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More Random Thoughts from CCW Qualification

I think one big issue on the dearth of revolvers is price. Plastic autos are a lot cheaper than a wheelgun-cheaper to buy and doubtless generate more profit to the mfgr. Add the fact that a sizable group (including a lot of self proclaimed “experts”). thinks you’re unarmed if your handgun doesn’t pack a dozen or dozen and a half rounds and the wheelgun doesn’t pack come off very well. Many many years ago one of the premier gun writers was queried “doesn’t the increased magazine of the P35 (the ONLY “hi cap” pistol at the time) give it an advantage in a confrontation. The answer was classic “I don’t know. How many times you planning to miss?”🙄
 
I love revolvers and have no issue at all with carrying one. But I do readily admit that my primary carry is a Commander sized 1911. By current thinking, I'm under gunned with that too as I only have 8 rounds. :rolleyes:
However, more and more as I get older, I find myself carrying My S&W 642. Its just easier. Especially when headed out for quick trips such as the store and then right back home.
Capacity does seem to be the driving force behind the decline of the revolver. As Shibadog pointed out, current thinking demands a dozen or more rounds. I don't happen to agree.
Another thing that I think hurts the revolver is that too many people buy the wrong revolver. How many times has a newbie, especially a woman, walked into a gun store looking for their first gun, possibly a carry gun, only to have a clerk push a small frame, 5 shot .38 revolver on them? These small frame revolvers are quite popular for carry. Like I said, I often carry my 642 myself. But its completely wrong for a beginner. The small gun is awkward to handle and recoil is downright nasty. No, these guns are much better suited for experienced shooters. They take time and skill to master. Certainly not suited for the once in a while beginner.
Personally, I think a 2 or 3" medium frame revolver in either .38 or .357 is both the perfect carry revolver and ideal for the new shooter. Big and heavy enough to shoot well, yet still small and light enough for easy carry. My own favorite snubby is the old Colt Detective Special. Slightly smaller that a S&W K-frame, but still 6 shots and it shoots extremely well. ;)
Another issue is revolvers in the wrong caliber. Remember when Dirty harry came out? You couldn't find a .44 magnum of any kind any where. They were in such high demand. But then a year or so latter, .44s with only a few rounds through them started popping up on the used market. You know why.
And now we have the current trend of small frame .357 Magnums. AW, HELL NO! I want no part of that. 🤬
I believe that the various .32 caliber revolvers are the most overlooked defensive handguns on the market today.
I'm quite fond of the non-magnum big bores. .44 Special and .45 Colt. Both are well known manstoppers and capable of taking any game in North America with very manageable recoil.
The right revolver in the right caliber is still as viable as a defense gun as it ever was. Its public opinion that has changed. And not for the better.
 
Shibadog said:
I think one big issue on the dearth of revolvers is price. Plastic autos are a lot cheaper than a wheelgun-cheaper to buy and doubtless generate more profit to the mfgr. Add the fact that a sizable group (including a lot of self proclaimed “experts”). thinks you’re unarmed if your handgun doesn’t pack a dozen or dozen and a half rounds and the wheelgun doesn’t pack come off very well. Many many years ago one of the premier gun writers was queried “doesn’t the increased magazine of the P35 (the ONLY “hi cap” pistol at the time) give it an advantage in a confrontation. The answer was classic “I don’t know. How many times you planning to miss?”🙄
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There was a time when officers armed with a revolver and 18 rounds felt well armed.

When we still had our full time firearms training business a majority of my clients were big security companies who sent their people to qualify for their state guard license. Some of them still issued .38 revolvers for various reasons. A lot of those guys were retired military and some retired cops, and many had never held a revolver before the course. (Now there's something to make an old trainer feel older). Semi-autos just so dominated the duty scene that revolvers were shelved and the next generation wasn't exposed to them. Kind of like VHS tapes and Sambos restaurant. When you consider how much ink we spilled to justify why the revolver was obsolete, it is not surprising Looks like some folks are re-discovering them, though, along with mini skirts. Some great designs will endure.
 
HayesGreener said:
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Yes revolver’s are nice but the labor that goes into it. The craftsmanship and materials actually make the price what it is. All the polymer guns are made quicker except the slides.

Look at the price of a decent 1911 or 2011 or even a CZ line up of 75 series (I’ll throw in the shadow line up). All those add up quickly depending on who is making it. Ever get bored, look at the gun company Atlas. Several of them are 4K+ per gun.
 
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