can have the grip size and even shape almost completely changed w/ a new set of grips, try that in an auto. Power, yeah they got .50AE, .44mag and .357mag autos but I'd love to see them try to chamber one in .454 or even .480Ruger one of these days. Reliability- sure many autos are great, but still they can't do what most revolvers would and if a revolver does fail to fire just pull the trigger. However, my vote, if I had to chose one, is with simplicity. No worries about what condition it is in, no need to check to see if a round is chambered, no need to worry about whether the springs are worn out from being loaded too long, no need to try to remember to turn the safety off (yeah, we are sure we'll remember, but what about with the adreneline pumping w/ an armed BG entering your bedroom), only one type of trigger pull to worry about (yeah, I know there are SA and DAO autos, but many are the DA/SA variety)- priceless for new shooters or if you are woken up by an intruder at 3am.

 

[Blackhawk]

Simplicity. Boringly simple....

 

[Kahr carrier]

I like the Reliabilty.

 

[hondo68]

Doesn't spit spent cases around like an autoloader.

 

[mtnbkr]

You left out flexibility.

Using the 357mag as an example, I can shoot loads ranging from gallery load type cartridges (I used to have one that is ~1gr of Bullseye and a 000 buckshot ball) all the way to 600 ft/lb+ loads for hunting.

Show me a semiauto that can do that without needing different springs.

Chris

 

[El Tejon]

It doesn't go out of battery when pressed against the threat.

 

[Edward429451]

All of the above plus versatility.

It doesn't go out of battery when pressed against the threat.

Theres something to think about. Do Glocks & Sigs have disconnectors?

 

[jar]

Yup, all of the above and then some. My semis are nice and I love them but the wheelguns rule.

 

[Litlman]

All of the above and, I just plain like them!

 

[Hand_Rifle_Guy]

While not a panacea, the answer I like is pretty simple.

Six for Sure.

 

[Grin&Barrett]

Looks like my opinion is like most.

 

[Mal H]

I agree with most - all of the above. But, if I had to choose one reason over all others from the list, it would be simplicity. Simplicity is what leads to several of the other factors in revolvers. The simplicity of the barrel and sights being a solid unit leads to accuracy along with (usually) a longer barrel and longer sight radius. The simplicity of the revolver leads to reliability, not nearly as many moving parts during the entire firing cycle (although some revolvers will make a challenge to that statement). The simplicity of the two solid units, cylinder and barrel, lead to ruggedness, power and safety.

And perhaps most important, it sure is simple to find your brass after firing a revolver!

 

[firestar]

I should have put an option for flexibility/versitility.

I left out an "other" on purpose. It seems like everytime there is an other box, people check it and write in something stupid. I don't see anything stupid yet so I guess my plan worked.

 

[firestar]

My second choice (after accuracy) is ergonamics. It is amazing how much you can change the way a revolver balences and points with just a new set of grips. With autos, you are more restricted and with Glocks you had better have a square grip or else.

 

[MoNsTeR]

I voted for "ergonomics" since there was no "trigger" option. I don't have to worry about whether I'll be able to shoot a revolver well or not, because as a rule they all have perfect SA triggers. It's nice being able to buy a $200-$300 PD trade-in S&W 67 or 10 and getting a better trigger than a $700 Kimber.

 

[bpisler]

I voted for power,i know there are 357 and 44 mag autoloaders but most are very big and heavy.I like the fact that i can change carry loads without having to fire 50-100 or more rounds to make sure they'll work well

 

[Shane]

Flexibility.

I don't know of too many semi-autos than can throw out cheap to shoot .38 Special ammunition, and also fire .357 magnum loads up to 200 grains that in a pinch can work on Black Bear or Cougars.

 

[10-Ring]

I like revolvers or there simplicity & reliability...the accuracy is pure gravy!

 

[Neal Bloom]

Reliability. I want to know it will go bang everytime.

 

[P95Carry]

My vote is the reliability one ....... in most circumstances the accuracy deal does not bother me greatly, comparing with semi's but .... would have to admit that when it comes to longer shots ..... assuming you have a tube that is 5 to 6 inches or more ...... then the wheel gun has it every time.

 

[Standing Wolf]

In my experience, it's a rare auto-loader that doesn't fail to feed, fail to fire, or fail to extract now and then. My High Standard Trophy is the only auto-loader I've ever owned with a 100% reliability record, whereas the only failures to fire I've ever encountered with revolvers have been the result of poorly loaded ammunition.

 

[DeltaElite]

You forgot to include, "Looks Way Cool", as a choice.

 

[MCNETT]

Each one of these options hit the nail on the head. I think that the one that the autloaders cannot touch is the ability to handle powerful calibers. i.e; .44, .454, 480, 475, 500
-Mike

 

[V-fib]

Reliability stood out first in the poll for me. simplicity second.