Maybe turning 40 has done something to me but....

interlock · January 22, 2013, 10:42 PM

I've become a revolver guy. I hardly ever carry my Glock 26 anymore. The Smith 642 has pretty much taken it's place. And now I'm messing around with my new Ruger Super Blackhawk. Now I'm thinking of a SP101. Is this normal?

Heavy Metal 1 · January 22, 2013, 10:54 PM

wait until you screw up your back then you will be a revolver guy for sure

Bob Wright · January 22, 2013, 11:21 PM

I became a revolver man at about age twelve. That was about sixty three years ago, never saw any need for an antidote.

And what has a bad back got to do with it?

Bob Wright

Gdawgs · January 22, 2013, 11:41 PM

I just turned 40 last month. I just bought a revolver last week. An SP101 in fact! When I think of my "want" list, all I come up with is revolvers. A 1911 pops up occasionally, but not often. I think you are on to something!

EliteGeek91 · January 22, 2013, 11:46 PM

Lol now I have something to look forward to..

Doc TH · January 22, 2013, 11:54 PM

Revolvers have an unique appeal. I like to shoot semiauto's, but revolvers satisfy my soul. I love the simplicity, the reliability, and the "feel". The practical benefits (after simplicity and reliability) are the ability to shoot a wide variety of cartridge powers - e.g. wadcutters to magnum.

Texshooter · January 23, 2013, 05:00 PM

No rails

Rounded trigger guard

As a handgun should be

1911 or wheelies, no wait, both.

BigJimP · January 23, 2013, 07:36 PM

I'm not getting rid of any of my 1911's...../ but somehow I've managed to find enough room in my safe....( for well over 20 revolvers...)..../ a man can't just live with one revolver - per caliber...

...or one barrel length per caliber...geez...

http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...0&d=1339790943

http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...5&d=1339792625

interlock · January 23, 2013, 07:58 PM

Nice^^^^^

Heavy Metal 1 · January 24, 2013, 12:54 AM

ya see Bob with a revolver you don't have to bend over to pick up the empty brass.

shootniron · January 24, 2013, 01:02 AM

interlock, I have gone the same route as you...the 642 is king these days.

dascottsman · January 24, 2013, 07:56 AM

Freakin hilarious....... I turned 40 last May, bought me a new S&W 442 this year, and just purchased a cozy partner holster to carry her in.

All of this, replacing my glock 23 that I carry daily.

I am not replacing my carry gun though on a permanent basis. Certain dress code policies at locations that I am at at work are forcing me to goto a ankle holster as the conditions require alot of bending and squating and the butt of the weapon prints too much from IWB...

hulley · January 24, 2013, 02:11 PM

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Revolvers have an unique appeal. I like to shoot semiauto's, but revolvers satisfy my soul. I love the simplicity, the reliability, and the "feel".

This.

I turned 40 a few weeks ago and what I carry the most often is my SP101. I've been looking for a SS Blackhawk 4 5/8 barel in .357mag. When I hold a revolver something in me just feels good, weird I know. Almost like I was built to hold a wheel gun.

kahrguy · January 24, 2013, 02:29 PM

I went the other way. Bought my first revolver at 17 or 18 but had to have dad with me. Did not buy my first semi auto keeper till 32 years later. CC'd a taurus 85 for 20 years , now a kahr, same trigger type . Have bought a couple more semi-autos but added to the revolvers all along. Last revolver bought was last year and waiting on a another kahr now.

Mr. Whimsy · January 24, 2013, 03:56 PM

It's not just you. I'm nearly 42, and can remember when good revolvers were so ubiquitous that I took them for granted, becoming bored with them.

Nowadays they seem scarce and there's something quaint about them. I spent many a relaxing Friday afternoon in the '80's and '90's shooting at bullseyes.

lowercase · January 24, 2013, 06:50 PM

I'm 41, and a certified revolver FIEND.

Caught full-blown revolver fever at 40. I carry a Charter Bulldog .44 or a S&W 642 every day.

I had to carry my trusty old Makarov today just because I felt bad for neglecting it.

Pond, James Pond · January 24, 2013, 07:12 PM

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wait until you screw up your back then you will be a revolver guy for sure

You mean I've been a revolver guy a full 15 years before getting my first revolver?!

It all makes sense now!!
Why that Redhawk felt so veeeery good in the hand when I bought it last year!!

interlock · January 24, 2013, 08:43 PM

Just shot that Super Blackhawk for the first time. That was the first time I've ever shot a 44 mag. I was grinning the whole time. I could've shot that thing all day if it wasn't so hard to find ammo right now. I'll fine tune the sights this weekend. I was just playing today.

bedbugbilly · January 24, 2013, 11:30 PM

Ahhhhh . . . what's a "Glock"? Is that something that Spock carried on Star Trek?

