Should I carry a revolver?

Should I carry a revolver?

The ease of use and reliability of a revolver will always make them dependable carry guns or home defense guns. Also, the available chamberings make revolvers far more potent than semi-autos, which has applications outside of concealed carry or home defense that are worth mentioning.

Is a revolver better than a pistol?

Modern revolvers are typically double-action guns: a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it, firing the pistol. Modern revolvers have steel or aluminum frames and are generally heavier, round for round, than other handguns. This both gives a revolver heft and helps to absorb recoil.

Is 38 special more powerful than 9mm?

38 Super is an old handgun caliber about as powerful as 9mm +P+ but without the excessive pressure. Another interesting conversion option for 9mm-chambered 1911s is to ream the chamber to shoot the 9×23 Winchester, which is another powerful . 35 caliber semi-auto handgun cartridge that rivals and even exceeds the .

Do revolvers jam?

Firearm Myth #1: Revolvers Don't Jam. Like a semi-automatic pistol, the most common point of failure in a revolver is the ammunition. If you have a dud primer, it's simple to pull the trigger and bring a fresh round under the hammer. If a tap-rack drill doesn't clear this stovepipe jam, a second magazine will.

Is a 38 revolver good for self defense?

38 Special are that it's effective in a self-defense capacity in service-size pistols. It doesn't produce excessive recoil, so most shooters can accurately shoot it. That made it very popular with police departments and civilians.

Why revolvers are better for self defense?

One advantage of the revolver in home defense is that it is easier to operate and learn to shoot. There isn't much to shooting a revolver: simply open the cylinder, insert bullets, close the cylinder and pull the trigger.

Should I carry a revolver or semi auto?

However, more important than revolver vs semi-auto for concealed carry is that you actually carry a gun. So if you prefer a revolver, get a revolver. If you prefer a semi-auto, get a semi-auto. But whatever you carry, make sure you're a great shot with it because you can't miss fast enough to win a gunfight.