Is It “Autoloaders Yes, Revolvers No”?

By James Rummel

I have not been shy in stating that I prefer autoloaders over revolvers.

The main reason why comes down to the number of shots available. Most autoloaders already carry more than 6 rounds in their magazines, and are quick and easy to reload if you have another loaded magazine with you. Revolvers, on the other hand, traditionally have only 6 rounds, and it takes more practice to reload them quickly even if one carries speed loaders or other devices to aid in filling the cylinder.

A new reader asks if I actively discouraged the use of revolvers by my students. After all, if I exclusively accepted people unskilled in firearms as students, and I think autoloaders streamlined the training requirements so far as reloading is concerned, then it would make sense if my purpose was to impart the skills to safely and effectively use a firearm for defense as quickly as possible.

Well, it is true that I wanted to get people up to speed so far as armed self defense is concerned. And it is certainly true that I had more people asking for my help than I could ever possibly aid. But it is not …Read the Rest

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