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Is revolver a good weapon?
Revolver reliability is still a good positive of the gun today. Modern revolvers are some of the most reliable weapons you can purchase. However, quality modern semi-automatic pistols from companies like Glock are just as reliable. The days of jammed rounds in semi-autos are behind you if you purchase a quality pistol.
Why are revolvers not used?
Because revolvers are wildly obsolete. They can get most civilian jobs done most of the time (emphasis on most, certainly not all), but semiautomatics vastly outperform them especially in military situations. Automatics can put a lot of rounds on target a lot faster than a revolver can. They’re more rugged.
Is a revolver a good survival gun?
Every emergency/survival kit should have a handgun even if you have a long gun. They’re small and portable. You can keep a handgun on you at all times. And a revolver might just be the ideal survival handgun because they don’t have a magazine to lose.
Are revolvers good for self-defense?
In a self-defense situation, fine motor skills, memory and the ability to focus can go right out the window. Modern double-action revolvers lack the buttons and levers that can get in the way of bringing a handgun into action. Take aim and pull the trigger to fire, that’s all there is to it.
Are revolvers fragile?
A revolver has exactly the same rate of fire as a semi-automatic pistol or rifle: as fast as you can pull the trigger. This means that a trained shooter can empty a revolver in less than one second. Watch this video: Note that Mr.
Do any armies still use revolvers?
There are a few militaries which still have revolvers listed in their active arsenals. The Nicaraguan Army uses the Smith & Wesson Model 10 (among every other weapon they can get their hands on). The Guatemalan Armed Forces apparently have 644 (a curiously specific number) unidentified . 38 special revolvers.
What is a combat revolver?
Starts here7:01The Modern Fighting Revolver – YouTubeYouTube
What is ACP 45 ammo?
45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) or . 45 Auto (11.43×23mm) is a rimless straight-walled handgun cartridge designed by John Moses Browning in 1904, for use in his prototype Colt semi-automatic pistol. 45 caliber was required in a new handgun. The standard issue military .