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Old Guy Making The Case For Revolvers

SOOOOOooooo I only have 2011's at this point, but wouldnt mind one revolver.. Was looking at the Korth NXS Nighthawk- seems like that is the "one" to own? Any thoughts? The only revolvers I shot sucked bigtime though

In CA, your 2011 only holds 10 rounds. You can get revolvers in .357 that hold 8. I’m not saying it’s better, but it’s close. And this is coming from a diehard 1911 guy.
 
I find it strange that people see "x is not as good as y, x needs lots of training to perform like y" and interpret it as "x doesnt work at all". Revolvers take more skills to use effectively than a semi. Anything else is cope.


For one, good luck aiming. If your that close that you cant draw to aim, youre already at arms reach, or at gunpoint. Not many people survive a point blank gunfight from the drop, even if they get the first shot off. You might just be better off complying at that point and waiting for an opportunity to resist.

For two, if your pocket shooting, you probably arent using a holster and are retarded for other reasons.

For 3, is your cylinder going to spin correctly? Is your hammer, if exposed, going to catch? Have you practiced actually shooting from your pockets using daily clothes or is it just wishful thinking.

The whole pocket shooting scenario is one possible benefit that requires signficant drawbacks in most other areas that does not hold water in my mind. My ass aint wearing a jacket in 90 degree weather just in case i need to save .4 seconds on a draw. Wall of text concluded.
My observations after going through about a dozen various types of jackets bought at thrift stores in an attempt to learn more about “pocket shooting” are basically:
* Aiming is limited to something similar to firing from the retention position. Distances are from contact to about three feet at the most. Lower torso hits were much more common. Most of my practice has been done with shrouded-hammer “J” frames, and some with standard hammers. The bigger issue for me was removing a standard hammer weapon from the pocket after firing. This was most often when it would snag.
* Yes, shooting from a pocket often precludes firing from the holster itself. Pocket holsters serve to keep a weapon oriented for proper presentation, and to cover the trigger. If for some reason you are without, a revolver is about the only way IMO to do it. Like I said, I’ve practiced with it to see what it is actually like, not that I would do such. Retarded?..I don’t refer to others that way, unless they actually are.
* I haven’t yet had a revolver that failed to discharge from a pocket, and I’ve ruined a bunch of garments trying. Like I said prior, the hammer has been a “snagging issue” when removing the weapon from the pocket after firing. Shrouded hammers address this pretty well. What I have observed is the failure of numerous micro-sized automatic pistols. Mostly we could get one round off, often with a failure to return to battery after the first round (this would be the subject of another thread).
* Yes, the whole pocket shooting exercise is a compromise. Far from ideal, but still another option to explore. I don’t generally wear jackets in hot weather either, but prefer modified “outer shirts” instead.

YMMV.
 
Although a revolver wouldn’t be the first thing I reach for in a “serious” situation something about the long double action trigger works for me. I can shoot far better with my S&W model 19-2 than my CZ sp 01 or HK p2000 LEM and I have far less practice with the m19 than the two automatics. I guess some people can handle double action better than others.
 
I used to like revolvers but the DA trigger on most are something that takes practice to shoot. I still own one a 3in Taurus 856 in .38sp. I don't find the need for .357 in what's basically a pocket pistol imho .38sp will do.
 
Although a revolver wouldn’t be the first thing I reach for in a “serious” situation something about the long double action trigger works for me. I can shoot far better with my S&W model 19-2 than my CZ sp 01 or HK p2000 LEM and I have far less practice with the m19 than the two automatics. I guess some people can handle double action better than others.
I have a P2000SK with the de🐓er so the first round is always double action and its something I'm used to. Thats not the sticking point for me.
 
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