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bob.a · June 16, 2013, 05:58 PM

There seem to be fewer revolvers available in gun shops, probably a response to the fact that most people want semi-autos. Manufacturers put their production lines where the money comes from.

There's a popular perception that revolvers are"old-fashioned". This works against sales as well. Then there's the capacity issue: can you get the job done with five or six, or do you need a dozen rounds or more? (OK, 7 if you live in NY).

There's the fact that at the LEO level it has been demonstrated that there's a higher level of performance regarding accuracy with semi-autos; less problem with the lighter trigger force [presumably contributes to this.

Nevertheless, the inherent increase in complexity of the semi-auto mitigates, in my opinion, against making it the first choice for a novice for self-defense. Of course, I'm pretty old-fashioned myself. (Fashioned in 1947, if the paperwork is accurate).

June 16, 2013, 05:58 PM	#3
bob.a Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 298	There seem to be fewer revolvers available in gun shops, probably a response to the fact that most people want semi-autos. Manufacturers put their production lines where the money comes from. There's a popular perception that revolvers are"old-fashioned". This works against sales as well. Then there's the capacity issue: can you get the job done with five or six, or do you need a dozen rounds or more? (OK, 7 if you live in NY). There's the fact that at the LEO level it has been demonstrated that there's a higher level of performance regarding accuracy with semi-autos; less problem with the lighter trigger force [presumably contributes to this. Nevertheless, the inherent increase in complexity of the semi-auto mitigates, in my opinion, against making it the first choice for a novice for self-defense. Of course, I'm pretty old-fashioned myself. (Fashioned in 1947, if the paperwork is accurate).