That's a reason why I love 'em. I can shoot powder puff loads in .44 Russian in my S&W Model 29 up to some pretty heavy stuff in yhe same cylinder. And they all work.Seems posters are getting into the realm of the
revolver vs. auto debate.
But to again say it, the revolver's main virtue is
its ability to handle such a wide spectrum of
ammo power levels for all sorts of purposes.
It is not dependent on the ammo to operate.
Plus, unlike women. Guns don't get jealous if you handle another one.
The singular one major virtue?
Research the Newhall Incident where several CA Highway Patrol officers lost their lives. IIRC officers died with empty brass in their pocket or in their hand as that's what they did on the range.
It was also the incident that got "patrol rifles" to be a thing. They were facing suspects that were armed with long guns, all while they just had handguns.
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Good point! Although I think it was the bank robbery where the responding LEOs had to borrow ARs from gun shops that really woke up administrators.
I, like many others, heard about the brass in the pocket. It waa dramatized in recreations.Research the Newhall incident: https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/gunfight-myth-a-pocket-full-of-brass/#:~:text=The Brass Myth,out that probably never happened.
The Newhall Massacre of 1970 (Podcast – Season 3, Ballistic Radio Episode 107, April 12th, 2015)
“I was driving to work as a computer operator when I turned the corner on the Old Road and saw the gunfire, I saw two CHP cars and a red car. I always say my brain said to get out of the way,…
Setting the record straight on the Newhall Incident
For more than forty years it has been wrongly alleged that Officer James Pence placed spent casings into his jacket pocket during the gunfight
Done by people I know well - so that's the truth about it. No brass in pocket.
The major virtue of the revolver for me are the great pocket guns for NPE or dress circumstances. The new SW J's look neat. Also for confrontations were a draw from a pocket works better as a surreptitious ploy than going for a belt gun. Got to train up with them. There's no real comparison of reload speed. Most of us are not putting in Jerry time with modified, moon clip guns. Not that you aren't well defended with a revolver in the one to two opponent show with not needing that much time in the fight. But this is old, old ground.
That was the North Hollywood Bank Robbery. But by then, a number of agencies already issued rifles
Indeed. Conversely, a squib which doesn’t cycle and may lock up an auto (giving you time to think about what’s happening) might not lock up a revolver if the bullet makes it fully into the barrel. The ones I’ve seen usually did clear the forcing cone. Gotta pay attention.
Mr. Wright. I understand.for a reload drill sure, but - for the most part I just put the brass into my pocket or directly back into the box it came out of.
Jeff Cooper smoked checked a Japanese Soldier during the early campaigns in WWII. He said he switched to the 1911 because reloading the SAA sucked in the dark.Not only have I chosen the revolver as my personal defense sidearm, but the Single Action revolver at that. And this a Ruger Blackhawk. Why?
Because it is the firearm with which I am most familiar. Reaching and grasping the butt, my hand naturally curls around the grip, thumb on the hammer, trigger finger near the trigger. My draw is smooth, fast and brings my gun up level, hammer cocked, finger pressing the trigger as the gun comes level. I've practiced this enough, and at times used it with live ammunition. No pistol fits my hand like a Single Action revolver. And, the Ruger does indeed allow six shots to be carried safely. I have carried oldder types with five without any problem.
So, if you can pull your auto pistol with the same speed and accuracy, and its like an extension of your hand, then that sjuits you fine. But, as for me, its this set-up:
Bob Wright
I enjoy firearms because I enjoy 'em. That means for fun, hunting, self-defense, collecting, etc... I have a pile of revolvers because I like 'em. It just happens to be that they make good self-defense tools too.Everything seems to be about self defense today, not just shooting for fun. I am with DukeConner about the brass.I AM smart enough that if caught in a gunfight with a revolver that would go out the window if a reload was needed.
Where do you live, and what illegal activities
I'm a former cop, who's the public face of a national gun rights organization. I have received death threats, have had my tires slashed and windows smashed, and have been stalked. I've had threats made against my wife too because of who I am.
