There are a few auto pistols today with adjustable grips, but these are theĮxception rather than the rule. With practice, a revolver can be reloaded with a speed-loader almost as fast as an automatic.Īnother advantage of revolvers over auto pistols is that it is much easier to change the grip in order to fit your hand. Pistols, but I would further argue that they are dangerous in the hands of poorly-trained persons. There are many single-action-only automatic I would add that the double-action on a good revolver is is often superior to that on many automatic pistols, particularly the cheaper ones. Require less maintenance than an automatic.Far too many people go out and buy a high-end automatic pistol, but never get enough training or practice to understand it fully or operate it safely-most of these people should be carrying revolvers.Ģ. My personal belief is that only very well trained individuals should carry automatic pistols.
In his book In the Gravest Extreme: The Role of the Firearm in Personal Protection Massad Ayoob argues that revolvers are more suitable for “amateurs” and automatics are more suitable for “experts” or “professionals.” Watching a person who is unfamiliar with an automatic pistol handle one will convince you very quickly that they (and everyone around them) would be safer with a revolver.
Personal defense for the vast majority of people. This article is by no means intended to argue that revolvers are superior to self-loading or “automatic” pistols, but I would suggest that a revolver may be more the more appropriate choice for
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