What piqued your interest of revolvers?
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For me the first gun I've ever handled was an older Ruger Security Six.
Something about the cylinder is very classy to me. I like the curves and the way you can operate a revolver.
The reliability and all the other good stuff is just icing on the cake to me.
On a more realistic approach, I loooooooove reloading for my revolver. Collecting brass casings is never a pain.
Something about the cylinder is very classy to me. I like the curves and the way you can operate a revolver.
The reliability and all the other good stuff is just icing on the cake to me.
On a more realistic approach, I loooooooove reloading for my revolver. Collecting brass casings is never a pain.
wanderinwalker
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Young guy here, 27. My first handgun was a Glock 17 9mm. The first handgun I bought myself was a 6" S&W 629 .44 Magnum. Of course I still have both and couldn't part with them for anything.
I guess the love of revolvers comes from learning to shoot on grampy's old Highway Patrolman. Then, when dad picked up a couple of centerfire revolvers of his own, they were a short .357 Taurus and a .357 Blackhawk, old model.
Now I am on the lookout for a nice 4" Highway Patrolman (or even a Model 27 if one turns up at an affordable price). Or a Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. Either would go nicely with the M-18 .22LR and the 4" Model 19 .357.
And I do love how the auto shooters think their .45s and 10mms are "big" guns until you crack open a box of .44 Magnums. They get really interested when I explain even my reduced-power reloads still throw 240gr slugs at 1000-fps from my 629. But handing it around almost always wins a few grins and converts.
I guess the love of revolvers comes from learning to shoot on grampy's old Highway Patrolman. Then, when dad picked up a couple of centerfire revolvers of his own, they were a short .357 Taurus and a .357 Blackhawk, old model.
Now I am on the lookout for a nice 4" Highway Patrolman (or even a Model 27 if one turns up at an affordable price). Or a Model 15 Combat Masterpiece. Either would go nicely with the M-18 .22LR and the 4" Model 19 .357.
And I do love how the auto shooters think their .45s and 10mms are "big" guns until you crack open a box of .44 Magnums. They get really interested when I explain even my reduced-power reloads still throw 240gr slugs at 1000-fps from my 629. But handing it around almost always wins a few grins and converts.
possum
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The first time as i kid that i shot a S&W model 19.
RKRCPA
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Westerns for sure but reading Elmer and Skeeter sure helped a lot also. The other factor was that in the late 70's the auto pistol had not really come of age. You were pretty much limited to a 1911, a Hi-Power or a S&W first gen.
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1) Not having to run all over the firing line picking up empties.
2) I can't explain it. Just better mojo somehow. No quarrel with those who choose autos, they just (usually) ain't for me.
2) I can't explain it. Just better mojo somehow. No quarrel with those who choose autos, they just (usually) ain't for me.
BullRunBear
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Like many others I grew up with cowboy heroes in the 50s. Somewhere I have a photo of my sixth Christmas where I'm wearing a Roy Rogers outfit with a two gun cap pistol rig. My little sister had the Dale Evans version. When I was old enough to buy real handguns, revolvers seemed the natural way to go. I liked the looks, especially single actions, the balance and the accuracy.
Those childhood influences led to other advantages as I learned more: the huge variety of loads a revolver can handle, comparatively easy reloading, and greater power levels for a caliber. Then there's the reliability. I shoot semi autos pretty well out to 25 yards but they can't match my revolvers for longer ranges.
Finally, at my age it's no fun chasing spent brass all over the place. That ground gets farther away every year.
Jeff
Those childhood influences led to other advantages as I learned more: the huge variety of loads a revolver can handle, comparatively easy reloading, and greater power levels for a caliber. Then there's the reliability. I shoot semi autos pretty well out to 25 yards but they can't match my revolvers for longer ranges.
Finally, at my age it's no fun chasing spent brass all over the place. That ground gets farther away every year.
Jeff
scottishclaymore
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It's an interesting question. I'm 21, so I guess that qualifies me as a young guy.
I was first introduced to handguns at the age of 15 or 16, when my Dad and I both started getting interested in shooting. The second handgun I ever shot was a S&W 642. Even then, as difficult as that gun was to shoot for a new shooter, there was something about it that set it apart from the other handguns there were available to me. It was my Dad's 642, and I eventually bought it from him. That gun is sitting in my pocket right now, and I can't imagine ever being willing to part with it.
