Carrying extra ammo for revolver

[yerasimos]

The Wilderness ZipLoader357, .38/.357/small rifle

This is a belt-mounted detachable carrier, made from black nylon/synthetic fabric, that holds twelve individual cartridges. The manufacturer states that it can be quickly put on or removed without needing to remove the belt. ~$40.

However, I agree with many of the earlier posters in this thread that using speed strips, quick-strips, etc is more robust and convenient than carrying the cartridges individually. Furthermore, a pack of the strips will be less expensive than the carrier, and will not add a bulge on your belt.

While the speed strips typically have six spaces for the cartridges, I typically like to leave one or two spaces in the center unfilled so a wrapped-around finger can help prevent dropping the strip. (I did not invent this concept.) That means each strip carries only 4 or 5 rounds, so I carry at least two at all times to be able to completely refill the cylinder at least once if ever necessary.

[loktite]

The Wilderness ZipLoader357, .38/.357/small rifle

While the speed strips typically have six spaces for the cartridges, I typically like to leave one or two spaces in the center unfilled so a wrapped-around finger can help prevent dropping the strip. (I did not invent this concept.) That means each strip carries only 4 or 5 rounds, so I carry at least two at all times to be able to completely refill the cylinder at least once if ever necessary.

Nice tip. Seems like utilizing the 2 rounds over the other fingers in the hand would be awkward; will have to try this out. Thanks!

[RogueUSMC]

Most of your BUG revolvers are five-rounders anyway...

[drjoker]

Semi-Autos are great, but revolvers have their place, even in modern times. Most gunfights take place in very close proximity. Look at the Trayvon Martin case, he was sitting on top of the shooter. Most normal humans will try NOT to shoot someone and only pull the trigger when the attacker is literally on top of you, when you have no other choice than to shoot. The problem is, if you're in contact distance, if you push back on the slide of an auto, it will jam. The auto pistol will either fire one shot and then jam or not shoot at all. That's probably why Zimmerman only shot Trayvon once instead of double tapping him. Very few shootings happen outside of 20 feet distance.

Even when I carry an auto pistol, I'll carry a revolver as a BUG. Besides, quality revolvers can be cheaper than a quality auto. I would never trust my life to a $100 Hi-Point pistol, but I would trust my life to a $100 Heritage Arms revolver. I bought a Heritage Arms revolver from Academy and it has fired thousands of rounds with zero misfire, even though it is a rimfire caliber (.22 lr and .22 magnum). My much more expensive S&W M&P 15-22 jams at least every 3rd magazine, even with the highest quality ammo. With cheap ammo, it will jam every 5th shot. In centerfire, if you're not on a super tight budget but just want to save some money, I recommend a used S&W J-Frame. I saw one at GT Distributors a couple months ago for just $250. J frames are also super reliable and super accurate. It can consistently shoot the red laser dot, right on the dot. Autos cannot approach revolvers in accuracy because the barrel is movable and not fixed in position like a revolver.

Internet blow hards are always telling people to spend more money and buy more high tech stuff. They never think of the limited budget of normal everyday working stiffs. Maybe a revolver is all this guy could afford. (I'm not calling you blow hard. You didn't tell him to buy an auto, but just asked if he'd consider one)

Have you considered a semi auto?

[psijac]

Semi-Autos are great, but revolvers have their place, even in modern times. Most gunfights take place in very close proximity. Look at the Trayvon Martin case, he was sitting on top of the shooter. Most normal humans will try NOT to shoot someone and only pull the trigger when the attacker is literally on top of you, when you have no other choice than to shoot. The problem is, if you're in contact distance, if you push back on the slide of an auto, it will jam. The auto pistol will either fire one shot and then jam or not shoot at all. That's probably why Zimmerman only shot Trayvon once instead of double tapping him. Very few shootings happen outside of 20 feet distance.

Even when I carry an auto pistol, I'll carry a revolver as a BUG. Besides, quality revolvers can be cheaper than a quality auto. I would never trust my life to a $100 Hi-Point pistol, but I would trust my life to a $100 Heritage Arms revolver. I bought a Heritage Arms revolver from Academy and it has fired thousands of rounds with zero misfire, even though it is a rimfire caliber (.22 lr and .22 magnum). My much more expensive S&W M&P 15-22 jams at least every 3rd magazine, even with the highest quality ammo. With cheap ammo, it will jam every 5th shot. In centerfire, if you're not on a super tight budget but just want to save some money, I recommend a used S&W J-Frame. I saw one at GT Distributors a couple months ago for just $250. J frames are also super reliable and super accurate. It can consistently shoot the red laser dot, right on the dot. Autos cannot approach revolvers in accuracy because the barrel is movable and not fixed in position like a revolver.

Internet blow hards are always telling people to spend more money and buy more high tech stuff. They never think of the limited budget of normal everyday working stiffs. Maybe a revolver is all this guy could afford. (I'm not calling you blow hard. You didn't tell him to buy an auto, but just asked if he'd consider one)

Have you considered a semi auto?

Zimmerman's gun jammed after the first shot because it was a Kel-Tec

[couzin]

Zimmerman's gun jammed after the first shot because it was a Kel-Tec

This was suggested after the incident but there was no basis to it. Just Kel-Tec haters. Zimmerman apparently fired one shot, Martin got up and kinda rolled over. Fight was over and Zimmerman (wisely) did not throw any additional rounds.