What if the only handguns you could own are revolvers?

[The_Shootist]

Just Four...

1) 686+ in 4" bbl (prelock) for home or general carry
2) SP 101 3" bbl for all round CCW use
3) Taurus M85 2" bbl for pocket carry
4) 617 in 6" bbl .22LR for practice/plinling/small game

 

[Brenainn]

I just wouldn't shoot anymore.




Just kidding!!!!!! Actually, I love revolvers! I'd probably get a bunch of 22s and have a blast saving money that I would have otherwise been spending on ammo for all the other guns.

 

[Firepower!]

4" Silver King Cobra .357 Magnum by Colt.
7 1/2" Silver Ruger SRH with Scope in .44 Magnum.
Possibily a 2" .38Spl by SW.
AND definately engraved Korth in 357.

Would not even go near Taurus since I have recent bad experience with it.

 

[Catherine]

I prefer revolvers and use S/A and D/A revolvers the most. I do like the Glock Model 19 (My former gun and I may buy another one.) and my S&W Model 41 along with Lever Action Rifles. I learned to shoot using handguns.

I would take a handgun, a revolver, over any other firearm anyway if I had to pick only 1 or 2 firearms. My skills, my ease of operation and cleaning, my confidence factor, I am a good shot with them and my problems (Liability.) with my weaker left arm. I can "rack" the slide on only certain semi automatic pistols.

I like the military KISS method - Keep it Simple Stupid.

I have tried speed loaders (Not mine.) and I do not use them in any of my D/A revolvers at this time.

I adore my Ruger Blackhawk in 45Colt aka Long Colt - New Model.

I adore my Ruger Super Single Six - I use the 22LR more than 22 WMR - New Model.

I adore my Ruger Bisley - 22LR - New Model.

I adore my Smith and Wesson Model 686 in 357Magnum - using 357Magnum or 38Special Plus P ammunition.

I adore my Smith and Wesson Model 317 - Kit Gun in 22LR.

I did own a very nice S&W Model 60 back in the late 90's and on. I sold it. That was not the 357Magnum one but the one that came in 38Special Plus P. They were closing out on that one caliber and only going to the 357Magnum one. I got a sale price and a rebate from S&W. I am thinking of getting a Ruger SP101... not positive though!

I may get a New Model Ruger Bearcat - 22LR. I have shot the old model one and she was a sweet shooter as my other Rugers are even though mine are New Model ones from 1998, 1999, 2000 and on.

I would not want a ban on any firearm and I happen to think that ALL types should be legal... that is for another thread though.

Catherine

 

[AStone]

Subscribed.

I'll answer the question later.

 

[Fishman777]

Its not such a silly scenario...

In the past, Obama had stated, on the record, that he would support a civilian ban on *all* semi-automatic weapons. If he gets into office, don't be surprised if it eventually happens. It *could* happen before that if the Supreme court rules in favor of the gun ban in Washington DC. There has been recent talk in Cook county about extending the handgun ban beyond Chicago into the suburbs. The local gun stores are encouraging people to sign a petition to prevent that from happening.

 

[scalper]

BP Revolver (.36 Caliber)

I'd get a .36 caliber black powder cap and ball revolver, because if they banned semi autos, sooner or later they will mess with ammunition and at least cap and ball are simple enough I can make my own lead balls and black powder. The .36 uses about 30-40% less BP than the .44 and still can take down a number of predators/game.

And one bonus, since it is BP and unregulated, they won't come knocking on your door when they want your revolver too.

 

[jad0110]

In the past, Obama had stated, on the record, that he would support a civilian ban on *all* semi-automatic weapons.

Plus ALL handguns. Remember that.

That would pretty much leave shotguns (pump, double, single) and rifles (blackpowder/muzzleloaders, bolt, pump and lever action and single shot).

 

[AStone]

I'm trying to visualize a scenario in which some president - any president -
signs a congressional ban on semi-automatic weapon and handgun ownership by citizens,
and then instigates a program to collect said weapons from those who own them.

For some reason, I'm having trouble picturing substantial compliance.
(Every time I picture that scenario, this phrase comes to mind: Molon labe.)

I'm NOT saying it wouldn't happen. I'm just having trouble picturing it.

In any case, it would affect < 2/5 of my weapons since I only own ...

 

[icebones]

fisrt off i would pack all my other guns in grease and a good supply of
ammo in a water proof container.

then put the guns and ammo in a bigger waterproof container and bury them somewhere. ever try to find something buried on 60+ acres of hilly terrain?

when the feds come around confiscating guns:
"yep uh officer, i lost that gun, i sold those guns, i gave that gun to this dude, so i dont have them anymore"

 

[AStone]

What if the only handguns you could own are revolvers?

I'll answer the question later.

To get back to that question,
if I could only own revolvers, I'm fine.

My two handguns are a SW x42 and a 65 (3").
I may (or may not) trade the 65 for a 3" 686.

In any case, both eat .38 Spl,
and of course the 65 eats .357 Mag,
which my 1894C likes, also.

