LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 2001238 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115564"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="0b0c42e6b63a11161b41f2147c25f158" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/564/for_gallery_v2/d6b4f1d8.png"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/564/large_v3/d6b4f1d8.png" alt="D6b4f1d8" /></a></div></div> Do you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver? 2016-10-22T01:07:21-04:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 2001238 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115564"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="8a65afe10ce6437bd7bc222ab8c61a7e" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/564/for_gallery_v2/d6b4f1d8.png"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/564/large_v3/d6b4f1d8.png" alt="D6b4f1d8" /></a></div></div> Do you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver? 2016-10-22T01:07:21-04:00 2016-10-22T01:07:21-04:00 SFC George Smith 2001295 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>semi auto... Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 22 at 2016 1:28 AM 2016-10-22T01:28:29-04:00 2016-10-22T01:28:29-04:00 SPC Erich Guenther 2001299 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Because of my height and build most folks are intimidated so I never felt the need to carry a gun. Plus I have frequented the local shooting range and I am constantly appalled by what I see so, reduces my fear of hand guns being used against me competently, further. If I did feel the need to carry it would definitely be the Semi-Automatic. Now I am split between the M1911 .45 and Glock, feel more comfortable with the M1911 .45 but everyone keeps telling me the Glock is the way to go. I just do not like the holding stance for the Glock or magazine loading procedure.......eck. Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Oct 22 at 2016 1:32 AM 2016-10-22T01:32:56-04:00 2016-10-22T01:32:56-04:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 2001318 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115572"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="f6cda52cf84383c9da759dfd2bdb6e99" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/572/for_gallery_v2/0a761e2d.JPG"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/572/large_v3/0a761e2d.JPG" alt="0a761e2d" /></a></div></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="501415" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/501415-182x-information-professional-nctams-pac-netwarcom">LTJG Private RallyPoint Member</a> - M1911A1 properly tuned up by a decent gunsmith. But, where you don&#39;t want to disturb sleeping neighbors unnecessarily . . . then the Mk23 Mod0 may be a bit more subtle and about as effective in close quarters to medium ranges. Warmest Regards, Sandy :) Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 1:55 AM 2016-10-22T01:55:05-04:00 2016-10-22T01:55:05-04:00 SGT David Baker 2001344 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Depends. Semiauto for the pants, revolver for the nightstand. Response by SGT David Baker made Oct 22 at 2016 2:10 AM 2016-10-22T02:10:45-04:00 2016-10-22T02:10:45-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 2001434 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi-pro for concealed carry, revolvers for the fun. I carry a commander model M1911. Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 3:36 AM 2016-10-22T03:36:19-04:00 2016-10-22T03:36:19-04:00 SPC Brian Mason 2001470 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pistol b/c it holds more ammo and is faster to reload. However, a revolver has fewer moving parts and much less prone to failure and misfire. Rick has used it for 7 seasons. Response by SPC Brian Mason made Oct 22 at 2016 5:17 AM 2016-10-22T05:17:25-04:00 2016-10-22T05:17:25-04:00 SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth 2001543 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A revolver, the higher the caliber the better. Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 22 at 2016 6:53 AM 2016-10-22T06:53:02-04:00 2016-10-22T06:53:02-04:00 Capt Tom Brown 2001608 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Being of the old school M1911A1 variety, I always wonder where the hammer is in these weapons and how it functions being all covered up inside. Response by Capt Tom Brown made Oct 22 at 2016 7:40 AM 2016-10-22T07:40:22-04:00 2016-10-22T07:40:22-04:00 PFC Private RallyPoint Member 2001610 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly I carry a semi auto, but everyone saying the &quot;faster reload speeds&quot; if you can&#39;t defend yourself from an attacker with 4-8 cartridges you probably need to go to the range more. Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 7:41 AM 2016-10-22T07:41:55-04:00 2016-10-22T07:41:55-04:00 CW5 Sam R. Baker 2001684 <div class="images-v2-count-2"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115595"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="ac4621c6ebe1f4bf08138c6387d51744" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/595/for_gallery_v2/fd516567.