Revolver vs. pistol: which do you like more?

I own both, but like my revolvers better. Easy to clean, less likely to jam, less parts. The average gun fight is 10-15 feet if I can't get u with 5 to 6 shots, I'm dead anyway. Plus with a revolver you dont leave shells behind.

Typically nothing is faster in getting a round off then a revolver. If you are a conceal carry for self protection. Just reach in your purse or jacket pocket and pull the trigger.

But

For a prepared altercation obviously a pistol is best.

Vino says it correctly above my last post.
My wife has a 38 Hammerless ultralight snub nose By SW.
this is excellent 1st weapon.

Last Edited by ISLANDIA on 07/05/2020 08:42 AM

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Apparently you are new to firearms, so for you I think the best pistol would be a hammerless revolver. They are the safest.

Best wishes in your decision!

Revolvers ARE pistols.

yea, was wondering about that

With "clips" attached!

and silencers

For my pocket gun, I have a Taurus 5 shot .38 Titanium ultralight revolver...

Weight and bulk are the biggest issues with a concealed weapon...carrying around a Beretta 9mm with 16 rounds is work...

Ha! I thought that you carried a little pink squirt gun.

Subcompact Glock 26 with Factory NY1 7.5lb trigger is designed to duplicate the trigger feel of a hammerless double action revolver, in a 10+1 9mm package weighing 26oz loaded with 124gr +p Gold Dots. Add a 15rd G19 magazine as a backup on your weak side for a total of 26rds.

You have seen the antifa/blm hoards. Do you think a revolver is the best option moving into the future that is unfolding before our eyes?

No love for the Walther "Ladies Gun" Mr Bond?

No love for the derringers out there?

I dont think a pistol of any kind is a good option for a primary weapon on current course. A pistol is a last resort, especially in the kind of events that you elude to

Exactly, Jeff Cooper said it best.

Cooper is best known[who?] for his work in pistol training, but he favored the rifle for tactical shooting. He often described the handgun as a convenient-to-carry stopgap weapon, allowing someone the opportunity to get to a rifle.

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High capacity revolver is the best of both worlds.

In colloquial usage, this is true... but for accurate communications, you shouldn't use colloquial terms.

Technically, revolvers are NOT pistols, as a pistol has a single chamber that is integral with the barrel. A revolver has several chambers... that revolve.

You mean revolver vs. semi auto.

My first pistol was a SW snubby .38sp but it was (IMO) way too inaccurate, loud and had too few shots that I'd feel safe with in an emergency.

I traded it in for a SW SD9VE and it was the best decision I've ever made. Thousands of rounds pumped through this workhorse.. it was a much better choice for me.

I carry a pistol as I am very familiar with firearms and my wife has a revolver. She carries it in her boob suit in case danger areas she can pull and blast.

And clips are magazines

Couldn't work out the coversation eh.

I like one for each hand.

I prefer the semi auto handgun.

I like both and will carry either depending on what I’m wearing that day. I hate using a conceal holster so usually I slip the problem solver (revolver) into the cargo pocket of my shorts. But if I’m wearing cool weather clothes I’ll holster up.

Ultimately I prefer the semi-auto. It’s more combat capable in my mind. And more accurate for me. Plus I can put the suppressor on my auto for those late night sneak and peek missions. Not that I’ve done those in awhile but looks like I’ll need to again in the future.

I got my wife a revolver because they are just dumb easy.

revolver doesn't leave brass

No, you're just Wrong.

Why do conversations about guns immediately bring out every know nothing autist for miles around?

Sweet fuck this entire thread is actually painful to read.

No semi auto is is perfect. I’d rather carry a 38 special or 357 revolver. There’s a lot of semi autos out now that are single action striker fired with very light triggers around 4-5 pounds and some come with no safety. In a semi I would carry a double action with one in the chamber. Long first trigger pull with single action follow up.