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Originally posted by Sigmund:
Here's a new speedloader company:

https://zetasix.com/

I have older models I bought 15 years ago.

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Originally posted by BBMW:
Radioman,

Have you put it to paper and a timer to see what you actually shoot better (or if you actually shoot either better)?

I can get liking revolvers better, but in a SHTF situation, which is the reason for carrying, which gives you more advantage over an attacker?

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Originally posted by radioman:

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Originally posted by BBMW:
Radioman,

Have you put it to paper and a timer to see what you actually shoot better (or if you actually shoot either better)?

I can get liking revolvers better, but in a SHTF situation, which is the reason for carrying, which gives you more advantage over an attacker?

Oh, there are others that I shoot better. M&P compact to name one. But confidence is part of the equation too. I always feel like I'm going to get Glock Leg with the M&P compact (Or would "M&P leg" be a better term, if there is such a term). I've never felt this way with any of the revolvers. I can't quite put it into words, but there's a certain comfort that I have with the revolvers that I don't have with the others. Part of it could be because I've shot about 10 times the amount of ammo through revolvers in the past 40 years, compared to the semi-autos.

When I did Practical Pistol some years ago, it was 100% revolver. That probably figures in too.

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Originally posted by BBMW:
Funny you mention the M&P. I also consider the Glock Leg issue. I generally consider carrying a striker gun with no manual safety as tantamount to carrying a modern 1911 cocked and unlocked.

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However my solution would be to go to a striker gun with a safety. Yes, I know that's a training issue. People seem terrified of the concept that under pressure, they'll forget to deactivate the safety. My take is just train safety deactivation/reactivation into your muscle memory. And, of course, pretty much all the M&Ps are available with manual safeties.

I don't know if that would get you over the semi-auto hump, but it's something to think about.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
I carry an SP101 from time to time. Heavy little runt. Dont feel undergunned at all.

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Originally posted by radioman:

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Originally posted by BBMW:
Funny you mention the M&P. I also consider the Glock Leg issue. I generally consider carrying a striker gun with no manual safety as tantamount to carrying a modern 1911 cocked and unlocked.

That's exactly how I feel. I recall when carrying a 1911 cocked and locked was considered something that was for only those with extensive training in such. For the rest of us, it was the DA revolver.

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However my solution would be to go to a striker gun with a safety. Yes, I know that's a training issue. People seem terrified of the concept that under pressure, they'll forget to deactivate the safety. My take is just train safety deactivation/reactivation into your muscle memory. And, of course, pretty much all the M&Ps are available with manual safeties.

I don't know if that would get you over the semi-auto hump, but it's something to think about.

You know, I've thought about it quite a bit since you posted this. Recall back in the 90's when many LEO agencies were making the switch from revolvers to semi-auto. There was much discussion about the training required for that transition to occur.

I recall reading about Wash DC in particular going from Smith Revolvers to Glocks, and, I recall that some of the veteran cops had a real rough time making the switch. Not just marksmanship, but other factors. After all, some of these guys had been training with, carrying, dry firing, and even competing with revolvers for many decades. It just wasn't "comfortable" for them to make the switch to a semi-auto without a lot of effort.

I honestly believe I may be one of those "problem people" who did so much with revolvers over the years that my brain's reflexes are so entrenched into revolvers that somehow the switch was never made toward semi-autos. For me, loading, unloading, trigger feel, holstering and generally handling a revolver is like a reflex. I don't even give it thought, it just happens.

On the other hand, with a semi auto, I've always have to "think" about loading it, pulling the slide back, clambering a round, lowering the hammer (for SA/DA guns like the classic P=series Sigs), making the gun safe (e.g. making sure the chamber is empty)...... all these functions for me take manual thought. It's not a reflex.

That's the best I can do on explaining it. I just feel more confident with a revolver. I suppose I could make more effort on making a semi-auto more second nature, but to be brutally honest, I no longer shoot the thousands upon thousands of rounds per year that I did 20 to 30 years ago.

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Originally posted by az4783054:
I carry a 2" K6S occasionally in the summer, with a speed loader and/or a speed strip. I'm confident/competent with it, but I prefer the quicker reloading of a semi auto.

Now, if someone would just come out with a 12 rd belt fed revolver...

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:

On Monday, I visited a small Yoop gun shop. Lo and behold, a used Ruger LCR .357 was in the case. It now is on my dresser. Great trigger!

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Originally posted by VictimNoMore:
The LCR in .327 Fed. Magnum hits all the right notes for me, personally. That sixth shot is just icing on the cake.
I, too, feel that things are "just right" with a revolver.