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/595/large_v3/fd516567.jpg" alt="Fd516567" /></a></div><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-2" id="image-115597"><a class="fancybox" rel="ac4621c6ebe1f4bf08138c6387d51744" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/597/for_gallery_v2/770702aa.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/597/thumb_v2/770702aa.jpg" alt="770702aa" /></a></div></div>I personally like revolvers, however for combat and contact, obviously a pistol, having both my grandfathers 1911 (not 1911A) and his 1917 revolver, really make me a happy and honored man. They are both in better shape than these pictured and they shoot so well. No slack in the slide on the 1911 and its beautiful. I will have to get back from Afghanistan and take a pic of them both to post! Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Oct 22 at 2016 8:38 AM 2016-10-22T08:38:02-04:00 2016-10-22T08:38:02-04:00 SSG Karl Fowler 2001756 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>my choice , Semi-Automatic Glock 34,and parts are plentiful on line,i also have a Taurus 40 cal. I don&#39;t favor that much Response by SSG Karl Fowler made Oct 22 at 2016 9:24 AM 2016-10-22T09:24:27-04:00 2016-10-22T09:24:27-04:00 CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member 2001981 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I prefer a MK19 or M2 but either is fine. More rounds in auto but you can use speed loaders same as mags to get around it. My Dan Wesson 14 .357 with right load is a show stopper with minimal rounds so either works. I just lean toward a good auto. Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 10:48 AM 2016-10-22T10:48:10-04:00 2016-10-22T10:48:10-04:00 COL Lee Flemming 2002024 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have and love both...prefer the semi-auto! Response by COL Lee Flemming made Oct 22 at 2016 11:00 AM 2016-10-22T11:00:20-04:00 2016-10-22T11:00:20-04:00 CPT Jack Durish 2002123 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ll take one of each, thank you. I have two hands Response by CPT Jack Durish made Oct 22 at 2016 11:35 AM 2016-10-22T11:35:06-04:00 2016-10-22T11:35:06-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 2002573 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both. Depends on the situation, where I&#39;m going, what I&#39;m wearing, etc. Lately I&#39;ve taken to concealing a duty size 9mm. It has taken some getting used to being a duty size and concealing it. For my truck generally I use a .357 snub revolver loaded with defense .38 +P. Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 2:32 PM 2016-10-22T14:32:57-04:00 2016-10-22T14:32:57-04:00 MSgt Private RallyPoint Member 2002702 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115681"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="3cbefcb01d859e5fcd8d85df01cceb33" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/681/for_gallery_v2/66e859af.JPG"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/681/large_v3/66e859af.JPG" alt="66e859af" /></a></div></div><br />Personally I prefer semi-auto but both have there advantages. You can&#39;t go wrong with either platform. My favorite right now is my S&amp;W 9mm Shield. Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 3:17 PM 2016-10-22T15:17:35-04:00 2016-10-22T15:17:35-04:00 CAPT Kevin B. 2002735 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m in the proper tool for the use category. Everyday pocket carry is a semi, either a SA xds 45 or Sig P938 Equinox. However, we&#39;ve been having bear trouble around our spread so it&#39;s the 460 revolver when I&#39;m out and about. Bear made his last raid at the neighbors and was on the lighter side at 350 pounds when it met its demise. Think our dogs made him unwelcome earlier so it went after a safer coop. Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Oct 22 at 2016 3:35 PM 2016-10-22T15:35:39-04:00 2016-10-22T15:35:39-04:00 LTC Peter Hartman 2002843 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My primary weapon is a SIG P220. As backup I prefer a revolver- like a S&amp;W model 64 with a spurless hammer and a 2&quot; barrel. <br /><a target="_blank" href="https://s14-eu5.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=http%3A%2F%2F14544-presscdn-0-64.pagely.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2FSmith-Wesson-64-2.jpg&amp;sp=601ce2de292f25aa61620908a2d2419c">https://s14-eu5.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=http%3A%2F%2F14544-presscdn-0-64.pagely.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2FSmith-Wesson-64-2.jpg&amp;sp=601ce2de292f25aa61620908a2d2419c</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://s14-eu5.ixquick.com/cgi-bin/serveimage?url=http%3A%2F%2F14544-presscdn-0-64.pagely.netdna-cdn.