Do you carry a Semi Auto or Wheel Gun?

[JoshuaW]

I dont own any wheel guns, so semi for me. I do want to get a light .38 or .357 to carry for a backup. Capacity (and the lack of wheel guns) is why I went with a semi.

 

[dbd870]

I carry a semiauto but if I shot a wheelgun better I wouldn't hesitate to carry one instead.

 

[jbombelli]

Semi-auto. It's a lot faster on the reload, and I can carry a lot more ammo.

 

[Cam]

Both. Depends on the day's needs and attire.

 

[SSGSAD]

I carry both, not usually, at the same time, but I have on occassion, carried a semi auto, and a small revolver, for bachup...

 

[mrjarrell]

As has been said before the poll is flawed. I carry both, seasonally.

 

[TopDog]

As a EDC I carry a Semi Auto pistol. But If I'm just going to run out of the house for a few minutes I will throw a pocket gun in my jacket. I use to use a S&W .38 for that but since I got a PF9 that is what I will use as a pocket gun. So now its a Semi Auto pistol all the time.

 

[earlykyler2012]

I carry a wheelgun, an SP101 .357. I used to carry semi autos but I prefer the power and reliability of a revolver. I understand that revolvers are subject to the same catastrophic failure that a semi automatic is but I will never have the noncatastrophic failure of a failure to feed or failure to eject that every semi auto I've owned has had at some point, at least once. If I have a failure to fire, I don't need the other hand to clear it. It's a matter of pulling the trigger again for the next round. Also this particular revolver is very easy for me to carry, conceal and rapidly bring into play.

I understand semi autos have a lot of advantages but I went with the revolver for a carry piece because I decided I'm not kicking down doors for a living and in the end what I really need for a self defense situation is pull/point/shoot in what will probably be 7 yards or less.

+1 What he said. I will add that if 6 .357 hollowpoints strategically placed doesn't do it, your probably in trouble. But I do carry 2 speedloaders just in case.

 

[jesse485]

Semi; I like wheelguns, although I don't currently own one anymore. I absolutely hate the DA trigger on a revolver, they are just too heavy for me, SA is great of course.

 

[finity]

I've carried both (not at the same time) but I far & away carry my semi's more than my revolver.

I really can't explain why. I really like the revolver but I just like the semi's more. Capacity, coolness, etc.

 

[squirrelhntr]

glock fist, but usally a s&w 686 also close by. if i ever got hold of a s&w model 25-2 .45 acp snubby i'd probably switch off between um.

 

[Vince49]

G27

G27. Size (comfort & convenience),capacity and ballistics. It just feels good,so I do it!

 

[railbug]

I carry a wheel gun, had a PM45 that only held one more so not much difference. If I need more than 6 shots I'm in trouble anyway.

 

[Driver]

I carry a Semi, but my wife carries a Wheel.

 

[calcot7]

I carry a 1911 most of the time but on occasion I'll opt for a 36 or 637 Smith as a primary or often as a backup.

 

[dpzj96]

G27. Size (comfort & convenience),capacity and ballistics. It just feels good,so I do it!

I love my G27. Goes with me everywhere but school. Having a semi auto makes it nice when reloading, however I like the idea of having a wheel gun for BUG. I have been breaking in the Taurus 85 I got for Christmas more recently, and I'm hoping the wood grips I ordered for it come in soon.

 

[JohnP82]

Semi-Auto
Higher capacity, faster reloads

I have carried a revolver before and maybe still do every once in awhile for whatever reason, but 99% of the time it is semi auto for me. I do think though that if properly trained the revolver is still just as good of a personal defense and carry weapon. I just choose a semi auto.

 

[1911Shooter]

I carry both. I have a Para 1911 as my primary carry gun and I also carry an LCR. I perfer the 1911 setup but I feel really comfortable with the LCR due to its simplicity.

 

[rich8483]

Have been working out and started carrying a small cop.

this really is the best choice,
you then get mace and a taser as well.

plus, whatever you do, the worst that can happen is a slap on the wrist.

 

[TAS]

Semi Auto for me...