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I just like wheelguns. They feel right and look right to me. My EDC for a long time was a small auto (POS Russian Makarov)that I shoot well with but wouldn't miss it terribly if I lost it. Looking for something simpler and worth hanging onto and some of my favorite guns to shoot have been Ruger revolvers, though I haven't had one for many years.

There is nothing more devestating than a 125 grain .357 Magnum hollowpoint. YMMV

I'm with you BD, I like a good revolver and nobody makes a better one than Ruger. My wife insists the youngest's braces are more important than guns, and there's no reasoning with her there, otherwise I'd have both the MC and LCRx in the safe.

Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.

The greatest thing I ever did for my shooting skill level was training for PPC with a snub nose .38 and speed loading with wad cutters. After a few weeks I could drive fucking nails with my Glock 23.

I have already spent too much money this past month but you bastards have me shopping for a .357 and a scout rifle plus I'm wanting a bow so I can start hunting again.

Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.

I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.

Ed Zachary wrote:The greatest thing I ever did for my shooting skill level was training for PPC with a snub nose .38 and speed loading with wad cutters. After a few weeks I could drive fucking nails with my Glock 23.

I have already spent too much money this past month but you bastards have me shopping for a .357 and a scout rifle plus I'm wanting a bow so I can start hunting again.

I believed that my infatuation with revolvers had passed years ago, then I saw the Smith 686 SSR. And, as they say, the rest is history.

Pinky wrote:

Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.

I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.

Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.

Dan Martin wrote:

Pinky wrote:

Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.

I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.

Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.

There was a range in California that had a Glock 17 that had over 1 million logged rounds put through it. Glock took it in for testing and it still met spec. Other than periodic spring replacement, the Glock was stock w/ original barrel etc.. My great great grand kids will be using my Glocks with no issues.

Batboy2/75 wrote:

Dan Martin wrote:

Pinky wrote:

Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.

I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.

Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.

There was a range in California that had a Glock 17 that had over 1 million logged rounds put through it. Glock took it in for testing and it still met spec. Other than periodic spring replacement, the Glock was stock w/ original barrel etc.. My great great grand kids will be using my Glocks with no issues.

Do you have any replacement springs on hand now?

Ed Zachary wrote:....you bastards have me shopping for.....a scout rifle......

Good man. Bet you like it more than even chicks with dicks. Almost anyway.

EZ, a scout rifle? How about a main battle rifle? My "scout rifle" is an M1A National Match.

Dan Martin wrote:

Batboy2/75 wrote:

Dan Martin wrote:

Pinky wrote:

Boris wrote:Fwiw, I can imagine my great grandchildren using my father's revolver. I don't imagine they'll be using the semi-auto I just bought.

I don't know why they wouldn't be able to use it. It's not as though the frame is biodegradable, and replacement parts should be easy to find.

Given the Zombie appocalypse, having a complete Glock rebuild kit on hand is neither difficult or expensive.

There was a range in California that had a Glock 17 that had over 1 million logged rounds put through it. Glock took it in for testing and it still met spec. Other than periodic spring replacement, the Glock was stock w/ original barrel etc.. My great great grand kids will be using my Glocks with no issues.

Do you have any replacement springs on hand now?

I keep spare parts on hand for all my firearms; including hammer & trigger springs for my Ruger Redhawk.

My point is Revolvers are not some magical design, they too have springs that need to be replaced. Otherwise, Boris's grandchildren will have a neat looking paperweight. Also, nor are Semi autos fragile items. Modern handguns can go hundreds of thousands of rounds (Millions in the case of Glock) if maintained properly.

My revolver love has nothing to do with grandkids or zombies. My .38 is a self defense tool and I like the revolver's reliability during up-close encounters.

Sua Sponte wrote:milosz, with the weapons you've stated you own, you either shoot high level competitor or have way too much discretionary money to spend.

It's father-son shit. We got over the standard problems by bonding over guns and knives when I hit my 20s, so we chip in on each other's guns when one of us sees a new toy that's ridiculous.

Options for fun shooting are pretty limited living in urban Texas with no BLM land, unfortunately. It's either a 45-minute drive to a 'tactical' range that charges $25/hour (worth it for a couple of hours/month of steel and moving) or 1:45 to a private range where pretty much anything goes. The fat IDPA dudes shoot at an indoor range so it looks both sad and boring.

Batboy2/75 wrote: I keep spare parts on hand for all my firearms; including hammer & trigger springs for my Ruger Redhawk.

My point is Revolvers are not some magical design, they too have springs that need to be replaced. Otherwise, Boris's grandchildren will have a neat looking paperweight. Also, nor are Semi autos fragile items. Modern handguns can go hundreds of thousands of rounds (Millions in the case of Glock) if maintained properly.

I hear you. I'll do what I can for maintenance. I've just always assumed the less moving parts the better as far as maintenance was concerned. Glocks firing a million rounds w. minimal care is amazing.

milosz wrote:
It's father-son shit. We got over the standard problems by bonding over guns and knives when I hit my 20s, so we chip in on each other's guns when one of us sees a new toy that's ridiculous.

Options for fun shooting are pretty limited living in urban Texas with no BLM land, unfortunately. It's either a 45-minute drive to a 'tactical' range that charges $25/hour (worth it for a couple of hours/month of steel and moving) or 1:45 to a private range where pretty much anything goes. The fat IDPA dudes shoot at an indoor range so it looks both sad and boring.

Good deal. I spend time teaching my kid to shoot, fish, hunt, use a map and compass, change a tire, ride a motorcycle on and off street, rappel, boulder, basic survival-teach him to fly if I knew how...doesn't have to keep doing any of it, but does have to get exposed to it. People we know think I'm a Neanderthal.

Hopefully urban Texas means Austin or even San Antonio and definitely not Houston or even Dallas.

Funny how the dude practical shooters are usually overweight but the chicks are generally fit and fairly attractive.

I've seen different opinions on dry-firing guns. Can someone give me some opinions/experience on how/if this damages the gun or not? Thanks!

In general, never dry fire a rim fire firearm. The firing pin in rim fire firearms strikes the rim of the case. Without a case in the chamber, the firing pin will strike the barrel/chamber face and potentially damage the firing pin.

As for center fire firearms, you are usually OK to dry fire.

In general; always read the manual.

Updating an older thread... I picked up one of these lately. The trigger is amazing - zero squishiness. The trapezoidal sights will take some getting used to, but I'm enjoying plinking away with it.

Not a revolver fan, I prefer the semi's.

What's the consensus on the best, "all around" semi for someone who isn't big on gun knowledges?

Simple to clean, etc.

I am a revolver slut.

Me too....yet I own ZERO of them.....

I got sidetracked on my quest. Found this to be surprisingly nice to shoot...Like ridiculously nice.



Testi...are you planning for carry or around the home? How often will you be able to practice? Small hands? Biggish? It's a horses for courses question no doubt. I found them repugnant until I spent time shooting one. Glocks are the Whirlpool Dryer of pistols.

Run 200 rounds through a revolver and opinions change.

Jelly Brice and his Combat Magnum.

Testiclaw wrote: What's the consensus on the best, "all around" semi for someone who isn't big on gun knowledges?

Simple to clean, etc.

Glock 19 - absurdly reliable, cheap, easy to find. You really don't ever have to clean it unless you leave it in a puddle of mud for a couple of days.