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F02%2FSmith-Wesson-64-2.jpg&amp;sp=601ce2de292f25aa61620908a2d2419c">serveimage</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description"></p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Response by LTC Peter Hartman made Oct 22 at 2016 4:08 PM 2016-10-22T16:08:11-04:00 2016-10-22T16:08:11-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 2002902 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi auto. I got used to it and now don&#39;t care for the J grip. Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 4:22 PM 2016-10-22T16:22:00-04:00 2016-10-22T16:22:00-04:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 2003627 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115779"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="5e3f25a8e2aceb248f0e6ff2eac3449c" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/779/for_gallery_v2/12522ddc.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/779/large_v3/12522ddc.jpg" alt="12522ddc" /></a></div></div>While I do prefer semi-auto, specifically the Sig Sauer P226 MK25 (haven&#39;t decided on the caliber), I haven&#39;t met a single handgun as sexy as this Colt Python. Revolvers have class. ;) Can you say, panty dropper? Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 8:53 PM 2016-10-22T20:53:12-04:00 2016-10-22T20:53:12-04:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 2003630 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115780"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="0cfb1406aa8e7691c74ad16b87b40ddb" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/780/for_gallery_v2/964e8409.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/780/large_v3/964e8409.jpg" alt="964e8409" /></a></div></div>The artwork and style a custom Python 357 brings to the table is unmatched. Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 8:54 PM 2016-10-22T20:54:25-04:00 2016-10-22T20:54:25-04:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 2003655 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-115781"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="327194ce74b8ac27a226b7da352ec269" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/781/for_gallery_v2/10ca1829.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/115/781/large_v3/10ca1829.jpg" alt="10ca1829" /></a></div></div>Python above is listed at $2,995. Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2016 9:05 PM 2016-10-22T21:05:34-04:00 2016-10-22T21:05:34-04:00 SFC Daniel McIntire 2003836 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>semi-auto primary; revolver-back up. Response by SFC Daniel McIntire made Oct 22 at 2016 10:22 PM 2016-10-22T22:22:17-04:00 2016-10-22T22:22:17-04:00 LCpl Todd Houston 2004066 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I got short, fat stubby hands, like the rest of me. A revolver feels more comfortable to me and it is a much safer weapon by its simple design. But a semi auto holds more rounds, is typically lighter and easier to carry. I still stick with revolver though. Response by LCpl Todd Houston made Oct 22 at 2016 11:43 PM 2016-10-22T23:43:38-04:00 2016-10-22T23:43:38-04:00 Capt Michael Greene 2004097 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A 15-round mag versus 6 in cylinders? Let me think about that. Response by Capt Michael Greene made Oct 23 at 2016 12:02 AM 2016-10-23T00:02:42-04:00 2016-10-23T00:02:42-04:00 Cpl John King 2004168 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi automatic. Magazines are the way to go. Response by Cpl John King made Oct 23 at 2016 12:40 AM 2016-10-23T00:40:39-04:00 2016-10-23T00:40:39-04:00 SrA Edward Vong 2004269 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi Auto, preferably striker as well. Response by SrA Edward Vong made Oct 23 at 2016 1:24 AM 2016-10-23T01:24:42-04:00 2016-10-23T01:24:42-04:00 MSgt Richard Rountree 2004503 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Revolver. Why? It doesn&#39;t spew brass all over hell&#39;s half-acre if you have to use it and wish to leave the scene quickly... ;-) OTOH, I do like my Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 for the shear stopping power. My revolver is a S&amp;W J-Frame .38 Special Bodyguard. Good solid weapon that one...and fits in a front pocket. Response by MSgt Richard Rountree made Oct 23 at 2016 3:33 AM 2016-10-23T03:33:04-04:00 2016-10-23T03:33:04-04:00 SFC Terry Murphy 2005164 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just bought my wife a revolver. While she is a retired Navy vet, she doesn&#39;t have that much experience with handguns. The revolver won&#39;t jam, stovepipe, and is easier for her to handle. For someone who doesn&#39;t have experience, go with a wheel gun. Once they are more experienced, move to a semi-auto. Response by SFC Terry Murphy made Oct 23 at 2016 12:18 PM 2016-10-23T12:18:06-04:00 2016-10-23T12:18:06-04:00 Cpl Dennis F. 2005269 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi, my combat carry gun was 1911a1. My oldest civilian carry has been Detonics .45. The deciding factor has always been trigger pull. I have only handled one revolver with a smooth pull, a custom Ruger GP100, that belonged to an old recon Marine friend. Almost changed my mind on revolvers. Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Oct 23 at 2016 1:12 PM 2016-10-23T13:12:23-04:00 2016-10-23T13:12:23-04:00 SSG William Jones 2007053 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have found that a semiauto is easier to conceal (doesn’t print as badly as a wheelgun) and in the .40 cal. and up calibers, has plenty of knockdown power. My favorite is the 1911 platform in .45 ACP. Many years ago, I got caught up in the Dirty Harry phenomenon and faithfully carried a Model 29 Smith with an 8 3/8&quot; barrel in a shoulder holster. I had to dress for the revolver to keep it concealed (not real easy, but doable). My favorite revolver is my SAA Hartford Colt in .45LC. Even have the silver rattlesnakes on both sides of the 1-piece walnut grips. (More Eastwood, obviously.) Response by SSG William Jones made Oct 24 at 2016 2:06 AM 2016-10-24T02:06:19-04:00 2016-10-24T02:06:19-04:00 SFC Glen S. 2007254 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi would be my first choice but, either would work. I am sure that all of us here would definitely make the first round count! Response by SFC Glen S. made Oct 24 at 2016 6:14 AM 2016-10-24T06:14:04-04:00 2016-10-24T06:14:04-04:00 PVT Raymond Lopez 2007283 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-116053"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="f0cbbb9c47cfb64701eeb5e75a4ca37e" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/116/053/for_gallery_v2/88f605ff.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/116/053/large_v3/88f605ff.jpg" alt="88f605ff" /></a></div></div>M1911 .45 ACP!!! It saved my butt in the military and law enforcement!!!! Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Oct 24 at 2016 6:46 AM 2016-10-24T06:46:33-04:00 2016-10-24T06:46:33-04:00 SGT David T. 2007487 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi. I prefer the increased ammunition capacity. My main carry gun is a Springfield XD 40 Subcompact. At a minimum I have 13 rounds on me but most times I have 37. Better safe than sorry lol. Response by SGT David T. made Oct 24 at 2016 8:12 AM 2016-10-24T08:12:01-04:00 2016-10-24T08:12:01-04:00 Cpl Glynis Sakowicz 2008197 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi, because you never know just how many rounds you&#39;ll need. Just saying Response by Cpl Glynis Sakowicz made Oct 24 at 2016 12:57 PM 2016-10-24T12:57:15-04:00 2016-10-24T12:57:15-04:00 MSgt Wayne Morris 2009224 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have both but prefer the semi auto with extended magazine for two legged critters and the revolver for 4 legged. Response by MSgt Wayne Morris made Oct 24 at 2016 8:37 PM 2016-10-24T20:37:56-04:00 2016-10-24T20:37:56-04:00 PO3 Christopher Jonah Nelson 2009765 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is a trick question. All double-action pistols are semi-automatic.<br /><br />However, to the point you were trying to get at, I prefer magazine-fed, because they generally tend to have a larger ammunition capacity (in most cases 9 or more) and can be fully reloaded more quickly without having to have specialised carrying equipment or revolver quick-reload clips. Response by PO3 Christopher Jonah Nelson made Oct 25 at 2016 2:29 AM 2016-10-25T02:29:14-04:00 2016-10-25T02:29:14-04:00 SCPO Jason McLaughlin 2009916 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-116280"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="4d9e891a6439a7c3a9fadfd03d5d2d96" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/116/280/for_gallery_v2/19b84ab8.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/116/280/large_v3/19b84ab8.jpg" alt="19b84ab8" /></a></div></div>Best home defense weapon ever.... Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Oct 25 at 2016 6:26 AM 2016-10-25T06:26:21-04:00 2016-10-25T06:26:21-04:00 Sgt Private RallyPoint Member 2013058 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi-auto. Cleaning up casings can be a little tedious and inconvenient at times but you can beat some of those mag capacities. One of the best weapons I ever owned was a EAA 9mm Witness. 17 round mag and an 18th in the chamber. Nothing is getting up from 18 hollow points to center mass. Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2016 1:04 AM 2016-10-26T01:04:56-04:00 2016-10-26T01:04:56-04:00 Sgt Sal Hirto 2013468 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>it really depends on the caliber you need, or if CC. i carry the LCP daily Response by Sgt Sal Hirto made Oct 26 at 2016 7:44 AM 2016-10-26T07:44:32-04:00 2016-10-26T07:44:32-04:00 PFC Jason Cooksey 2017614 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I prefer a semi auto cause you never know when you will need more than 6 rounds lol Response by PFC Jason Cooksey made Oct 27 at 2016 1:40 PM 2016-10-27T13:40:10-04:00 2016-10-27T13:40:10-04:00 SPC John Waisman 2191580 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A high pressure combat scenario would require semi-auto and lots of rounds. As an example, up against more than one opponent, and a .38 revolver would be too slow and not enough ammo. Not for nothing the police are turning to .40. When I was a kid they all carried .38. I&#39;m sure they did an analysis before the change. Response by SPC John Waisman made Dec 27 at 2016 8:42 AM 2016-12-27T08:42:50-05:00 2016-12-27T08:42:50-05:00 SSgt Ray McCaslin 2192147 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was in the Air Force and the 1st 10 years I was a police officer, the issued handgun was a revolver. As far as shooting either weapon there is only a few differences as far as technique, but they are basically the same. After 10 years with the revolver, my agency changed to the Beretta 92F or M9. The main advantage going to the automatic was increased ammunition capacity and much easier reloads. The downside is a safety issue that requires good training and that is decocking a weapon when firing has ceased and there&#39;s still ammo in the magazine. With good training, and I have carried an automatic for the past 20 years, I have never had an accidental discharge. I even carry occasionally a .380 with a round chambered, fully cooked with the safety on in a holster. If you carry for personal protection and don&#39;t have sufficient training to carry an automatic, I recommend a revolver. I prefer an automatic. Response by SSgt Ray McCaslin made Dec 27 at 2016 11:13 AM 2016-12-27T11:13:12-05:00 2016-12-27T11:13:12-05:00 MSG David Holmden 2192328 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say depends on what you&#39;re doing. I love my semi-auto for daily carry, but when I&#39;m on my Harley I prefer my revolver, why you ask, it doesn&#39;t leave behind any brass. Response by MSG David Holmden made Dec 27 at 2016 12:15 PM 2016-12-27T12:15:57-05:00 2016-12-27T12:15:57-05:00 SP5 Rich Upton 2196105 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I prefer a semi-auto, 2 please. A compact or a full size 1911 and a .380 for the ankle. Response by SP5 Rich Upton made Dec 28 at 2016 5:02 PM 2016-12-28T17:02:29-05:00 2016-12-28T17:02:29-05:00 PO2 Michael Dowell 2200091 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was raised with both and revolvers are a touch more accurate &#39;for me&#39; because of the fixed barrel, but if I&#39;m ever in a situation where I have to defend myself or others the extra rounds, speed &amp; ease of a magazine in a semi-auto allows for a changing environment as an event can add previously unseen dangers that 6 rounds may not cover. Reloading a revolver can be fast with practice but under fire it is a lot harder to as is everything else, the less often you have to reload the better. Response by PO2 Michael Dowell made Dec 29 at 2016 10:29 PM 2016-12-29T22:29:49-05:00 2016-12-29T22:29:49-05:00 CPL Howard Conover 2202918 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am good with either one but lean towards the semi-automatic Response by CPL Howard Conover made Dec 30 at 2016 7:16 PM 2016-12-30T19:16:40-05:00 2016-12-30T19:16:40-05:00 PO2 Jared Thomas 2225277 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I personally prefer my Glock for general range use and carrying, but I keep my 357 revolver around for anyone who thinks they are trying to get in my house. Response by PO2 Jared Thomas made Jan 7 at 2017 12:30 PM 2017-01-07T12:30:46-05:00 2017-01-07T12:30:46-05:00 MAJ John Adams 2225410 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Except as a novelty gun, I&#39;m a semi-auto man all the way. My preference would be a Sig, probably a 226, but they seem to like their pistols much more than I do. Way outside the budget. Response by MAJ John Adams made Jan 7 at 2017 1:15 PM 2017-01-07T13:15:07-05:00 2017-01-07T13:15:07-05:00 Maj Chris Nelson 2225499 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have choices.... I have a Kimber 1911 Crimson Pro .45, I have a Glock 43, S&amp;W M&amp;P9 Shield, and a S&amp;W 637 .38 revolver. I carry them all at one time or another depending on mood and clothing for the day. Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Jan 7 at 2017 1:44 PM 2017-01-07T13:44:52-05:00 2017-01-07T13:44:52-05:00 SN Private RallyPoint Member 2225730 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi-automatic pistols Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2017 3:36 PM 2017-01-07T15:36:14-05:00 2017-01-07T15:36:14-05:00 MAJ Ron Peery 2227824 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I carry a S&amp;W 40 Shield. My brother was a fan of wheelguns and carried a S&amp;W Mod. 66. Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Jan 8 at 2017 8:35 AM 2017-01-08T08:35:47-05:00 2017-01-08T08:35:47-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 2228060 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>H&amp;K VP 9 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2017 9:45 AM 2017-01-08T09:45:27-05:00 2017-01-08T09:45:27-05:00 CW2 Private RallyPoint Member 2228276 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pistol more rounds to be ready for the unknown Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2017 10:40 AM 2017-01-08T10:40:50-05:00 2017-01-08T10:40:50-05:00 GySgt Melissa Gravila 2228315 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My usual answer is anything that goes &quot;bang&quot; or &quot;boom&quot; is fine with me! I used to love my Colt 45, but since the arthritis has gotten so bad (I can&#39;t pull the slide back, and the recoil kills my wrist), I had to step down to a glock 9mm. But I carry a glock 40 Cal in my car (it has less recoil than my 9 mm). But there is still a little place in my heart for a good dependable revolver! Response by GySgt Melissa Gravila made Jan 8 at 2017 10:52 AM 2017-01-08T10:52:23-05:00 2017-01-08T10:52:23-05:00 SGT Matthew S. 2229036 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Depends on the situation. Overall I prefer a revolver due to its simplicity, reliability, and overall ruggedness. I pack around a .357 with a 6&quot; barrel as a sidearm when I&#39;m out hunting; hiking about; or doing farm work. I also like the thought that I can operate a revolver pretty well one-handed if it came down to it.<br /><br />I like pistols, though, for their higher ammo capacity &amp; rate of fire along with the ability to carry pre-loaded magazines (my revolver is single-action and the cylinder isn&#39;t designed to be rapidly swapped out). They also aren&#39;t half as bulky, so I carry a subcompact .40 when I travel. I would prefer a 1911, but due to my smaller stature those are hard to wear comfortably and keep concealed at the same time <br /><br />Still haven&#39;t got the hang of reliably racking the slide back on my belt, though, and that tears up belts in a hurry. Response by SGT Matthew S. made Jan 8 at 2017 3:08 PM 2017-01-08T15:08:01-05:00 2017-01-08T15:08:01-05:00 Pat McCracken 2230224 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have both. I like the way the revolver fits my hand, though, and carry it with me. Response by Pat McCracken made Jan 8 at 2017 9:59 PM 2017-01-08T21:59:13-05:00 2017-01-08T21:59:13-05:00 Deborah Gregson 2234199 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I prefer a revolver for a simple reason. I have old, weaker, arthritis hands and I can&#39;t &quot;rack&quot; a semi-auto handgun. When trying out handguns we tried many types and it was virtually impossible for me to pull one back with the damage to my hands and thumbs, no matter how I pushed and pulled. So a .38 S&amp;W it was for me. No need to do anything but point and shoot. I&#39;d prefer my .22 lever action but it&#39;s a bit difficult to conceal, so the revolver is what I carry. We&#39;re in the process of finding someone to lighten up the trigger a bit since the fingers are a little weaker than they used to be (and my husband finally shot it and realized I wasn&#39;t the wimp he thought I was). I love the S&amp;W, it&#39;s smaller, not complicated, and all I need is bullets to kill someone with the first three shots, so I&#39;m good. Response by Deborah Gregson made Jan 10 at 2017 7:04 AM 2017-01-10T07:04:50-05:00 2017-01-10T07:04:50-05:00 PO3 Tracy Sefcik 2234751 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like both and have both. However my conceal is a semi-auto Response by PO3 Tracy Sefcik made Jan 10 at 2017 10:20 AM 2017-01-10T10:20:51-05:00 2017-01-10T10:20:51-05:00 PO1 Edward Pate 2235642 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like both but for defensive carry I prefer the semi auto with a couple of spare magazines. Response by PO1 Edward Pate made Jan 10 at 2017 2:17 PM 2017-01-10T14:17:06-05:00 2017-01-10T14:17:06-05:00 PO1 Joseph Glennon 2236108 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For me, it depends on the conditions, the ammunition, and the amount of time I&#39;ll be unable to clean / do maintenance on the weapon.<br /><br />Most of the time, I prefer a semi-auto. The number of rounds, the automatic cycling, the ease and quickness of reloading all work in favor of the design. I also like the telltale sign to let you know you&#39;re out of ammo - won&#39;t buy a semi-auto that doesn&#39;t have a &quot;lock open&quot; function when I&#39;ve emptied the magazine.