No one shoots revolvers anymore

[The Wingnut]

Loving this thread. Wish I had one myself, I really like snubbies, and I'm jonesing for something with a 2" - 2.5" barrel and a prewar look.(doesn't have to be prewar, just visually should come close or match...I do a lot of period stuff and you'd be surprised how often firearms come into play)

Everything has its purpose, I'd actually sooner tote a revolver than a self-loader. Sure, it carries fewer rounds and you can't fire as quickly, but there's no question it's going to go bang, and keep going bang. If you need more than you've got in the cylinder, you're probably way in over your head in the first place.

I like the idea of flexibility in ammo, too. I'm a small guy, and .357 seems just right. Being able to shoot .38 out of the same weapon is a bonus.

I drool over these:


S&W Model 19
(with apologies to the owner - not mine)


Needs no introduction...

[TheBundo]

In 30 years, nothing but revolvers for me, though I've shot many semis. Revolvers aren't going away

[Max-the-Silent]

"No one shoots revolvers anymore."

Sez who?

When I go to the public range there are usually a few people firing wheelguns.

I practice with "users" (read as Glock, HK) but relax with SAA's or Smith's.

[BigDogatPlay]

Since there seems to be quite a few wheel gun lovers on this thread, let me ask, is the .41 mag the most underrated round? 30 years ago a friend of mine told me he carries a .41 mag as a back up when hunting. He claimed the round was more accurate and had more torque than a .44 mag. He also said the round would penetrate a Boar's skull, no problem. Just curious.

I have to agree with your friend, the .41 Remington Magnum is generally underrated other than by those who shoot it.

The .41 is a bit better ballistically than the .44 Magnum. The .41 is capable of excellent accuracy, I've reliably put six on targets at 100 yards+. You give up a bit of bullet weight, 210 grains is about the top for most manufacturers, but it can be loaded to similar velocities and provides plenty of punch. It was always a reliable game getter for me.

Unfortunately, it really is a niche caliber. Those who own and shoot it swear by it, and perhaps my biggest regret is ever selling either of mine.

[BroncoBob]

When my dad passed away 1.5 years ago, I was given his firearms and the one that I really liked from his small collection was his S&W Model 10. He bought this revolver back in 1972 and never fired a round through it. When he bought it, the guy he bought it from threw in a Greenblatt MP 4 belt cartridge holder with 38 special bullets with nickel cases. These bullets have never been removed from it. The revolver has a deep blue cobalt finish on it that when light hits it, you can see a deep purple color. I've never seen a blue finish like this before. Thought I would share this with you all.

[chickenfried]

Nice gift from dad. So did you fire it?

[BroncoBob]

Nice gift from dad. So did you fire it?

I borrowed it about 15 years ago and took to the range up in San Leandro and planned on shooting it. As I took it out of my case, a guy there came over and just happened to see it, stopped asked to look at it and said " You aren't going to shoot that are you"? I told him I was planning on shooting it, he said " I sure wouldn't if it was mine", well I put it back in the case and pulled out my 357 instead.

[chickenfried]

well now here's a different guy saying he'd shoot it

[Tarn_Helm]

+1

well now here's a different guy saying he'd shoot it

I bought an unfired Colt Det. Special (made in 1957) "used" about two years ago.

I immediately took it shooting.

I have a hard time not shooting guns.

[Trench Broom]

I'd have a hard time not shooting that as well - beautiful S&W, BroncoBob.

[RudyN]

The only revolver I have is a Nagant 1895 made in 1938. I wish I still had my Colt Trooper that I bought in 1969.

[caldude]

While I mostly have pistols, I do have a couple of revolvers (so far) that make it to the range regularly - both Rugers, a Single Six, and a BlackHawk. On my want list are a couple more revolvers. Yeah, you may see more pistols at the range, but I see plenty of revolvers also. There's no way you can say that they are 'dead'.

[smle-man]

Loving this thread. Wish I had one myself, I really like snubbies, and I'm jonesing for something with a 2" - 2.5" barrel and a prewar look.(doesn't have to be prewar, just visually should come close or match...I do a lot of period stuff and you'd be surprised how often firearms come into play)

Everything has its purpose, I'd actually sooner tote a revolver than a self-loader. Sure, it carries fewer rounds and you can't fire as quickly, but there's no question it's going to go bang, and keep going bang. If you need more than you've got in the cylinder, you're probably way in over your head in the first place.

I like the idea of flexibility in ammo, too. I'm a small guy, and .357 seems just right. Being able to shoot .38 out of the same weapon is a bonus.

I drool over these:


S&W Model 19
(with apologies to the owner - not mine)


Needs no introduction...

I really liked the looks of the SGT Joe Friday Colt Dick Special so I got one (made in the 30s). It wasn't much fun to shoot. The recoil caused the trigger guard to rap my knuckles each time I shot it.

[wellfedirishman]

Dying breed?

Crap, that must make me an old dude because I have way more revolvers than anything else.

There is something satisfying about a nice old Colt, Smith or even a modern Ruger revolver that you just don't get from plastic guns.

There's nothing wrong with plastic (I have a few) but you can't beat blued steel.

[The Wingnut]

I really liked the looks of the SGT Joe Friday Colt Dick Special so I got one (made in the 30s). It wasn't much fun to shoot. The recoil caused the trigger guard to rap my knuckles each time I shot it.

I'd be more than happy to dispose of it for you.