whats the pros n cons of revolvers and semi auto pistols ?

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Answer 1

Self-loaders: generally slab-sided and relatively lightweight for easier carry and concealment; feeding it's faster; the guy who said you can shoot what's in it faster never heard of Ed McGivern, who could unholster and empty six from a 38 Special into a playing card faster than you can find the safety on a lot of autoloaders; picky about ammo; generally headspace on the rim, so you have to be meticulous in case preparation.
Wheelguns: clunky, but may "fill the hand" better; essentially never jam; simple, intuitive operation; a single gun will be happy with any shape bullet you want in a wide array of weights (a 44, for instance, will shoot 180 or 300 grain bullets without complaint); sturdier, with heavy hitters not a problem; generally headspace off the rim; slower to reload if you miss the first five or six times; if you know how, a single-action revolver can be cocked and fired silently in a hunting situation, without the "snick" of a safety, should the need arise (though it's a trick best left undone if it isn't really needed, and it usually isn't).
Overall, I'd say auto's are a better choice if you're carrying all day every day. Revolvers are a better choice for the bedside stand, and overwhelmingly the better choice for hunting.

Answer 2

Revolvers are an older design thus can not do as much as a semi auto.

#1. They are not as accurate. The cartridge is fired in the cylinder then the bullet must then "jump" the gap between the cylinder and barrel. In a semi-auto the firing chamber is attached directly to the barrel and there is no gap. Also, if firing double action, all the movement of the gun occurs just before the gun goes off where as a semi auto has the majority of the movement after the bullet leaves the gun.

#2. They can not hold as many rounds. You can get some 22 caliber revolvers that may hold 8-9 rounds but for the most part you are looking at five or six shots before you have to reload vs up to 18 rounds in a magazine of a semi auto.

#3. They take longer to reload. While there are things like speed loaders and half and full moon clips that help load faster, they are still slower than a semi auto when you consider the number of rounds you load each time.

#4. They are more sensitive to dirt and mud. The major moving part, the cylinder is out in the open and foreign matter can easily get jammed in and around it whereas a semi auto is basically a sealed gun and nothing is "open" to the elements until you fire it and then it is open for less than a second.

However, revolvers will never go away. The one big BIG advantage over the semi auto is you can really fire some power house rounds in revolvers. The revolvers movement is not dependent or tired to the recoil so it is far less likely the action breaks. Semi autos take a real beating during the recoil and if something fails, such as the slide stop, it could be very bad for the shooter who has his eye in line with the slide. I can not imagine ever seeing a semi auto pistol being able to fire the 500 Smith and Wesson round....

Answer 3

I have a S&W 460 and a Glock 21 45acp If I had to only have one Id go with the S&W 460.Because revolvers are known for being reliable and you can shoot way further and I know It will kill just about anything I can hit with it.On the down side it only holds 5 shots but those are 395 grain hollow points.They make a real mess the 460 is almost as powerful as the 500 S&W I bought it because it shoots 45LC 454 Cassuls and 460s and the ammo is cheaper than the 500 this was a tough choice for me.I still would like to et a 500 some day.
Now my Glock this gun is a 45acp it holds 13 in the clip and one in the pipe, it is verry accurate and reliable I ushally shoot 200 or 230 grain bullets out of it.One of the things that make the glock better is the size of the gun you can conseal it better .
I honestly think I would rather get shot twice in the chest with a 45 than take one form the 460 I deffantly like my S&W better.

Answer 4

Revolver pros: Inherently a stronger design which can handle bigger bullets. User friendly. Less maintenance.

Revolver cons: Generally holds less ammo. Generally bulkier for concealed carry. Generally slower to reload without speed loaders.

Semi auto pistol pros: Higher ammo capacity. Generally a slimmer profile for easier concealed carry. With spare magazines, faster to reload than a revolver.

Semi auto pistol cons: Generally unavailable in really big caliber. Requires more attention to cleaning, maintenance, etc. Will tend to jam if held limp-wristed.

NOTE: BOTH are as accurate as the shooter.

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Answer 5

I agree with nighthawk. Yes, semi-autos hold more rounds and can be reloaded faster, but generally you don't need more than 2 or 3 shots. If you want something reliable that will actually fire when you pull the trigger, go with a revolver. They are simpler and more dependable.

Answer 6

the main pros of the revolver are that it is extremely dependable and the shooter is much less likely to screw up shooting it under pressure such as a life or death situation. the con is it holds fewer rounds than an semiauto, which is the first pro of a semi auto. the second pro of a semiauto is it has a faster rate of fire when it doesn't jam. which leads to the first con of a semiauto, it has to be cleaned more often and better than a revolver. the second con is it is slightly more complicated to operate,which can cause the shooter to screw up in a high pressure situation.---hope this info helps.

Answer 7

Actually depends on your preference. I have a 9mm glock.
Spare clips easy to carry. Extremely reliable. However someone that does not have adequate arm strength may find it difficul to chamber shells.
Revolvers-over all the most reliable

Semi's can be more difficult to clean.

Also have a S&W 357 mag. 6 shot revolver. For safety reasons I only chamber 5. And carry a few speed loaders.

Answer 8

FORGET ALL THE BLAH CRAP - If you want a gun that you can depend on, and know know 99.9% will fire when in need, you have to have a revolver, plain and simple. If you want to take a chance on a pistols ( which i know there are very goods out on the market) you are taking a chance that you may have only one shot if the guns jams. --15 clips, night sights, very best in triggers don't help a bit then.

Answer 9

I prefer both*.. It really comes down to personal preference*..What is most important is you have nothing below a 357 Magnum, although I prefer the 45 Acp for personal protection*... I would not recommend a 9mm*...

Answer 10

gennerally semi's hold more ammo, and are quicker in the re-load, and revolvers are classic, and don't have many parts that could foul up...