Revolver vs Semi

[Excalibur]

Yeah, Norinco SKSs have that ability. I remember wanting to buy a Paratrooper variant that can take AK mags.

Anyway, off topic.

Revolvers can mess up if abused. The timing can be thrown off, has problems when dropped in lots of dirt or sand. Anything that hinders the rotation of the cylinder of a revolver will cause it to stop working. Anything that keeps the cylinder from locking up at the right place (timing) can affect its ability to fire. Something as simple as lint from a pocket or purse can stop a revolver from working. It does not take sand to stop a revolver.

[funkychinaman]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Revolvers can mess up if abused. The timing can be thrown off, has problems when dropped in lots of dirt or sand. Anything that hinders the rotation of the cylinder of a revolver will cause it to stop working. Anything that keeps the cylinder from locking up at the right place (timing) can affect its ability to fire. Something as simple as lint from a pocket or purse can stop a revolver from working. It does not take sand to stop a revolver.

If you're willing to carry, I'm assuming you're willing to take the time to properly maintain your firearms as well, although I believe timing is something only a qualified gunsmith can fix.

As for pocket carry, I'm pretty sure you should always have a pocket holster, and as a lady friend tells me, ladies should never carry in their purse, since it's something they can toss to deter an attacker. (I don't think guys realize how lucky we have it when it comes to carry options.)

[Yournamehere]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Yeah, Norinco SKSs have that ability. I remember wanting to buy a Paratrooper variant that can take AK mags.

Anyway, off topic.

Revolvers can mess up if abused. The timing can be thrown off, has problems when dropped in lots of dirt or sand. Anything that hinders the rotation of the cylinder of a revolver will cause it to stop working. Anything that keeps the cylinder from locking up at the right place (timing) can affect its ability to fire. Something as simple as lint from a pocket or purse can stop a revolver from working. It does not take sand to stop a revolver.

Semi-autos can mess up if abused. The slide timing can be thrown off, has problems when dropped in lots of dirt or sand. Anything that hinders the cycling of the slide of a semi-auto will cause it to stop working. Anything that keeps the slide from returning to battery (lockup) can affect its ability to fire. Something as simple as lint from a pocket or purse can stop slide from cycling/locking. It does not take sand to stop a semi-auto.

[Excalibur]

True, but most common malfunctions like failure to feed or go into battery can be fixed right away either by tapping the slide forward to resume firing or racking it to chamber a new round if it's an ammo problem.

[funkychinaman]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

True, but most common malfunctions like failure to feed or go into battery can be fixed right away either by tapping the slide forward to resume firing or racking it to chamber a new round if it's an ammo problem.

Or, on a revolver, pulling the trigger.

[Excalibur]

Originally Posted by funkychinaman

Or, on a revolver, pulling the trigger.

How do you fix an internal problem like if the timing is off or debris getting into the action? You pull the trigger and you get a click

[funkychinaman]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

How do you fix an internal problem like if the timing is off or debris getting into the action? You pull the trigger and you get a click

I was referring to the ammo problem you mentioned.

[funkychinaman]

And no, you should not rely on ANY dirty, poorly maintained weapon for self defense.

Anything that would gum up a revolver would certainly gum up an automatic as well.

I'm happy with my revolver in the few times I carry. Crime is relatively low where I am, and I avoid going places where it isn't.