Even with those three, I'm covered nicely where I live.
Add a 336A in .30-30, I'm good to go.

 

[possom813]

4" GP100 and a .38 Charter Arms as BUG.

 

[Mad Magyar]

I kind a like a K-frame in a 9mm....When the mood strikes me, in a shoulder rig during the winter...

 

[Marbles]

"What if the only handguns you could own are revolvers?"

I would have a fit.

Revolvers are revolting to my hand. It's like holding a big curved banana. Doesn't make sense to me. Autos fit my hand much better and can carry more capacity, more compactly. ie a P229 can fit more boolits than a equivalent barrel length cylinder-spinner.

Still, I see the appeal, and find the old Colt "old west" style pistols a bit attracting. But wouldn't want to own one otherwise, much less shoot one.

 

[Silvanus]

My S&W models 66, 19, 17 and 60 can do everything I could ask for in a handgun. I wouldn't really feel handicapped if I could only have wheelguns.

 

[Phil DeGraves]

Well, since I wouldn't be willing to turn in my auto pistols, I wouldn't be limited to revolvers. And if they sent someone to come and get them, well, "molon labe", I'd be using my auto pistols and my revolvers (my S&W M27s first) and my rifles and shotguns...
Why did everyone else acquiesce so easily?

 

[Pat Cannon]

Well, since I wouldn't be willing to turn in my auto pistols, I wouldn't be limited to revolvers. And if they sent someone to come and get them, well, "molon labe", I'd be using my auto pistols and my revolvers (my S&W M27s first) and my rifles and shotguns...
Why did everyone else acquiesce so easily?

Best answer yet!

 

[StrawHat]

byf43

StrawHat. . .
That S&W mdl 25 is GORGEOUS!!!!!

Thanks alot. Now I've got drool all over my shirt.
Honestly, I LIKE IT!!!!!!
Is that a 4" or 3-1/2" barrel???

I can see a spot in my gunsafe where one of those would rest, nicely.

byf43,

Thank you.

Unfortunately it is NOT a M25. When I wanted or needed that revolver, M25s with 4" barrel were not readily available, I guess they still aren't.

However, M28s with 4" barrel were all over the gun shops and no takers.

I got one, bought a M25-2 cylinder and shipped the barrel off to be rebored.

When the barre returned I fit it and the cylinder to the frame and have been happy ever since.

That was in the late 70s or early 80s. Since then, S&W has made a Mountain Revolver and some others.

Still like mine.

I am trying to find a M25-5 with a 4" barrel to compare it to mine.

Might have to ship a M27 off for a rebore!

 

[scrat]

IM already ready. I cast my own and am going to start making my own bp.

 

[Feanaro]

The only handguns I own right now are revolvers, so I guess it wouldn't set me back terribly. Mind you, this isn't by choice. If anyone wants to give away a nice auto, I'll take it. It's just that being a college student without rich parents leaves one short of cash for things like firearms, guitars, amplifiers, etc.

I get by just fine with a S&W 10-9 from the Royal Hong Kong PD and a 28-2, in .38 and .357 respectively.



No picture of the 10-9 in it's current configuration.

 

[gbran]

- Freedom Arms Model 83, 22lr w/22wmr cyl
- 2 inch .357 J-Frame
- 5 inch Model 610 in 10mm
- Freedom Arms Model 83, .454 Cassul

 

[ArchAngelCD]

What if the only handguns you could own are revolvers?

COOL!! That's what I own anyway!! LOL
A 4" M686 for home defense and woods carry.
A M640 or M638 for CCW.
Maybe add a 2.5" 8 round M327 Night Guard to the mix.

 

[AStone]

Feanaro, that's a pretty model 10.
If you ever get some current images of it, please post.

In general, what's different now? Different grips?

 

[Feanaro]

I forgetted to post a picture of the 10. Whoops. That's the 28-2 there, which is still the same as when I bought it. I briefly tried some Pachmayr Decelerator grips but they were ugly and ungainly. Here's the 10.



First, I cut up the stock grips a bit. Somehow, the grips managed to tangle up my speedloaders. Especially when I shot IDPA. So I flattened the top part of the left panel, using a Dremel. Oh how I love thee, Dremel. That worked but then I realized the grips were too small for my hands in the first place. I added a set of Pachmayr Presentation grips, after doing a little Dremel magic to the bottom side. The grip extends below the metal frame, which normally wouldn't be an issue 'cept for the lanyard ring. Material had to be removed somewhere and I like the lanyard loop. So I opened up a hole in the bottom of the grips. It doesn't even look half bad.

I like the Presentation grips. They work with speedloaders and fill the hands pretty well. They aren't mushy, which I hate, and they aren't too tacky. I prefer the magna styling but for any frame smaller than the N, it's just not much to hang onto.

 

[AStone]

Ah, so yes, that 10 is pretty.

But I realize I must have been talking about the 28 in post 94.
Just fond of those shorter barrels.