<br /><br />Speed loaders are okay, but can&#39;t beat &quot;thumb release, slap in new magazine, release slide&quot; for reloading. Response by PO1 Joseph Glennon made Jan 10 at 2017 4:49 PM 2017-01-10T16:49:39-05:00 2017-01-10T16:49:39-05:00 TSgt Daniel Johnson 2328931 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m a lover of both sides of the fence on this issue. To me it boils down to the individual firearms. When it comes to revolvers I definitely tend to prefer wheelguns of the Smith &amp; Wesson persuasion with a few colts in the main line up as a whole but not exclusively. When it comes to Semi-Autos I tend to be more biased by sub categories like SA or DA/SA DAK for which I like best. In the SA category the ole 1911 rains supreme for me and I tend to like the custom shop guns like STI, Dan Wesson, and Wilson Combat. I&#39;m not trying to throw Les Baer under a bus but I just tend to more with the other manufacturers style same with nighthawk custom. I use to respect Ed Brown guns as they are excellent, until I met him in person and discovered that he is a colossal A-hole. In the SA/DA DAK world Sig Sauer is my favorite factory gun manufacturer. I&#39;m not in love with Internal Striker fire pistols but I do respect makers like Springfield for the XD series and Glock. I don&#39;t have any real experience with Sig in this category to speak from but eager to see what there new 320 is like. Response by TSgt Daniel Johnson made Feb 10 at 2017 10:35 AM 2017-02-10T10:35:56-05:00 2017-02-10T10:35:56-05:00 CW5 Jack Cardwell 3055232 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I train with both. If you practice a lot go semi auto. If you shoot some.. revolver. Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Nov 1 at 2017 9:03 PM 2017-11-01T21:03:59-04:00 2017-11-01T21:03:59-04:00 SGT Carl Blas 3357876 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both Sir, *Choice: &quot;Colt Python 357mag or Colt 1911 45APC, Na! take them both.&quot;<br />It&#39;s like asking, &quot;What aircraft you want to jump out of? &quot;No matter the choice, you still hit the ground. Salute! Response by SGT Carl Blas made Feb 15 at 2018 4:18 PM 2018-02-15T16:18:09-05:00 2018-02-15T16:18:09-05:00 MSG Louis Alexander 3358042 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Either are potentially deadly however, the important thing to remember is bullet count. With automatics it’s easy to forget by some how many rounds are fired when caught in the heat of the moment. With revolvers you know you have 5 – 6 rounds depending on caliber before reloading. I suppose it’s individual preference. Response by MSG Louis Alexander made Feb 15 at 2018 5:00 PM 2018-02-15T17:00:47-05:00 2018-02-15T17:00:47-05:00 MSG Charles Turner 3358054 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both. Each has it&#39;s benefits. Response by MSG Charles Turner made Feb 15 at 2018 5:03 PM 2018-02-15T17:03:26-05:00 2018-02-15T17:03:26-05:00 CPT Ronald Scherick 3852552 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I love the look and feel of a revolver I prefer to shoot them on the range but for personal defense I carry a semi auto pistol 16 rounds beats 6 Response by CPT Ronald Scherick made Aug 4 at 2018 11:01 AM 2018-08-04T11:01:38-04:00 2018-08-04T11:01:38-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 4223453 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1911 Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2018 6:57 PM 2018-12-20T18:57:57-05:00 2018-12-20T18:57:57-05:00 SFC Walter Gay 4363058 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Revolver Response by SFC Walter Gay made Feb 12 at 2019 9:22 PM 2019-02-12T21:22:41-05:00 2019-02-12T21:22:41-05:00 Maj John Bell 5088181 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>revolver Response by Maj John Bell made Oct 3 at 2019 8:11 PM 2019-10-03T20:11:48-04:00 2019-10-03T20:11:48-04:00 Cpl Jeff N. 5089096 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like both, who wouldn&#39;t but if I carried only one it would be a semi-auto pistol. You usually have more rounds, easier reloads and even a little easier to carry/draw IMHO. Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Oct 4 at 2019 6:01 AM 2019-10-04T06:01:55-04:00 2019-10-04T06:01:55-04:00 SrA Kelly Stahlman 6622115 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>semi Response by SrA Kelly Stahlman made Dec 31 at 2020 10:57 PM 2020-12-31T22:57:37-05:00 2020-12-31T22:57:37-05:00 SSG Paul Headlee 8249862 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It’s a great time to be alive. You can have almost anything you like. Response by SSG Paul Headlee made Apr 26 at 2023 8:37 AM 2023-04-26T08:37:57-04:00 2023-04-26T08:37:57-04:00 SGT(P) Jody Hall 8255566 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well on active duty as a Helo Crew Chief I had a 38 revolver. I loved it. Super accurate and always worked. We switched to the Baretta 9 mm and I did not like it. 1st edition had mechanical failures that were dangerous. I did experience a pin breakage once. They got better.<br />I still have a S&amp;W no safety titanium. It is great 39+p. I bought my first pistole a Ruger 9mm.