Beginning to love revolvers

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My first gun purchase was a Glock 26 last December. For lack of a better reason, I got it by "default" due to the positive reputation of Glock and the 9mm Luger caliber. I also had some limited Glock 19 experience a few years back.

After getting my "SA" CHL with that gun, I realized I needed something smaller.

At first I considered the varuous .380 semis, but then I was swayed towards a S&W 442, which I "bonded to" far better than the G26, and it immediately became my EDC.

My third purchase was a 3" SP101 .357, and I see myself carrying that as primary and the 442 as a BUG.

For some reason I love the revolvers and see the G26 as being "soul-less" in comparison.

[The Mad Moderate]

I shot a revolver for the fist time when I made my last trip to the range, been 2 months now I need my fix, and I fell in love with the smith & wesson revolver .38+p that I rented. Something about it just seemed so "right".

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I shot a revolver for the fist time when I made my last trip to the range, been 2 months now I need my fix, and I fell in love with the smith & wesson revolver .38+p that I rented. Something about it just seemed so "right".

I describe revolvers are more "organic", which I realize sounds lame. Also, they seem to fit the body and hide better.

Also, they are simpler and more reliable. I'd trust my 442 more than an LCP or P3AT any day, even if it means 2 fewer rounds.

I'm taking the SP101 out to shoot tomorrow morning for the first time. I figure I'll start with .38 specials and finish with the serious .357 stuff.

[USA1]

Even with the vast choices of semi autos, wheel guns are still a popular choice for personal protection to this day.

I love my trusty Smith & Wesson snubby. It easily goes everywhere I go. Sometimes as a BUG, sometimes as a primary.
The only thing that can make a 5 shot revolver better is the addition of a set of Laser Grips IMO.

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The only thing that can make a 5 shot revolver better is the addition of a set of Laser Grips IMO.

If anyone doesn't think a .38 snub can get 'er done, watch these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vToUmb5r2A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (Colt Cobra)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv11KilBpHQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (S&W Bodyguard)

[Keith B]

I used to shoot PPC (Police Pistol Combat) matches back in the late 70's and early 80's. All we used back then were revolvers. If you ever shot a truly custom tricked-out pistol of any kind, you would almost never want to shoot targets with anything else again.

Here is one that is similar to what I had; a S&W Model 66 with a Clark Custom barrel on it

I think the only thing that would compare to it was my custom Gold Cup National Match I had for for shooting bowling pins.

[CC Italian]

As being someone who went the .380 route and then went to .38 special I would totally agree with you. Better to have a .38 Special bug then a .380. Aren't those SP-101s nice. Everybody I know who shoots mine loves it. Best revolver for the money by far and I have had no problems with it, unlike my smith. I also own a Glock 27, I wouldn't call it soulless but I see what you mean. I trust my Glock as much as my sp-101 but yes there is something about a revolver that not even a 1911 can touch IMO.

[WildBill]

The only thing that can make a 5 shot revolver better is the addition of a set of Laser Grips IMO.

IMO. The only thing that can make a 5 shot revolver better is to make it a Colt six-shooter.

[speedsix]

I used to shoot PPC (Police Pistol Combat) matches back in the late 70's and early 80's. All we used back then were revolvers. If you ever shot a truly custom tricked-out pistol of any kind, you would almost never want to shoot targets with anything else again.

Here is one that is similar to what I had; a S&W Model 66 with a Clark Custom barrel on it

I think the only thing that would compare to it was my custom Gold Cup National Match I had for for shooting bowling pins.

...nice revolver!!! with that much weight, staying on target musta been easy...did the old man do it for you or was it done later by daughter and Jerry??? Clark was an awesome gunsmith and an awesome man...loved cops with all his heart...

[punkndisorderly]

I prefer my Glocks for "serious" duty (26 for carry, 34 and 20 for home defense). More capacity, faster reloads, and rails for light&laser on the larger two. However, for shooting pleasure, they can't beat my revolvers. I've got a Model 29 classic, blue with the 6 1/2" barrel for my Dirty Harry fantasy fix. I've got a 327PD that's fun with 38's and a downright blast with the 357 magnums (super light weight with aluminum frame and titanium cylinder). I've also got a Taurus 970 Tracker .22lr. Not impressed with the feel of the action, but it's pretty darn accurate and cheap to shoot. Have owned a GP100, 44Mag Blackhawk, and Taurus 44 in the past.

Just something about a double action revolver that makes me smile.

[ddurkof]

My first pistol was a Colt Python bought in 1976 and was a wonderful gun. I hate that I sold it a few years later . One of best shooting guns I have ever owned. It was without a doubt the smoothest trigger pull I ever felt. I can say that it, and all of my other wheel guns , it always went bang when it was suppose to. What I find hard to believe is the cost of the wad cutter ammunition. That stuff use to be dirt cheap, less than $5.00 a box. About the most I spent was $12.00 to $15.00 for 125 gr .357 Mag. While I now carry a Glock, I have a special place in my heart for wheel guns.

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I prefer my Glocks for "serious" duty (26 for carry, 34 and 20 for home defense). More capacity, faster reloads, and rails for light&laser on the larger two.

My G26 appears to have the rail as well.

[RECIT]

I too love revolvers. I think they carry better than semi's and just as powerful. I also enjoy shooting revolvers more at the range. I think long range I am more accurate with a revolver than a semi-auto. When I say long range I mean over 50yds away by the way...

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I too love revolvers. I think they carry better than semi's and just as powerful. I also enjoy shooting revolvers more at the range. I think long range I am more accurate with a revolver than a semi-auto. When I say long range I mean over 50yds away by the way...

It's also less tiring to reload a cylinder every 5 or 6 shots than a magazine every 10 to 15.

[RECIT]

I too love revolvers. I think they carry better than semi's and just as powerful. I also enjoy shooting revolvers more at the range. I think long range I am more accurate with a revolver than a semi-auto. When I say long range I mean over 50yds away by the way...

It's also less tiring to reload a cylinder every 5 or 6 shots than a magazine every 10 to 15.

It also makes your range sessions last longer...I can burn through two boxes of 9mm in a minute or two...