What style cylinder release do you prefer on your revolvers?

[Majic]

I grew up with Colts so pulling back is the best for me. It's all a matter of what you are used to doing.

 

[StrikeEagle]

I had trouble deciding if I like the Push or the Press more. Finally voted Push. The Pull is one of the things that bothers me about the Python... that and the vent rib...

Great question!

StrikeEagle

ps The Dan Wesson just seems totally off-the-wall to me...

 

[Moonclip]

S&W #1 mainly because I'm used to it but I like Ruger as a close second. I find the Colt and especially the Dan Wesson unergonomic and don't forget the Taurus raging Bull which has two releases.

Some Charter Arms revolvers can have the cylinder released by pulling forward on the ejector rod which I find neat and High Standard Sentinels have to be done this way and some of the earlier ones don't even have return springs on them.

I find the top break release on my H&R 999 to be quite ergonomic too and I like it, I commonly just shift the gun a bit in my habd and use my thumb to easily break it open with either hand. I can't do this with the release on my Enfield revolver.

 

[GrantCunningham]

I've watched the better revolver shooters load with the left "off" had and I just can't coordinate it with HKS speed loaders. Maybe with moon clips I could do it. I've got five thumbs on that hand.

Hey, I'm in the same boat. I'm the originator of the phrase "I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous!" Seriously, I can't eat with my left hand, can't use a hammer with my left hand, can't even wipe...well, you get the ugly picture.

Yet, with a surprisingly small amount of practice, I was able to learn to reload left-handed. The real trick is to use Safariland speedloaders - they're faster to get into the cylinder, and faster to release the rounds. In addition, since the release is a push rather than a turn, you don't need to figure out a way to hold the cylinder from turning as you do with the HKS.

The only thing faster is moonclips - which, BTW, is how Jerry is able to reload so quickly.

 

[DukeNukem]

I'm a southpaw and by far prefer the Ruger cylinder release.

 

[Ala Dan]

Push For The Smith~!

 

[Marko Kloos]

I agree that the effectiveness of a release system is largely dependent on the user's habits and training.

I'm used to Smiths and their push-to-open release, so that's my personal preference.

 

[MCgunner]

Hey, I'm in the same boat. I'm the originator of the phrase "I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous!" Seriously, I can't eat with my left hand, can't use a hammer with my left hand, can't even wipe...well, you get the ugly picture.

Yet, with a surprisingly small amount of practice, I was able to learn to reload left-handed. The real trick is to use Safariland speedloaders - they're faster to get into the cylinder, and faster to release the rounds. In addition, since the release is a push rather than a turn, you don't need to figure out a way to hold the cylinder from turning as you do with the HKS.

The only thing faster is moonclips - which, BTW, is how Jerry is able to reload so quickly.

I've looked at the safariland stuff, don't look as easy to carry in a pocket as an HKS. I usually just carry one HKS and one bianchi speed strip.

I need to get one of those short safariland loaders I guess and check it out. The HKS just doesn't load smooth, usually have to shake the friggin' rounds out of it. Better than carrying loose ammo, though.

 

[P95Carry]

MC - IMO the Safariland is no prob for carry - big plus is once locked up, the rounds are very secure, and because of that are well registered for easier insertion. I hate the wobbly problem in HKS!

I used to use Comp I for carry but CompII's are only marginally bigger and so they are my carry choice. The Comp III's are superb the way they shoot the rounds in but - somewhat large for carry with their huge long spring!

I do think once you have a Safariland and quickly get used to it - you'll never look back.

 

[tc300mag1]

prefer the ruger Style