As my interest in guns and ballistics grew, I read a lot of books by Jordan, Keith, and the rest of the crew. Probably cementing it, though, was the S&W M64 4" that I bought through a private sale a little earlier this year. The quality of the trigger and the overall accuracy of the gun made it my favorite. The gun had perfect heft and balance and is more accurate than any other handgun I have shot to-date. It's gotten carried a lot and shot a lot since I bought it, probably more than any of my other handguns.
I own a couple of auto-loaders too, and I don't think revolvers are for everyone. Some people simply can't be happy with 6-8 rounds. But for me the guns that I will carry and use to protect myself and my family are all revolvers and as far as I can tell, always will be. It's just what I like the most and what I'm comfortable with.
I was first introduced to handguns at the age of 15 or 16, when my Dad and I both started getting interested in shooting. The second handgun I ever shot was a S&W 642. Even then, as difficult as that gun was to shoot for a new shooter, there was something about it that set it apart from the other handguns there were available to me. It was my Dad's 642, and I eventually bought it from him. That gun is sitting in my pocket right now, and I can't imagine ever being willing to part with it.
As my interest in guns and ballistics grew, I read a lot of books by Jordan, Keith, and the rest of the crew. Probably cementing it, though, was the S&W M64 4" that I bought through a private sale a little earlier this year. The quality of the trigger and the overall accuracy of the gun made it my favorite. The gun had perfect heft and balance and is more accurate than any other handgun I have shot to-date. It's gotten carried a lot and shot a lot since I bought it, probably more than any of my other handguns.
I own a couple of auto-loaders too, and I don't think revolvers are for everyone. Some people simply can't be happy with 6-8 rounds. But for me the guns that I will carry and use to protect myself and my family are all revolvers and as far as I can tell, always will be. It's just what I like the most and what I'm comfortable with.
I watched all of the old cowboy shows back in the 60's and of course the Colt single action army was the gun they all carried.
In the early 70's a hunting buddy worked part time in a sporting goods store and he bought a Ruger single six 22 revolver with the long rifle cylinder and the 22 WMR cylinder. After seeing his, I had to have one. It cost about $70.00 brand new.
He and I both shot the dickens out of them. I ended up trading it in the mid 80's at a gun show in Temple, Texas and I don't even remember what I traded it for. I may have sold it, don't really remember.
Some time before getting rid of the 22 I bought a Virginian Dragoon 45 colt imported by Interarms. This started my love affair with the 45 colt and I am now on my 4th one which is a Ruger Bisley. I also have a Ruger 44 special which is a dandy.
I like autos and always have but revolvers are still my favorite.
In the early 70's a hunting buddy worked part time in a sporting goods store and he bought a Ruger single six 22 revolver with the long rifle cylinder and the 22 WMR cylinder. After seeing his, I had to have one. It cost about $70.00 brand new.
He and I both shot the dickens out of them. I ended up trading it in the mid 80's at a gun show in Temple, Texas and I don't even remember what I traded it for. I may have sold it, don't really remember.
Some time before getting rid of the 22 I bought a Virginian Dragoon 45 colt imported by Interarms. This started my love affair with the 45 colt and I am now on my 4th one which is a Ruger Bisley. I also have a Ruger 44 special which is a dandy.
I like autos and always have but revolvers are still my favorite.
GP100man
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Growing up on a 75 acre farm bordering the Wacammaw River Swamps the possibilitys of something crawlin up to snack on left overs or dogs or youngens was a possibility so when we went to the "camp" a feild rite on the swamp & a 16x16 cabin ,my grand pa wore a S&W model ten in a western rig .
We had a plott bulldog that would kill everything except humans & me & grandpa(him & I was the only 2 that could do anything with the dog) was taking him to the camp to chain em up down there to give em a change of scenery , he got loose & was runnin across the feild !!!
Grand pa pulled the 10 & on the 5th shot rolled em over at `bout 60yds !!!
I was 9 yrs old & remember it as clear today as if it happened 5 min ago !!!
It set the stage for the rest of my life !! I miss Grand pa more than I can say !!!
I know in my heart that he would enjoy & love the reloading & casting madness !!!!
Merry Christmass Grand pa & to all !!!
We had a plott bulldog that would kill everything except humans & me & grandpa(him & I was the only 2 that could do anything with the dog) was taking him to the camp to chain em up down there to give em a change of scenery , he got loose & was runnin across the feild !!!
Grand pa pulled the 10 & on the 5th shot rolled em over at `bout 60yds !!!
I was 9 yrs old & remember it as clear today as if it happened 5 min ago !!!
It set the stage for the rest of my life !! I miss Grand pa more than I can say !!!
I know in my heart that he would enjoy & love the reloading & casting madness !!!!