<br />I later sold that and now I only shoot 45. I prefer my XD-45. It never fails to shoot. Very accurate even at 50 yards. It has never jammed or misfired in 18 years. My wife got the XD-45 match grade a few years after me and she loves mine, I lover hers. LOL. Hers is more accurate. I can shoot smiley faces at 50 yards.The light weight and accuracy and additional stopping power of the 45 auto is a nice weapon for me. Others like other calibers. I went with 45 and 38 in pistols for ammo and other reasons. I have my 5.56 rifle, and my 7.62x51. So you see I stick to classic calibers, ones that tend to never fail and will always have a endless supply of ammo and reloading. Just my $0.02.<br /><br />If well cared for an automatic is HIGHLY reliable. Response by SGT(P) Jody Hall made Apr 29 at 2023 10:49 AM 2023-04-29T10:49:48-04:00 2023-04-29T10:49:48-04:00 PO1 Brian Stach 8257925 <div class="images-v2-count-2"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-774768"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Do+you+prefer+a+semi-auto+pistol+or+a+revolver%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fdo-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0ADo you prefer a semi-auto pistol or a revolver?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-you-prefer-a-semi-auto-pistol-or-a-revolver" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="2d70192dd2b1b3006f7632c838af0b4b" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/774/768/for_gallery_v2/2ffc713.jpeg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/774/768/large_v3/2ffc713.jpeg" alt="2ffc713" /></a></div><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-2" id="image-774769"><a class="fancybox" rel="2d70192dd2b1b3006f7632c838af0b4b" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/774/769/for_gallery_v2/fa02e12.jpeg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/774/769/thumb_v2/fa02e12.jpeg" alt="Fa02e12" /></a></div></div>Depends on the situ, edc is often one or the other…have a revolver as a bug to my primary duty weapon….but there’s always just something about a steel revolver that plasti heaters just don’t have….That Ole Skool Kool… Response by PO1 Brian Stach made Apr 30 at 2023 10:13 PM 2023-04-30T22:13:13-04:00 2023-04-30T22:13:13-04:00 Maj Robert Larkowski 8296306 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I shot a revolver once and hated it.<br />I love my Glock 19 plus the 15 vs. rounds vs. 6 rounds is also a selling point for semi-auto&#39;s like Glocks Response by Maj Robert Larkowski made May 24 at 2023 4:51 PM 2023-05-24T16:51:23-04:00 2023-05-24T16:51:23-04:00 MAJ Hugh Blanchard 8302282 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The self-defense weapon I put on my bedside table each night is a Taurus Judge revolver loaded with .410 anti-personnel shotgun shells. The &quot;terminal defense&quot; load in those shells will cut a person nearly in half at 20 yards. The reloads for that weapon are four speed-loaders with .45 Long Colt soft-nose hollow points. If the &quot;discussion&quot; continues, I have two M1911A1 .45 ACP semi-auto pistols loaded with Speer Gold Dot hollow points located nearby, each with spare magazines. I prefer a revolver for my first weapon because it doesn&#39;t jam and there&#39;s always another round coming up. Response by MAJ Hugh Blanchard made May 28 at 2023 11:09 PM 2023-05-28T23:09:30-04:00 2023-05-28T23:09:30-04:00 Harriet Nix 8333096 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both, or either, require considerable experience and adequate safety measures. When out in public without my adult son (who could hit a wing off of a house fly) I prefer a semi-auto. 9mm is easy for women to carry in purses. At my home, I&#39;m much more confident and comfortable with &quot;Maggie&quot;, my long barrel .357 Magnum. She fits my hand like a glove. Response by Harriet Nix made Jun 19 at 2023 5:19 PM 2023-06-19T17:19:18-04:00 2023-06-19T17:19:18-04:00 SSG Richard (Rick) Dana 8349280 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>YES Response by SSG Richard (Rick) Dana made Jun 29 at 2023 11:19 AM 2023-06-29T11:19:39-04:00 2023-06-29T11:19:39-04:00 TSgt Robert Wayne 8355396 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Revolver is a good back up piece for quick draw after you run out of ammo or primary jams. No need to chamber a round. Response by TSgt Robert Wayne made Jul 3 at 2023 9:30 PM 2023-07-03T21:30:04-04:00 2023-07-03T21:30:04-04:00 SGM Private RallyPoint Member 8361708 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi-auto, but I have a revolver. too. Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2023 6:56 AM 2023-07-08T06:56:14-04:00 2023-07-08T06:56:14-04:00 PO1 Joseph Glennon 8364037 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do I prefer a semi-automatic or a revolver *for what*? Different circumstances require different tools. That being said, I prefer a semi-automatic for EDC. Response by PO1 Joseph Glennon made Jul 9 at 2023 10:18 PM 2023-07-09T22:18:31-04:00 2023-07-09T22:18:31-04:00 LT Crutcher Evans 8383845 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Semi-Auto Response by LT Crutcher Evans made Jul 22 at 2023 5:34 PM 2023-07-22T17:34:31-04:00 2023-07-22T17:34:31-04:00 2016-10-22T01:07:21-04:00