I didn't know there were anything else besides revolvers . . . . and I'm 20 years older than the OP. I must have lead a sheltered life . . .

03Shadowbob · January 25, 2013, 06:22 PM

I'm 40 and gave up all semi autos including my HKs, even my mark II. I love wheel guns, levers and almost anything in wood and steel.

tomrkba · January 25, 2013, 07:17 PM

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I love the simplicity

I'm not getting this notion.

Revolvers are a complex machine that requires strict alignment of parts for operation. If you mean it's somehow easier to use because there are fewer buttons, you're incorrect in your assessment. "Operating" a revolver is more of a challenge. The term is not limited to "opening the cylinder, loading, and proceeding to target shoot." Reloading is a complex and error prone process (especially under stress and/or while moving). Keeping the rounds on target during rapid fire is much more difficult than with a semi-automatic pistol. You must become a master of trigger control. There are a variety of techniques, but Grant Cunningham offers the best explanation I have seen in awhile in The Gun Digest Book of the Revolver. For me, the difficulties in mastering revolver shooting is part of the appeal.

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Ahhhhh . . . what's a "Glock"? Is that something that Spock carried on Star Trek?

No, that's a Splock.

rclark · January 25, 2013, 07:31 PM

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I became a revolver man at about age twelve.

Sounds about right. Maybe a bit earlier. Single Actions are still the way to go for me.... And always will be. Simple and easy to operate, easy to break down, and a whole lot of fun at the range and good protection in the woods.

Never was into 'speed', fast reloading, spray and pray, type of shooting. Not into 'heavy' loads either (like 300g at 1500fps). No thank you.

Turning 30 is usually when we say you get some 'wisdom'... Sometimes it is slower than that ... in your case when you turned 40

. Ha! Just kidding

interlock · January 25, 2013, 08:57 PM

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Turning 30 is usually when we say you get some 'wisdom'... Sometimes it is slower than that ... in your case when you turned 40 . Ha! Just kidding

Trust me. I've done a lot of growing up in the last 10 years.

wstein · January 26, 2013, 12:24 AM

I kinda know the feeling, 42 and starting to think about revolvers. Saw a S&W 637 for $379 today. Got my hamster wheel to turning.

m&p45acp10+1 · January 26, 2013, 12:32 PM

I started at age 5 with grampa using a Ruger Single Six. At age 7 a Colt Python 4 inch with .38 spcl.

Now at 36 I still tend to buy more revolvers than semiautos. Though my carry is all semiauto, with the exception of when in the hog woods of East Texas. Then I open carry my Ruger Black Hawk .41 Mag.

Most of my hand gun shooting is with revolvers. Not having to pick up brass is a big plus though it is not the main reason. The main reason is I just like to shoot them more. I can shoot bith semi, and revolver about the same the grips on most revolvers just fit my hand better.

January 22, 2013, 10:42 PM	#1
interlock Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2012 Posts: 253	Maybe turning 40 has done something to me but.... I've become a revolver guy. I hardly ever carry my Glock 26 anymore. The Smith 642 has pretty much taken it's place. And now I'm messing around with my new Ruger Super Blackhawk. Now I'm thinking of a SP101. Is this normal? Last edited by interlock; February 7, 2013 at 07:13 AM.

January 22, 2013, 10:54 PM	#2
Heavy Metal 1 Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Posts: 90	wait until you screw up your back then you will be a revolver guy for sure __________________ It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise You've gotta get your redline fever 'Cause there is just one cure that they know for sure You just become a heavy metal believer.

January 24, 2013, 12:54 AM	#10
Heavy Metal 1 Member Join Date: January 17, 2012 Posts: 90	ya see Bob with a revolver you don't have to bend over to pick up the empty brass. __________________ It's not a big surprise to feel your temperature rise You've gotta get your redline fever 'Cause there is just one cure that they know for sure You just become a heavy metal believer.

January 24, 2013, 11:30 PM	#19
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 1,366	Ahhhhh . . . what's a "Glock"? Is that something that Spock carried on Star Trek? I didn't know there were anything else besides revolvers . . . . and I'm 20 years older than the OP. I must have lead a sheltered life . . . __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

January 26, 2013, 12:24 AM	#24
wstein Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 149	I kinda know the feeling, 42 and starting to think about revolvers. Saw a S&W 637 for $379 today. Got my hamster wheel to turning. __________________ ________________________________________ I don't have a good signature.....

