Should everyone have a revolver in this day and age

[ColtPythonElite]

I have been a revolver fan since buying my first handgun. Even, though I carry a semi-auto as a work weapon, I use a revolver 99% of the time for off-duty carry, plinking, hunting, and local competition.

 

[load748]

its an absolute right to own a weapon if one chooses

 

[Steve CT]

I would not ever tell someone else what they "must have", but above all else, I can't imagine not having a 4" .357, a .22 autoloader, and a 1911.

 

[orionengnr]

It took me well into my fourth decade to acquire an appreciation for revolvers. I maintain it to this day, although I shoot and carry semi-autos 90% of the time. It is not my place to say what anyone "should" or "should not" have. I enjoy both types.

However, objectively, there seem to be some mis-conceptions out there.

Doesn't jam

Many would contest this statement. There are no absolutes.

easy to clean

A six-shot revolver has seven bores to clean. Cleaning a revolvers takes more time, effort, and patches (for me).

more of the powder charge is actually used to push the bullet...

Actually, a fair bit of the powder charge exits sideways out of the barrel/cylinder gap. A semi does not waste energy, as the bullet is gone before the action cycles. There was a good YouTube video that showed both a revolver and a semi fired (remotely) underwater, and the amount of wasted gas and energy was apparent.
Ah, there it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eUlpPY96Ok

 

[A freakin' lion]

while I love my wheelguns, some folks don't. I live somewhere where we all have that choice. And proud of it! My buddy is happy with her tacticool black automagic things that hold more shells than I reload in an hour. Revolvers are not neato enough. I'm much more driven by history. Indiana Jones, Patton, and many cowboys all carried a revolver. Respect everyone's reasons. She can outshoot me with everything I own.

 

[LibShooter]

Everyone who likes revolvers should have at least one. However, no one should bother with a gun he doesn't like just to check an item off a list.

I'm down to one revolver right now... an old snubbie S&W Chief's Special in .38. It's not very accurate. The sights are atrocious. There is one too few chamber in the cylinder. It's actively unpleasant to shoot. And it's my favorite gun.

It carries well and fits my hand. It will go bang if I ever need it to. My Dad said it got him out of some trouble when he carried it 30 years ago.

I'm in the market for a modern, svelte 9mm auto that will likely replace the .38 as my daily carrier. But I bet I'll never like it as much as the Smith & Wesson.

 

[Legionnaire]

Yes. While I like and CCW semi-autos, I much prefer revolvers for the range, field carry, and hunting. Among other things, I hate policing brass.

 

[303tom]

Yes................

 

[CajunBass]

I don't think you should "have" to have anything you don't want.

Personally, at least at this time, I don't have much use for a semi-auto. I've got one, but that's all. Revolvers do just fine for me. They might not for you.

 

[Bobson]

I have to admit there's something about revolvers that I can't deny being drawn to. I'm certain I'll own a fine revolver at some point in the future, even if my only reason for having it is so that its there. It won't be one of my next two gun purchases, but number three is very likely.

 

[gspn]

A revolver is to a man, what a little black dress is to a woman.

Everyone needs one, and it goes well with anything.

I like my revolvers. I hunt and target shoot with them. For years I didn't own one and then, slowly, I began to feel a little empty for not owning a revolver. A Ruger Blackhawk in .41 mag was my first. The collection has grown since.

To each his own...some folks won't have a want/need for them...but I think they're cool.

 

[Owen Sparks]

Revolvers are FUN! Is that a good enough reason?

 

[bluetopper]

To be void of a revolver is to be void of class, style, and culture.

 

[JohnBiltz]

Since I don't own one and have no intention of owning one; I would say no.

 

[Scipio Africanus]

I carry an N-frame more often than not. Power, accuracy, versatility,and reliability are the reasons. I do not know of any auto that wil do what a good .44 or .45 revolver will do.

 

[DLEJones]

Revolvers, sure. When just going out to the store, eat, gas up the car, drive down the road, anytime I step out of the house not expecting trouble, I take one of several revolvers. If I was expecting trouble, I'd take the revolver and my M1A....LOL

 

[Pilot]

I sold all my revolvers except for my USFA SAA. I like the single actions due to the history. I shoot semi autos much better.

 

[doc2rn]

I do believe everyone who wants one should have the availability of having one. I prefer and shoot them better than most semi-autos. In case you where wondering if they are still relevant lets ask Jerry M. how he feels about it

 

[1911Tuner]

I couldn't imagine not having one.

 

[Hit_Factor]

more reliable and accurate than an auto-loader. Doesn't jam

I have had jams in both revolvers and semiautos.

Revolvers is usually due to ammo problems. Autos suffer from magazine and then ammo problems.

Can't say that my revos are any more accurate than my semis. My experience is sometimes yes and sometimes no.

I am a huge fan of revolvers and carry a j frame regularily. I compete in ICORE and hunt with them.

 

[230RN]

I'd prefer a Bisley grip on that one. And better front sights.

 

[outboard]

I own 2 revolvers, a .22 cal (target practice, bird dog training) and a .357 Blackhawk in stainless for protection in the mountains. From a mechanical standpoint a stainless wheel gun is well suited for use in the mountains (fewer moving parts than a semi auto and more durable material than a blued firearm). Mine is routinely subjected to rain, snow, dirt and dust on long day hikes or multiday backpacking trips. I could bury it beneath layers of clothing or deep in a pack to keep it protected ...but that kinda defeats the purpose. Does everyone need one? Absolutely not... But I do.

 

[EnfieldEnthusiast]

A six-shooter,like a lever-action is always nice to have-whether its for Cowboy Action shooting,or target-shooting,like Police Pistol&Service Pistol.A Colt SAA for Cowboy Action,A Smith&Wesson M10 or M15 for Police&Service pistol shooting.

 

[lopaka]

How 'bout if I flip it around?


Should everyone have a *semiauto* in this day and age?



Yup, I'm partial to revolvers. Love a 1911 and have a polymer pistol, but the foundation of my handgun world is revolvers.

I believe experience with revolvers makes _me_ a more deliberate shooter with all my shooting.

 

[MrWesson]

I think everyone should try shooting revolvers or try one out by buying one.

I bought a couple and sold a couple. Its hard to break old habits and learn new ones.

I see no advantage to owning one over a semi rather than nostalgia/looks.