Capacity vs Reliability

[O.C White]

Which do you choose and why?

[Greg2]

I voted for an auto, probably because I've watched too many action movies where they fire 16,000 rounds in 90 minutes and most of the time don't hit shit. In other words, on the incredibly remote chance I had to defend myself against terrorists in my apartment complex, I'd like be able to shoot a lot and reload quick.

I have to admit the rational side of my brain almost had me vote the other way. A revolver is not only reliable, it's extremely simple to operate, so for a novice shooter like me, I could point and shoot even when I was scared out of my wits. It's harder for a novice to make a mistake with a revolver, IMO.

Besides, the truth is that if I can't solve the problem with 6 rounds, I better run like hell and call for backup.

[taxman]

I would go the auto too. The last time an auto pistol jammed for me was a 9 MM Luger 20 years ago.

[Maliboost]

I went with the tried & true 1911. I have to put >300 rounds through it before I get problems with feeding & with practice, Its only a fraction of a second to eject the bad one & chamber the new one. Plus I like that it takes some effort to make it "shootable". Ive had a LOT of practice with it, its pretty much second nature to me now.

Bob

[Supe]

I've never fired a revolver whose ergonomics really worked for me. I also find that the autos typically have a longer barrel length per/overall length, which I prefer for CC.

Don't get me wrong though, I love taking the Python out for an afternoon of hell-raising at the range!

[O.C White]

In a gunfght, I think I would like to have a revolver in a one on one encounter. Multiple attackers, please give me an auto whose caliber's start with a 4.

Funny how everyone mentions auto's, did anyone know if you qualify with an auto in a CCW class that license covers both auto and revolver. If you qualify with a revolver, you can only carry a revolver as your CCW.

[Shelton_Barrs]

I vote for an auto myself although I love my Ruger .357 Redhawk. The extra capacity is nice and it is easier to carry a spare magazine than a speed loader for the revolver. Not that I will probably ever need to worry about it. Now for my wife, a revolver no doubt. She does not have a lot of experience and it is point an shoot with no worries of a jam.

[Donut]

I believe that a Glock does both jobs amazingly well.

In the 1500 or so rounds I've fired through my G19, and I have had zero malfunctions. By comparison, after 150 rounds in one session with my revolver, the spur that rotates the cylinder was so gunked with powder fouling, that I couldn't fire the gun DA; it wasn't rotating the cylinder properly.

Granted, I can't think of a situation where I'd be firing 200 rounds in the revolver, but it still sticks in my head, ya know?

I think that the Glock 21 would probably be a pretty damn nice compromise for those of you wanting the .45. 13+1 and relliable as all get out.

At this point, I can say without a doubt, I'd trust my Glock 19 in any situation.

[confused]

i'm with donut i have a few glocks and the modal 22 has over 30000s rounds through it and never had a failure.

[RRRAAAYYY2]

Glocs do kick butt. We just got a SW revolver that has had a few thousand rounds through it so far (real old school), no issues yet.

[MCM]

I believe that a Glock does both jobs amazingly well...I was going to comment the very same thing also. They have the simplicity of a revolver (no "conventional" safety, very few individual parts), as well as having the semi-auto's capacity. I like the low barrel centerline on the Glocks also.

[Monty Mikho]

The only reason voted for an auto is because I thought we were talking about automatic firing weapons (Machine Guns)... not SEMI-automatics.. :smt082

Please change the poll to semi auto... even though I will vote for semi-auto anyway..

[O.C White]

Sorry Monty, I had brain fade there for a second. But you get the jist of it.

[sigman]

I carry single-stack 9mm semi-auto's. If ya can't get the job done with 7-9 shots....you're in big trouble. I also carry expensive/quality semi-autos....so reliability isn't as big an issue as the ammo quality.

[Donut]

so reliability isn't as big an issue as the ammo quality.

Federal 124 grain +P HST... mmmmMMMMMM!

Only trouble is that it's always out of stock, and Federal wants places to only sell it to Law Enforcement. Thankfully There's a couple places that carry it cheap ($19 or $20 for a 50-round box) and sell it to little ol' me. :)

[N2Ojunkie]

Depends on what I am using the weapon for.

[Camaro_Dave]

I believe that a Glock does both jobs amazingly well.

In the 1500 or so rounds I've fired through my G19, and I have had zero malfunctions. By comparison, after 150 rounds in one session with my revolver, the spur that rotates the cylinder was so gunked with powder fouling, that I couldn't fire the gun DA; it wasn't rotating the cylinder properly.

Granted, I can't think of a situation where I'd be firing 200 rounds in the revolver, but it still sticks in my head, ya know?

I think that the Glock 21 would probably be a pretty damn nice compromise for those of you wanting the .45. 13+1 and relliable as all get out.

At this point, I can say without a doubt, I'd trust my Glock 19 in any situation.


agreed. my G19 hasn't fouled up once with more the 1000 rounds through it. i love it.

[badbowtie]

quality is the key...........you buy junk ..you could die when you need to count on your set up.......you need to know it all work right all the time i had a 9mm jennings would jam atleast once every clip....sent it back twice they polished the ramp still did it so it went bye bye if is not reliable you don't want it,,, period

[jsxtreme]

Cap of an auto.

You must practice with your carry ammo. If you can fire say 500 rounds with out a misfire/ misfeed in your carry ammo and weapon, I say its good too go.

[ShadowMaster]

Springfield Armory Model 1911 for me. Fits my hands pretty well and I have never had a problem with the mechanism. I do have an older Colt Python .357 Mag. It's mostly for show & tell but it does work nicely and groups very well. I also keep a Smith & Wesson snub nosed .38 stashed in the house for "just in case" reasons.