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Originally Posted by vash
isnt a revolver a type of pistol?
am i over thinking this? i thought a pistol was any firearm capable of one-handed use. dunno. english was not my first language..give me a pass folks.  |
Revolvers are a type of handgun, as are pistols. The terms "revolver" and "pistol" are not interchangeable. "Pistol" covers every type of handgun that is not a revolver; semi-autos and single shots.
As far as civilian self defense, the revolver wins hands down. No pistol is as simple and reliable. If you can conceal a decent carry pistol, you can also conceal a decent carry revolver. Under "life or death" circumstances, the pistol rapidly becomes too complicated (especially if it malfunctions) to operate for most folks who are unaccustomed to that level of stress; one's fine motor skills and ability to recall details of operation of anything remotely complex simply vanish. Simply pointing and yanking a trigger is far, far easier, and will serve most of us much better.