Comments on: Yes, Double Action Revolvers Are Still Viable Personal Defense Tools…But You Need To Train With Them

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 20:52:22 +0000

One positive aspect of revolvers I didn’t see mentioned in the article is that they just feel more natural in the hand than Glocks and all the other Glock knockoffs. I use both striker fired semi-autos and revolvers in my life and I definitely enjoy the latter more when it comes to range sessions. I find the semi autos to feel “blocky” in the hand and they don’t point naturally. Revolvers, with the exception of the cylinder are more slender and the curvature of the grip “melts” into the hand…whereas the double stack autos grips are necessarily limited to straight lines…and also tend to be quite thick. I’m almost certain that one of the main reasons for the aging design of the 1911 remains popular is because of the narrower grip granted by the single stack magazine. IMHO the L-Frame Smith & Wesson 586 in a 4″ barrel has the best feel and balance…and is the best compromise lying on the continuum between massive magnum revolvers and the pocket sized Snubbies.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:32:53 +0000

In reply to Andrew Husser. Andrew-I’m curious about your comment that your “LEOSA permit only allows revolvers or semi-autos but not both.“ Who told you that? I’ve qualified with both a revolver and semi-auto for years and have one or the other or both on occasion.

By: Eugene Clough

Eugene Clough — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:18:31 +0000

This article is a good argument for bringing to any training class the gun you keep or carry for self-defense. It also points out the challenges to double-action shooting. I enjoyed reading it.

By: Andrew Husser

Andrew Husser — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:49:24 +0000

Thanks for the article. I enjoyed it! I went to FLETC in 1977 and was fortunate to have Jim Cirilo, NYPD stakeout squad fame, as my revolver and shotgun instructor. I’m sure speed loaders and speed strips existed but we didn’t have them. Learning to do timed reloads from a dump pouch at night was a learning experience. I wouldn’t mind carrying a J frame in the winter as it can be fired from a pocket. But my LEOSA permit only allows revolvers or semi-autos but not both. (Don’t get me started). Thanks again.

By: Big Al 45LC

Big Al 45LC — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:52:19 +0000

Viable?!? I believe they are tops for petite women especially. I sold and trained several dozens of Taurus & LadySmith owners in my day. The mechanics of an Auto is NOT for everyone.

By: Tec's Dad

Tec's Dad — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:23:48 +0000

I learned to shoot handguns using a revolver. I went to the Sheriff’s Academy in 1982 we were allowed to bring our personal firearm as the SO did not supply one. I brought a S&W M-13 4″HB. Our trainer was a State Police trainer and he was outstanding. We were trained in the proper usage of speed-loaders and those that showed up with dump pouches and cartridge belts were discouraged in their use by the training as given. On day 2 only one trainee still had not bought speed-loaders; Then there were Colt, S&W and Ruger revolvers, I think most had S&W revolvers, a few Rugers and a couple of Colts. Today, we have many great offerings from S&W, Colt, Ruger, and good offerings from Taurus, Rossi, Heritage and Charter Arms. I never feel under-gunned when carrying a revolver. Proper training in the reloading is absolutely necessary.