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by QBALL on December 14th, 2008

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I have asked and heard great asnwers on what kinds of pistols people recomend, but I would like to know. What the major differences in range of use, and ease of use when it comes to automatice, and revolvers?

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  • by CannedHam on December 16th, 2008

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    Revolvers are the original point-and-click device. The rounds are not subject to the whims of a magazine. Dud rounds (a rarity, but they are out there) are no problem as you just pull the trigger again to rotate the cylinder and present a new round. Safety checks are easier as you just swing out the cylinder to see if it is loaded. Revolvers are more capable of chambering more powerful rounds in a multi-shot capacity package than a pistol (.50AE anyone?).

    Pistols hold more rounds and are easier to conceal. You need more training and practice to recognize and correct the various failures that can happen (failure to feed, failure to chamber, failure to fire, failure to extract, failure to clear).

    That's about it. Range of use is the same for both. Ease of use depends on you. Some folks like wheelguns, some like self-loaders. YMMV.

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  • by nightline on December 15th, 2008

    nightline

    Automatics are easier to use because they are fast to load and shoot more ammo. They are also easier to conceal. Pistols In my opinion are more for the look, a little bulkier and depending on the make shoot as well if not better than some automatics.
    I'm really not sure what kind of answer you are looking for. I being female like the pistol better. I have a small hand and the automatics have a tight trigger pull. If I shoot an automatic I have to cock it first because it is hard for me to pull the trigger.

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  • by Cruiser on December 16th, 2008

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    Revolvers almost never jam or misfire and are easier to clean and maintain. Some come with longer barrel length choices which can afford better accuracy. Anything less than 3.5" barrel length is very difficult to be accurate with other than point blank range.

    Most 45 caliber pistols will allow you to cycle through cheaper 38 cal rounds for range plinking and chamber the more stopping power larger cal for home self defense.

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  • by uncacal on December 16th, 2008

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    Remember,you have to pick up your brass at the crime scene if you use the auto.That could mean a lot of bending over.

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  • by quack is whack on December 14th, 2008

    quack is whack

    I'm going to have my boyfriend answer this questin to you - he's a huge gun nut.

    I'm making this reply so that I can easily find the question again ok?

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