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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
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.
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Myself being relatively new (2-3 years) to firearms I would have to agree with the above. I can't/don't/won't carry at this time but can imagine being in SD situation where my SA pistol fails to perform due to user error. Our 686 is far less complicated. I have no stats on what is considered 'average' that typical gun owners spend training with their firearm. I will go on a limb with stating that my 1x a month is a bit above 'average' and I don't feel remotely capable to pull of HD with my pistol. YMMV.