One Platform? Revolver or Semiautomatic?

One Platform?

  • Revolver

    Votes: 65 46.4%

  • Semiautomatic

    Votes: 75 53.6%
  • Total voters
    140
I have about equal amounts of both.... but if I had to choose one then it would be semi-auto. I can hunt with a 10mm just fine. Ccw is better with a flat sided semi auto IMO.

I wouldn't be terribly upset either way though.

I've had more revolver go down and need parts than I ever have semi auto.

I've had more semi auto jam. But then I've had both jam and its not a simple tap rack and go with the wheel guns.

I've had far more revolver have to go back to the factory and be rebuilt. Lol
 
Semi autos from Wilson Combat. I have the EDC X9 and X9S, and have been impressed with their quality, reliability and accuracy. I’ve yet to have a malfunction but have called their customer service a couple of time with question regarding night sights. They were knowledgable, didn’t rush me off the phone and wanted to make sure all my questions were answered.
 
the traditional “sock-drawer” or “nightstand” handgun was probably most often a 38sp revolver. kept free of moisture it can sit for ages and still work reliably. anybody at home could pick it up and intuitively use it in an emergency. grips and ammo types are easily swapped out to make it as comfortable or powerful as needed.

i chose as my only firearm for 25 years due to my locales a taurus 85.
 
In a CIVILIAN context, the odds of needing more than 5 shots of .38/.357/.44 to defend one’s livelihood and physical well-being have been statistically shown countless times to be MORE than enough in the VAST amount of cases.

In short, for the armed citizen, revolvers do JUST fine.

Revolvers also gave other benefits for civilian shooters. Easier to check if loaded, more reliable under certain conditions, more tolerant or stagnitible storage conditions, and able to utilize civilian oriented rounds such as snake loads with efficiency.
 
WisBorn said:
If you could only have one platform revolver or semiautomatic what would it be? Please take it one step further with a brand of firearms.
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Left unanswered.

I realized a few years ago that I'm a "whatever works" guy, agnostic* on brand (mostly) and "platform".

My current preference is for DA revolver, for some handling and safety advantages I perceive those to have. The downsides to that are capacity, and complexity once you're through your first cylinder full.

Does it work? Can I reasonably expect it to continue to work? Does the manufacturer still support it? Does the aftermarket still support it? Can I get a good holster for it? (My idea of what is a good holster is pretty narrow and particular.) And, of course, ammo.

I know that outside of a particular size and weight range (large snubby, compact auto), I am unlikely to actually carry something.

Satisfy those criteria, and, "whatever".

(*positively agnostic on brand. There are a few brands I wouldn't be looking to for "only one gun". (Keltec and Charter Arms. Oh, yeah, and Bersa.))
 
I'm a revolver man through and through, and a Single Action man at that. But the fact is, most handguns considered for defense are as reliable as humanly possible to make them. The modern autos are of two kinds, the older tried and true designs of steel and wood construction, and the newer polymer guns. Both have very good track records. Those that do malfunction usually fail because of poor quality ammunition or poor handling by the owner. The auto pistol is a little more likely to malfunction as a result of the owner's mis-handling.

The revolver can be made to break down through faulty handling, but it does have the ability to continue firing in the case of a mis-fire due to a bad primer or dud round, without any "clearing" on the part of the user.

The bottom line is to make your selection, learn to use it properly, and practice to become proficient with it.
 
Based on this very limited survey so far, it seems that
slightly more than 50 percent of shooters are totally
misguided and not in touch with the reality of the
world around us.

The prayers that are needed may not save them but
perhaps at least ease their way through life.

Such sad souls.
 
Put me down for "revolver". My primary interest at this point is a sporting interest, and while @Varminterror correctly indicated there are more competition options for semiautos, my priorities in life are now such that just getting to the range occasionally is a luxury, so revolvers are easily able to scratch that itch.
 
JCooperfan1911 said:
In a CIVILIAN context, the odds of needing more than 5 shots of .38/.357/.44 to defend one’s livelihood and physical well-being have been statistically shown countless times to be MORE than enough in the VAST amount of cases.

In short, for the armed citizen, revolvers do JUST fine.

Revolvers also gave other benefits for civilian shooters. Easier to check if loaded, more reliable under certain conditions, more tolerant or stagnitible storage conditions, and able to utilize civilian oriented rounds such as snake loads with efficiency.
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Odds are 100% I want more bullets available than I need.
Here are six incidents where 5 hits failed to incapacitate:
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/do-examples-incidents-matter-to-you.902897/
I don't care who is pulling the trigger (civilian vs LE), if those individuals were able to take 5 hits and not be quickly incapacitated the potential is there.

For me a Glock 26, 19, 17, 30, for self defense against human attacker(s) over any revolver; if I am ever in the unfortunate position of having to defend my life I would prefer threat(s) incapacitated before I am at slide lock.
 
My hands-down favorite small arms manufacturer (not counting high-end customs) is CZ. No contest.

Forced to choose only one handgun platform, I'd hate, HATE to be without my pre-lock, no-dash/low-dash Smith & Wesson revolvers, but I'd have to go with the CZ semi-automatic line. (Maybe I could sneak in a Dan Wesson, which they also own.)

My CZ rifle preferences go back to the 452/527/550 era and then on back to the precursor BRNO days. I'm confident the new generation models, 457 rimfire/600 centerfire guns introduced in the last 3-5 years or so are good guns, but I prefer the build and finish styles of earlier stuff from approximately 1950 - 2017-ish.
 
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FN-P35 alloy "Detective" custom build. Like the Novak's Custom Lightweight it began life as an LE gun in Europe before a local gunsmith shop customized it to all the Novak's specs and then some.

I shoot a P35/BHP more naturally than any of the hundreds of handguns I've shot.

If I had to pick a non-custom HP it would be one of the Gen III versions.
 
Revolver but it would be a hard choice as to which revolver though. Looking at what I'd most likely use a handgun for I'd most likely choose the S&W Kit gun in 22LR. I could carry a lifetime stash of ammo in one pocket, it's just plain reliable and it's likely the best caliber for what I'd face.
 
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