January 22, 2013, 11:21 PM	#3
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 1,279	I became a revolver man at about age twelve. That was about sixty three years ago, never saw any need for an antidote. And what has a bad back got to do with it? Bob Wright

January 22, 2013, 11:41 PM	#4
Gdawgs Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2009 Location: Hutchinson, MN Posts: 470	I just turned 40 last month. I just bought a revolver last week. An SP101 in fact! When I think of my "want" list, all I come up with is revolvers. A 1911 pops up occasionally, but not often. I think you are on to something!

January 22, 2013, 11:46 PM	#5
EliteGeek91 Member Join Date: April 15, 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 32	Lol now I have something to look forward to..

January 22, 2013, 11:54 PM	#6
Doc TH Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Posts: 438	Revolvers have an unique appeal. I like to shoot semiauto's, but revolvers satisfy my soul. I love the simplicity, the reliability, and the "feel". The practical benefits (after simplicity and reliability) are the ability to shoot a wide variety of cartridge powers - e.g. wadcutters to magnum.

January 23, 2013, 05:00 PM	#7
Texshooter Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2006 Posts: 256	No rails Rounded trigger guard As a handgun should be 1911 or wheelies, no wait, both.

January 23, 2013, 07:36 PM	#8
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 10,044	I'm not getting rid of any of my 1911's...../ but somehow I've managed to find enough room in my safe....( for well over 20 revolvers...)..../ a man can't just live with one revolver - per caliber... ...or one barrel length per caliber...geez... http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...0&d=1339790943 http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...5&d=1339792625

January 23, 2013, 07:58 PM	#9
interlock Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2012 Posts: 253	Nice^^^^^

January 24, 2013, 01:02 AM	#11
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Posts: 1,147	interlock, I have gone the same route as you...the 642 is king these days.

January 24, 2013, 07:56 AM	#12
dascottsman Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2011 Location: colorado-a-fornia Posts: 112	Freakin hilarious....... I turned 40 last May, bought me a new S&W 442 this year, and just purchased a cozy partner holster to carry her in. All of this, replacing my glock 23 that I carry daily. I am not replacing my carry gun though on a permanent basis. Certain dress code policies at locations that I am at at work are forcing me to goto a ankle holster as the conditions require alot of bending and squating and the butt of the weapon prints too much from IWB...

January 24, 2013, 02:29 PM	#14
kahrguy Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2012 Posts: 404	I went the other way. Bought my first revolver at 17 or 18 but had to have dad with me. Did not buy my first semi auto keeper till 32 years later. CC'd a taurus 85 for 20 years , now a kahr, same trigger type . Have bought a couple more semi-autos but added to the revolvers all along. Last revolver bought was last year and waiting on a another kahr now.

January 24, 2013, 03:56 PM	#15
Mr. Whimsy Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2010 Posts: 148	It's not just you. I'm nearly 42, and can remember when good revolvers were so ubiquitous that I took them for granted, becoming bored with them. Nowadays they seem scarce and there's something quaint about them. I spent many a relaxing Friday afternoon in the '80's and '90's shooting at bullseyes.

January 24, 2013, 06:50 PM	#16
lowercase Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Posts: 158	I'm 41, and a certified revolver FIEND. Caught full-blown revolver fever at 40. I carry a Charter Bulldog .44 or a S&W 642 every day. I had to carry my trusty old Makarov today just because I felt bad for neglecting it.

January 24, 2013, 08:43 PM	#18
interlock Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2012 Posts: 253	Just shot that Super Blackhawk for the first time. That was the first time I've ever shot a 44 mag. I was grinning the whole time. I could've shot that thing all day if it wasn't so hard to find ammo right now. I'll fine tune the sights this weekend. I was just playing today.

January 25, 2013, 06:22 PM	#20
03Shadowbob Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 164	I'm 40 and gave up all semi autos including my HKs, even my mark II. I love wheel guns, levers and almost anything in wood and steel.

January 26, 2013, 12:32 PM	#25
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,139	I started at age 5 with grampa using a Ruger Single Six. At age 7 a Colt Python 4 inch with .38 spcl. Now at 36 I still tend to buy more revolvers than semiautos. Though my carry is all semiauto, with the exception of when in the hog woods of East Texas. Then I open carry my Ruger Black Hawk .41 Mag. Most of my hand gun shooting is with revolvers. Not having to pick up brass is a big plus though it is not the main reason. The main reason is I just like to shoot them more. I can shoot bith semi, and revolver about the same the grips on most revolvers just fit my hand better. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.