In the last 6 months, maybe longer, I've noticed an increase in the popularity of revolvers. Is this because we're sick of semi-autos? I remember when PDs switched to semi-autos, you couldn't give away NIB .38 Spls, now they are going like hotcakes.
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I think it has to do with the increase in CCW permits, and people realizing that carrying SOMETHING is better than nothing. The smaller wheel guns fill a niche for light weight, comfortable and easily concealed weapons that still pack a decent punch.
I've been looking for one for everyday carry down here in FL where the climate doesn't allow for concealment garments that can easily hide full size pistols like the Northeast often does.
Semi-autos become "necessary" for all cops after the Miami Vice tv show. Revolvers were the perfect weapon before that stupid show and they still are today.
They are easy to train with, easy to maintain and virtually idiot proof.
As far as being "easy to train with, easy to maintain and virtually idiot proof," is that not the great claim to fame of Teutonic Tupperware?
They don't make left-handed revolvers, so it's semi-auto for me.
More like after the Great Miami Shoot-Out, and the choice of wonder-nines as the Weapon Of Choice by the armed criminal class.
As far as being "easy to train with, easy to maintain and virtually idiot proof," is that not the great claim to fame of Teutonic Tupperware?
I think it has to do with the increase in CCW permits, and people realizing that carrying SOMETHING is better than nothing. The smaller wheel guns fill a niche for light weight, comfortable and easily concealed weapons that still pack a decent punch.
I've been looking for one for everyday carry down here in FL where the climate doesn't allow for concealment garments that can easily hide full size pistols like the Northeast often does.
Some of it is nostalgia. I also think some of it is because the mechanism of the cylinder is external and visual. Even though the sideplate hides most of the real techncial workings of it, guys like mechanical things and the wheelgun is just the perfect example of a precision mechanical device. Being able to choose DA or SA on most models is attractive as well. My carry gun went from a G19 to a S&W 60 snubnose. I really dig the S&W's and I am getting ready to restore this one.
I've been regreting the sale of my model 10-5 lately.