Best combat revolver?
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SharpsDressedMan
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I think I have the answer! Is a centerfire revolver everyone's first choice as a personal defense handgun for a war zone? No. Will it serve in that capacity? It has, and it will. Best REVOLVER for the job? Fill in the blank______________
Deaf Smith
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JShirley,
Why would pilots need a lighter gun than a 1911? I really don't think 8 ounces will make that much difference. WW2 Army pilots carried 1911s, Navy and Marines carried S&W M10 and Colt OP .38s.
Keep in mind the pistol is there so you can either get to your rifle or fix whatever is wrong with that rifle. Be it out of ammo, jams, damaged by gunfire, ect... On a battlefield to have just a handgun as your weapon is, well, idiotic.
I remember a guy who was in Vietnam who was given the choice of being issued a 1911A1 or M16 (but not both) by the QM. Of course he picked the M16!
Oh, and read Brennen's War. He was a Aero Scout in Vietnam. He carried his M16, 1911A1, and a S&W .38!
Deaf
allaroundhunter
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John,
While you say pilots need a lighter firearm than an M1911A1, I will put in my $.02 (or rather, my grandfather's). As a fighter pilot during Korea, he was issued an M1911, and said that the heft did not bother him nor did he ever want to go anywhere without it. He said it gave him a piece of mind, and that other pilots that were issued revolvers did everything they could to acquire a 1911.
He also said (of my M&P), that I needed to man up haha. He said that he would carry that 1911 and 7 rounds of .45 ACP 5 miles before he would carry a polymer pistol 1 mile.
Yes, they may be heavier, but saying a pilot needs something lighter is somewhat of a blanket statement that is not entirely truthful.
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While you say pilots need a lighter firearm than an M1911A1, I will put in my $.02 (or rather, my grandfather's). As a fighter pilot during Korea, he was issued an M1911, and said that the heft did not bother him nor did he ever want to go anywhere without it. He said it gave him a piece of mind, and that other pilots that were issued revolvers did everything they could to acquire a 1911.
He also said (of my M&P), that I needed to man up haha. He said that he would carry that 1911 and 7 rounds of .45 ACP 5 miles before he would carry a polymer pistol 1 mile.
Yes, they may be heavier, but saying a pilot needs something lighter is somewhat of a blanket statement that is not entirely truthful.
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SharpsDressedMan
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Isn't a S&W Model 19 a "COMBAT Magnum"? 
The best combat revolver is the one that best fits your hand and shoots accurately and reliably for you, while being powerful enough to do the job reliably.
My 2 pence, free of charge to THR members.
I know it's not terribly helpful. Or, is it?
The choice is as personal as religion, politics, and choosing a mate.
My 2 pence, free of charge to THR members.
I know it's not terribly helpful. Or, is it?
The choice is as personal as religion, politics, and choosing a mate.
As I said, I own more revolvers than autoloaders, so obviously there is no "hate". While all of my 4" N frames, for example, are wonderfully balanced and would be devastatingly effective on an enemy at close range, so would a sword.
Loving a weapon in no way equates to it being the best choice for the job. Even our 100 year old 1911 makes a better combat sidearm than any revolver.
John
Loving a weapon in no way equates to it being the best choice for the job. Even our 100 year old 1911 makes a better combat sidearm than any revolver.
John
I secound the N frames
if weight is not an issue and I was to pick a revolver I would favor an
N frame
model 27, 357 mag (highway patrol model)
model 29, 44 special
model 25-2, 1955, 45ACP
model 25, 45 long colt mountain gun
model 57, 41 mag, if you like recoil
there are many more, I am surprised I haven't seen more votes for them
if weight is not an issue and I was to pick a revolver I would favor an
N frame
model 27, 357 mag (highway patrol model)
model 29, 44 special
model 25-2, 1955, 45ACP
model 25, 45 long colt mountain gun
model 57, 41 mag, if you like recoil
there are many more, I am surprised I haven't seen more votes for them
SharpsDressedMan
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Started out as a .455 S&W 2nd Model Hand Ejector. Barrel cut, new front sight, and now .45 Colt. I could fight with this. ....................................................................
