Revolver Vs. Semi Auto And Why?

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Which One Do You Carry?

Revolver in 2 - 4"
10
5%
Semi Auto
120
66%
Both
53
29%
 
Total votes: 183

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#31

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george wrote:BUT, now that I have found the love of my life: i.e. H&K P7, that is what I'll have on around town from now on.
I should shoot my friend who traded me a HK P7 PSP. I went and traded some other pistols and I now have a P7 M13. I think they are the greatest. Just my opinion.
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#32

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I carry a semi-auto. I prefer the higher magazine capacity and function of the semi-suto. Although the revolvers are simple to operate and can be very light and concealable, I find the semi-auto's (some) just as reliable and better overall for ME. I think it comes down to personal preference because I see both being reliable, concealable, accurate and able to store a sufficient number of rounds.

The one thing I'd like to point out is that recoil on the semi-auto's is noticeably lighter which I also prefer.
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#33

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Paladin wrote:and even better with a backup handgun and AR15...
how do you hide that AR15 under yer shirt???
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#34

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SA, I like the capicity. 16+1 and two spare mags= 49. Ok, Ok a little over kill (pardon the pun). I also like wheel guns but don't currently own one but I'm planning on changing that ASAP.
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#35

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I voted both. I've had my CHL less than a year and only recently started carrying regularly. I've been carrying a Taurus M85 .38 Spl. as I thought my S&W M&P40 was too big. I just finished wearing the M&P40 for three days and found it comfortable and easily concealed if I dress around it (hawaiian shirts or extra large shirts).

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I'm new to the CHL game too. Usual carry is a Kimber fullsize IWB, but it gets hot and my t-shirts hug a bit. So now i have a S&W 360 in my pocket. Weather permitting, I can have two guns, and an extra mag for the Kimber.

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#37

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Greetings--

I chose a semi due to
1) the round capacity and
2) its ease of reloading(for me)

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#38

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I chose the SA since it's thinner.
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#39

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currently a 6904 in my manbag. i am waiting on a 442 and will use a pocket holster with this wheel gun.
john

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#40

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Hello. I voted "both." My "always gun" is a Model 642 carried in a pocket holster. When I carry a concealed belt gun and it's not a revolver, it is either a 9mm Hi Power or .45 in the 1911 type semiauto.

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#41

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George posted:
...because I never, ever, ever shot an automatic I could trust.
I'm curious as to what type of SA handguns that you've had issues with and what type of problems they've been?
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#42

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I carry a Glock 30 IWB.

I carried a S&W M28 while in DPS...that tells you how long ago that was. I really liked that. I still have a Ruger Security Six that I bought new when they first came out...S/N 150-xxxxx. Great revolver.

Have had 1911's and loved those but the G-30 works well for me and I love .45ACP. 10+1 plus 13 more on those occarions when I carry an extra mag.

For the rare occasions when I need for DEEP concealment, East German Makarov in a Kramer Confidant undershirt.

Jeez, I like them all.

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Both!!!

#43

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Up until I recently purchased my S&W 686 with a 2.5 inch barrel I was a died-in-the-wool auto fan. Now I like both. I would carry either with no hesitation.

BTW, my auto is a Taurus PT145.

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