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Message: <blockquote data-quote="C_Hallbert" data-source="post: 4293139" data-attributes="member: 42957">Revolvers have dependability issues related to their method of operation, potential for failure, intrinsic hazards inherent in their design. With regard to double action pistols, dependability as related to their ability to place bullets on target is determined by the ability of the shooter to coordinate aim while negotiating the long trigger pull necessary to operate their double action mechanisms; and with single revolvers, manual cocking consumes time and additional motion causing delay before aiming at a target Failures of both operating systems can occur due to failure of the cylinder locks to engage because of soiling, rust or spring breakage; breakage of a firing pins on S&W designs, and/or snagging on cloth when firing from inside a pocket. And finally, hazards related to gas and sprawls of metal ejected from between the cylinders and forcing cones are present in all revolvers; and squib fires are always a danger in revolvers as opposed to automatics because automatics with inevitably fail to cycle in such a low energy release manner as to be easily recognizable.  Now, I am not averse to carrying revolvers, or keeping one for self defense; but, their faults should be kept foremost in one’s mind. When asked what type of pistol a person with little experience, or who has never owned one should get, I recommend a striker fired gun, get safety training and coaching, and use it enough to handle it with competence and confidence. My personal preference for duty carry was a .45cal. ACP 1911 Commander; for concealed carry, a G19, G21 or Sig P365; and at the bedside and when in bear country, a 10mm 1911 Gov’t…..</blockquote>

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