Are revolvers good for CCW?
Revolvers can be a strong choice for concealed carry guns, as they’re reliable and easy to use. Not everyone loves using small, semi-auto pistols for concealed carry. As a matter of fact, there’s a large crowd of shooters that will only carry revolvers for self-defense.
Is a revolver better than a pistol?
Revolver reliability is still a good positive of the gun today. Modern revolvers are some of the most reliable weapons you can purchase. However, quality modern semi-automatic pistols from companies like Glock are just as reliable. The days of jammed rounds in semi-autos are behind you if you purchase a quality pistol.
Are revolvers easier to conceal?
Easy to conceal. Believe it or not, revolvers are probably some of the easiest handguns to conceal. The cylinder tends to be problematic and for some of the older models, the handle tends to jut out, but when considering options outside of IWB (inside the waistband), a revolver is an excellent choice.
Is a 5 shot revolver enough for CCW?
A revolver holds fewer rounds overall; most CCW guns are a 5 shot cylinder. Most of your semi-auto pistols, even the subcompact guns, hold 6+1 (6 rounds in the magazine and 1 round chambered) minimum.
What are the disadvantages of a revolver?
- Reliability. A well-maintained revolver will rarely malfunction.
- Firing and Reloading. With its long, double-action trigger stroke, the double-action concealed-carry revolver is probably the most difficult handgun to learn to shoot accurately.
- Concealment.
Can a revolver fire if dropped?
The handgun chosen to be the U.S. Army’s next generation handgun can fire if dropped while loaded. Most modern handguns are “drop safe” in that, if accidentally dropped from waist-high level with a round in the chamber, they will not accidentally fire.
Do revolvers ever jam?
The big difference between “jams” in revolvers and semi-automatic pistols is that most pistol malfunctions can be cleared fairly quickly. However, with a revolver, the malfunction will usually take you out of the fight.
Are 5 shots enough for self-defense?
No personal experience with defensive shooting, but my guess would be 5 shots would be sufficient in 99% of defensive situations. Life is a gamble, you can plan for different contingencies but that doesn’t mean it will go the way you have planned for.
Is a Glock better than a revolver?
A more experienced handgun owner would do well with a Glock 19 pistol fitted with a rail-mounted weapon light. Smaller than the original Glock 17, a Glock 19 still carries twice as many bullets as a revolver while being lighter and bearing a slimmer profile. A handgun is a dangerous weapon designed to kill people.
Is it safe to carry a revolver?
Registered. Carrying all chambers loaded is 100% safe in a modern DA revolver of any make. Not doing so is about as smart as carrying a modern semi auto with an empty chamber.