Even though the handgun market has shifted demand in favor of semi-automatics, Galco reports that holsters for revolvers continue to sell well. Holsters designed for pocket or ankle carry, and belly-band rigs, seem to be the most popular, an indication that smaller, easy-to-carry revolvers are selling. Nevertheless, Barham reports that Galco's Carry Lite line is a big seller and a surprising number of shoulder holsters are also sold.
And to emphasize the popularity of revolvers for self-defense, he revealed that the company still gets requests for holsters to fit old Colt D-frames, which have been out of production for many years. However, Galco can accommodate those requests. A helpful and knowledgeable sales staff is key to helping customers find the right gun for self-defense. Often that gun is a revolver. Clyde Helquist, owner of the Pistol Parlour in Mesa, Arizona, reports that most customers come into the store looking for help selecting a self-defense gun.
They ask the customer to hold various guns. If he or she cannot manipulate the slide, a revolver is a good option. Sales of semi-automatics are still much greater than sales of revolvers. Helquist estimates that revolver sales are about 5 percent of his handgun sales. However, the market for revolvers is large enough for him to carry a good assortment. He has about 15 to 20 compact revolver models in stock. Helquist attributes the popularity of the LCR to a diverse offering of calibers including.
Carry revolvers sell well, and revolver sales are actually trending up at Scottsdale Gun Club according Purchasing Manager Paul Sherman. He reports that. The Ruger LCR is the second most popular. Why are revolvers still popular? Basically, just point the gun and pull the trigger. Modern revolvers are some of the most reliable weapons you can purchase. However, quality modern semi-automatic pistols from companies like Glock are just as reliable.
The days of jammed rounds in semi-autos are behind you if you purchase a quality pistol. From the humble and utilitarian. Here are a few. You get somewhere between six and eight shots with a revolver, depending on the design, size of the cylinder, and size of the ammunition.
Six shots should be enough to get the job done, but semi-automatic pistols offer many more rounds. Having extra rounds in your self-defense weapon could make all the difference depending on the situation.
Semi-automatic pistols can be reloaded quickly and without taking your eyes off the target. Most double-action revolvers have a heavier trigger pull than semi-automatic pistols. This comes from the double-action design. A long and heavy trigger pull can negatively impact accuracy, especially under stress. Heavy trigger pulls also make shooting quickly difficult.
Do you use a revolver for self-defense? If so, why did you choose it? Leave a comment below. Wade divides his time among various outdoor activities in both urban and rural environments. An adventurer by nature, he is always up for a challenging hike, fun hunt, or day out on the water with friends and family.
I have revolvers as backup self defense tools. My semi autos are first line with wheel guns for backup. Aren't they obsolete at this point? There are a number of reasons why a decent revolver will always be a good choice for a concealed carry pistol. The ease of use and reliability of a revolver will always make them dependable carry guns or home defense guns. Also, the available chamberings make revolvers far more potent than semi-autos, which has applications outside of concealed carry or home defense that are worth mentioning.
Oh, and they're just plain fun to shoot! One of the appeals of revolvers is that revolver operation is about as simple as it gets. Put bullets in cylinder.
Remove cases from cylinder. Repeat as needed. Single-action revolvers must be cocked before every shot.
Double-action revolvers can be cocked and fired, with a short, light trigger pull, or can be fired in double-action mode by pulling the trigger. Most revolvers sold these days are double-action. Therefore, all you really have to do is load, aim, squeeze and repeat. Not too much to learn, really. Most revolvers these days use a swing-out cylinder, while a smaller number - though still significant - using a pinned cylinder design.
The former has a latch and crane system that swings the cylinder out to the side when the latch is released. To remove any spent cases or cartridges, you depress the plunger at the front of the cylinder, which pushes the extractor to the rear and thus pushes the empties out. Pretty simple. A pinned cylinder, however, is fixed in place via the pin in the center of the cylinder.
To remove cartridges, a sprung extractor rod is located under the barrel. The barrel has to freely rotate - usually requiring the pistol to be put on half-cock - and you align the chamber with a loading port, almost always located on the right side the gun. Push an empty cartridge out, rotate to the next chamber until you've emptied the cylinder. Time consuming, sure
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