What do you prefer a semi-automatic or a revolver?

Question

Im a begginer .

And is it possible to fire two handguns . One in your left hand, one in your right hand. Double the firepower.

Answer 1

I like them both but would prefer a semi-auto gun. Everyone has their opinion, though. Some are more comfortable with a revolver.

As far as shooting with a gun in each hand. Please don't try it until you have familiarized yourself with the weapons and have had some adequate training or experience with hundguns.

Hollywood makes lots of things look "cool" or easy but realistically, many who shoot/own handguns (aside from cowboy action types) may agree that the two fisted firing just isn't very effective (accurate) nor is it practical.

I shoot a .45ACP almost weekly, and yes I can shoot it one handed and hit the target pretty close to where I want too, but I don't think I would try it with two guns. My wife says I made it look easy, but I don't recommend it. I have several semi-autos and the thought of "two-fisting" it has never even crossed my mind.
Leave that Hollywood crap in the movies. No one actually dies or gets hurt. Trying that at a range around experienced and safe shooters could either get you laughed at, or even kicked off the range.

Be careful

Answer 2

For self-defense, I prefer a semi-automatic, mainly because ot has more firepower. My Beretta 92f fires 16 shots with standard magazines, and I have 20 and 25 round mags that can be reloaded in a couple of seconds. My combat revolvers are 6 shooters, but some new models hold 7 or 8. My Beretta will function after burial in wet sand or mud, while a revolver must be taken to a gunsmith after such a test. Revlvers are safer for novices. My brother was a cop a while and then a PI, and he was a perpetual novice who could not operate my semi-autos. consider that...since you are a beginner. Perhaps you should begin with a good revolver by Smith & Wesson, Colt or Ruger, the best brands.

Answer 3

Swksmason? How is leaving a revolver with bullets in the cylinder any different than a semi auto with a hot chamber? You pull the trigger on either one and they both go bang.

Now that we have that out of the way, which do I prefer? The semi auto. More rounds, faster loading, and it is available in some very stout calibers, if you buy quality, do not buy on expense alone... you will have a reliable handgun that will protect you. But hey I like technology, efficiency, and advantage.

Don't get me wrong, I like revolvers, but there are certain tactical flaws to a revolver and if I could have only one I would take the semi auto.

Answer 4

the semi will give you more shots without reloading and a wider variety of calbers. The revolver gives you a safer gun as far as not being concerned with leaving one in the chamber. For beginners it is a common mistake. The semis are generally reliable, but there are models known for jamming up, which will seldom happen with a revolver, unless it is a bad shell.


But this is in the catagory of hunting, so I wouldn't recommend either for that use.

If you are getting something for home defense, I really recommend a 45 revolver. You can keep a live shell in the next cylinder so that when you cock it it will be a hot weopon. With the semi, you have to pull back the slide to load the weopon, unless you chamber the weopon and leave it setting loaded and hot. Not recommended. \\


just my two cents


Maker, Leaving an empty chamber in a revolver is safe in case of you getting the hammer caught and it not cocking to the safe point. However, you chamber a semi and it is hot. If the hammer gets pulled halfway without hitting the safety stop, then it goes boom when the hammer falls.

Answer 5

I'm a revolver guy. I don't carry all day every day, so there's no need for the slab-side, and I hunt with most of my wheelguns, whcih is not an option with many auto chamberings.
Both hands is cool trick-shooting, and it looks good in the movies, but for practical purposes it's a bit silly. The two-gun shootists of the Wild West for the most part shot one revolver, then switched to the second. On the other hand, if you'll pardon the pun, the military will train you to use either hand, in case you're wounded in the dominant arm, something else to consider.

Answer 6

Use a revolver if you are new to guns, it builds good trigger control. But I prefer semi-autos. Dont shoot 2 guns at once, it's not very accurate despite what the moveis show. If you want firepower get a shotgun.

Answer 7

The type of weapon, how many rounds it holds, etcetera is not the important thing. Just go to your local shooting range. Most of them offer rental guns to try out on the range. Also, get instruction on safety and handling from a qualified range master. Most of them are very friendly and are great mentors for beginners and seasoned shooters alike.

The important thing is finding a gun that YOU are comfortable with and then PRACTICE! When you think you're a crack shot you're wrong and you should PRACTICE some more. Whether you pick a weapon with that holds 6 rounds or 20, none of them will do you any good unless you can hit what you aim for. If you CAN hit what you aim for then shots 2 thru 20 usually won't be needed.

I've been shooting for almost 35 years now and I am a (former) Navy Seal. I am an expert marksman with pistol and rifle. But guess what, I go to my local range at least once a week....and I'll be there tomorrow morning "because I need the practice"!! Good luck :)

Answer 8

The second part of your question worries me: And is it possible to fire two handguns . One in your left hand, one in your right hand. Double the firepower.

What are you planning???

To answer your question: For duty I prefer a semi-auto; for hunting I usually prefer a wheel-gun (first two cylinders loaded with snake shot). Second part of question: It is possible, but why???

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Answer 9

both but I'm very particular OK 38 cal mod 39 bodyguard cause it dose not jam and is very easy to carry as far as a auto a makarov 9x18 because of same reason and believe me iv tried to make it jam both are very good pistol,s reliable practical\and work 24\7 the only other big recommendation i can give for them both is get a grip clip so you won,t need a holster

Answer 10

As a beginner, I would stick with revolvers, because they are easier to maintain and they will always shoot, but it depends on what you like doing. If revolvers don't trip your trigger (pun intended) then buy a semiauto and find someone with experience to help you learn how to take it apart, clean it, and shoot it. In other words, the best gun is one you want to shoot.

And in answer to the two-gun question, yes. In Cowboy action shooting, there is a catagory that allows you to draw and shoot two guns, although they request that you alternate shooting them so they can judge hits easier.