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Semi auto or revolver?
- Thread starter TBurnham
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I 'm a semi auto guy when it comes to carry (most of the time) I feel a Glock is just as reliable as a Revolver. Yeah I know, but that's how I feel. I will stake my life on the Glock every time! I have a really nice Taurus Mod85 .38 special, too. I tell ya though, there's nothing like cocking a hammer and getting that crisp Single action trigger pull. SEXY!
Preach on, man...a Glock is nearly as reliable. But the ability to fire single or double action by cocking a hammer with your firing hand is a priceless feeling!
I really love my revolvers but when I carry I like an auto.
Revolvers are better for girls......lets see how many feathers that raises....lol
That is a joke BTW
Revolvers are better for girls......lets see how many feathers that raises....lol
That is a joke BTW
Semi auto for carry and fun at the range. 99% chance that any other pistols I buy in the future will be semi auto. I have 1 revolver and I don't see a need for another one. I love the one I have. I don't need anything more powerful and anything less powerful, I can get close to with my 10mm longslide.
For me, its Auto all the way. Especially Glock, but I have every confidence in my Kahr. In all my shooting niether one has EVER refused to go bang.
As for the DA/SA thing, my thinking is consistency is king. I want the trigger to feel the same in an emergency as it does in practise. If the trigger pull was to become suddenly lighter in a trouble situation I think it could increase the possibility of an accident. Yes I know you don't have to cock it but still, in this case I prefer NOT to have the option.
That said I guess that cool metallic sound of a pistol cocking is intimidating as heck and can in itsself cease hostilities...LOL.
As for the DA/SA thing, my thinking is consistency is king. I want the trigger to feel the same in an emergency as it does in practise. If the trigger pull was to become suddenly lighter in a trouble situation I think it could increase the possibility of an accident. Yes I know you don't have to cock it but still, in this case I prefer NOT to have the option.
That said I guess that cool metallic sound of a pistol cocking is intimidating as heck and can in itsself cease hostilities...LOL.
I like both.Pros and cons.Revolvers are the best if a round doesn`t fire.PERIOD.I carry both,not at the same time.My "truck gun"is a .357 Taurus.It was free,shoots good,cheap to practice with,and ,money-wise,wouldn`t be a big loss if stolen.If I track a deer or hog at night,it`s the one to tote.Sometimes I carry,on my person, a high-cap semi,depending on where I`m going.Sometimes a snubbie .38.Sometimes a pocket pistol.Another thing,no matter how much you plan,you don`t really know whatcha gonna do in a gunfight.You don`t even know who`s gonna shoot first.Every situation is different.This is true even with training.It`s like driving a stock car racer.You don`t know whatcha gonna do `til you get in there amongst`em.
"Every situation is different.This is true even with training.It`s like driving a stock car racer.You don`t know whatcha gonna do `til you get in there amongst`em"
Absolutely!
That's why I always heard you should practice and practice and pratice some more. S'posed to train for emergencies so that when your heart is pounding and you're fighting tunnel vision, your training will take over and your body will do what your brain forgets. And THAT'S why I like the idea of consistency in the feel and handling. Under the influence of fight or flight they say your fine motor skills are compromised. I think that would be the worst time for your 6lb trigger pull to suddenly become 3lb...BLAM!...oopsie, sorry bout dat...(and yes, I know, keep your finger off the trigger till you are ready to shoot.)
Absolutely!
That's why I always heard you should practice and practice and pratice some more. S'posed to train for emergencies so that when your heart is pounding and you're fighting tunnel vision, your training will take over and your body will do what your brain forgets. And THAT'S why I like the idea of consistency in the feel and handling. Under the influence of fight or flight they say your fine motor skills are compromised. I think that would be the worst time for your 6lb trigger pull to suddenly become 3lb...BLAM!...oopsie, sorry bout dat...(and yes, I know, keep your finger off the trigger till you are ready to shoot.)