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shinyroks
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In my experience, for me, a S&W 66fits the bill. The one I bought was used as a carry gun for an officer here in CO, and had approx 25,000 rounds through it before the firing pin broke for me.
I wouldn't hesitate to use that as a combat revolver. For backwoods use, I certainly trust that over my 1911s, seems much less prone to jams. The only drawback is the da, but that is easily overcome with practice.
I wouldn't hesitate to use that as a combat revolver. For backwoods use, I certainly trust that over my 1911s, seems much less prone to jams. The only drawback is the da, but that is easily overcome with practice.
DAdams
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I think I'm going with what I have, a K Frame 19 or 66 with CT Grips, assuming I get to have a long gun or have to use my revolver to get to my long gun.
If combat is WAR then I will not be taking a handgun except as a backup to my battle rifle, and that depends on if taking more rifle ammo is a better use of space and weight.
If combat is a street fight or a home invasion, then Yes a revolver will work as well as any other handgun if the user knows what they are doing. If they don't know, then no handgun is better or worse.
For me a 1911, Glock or any of my S&W .357 or .44 caliber guns will work. I choose not to use magnums in my revolvers and that speeds up follow up shots if needed. A revolver is not a handicap. The handicap is the operator.
If combat is a street fight or a home invasion, then Yes a revolver will work as well as any other handgun if the user knows what they are doing. If they don't know, then no handgun is better or worse.
For me a 1911, Glock or any of my S&W .357 or .44 caliber guns will work. I choose not to use magnums in my revolvers and that speeds up follow up shots if needed. A revolver is not a handicap. The handicap is the operator.
SharpsDressedMan
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To say a revolver can't fight the good fight is to never have been in a gunfight with the likes of Bill Jordan, Jim Cirillo, or Jerry Mikulek. The first two definitily used revolvers in gunfights, possibly against multiple assailants, and the last, if he never did in his law enforcement career, certainly has the skills to do it for real. As stated above, the handicap lies in the shooter.
rswartsell
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Bob Munden used to be an exhibition shooter (and competitive SA revolver shooter) and is currently (if still with us) a custom tuner of SA revolvers. Youtube has a wealth of Bob Munden videos. His shtick was the "fastest draw alive" with a SA revolver. The videos are quite impressive though I suspect some of using the old "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" trick of birdshot rounds.
Undeniable the man's skill and amazing quickness though.
Undeniable the man's skill and amazing quickness though.
Taroman
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For combat, if forced to do so, I'd choose a 45 ACP revolver with full moon clips.
That said, I'd prefer a shotgun any day!
That said, I'd prefer a shotgun any day!
wildehond
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I carried a Astra 4" ,357 mag. It was Lovely to shoot and I could land fullhouse .357 rounds where I wanted to shooting it quite fast. It was fairly large revolver but I carried it concealed, summer and winter for four years with no problem. I think it was based on the S&W model 66. If I were to carry a revolver again it will be 4" .357 again no question.
In 1951 during the Korean War, I carried an S&W model 10 in a shoulder holster and a Colt 1911 on my right hip.
I would take my present 4” Ruger GP100 over both those sidearms because it is better made, more reliable, has better balance and loads more powerful ammunition. I am also far more accurate with it then my former combat sidearms.
I would take my present 4” Ruger GP100 over both those sidearms because it is better made, more reliable, has better balance and loads more powerful ammunition. I am also far more accurate with it then my former combat sidearms.
SharpsDressedMan
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^^^Hard to argue with that!
rswartsell
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What kind of uniform is that shepsan? The picture is a little small for my aging eyes.
Its a "horsing around" uniform.
I had on my dungerees with an officer's cover. Like the wise ass I was then, I put on our plane captain's hat when he was out of the hanger and another crew man took the photo. Dumb, young kids (19 at the time).
Good thing I wasn't caught wearing that cover.
That is the S&W model 10 that was issued to air crewmen at that time.
I had on my dungerees with an officer's cover. Like the wise ass I was then, I put on our plane captain's hat when he was out of the hanger and another crew man took the photo. Dumb, young kids (19 at the time).
Good thing I wasn't caught wearing that cover.
That is the S&W model 10 that was issued to air crewmen at that time.
S.B.
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shepsan, what outfit were you with that issued two handguns at a time?
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