10 Reasons Why You Should Own a Revolver

[txradioguy]

Many new shooters have never owned or fired a revolver, but the tried-and-true revolver still has a lot going for it — and a lot of life left in the tank if all the new versions being offered today are any indication.

Here are 10 reasons why you should consider adding one to your stable as soon as possible.

Revolvers have a style that’s retro-cool.

The double-action revolver defines reliability.

Nothing is smoother than a finely tuned revolver trigger.

Magnum: .327, .357, .41, .44, .460 and .500. Nothing else needs to be said.

The craftsmanship of a good revolver is some of the best mechanical engineering you may ever see.

Wheelguns connect us with our shooting history.

When introducing others to the sport, the simplicity of the revolver can be comforting to the novice shooter.

There are some competitions open to revolver shooters only.

Because of their craftsmanship and novelty, revolvers start conversations at the range.

It is a gun you don’t yet own.

http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/10-reasons-to-own-revolver/#revolver-gbg-sw686

[massadvj]

11.  There is no such thing as an automatic that NEVER jams. 

[andy58-in-nh]

I often carry this in the summer, loaded with Hornady .38 Spcl. 158 gr. XTP hollow point rounds:

 

[Elderberry]

12. You don't have to search for your cases for reloading.
13. When reloading you don't have to worry if your light or heavy loads will cycle properly.
14. You can test for flinch by skipping a chamber.

[Sanguine]

I often carry this in the summer, loaded with Hornady .38 Spcl. 158 gr. XTP hollow point rounds:

 

@andy58-in-nh, where do you get the Hornady?  I've had some trouble finding it. 

[EC]

"Cool" is not and never should be a reason for owning.

[Elderberry]

Here are 10 reasons why you should consider adding one to your stable as soon as possible.

It is a gun you don’t yet own.

Don't limit yourself to just double action revolvers.

[andy58-in-nh]

@andy58-in-nh, where do you get the Hornady?  I've had some trouble finding it.

I can buy it at one of three local merchants here in southern New Hampshire. But you can also get their ammo here.

[Sanguine]

I can buy it at one of three local merchants here in southern New Hampshire. But you can also get their ammo here.

Thanks!

[Elderberry]

where do you get the Hornady?  I've had some trouble finding it.

Using Gunbot you can sort by brand.  http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/pistol/357mag/

[sneakypete]

Reason 1: They are the original "point and click device". If everything goes well,they make 5 or more loud noises before the clicking starts.

[Sanguine]

Using Gunbot you can sort by brand.  http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/pistol/357mag/

Thanks, @Elderberry.

[roamer_1]

Don't limit yourself to just double action revolvers.

My whole life I have depended on a Colt Single action army .45 (2nd gen) with three notable exceptions;

My first 45 auto, which was some sort of 1911 - I don't even remember the brand... I threw that one at a griz when it stove-piped, and up a tree I went. I traded that gun off the next week on another Peacemaker.

Recently, I went to a .44mag Taurus, which was fine, but hard to shoot one-handed... I'm getting older, and running ain't an option... so I was thinking toward more firepower.

And my current Rock Island 45 ACP 1911, finally willing to try semi-auto again... Mainly for compliance with my son, and the ability to duplicate ammo and parts...

It's a nice enough gun and all, but don;t be surprised if I go back to the Colt.

[Smokin Joe]

I often carry this in the summer, loaded with Hornady .38 Spcl. 158 gr. XTP hollow point rounds:

 

I have one very much like I use as a parka pocket gun in winter. If need be, I can shoot multiple times at close range (arm's length) right through my parka. No worries about smokestack jams and the like.

[Elderberry]

My whole life I have depended on a Colt Single action army .45 (2nd gen) with three notable exceptions;

My first 45 auto, which was some sort of 1911 - I don't even remember the brand... I threw that one at a griz when it stove-piped, and up a tree I went. I traded that gun off the next week on another Peacemaker.

Recently, I went to a .44mag Taurus, which was fine, but hard to shoot one-handed... I'm getting older, and running ain't an option... so I was thinking toward more firepower.

And my current Rock Island 45 ACP 1911, finally willing to try semi-auto again... Mainly for compliance with my son, and the ability to duplicate ammo and parts...

It's a nice enough gun and all, but don;t be surprised if I go back to the Colt.

My woods sidearm has always been a Ruger Blackhawk 45 LC with the 4-5/8in bbl. I don't load it as hot as I used too. I used to sometimes get deformed headstamps. I've since backed off. I have utmost confidence in the weapon.

[NavyCanDo]

11.  You live in California, and revolvers are not yet impacted by capacity laws that effect the semi-autos.

[Cripplecreek]

Belt fed weapons are underrated.

[Elderberry]

Belt fed weapons are underrated.

Lakeside Guns 22LR Beltfed

[sneakypete]

Belt fed weapons are underrated.

@Cripplecreek

Not to me. I used to dream about having my own quad-50,unlimited amounts of ammo,barrels,and loaders,and unlimited amounts of hordes or screaming Chinese running up a hill at me with no cover.

Talk about waking up with an adrenaline rush!

[Suppressed]

Belt fed weapons are underrated.

[Smokin Joe]

@Cripplecreek

Not to me. I used to dream about having my own quad-50,unlimited amounts of ammo,barrels,and loaders,and unlimited amounts of hordes or screaming Chinese running up a hill at me with no cover.

Talk about waking up with an adrenaline rush!

Lightweight! (My Dad handled those with a .30--and lots of grenades)

[DCPatriot]

@Cripplecreek

Not to me. I used to dream about having my own quad-50,unlimited amounts of ammo,barrels,and loaders,and unlimited amounts of hordes or screaming Chinese running up a hill at me with no cover.

Talk about waking up with an adrenaline rush!

    

[sneakypete]

Lightweight! (My Dad handled those with a .30--and lots of grenades)

@Smokin Joe

WHERE did I ever claim to be the sporting type?

And "Yes,I dearly loved grenades. Especially WP grenades. NOBODY runs through a cloud of WP to get at you."

[skeeter]

@Cripplecreek

Not to me. I used to dream about having my own quad-50,unlimited amounts of ammo,barrels,and loaders,and unlimited amounts of hordes or screaming Chinese running up a hill at me with no cover.

Talk about waking up with an adrenaline rush!

Reminds me of a not-so-memorable movie with a great final scene.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNM7PmOkBxE

[Smokin Joe]

@Smokin Joe

WHERE did I ever claim to be the sporting type?

And "Yes,I dearly loved grenades. Especially WP grenades. NOBODY runs through a cloud of WP to get at you."

LOL! All's fair if they are out to kill you.