Merry Christmass Grand pa & to all !!!
Texasred
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You shot your dog?
I'm 25 and prefer revolvers because they only have one downside and that is capacity.
My first handgun was a Ruger GP-100 6" stainless steel. Perfect gun.
I'm 25 and prefer revolvers because they only have one downside and that is capacity.
My first handgun was a Ruger GP-100 6" stainless steel. Perfect gun.
Damon555
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What piqued your interest of revolvers?
When I owned one that could do this.
When I owned one that could do this.
Just me.. but FWIW and in order;
1. I can hit with it
2.One great reliable safety..my index finger
3.Nose heavy center of gravity in my hands just feels right
4.Bored tearless with failure to function drills
5.In a pinch can use any ammo available
6.Tired of searching for my brass
Still love my 1911's but I carry a wheelie
1. I can hit with it
2.One great reliable safety..my index finger
3.Nose heavy center of gravity in my hands just feels right
4.Bored tearless with failure to function drills
5.In a pinch can use any ammo available
6.Tired of searching for my brass
Still love my 1911's but I carry a wheelie
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This is why I like revolvers
1. Very large range of powers. I can load .38 special cowboy loads that barely have more recoil than a .22, all the way up to 200 grain loads that could serve as a backup black bear defense load. Same applies to other revolver chamberings like the .44 special / .44 magnum. Revolvers can handle any power level without fear of malfunctions
2. Grip feel / ergonomics. To me, the GP 100 original rubber / wood insert grips are the finest out there for my hands. They feel better than any semi-auto grip.
3. No magazines to worry about.
4. Usually better sights than semi-autos
1. Very large range of powers. I can load .38 special cowboy loads that barely have more recoil than a .22, all the way up to 200 grain loads that could serve as a backup black bear defense load. Same applies to other revolver chamberings like the .44 special / .44 magnum. Revolvers can handle any power level without fear of malfunctions
2. Grip feel / ergonomics. To me, the GP 100 original rubber / wood insert grips are the finest out there for my hands. They feel better than any semi-auto grip.
3. No magazines to worry about.
4. Usually better sights than semi-autos
JFrame
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Kind of in keeping with this sentiment -- I can fire .22 Colibris, CB's, Shorts, Longs, Long Rifles, shot shells, and every odd permutation in between, in any order I like, in my .22 revolvers with utter confidence in them cycling and firing.
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Lucky Derby
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The S&W M14's that rode in Reed's & Malloy's holsters
The Colt Python that rode in TJ Hooker's holster
But mostly the S&W M19 that rode in my dad's holster.
The Colt Python that rode in TJ Hooker's holster
But mostly the S&W M19 that rode in my dad's holster.
Camjr
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I'm 43, and didn't get into the pistol or concealed carry thing until about 5 years ago, despite being involved in the shotgun sports and birdhunting for years. Just not something I grew up with or exposed to as a kid.
I think that because of shotgun sports, the "feel" of a gun in my hands became key in selecting firearms for purchase. I think that carried over into handguns when I started the process. My first handgun was an XD, and it was purchased purely on feel (although online research told me I was making a good decision). Glock, SIG, HK, etc--for some reason just didn't feel right in my hand. One day, while visiting a local shop and looking for a smaller option for carry (XDsc), another customer overheard my conversation with the gentleman working the counter and suggested a J-Frame S&W. I had never even considered the option of a wheelgun--again, I had no real history with handguns. I asked the customer and salesman for recommendations. Both said 642/442 simultaneously. I was handed a 642 and it felt perfect--weight, pointability, size, etc. I had never fired a revolver before, but purchased it on the spot. As most of you know, snubbies (especially lighter models) take a lot of practice. Been there, done that. I now carry that little 642 everywhere in a good pocket holster and am completely confident in my abilities to employ it should the need ever arise.
I don't own a 1911 but will probably purchase one at some point (and yes, it does "feel" great in my hand as well). However, most of the handguns on my wish list now are revolvers. Besides, they're just damn cool looking!!!!
Cheers!
I think that because of shotgun sports, the "feel" of a gun in my hands became key in selecting firearms for purchase. I think that carried over into handguns when I started the process. My first handgun was an XD, and it was purchased purely on feel (although online research told me I was making a good decision). Glock, SIG, HK, etc--for some reason just didn't feel right in my hand. One day, while visiting a local shop and looking for a smaller option for carry (XDsc), another customer overheard my conversation with the gentleman working the counter and suggested a J-Frame S&W. I had never even considered the option of a wheelgun--again, I had no real history with handguns. I asked the customer and salesman for recommendations. Both said 642/442 simultaneously. I was handed a 642 and it felt perfect--weight, pointability, size, etc. I had never fired a revolver before, but purchased it on the spot. As most of you know, snubbies (especially lighter models) take a lot of practice. Been there, done that. I now carry that little 642 everywhere in a good pocket holster and am completely confident in my abilities to employ it should the need ever arise.
