ChiefPilot
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I took my first revolver out tonight for the first time - it's a Ruger New Model Single Six with the .22 and .22 magnum cylinders. As this is my first revolver, I was comparing it against the closest other handgun I have, which is a Ruger Mk. II Target. Interestingly, although the Mk II has a 6 7/8" barrel while the Single Six has a 5 1/2" barrel, they both seem to be about the same length. Wierd.
Anyway, the first thing I noticed was that the Single Six just sounds "different" when shooting; it's not really quieter but more "dull" sounding. I think this is because of the gas escaping around the forcing cone, which leads me to my main question: Which design loses more energy - the revolver or the semi-auto? It seems like a lot of gas escapes between the cylinder and the forcing cone on the revolver, while the bolt has to be pushed back with the semi-auto.
Thanks!
Brad
Anyway, the first thing I noticed was that the Single Six just sounds "different" when shooting; it's not really quieter but more "dull" sounding. I think this is because of the gas escaping around the forcing cone, which leads me to my main question: Which design loses more energy - the revolver or the semi-auto? It seems like a lot of gas escapes between the cylinder and the forcing cone on the revolver, while the bolt has to be pushed back with the semi-auto.
Thanks!
Brad