Originally posted by h0lmes
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Since you're not relying on recoil to cycle the action, a revolver will work with any ammo you put in it: from lightest target loads to the heaviest hunting loads. A full wadcutter, semi-wadcutter, or hollow-point will "feed" just as reliably as a round-nose. And a good revolver will generally have better accuracy than a similar semi-auto, unless you're comparing it to something like a custom 1911 bullseye pistol (big $$$).
Having said that, even a revolver can "jam" under certain circumstances. If it takes a big hit on the side of the cylinder, it might not rotate. Some gunk under the extractor can cause the whole mechanism to seize up. Basically, a revolver is much less likely to jam. But if it does jam, you might need a gunsmith to get it running again.
Originally posted by h0lmes
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- Capacity is low compared to a modern semi-auto.
- Reloads not only take longer, but require two hands (even with speedloaders or full-moon clips).
- Carrying a pair of speedloaders is bulkier than carrying a spare magazine.
- Most revolvers are bigger and heavier than a comparable semi-auto, which makes them tricky to carry concealed.
- Revolvers can be dirty to shoot as lots of gas and debris escapes from the gap between the cylinder and the forcing cone.
- Revolvers are a PITA to clean. I find it's much quicker and easier to take apart and clean a semi-auto.
That's it' really. I'm a long-time revolver shooter. I prefer S&W 586/686 and have a couple of nice ones that I use for PPC, pin shooting, and target work.
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