I don't own a 1911 but will probably purchase one at some point (and yes, it does "feel" great in my hand as well). However, most of the handguns on my wish list now are revolvers. Besides, they're just damn cool looking!!!!
Cheers!
I'm a young guy(19), and I'm not 100% sure why, but there's something about their looks, something "classy". That, and I love how they function, much more deliberate than autoloaders. As a matter of fact, I love manual action guns over anything else. Break open, bolt, lever, etc. The revolver is just an extension of that I guess. That explains why I don't like DAO revos.
All that, and this:
What can I say, I'm a milsurp/classics guy. No EBRs for me.
All that, and this:
What can I say, I'm a milsurp/classics guy. No EBRs for me.
Ala Dan
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Well, I'm 63 year's young now so I grew up shooting revolver's; mainly a
4" S&W model 18 .22 LR, and a 4" S&W model 57 in .41 magnum. As a
matter of fact, the model 57 sparked my interest in handloading and
bullet casting~! I know, in this day and age the self-loaders have taken
over; but there is NOTHING as elegant as a "deep blued" revolver from
Smith & Wesson or Colt~!
4" S&W model 18 .22 LR, and a 4" S&W model 57 in .41 magnum. As a
matter of fact, the model 57 sparked my interest in handloading and
bullet casting~! I know, in this day and age the self-loaders have taken
over; but there is NOTHING as elegant as a "deep blued" revolver from
Smith & Wesson or Colt~!
oldgaranddad
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Three words: "Failure to feed"
Revolvers cured that for me and I won't look back.
Revolvers cured that for me and I won't look back.
JohnBT
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I think it was Hopalong Cassidy. He had the first western series on tv.
1. A J frame is so easy to carry concealed comfortably all day every single day, like your phone, keys, and wallet.
2. My first handgun was a Smith and Wesson 637.
3. I am more accurate with a revolver than an autoloader, when both are comparable sizes.
4. No Magazines to test or stock up on.
5. In an autoloader you can only chamber the same round so many times before it must be deemed as a practice round.
6. With a revolver, there is no magic 200 round test to see if a particular hollow point will feed. These 200 rounds of hollow points are expensive, and must be considered when budgeting for a firearm. This is only what I do for new autoloaders, YMMV.
7. Revolvers can be very powerful for their size/weight. Usually much more so than autoloaders.
8. Revolvers are usually more versatile, for example, 38/357, 44 special/44 mag, 45 colt/454/460.
9. I usually prefer the trigger of a revolver over an autoloader.
10. Revolvers are sexy and simple.
11. In my experience, it is easier for me to teach a new shooter how to handle a revolver over an autoloader.
Oh yeah, I'm 24. So I guess I'm a young whippersnapper.
2. My first handgun was a Smith and Wesson 637.
3. I am more accurate with a revolver than an autoloader, when both are comparable sizes.
4. No Magazines to test or stock up on.
5. In an autoloader you can only chamber the same round so many times before it must be deemed as a practice round.
6. With a revolver, there is no magic 200 round test to see if a particular hollow point will feed. These 200 rounds of hollow points are expensive, and must be considered when budgeting for a firearm. This is only what I do for new autoloaders, YMMV.
7. Revolvers can be very powerful for their size/weight. Usually much more so than autoloaders.
8. Revolvers are usually more versatile, for example, 38/357, 44 special/44 mag, 45 colt/454/460.
9. I usually prefer the trigger of a revolver over an autoloader.
10. Revolvers are sexy and simple.
11. In my experience, it is easier for me to teach a new shooter how to handle a revolver over an autoloader.
Oh yeah, I'm 24. So I guess I'm a young whippersnapper.
42 years old. Learned on revolvers (S&W M65 and a S&W M36) then was called away by the siren call of semi-autos. Seven years ago I was at a gun show and came across a nicely used S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with a 6" barrel. I bought it on the spot. Something about that old warhorse just caught my fancy. Took me back to my childhood and spending days at the range with my dad.
I still own a use autos, but the majority of my handguns are revolvers.
I still own a use autos, but the majority of my handguns are revolvers.
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