Do you prefer revolvers over semi-autos for reliability?

Bullseye_joe said:

I lean toward revolvers for their simplicity and reliability, and yeah fewer parts, fewer things to go wrong. Semi-autos are great for extra rounds and faster follow-ups, but if I had to trust one under pressure, it'd be a revolver

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huntinghuasna said:

Modern Semi-autos are the way to go for most applications. Way back when, I bought a Glock 19. My revolver friends told me they were concerned because of the lack of an external safety. I told them I considered my G19 a 15-round revolver... no external safety on my S&W 686 or my G19! The Glock is simple, 30% fewer moving parts compared to other semi-automatics, arguably more reliable than any other pistol, and affordable. I've fired thousands and thousands of rounds through a Glock with practically zero malfunctions. The few malfunctions I did experience were due to shooter error or bad ammo. The Glock 19 is widely regarded as one of the most popular self-defense pistols on earth. There are many other Glocks to choose from, all carry the same reliability.

I'm also training hard with a few single-action 2011s as well, some excellent firearms in this class.

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Michael Matteson said:

When in Montana I carry a 9mm, with clip in the pistol, and extra clips in it's case. Not like Cal with it's stupid gun laws. I think there less crime in Montana. Because others know that others carry in their cars or on person without any special permit.
I use to have bumper sticker that said. Better to have and not need it. than need one and not have it. It was showning a hand with a pistol in it.
When I was bow hunting in Montana I carried a 500SW in a 4". Oh by the way I have been trying to get Montana and Fed's, to ship some Grizzely Bear to Calif. That way you can experiences having some really big bears here. I suggested that placement to be in the Sierra's from the Mexico border to Oregon. Especially in the National Park that way the Griz are protected.
My family has 4 generation born here, most have left or passed on. My sons both hunt, fish, and reload, with a grandson hunting presently and learing to reload.

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Michael Matteson said:

Magazine: faster to replace and go again. Combat experiences! I carried one in the 1911 and 2 clips in my shirt pocket. A box of 50 in my M-5 aid bag.

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xchecker said:

Actually, the real reality is, that 99% of us will likely never be in a firefight. Perhaps there are a few LEO's here who have been involved in a real gunfight. Changing magazines while Under Fire is a completely different thing from changing mags in a USPSA match. Even with training, muscle memory is only a 50% thing once adrenaline/fear is involved.
While admittedly I have no experience in a gunfight, though I did get robbed at end of a doulbe-barrel shotgun @ 19yrs old, I have had several conversations with real Combat vets who have told me so. Just passing on the experience of those who know.
Personally carry a Shield40 with a spare mag. Hope I never have to use it!

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choprzrul said:

While rare, the chances of clearing a malfunctioning revolver in the field is nearly zero. No tap-rack-flip for a dirty revolver....

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