Why Revolvers? (speaking from ignorance)

[pinkymingeo]

It's probably safer to fire a Glock that way. Then, when you have one of the infamous KB's, there's less shrapnel.

 

[Rexster]

I shoot a medium/large-framed DA sixgun better than any other handgun, when standing on my hind legs, unsupported. Balance is part of it. Rhythm is another; I wish I could fully explain the rhythm factor, but words elude me at this point. I can do well enough with my duty SIG autoloader, but as the range increases, I like the sixgun's results better. My agency lets me bring along a 4" .357 as a "back-up" weapon, while actually wearing the .40 in the duty rig. It's a great source of comfort and enhances confidence.

 

[Shawnee]

I happen to be a revolver fan, especially single-action revolvers. Besides the fact that I "grew up" with SA revolvers, I think my preference is due to ergonomics and also because shooting well one-handed seems easier with revolvers (esp. SA). I don't know if actual Science would support that subjective impression but, for me, it seems to be valid.

I shot competition with an L-frame and a Series 70 Gold Cup and always felt sight-recovery was easier with the L-frame - but my times were actually about even between the two.

 

[BigMak]

Jaenak, I live in Minnesota and am familiar with our bears and wolves, and the size of them. When strolling in the northern woods, I always have my Ruger Security-Six on my hip and feel very comfortable with it.

A larger bore or a rifle is always a comfort, but realistically I think you'll be just fine with the .357. "up north".

I was going to recommend a GP-100, but the 686 with the extra shot is a bonus. Plus, It's a helluva nice gun! Good choice.

 

[Black Adder LXX]

I like revolvers, not better, but just as much as autoloaders. My reasons are:

1) Reliability
2) Versatility
3) Accuracy
4) Nostalgia
5) Aesthetics

I love and own both kinds, but my Ruger GP100 with 357 JHPs is my HD gun because I don't need 17 shots with that one...

 

[cookekdjr]

1. I like revolvers, especially S&W's, because they tend to be so well balanced and aren't choppy or blocky like alot of semi-autos. They just seem to exude quality and workmanship.
2. RE:.357 popularity, you can do almost anything with it. Light shooting .38 wadcutters? Sure. Hardcast 200gr bear killers? Got those, too. With a levergun companion this cartridge can do almost anything.
-David

 

[Rexster]

I just installed and tested a spurless hammer in my 4" Speed Six, which will increase the amount of holster-carry time it receives, as there will be no spur to gnaw holes in my shirts, jackets and vests, plus nothing can snag the draw. Life is good.

 

[BlindJustice]

I shoot my 1911 better than my revolvers however
some people are uncomfortable with a 1911 in condition One
- Cocked and Locked. I can opt for my favorite and the
revolver I shoot the best - a S & W 625 5" Bbl. Len.
I have HKS speedloaders for .45 Auto RIm as well as more
full moon clips than I can carry comfortably.

The 625 got the Master Revolver Action job at the S&W
Performance Center as well as some Guy Hogue full size
finger grooves / checkered in Rosewood.

My load for both of the guns above for practice or
whatever a Leadhead hardcast 200 gr. SWC at 1,025 FPS

My 686P 4" Bbl. Len. has Guy HOgue Compact finger
grooves/checkered in ROsewood as well. It has more
recoil with full house 158 gr. JHPs than the 625 which
weighs 6 more oz. empty. Muzzle flash is
another issue. So, i've got some .38 SPcl. 125 gr.
hornady XTP JHP @ 1,000 FPS for practice
or as a business load in my Model 60 3" Bbl. but
all stainlesss steel frame cyl & barrel for a 24 oz
package. I also have the SPeer 135 gr. Gold Dot
+P at approx. 900 FPS

They're all fun to shoot but the 1911 is my favorite

.

 

[Guy B. Meredith]

I will add one more to the versatility crowd. I don't like finicky machines and autos seems to require that you play to a sweet spot in terms of range of types of ammo. In an emergency you can get creative in feeding revolvers.

 

[ozarkman]

Where I live, in the middle of nowhere... I prefer the .357 4 inch gp-100 because of the simplistic nature of it. In my experience, Rugers have shown to be more solidly built. The S&Ws for me at least are like a work of art or a fine swiss watch. But when I'm in the pasture, 1/2 mile from the house, I don't appreciate the beauty of the S&W, I'm looking for something that is going to be rugged and I can depend on if a Coyote decides he likes the look of one of the calves. I like to keep the first round in the cylinder as a shotshell. Works wonders on pesky copperheads and such. Not meaning in any way to demean the S&W, they are fine weapons, just not my choice, under the conditions in which I describe. I consider the revolver as a tool rather than a show piece. Maybe others share my view and that's why it's popular. Of course, your mileage may vary...