Revolver "safety"?

[Garb]

Is there any type of safety mechanism or device at all on revolvers? If I'm carrying it on my hip, what keeps it from going off if the trigger gets snagged? I'm curious, because I'm debating between buying a revolver or a pistol for my first conceal carry gun, and I definitely want to be safe about it.

 

[clt46910]

Here you go..... Murabito Gun Safety

 

[LPMan59]

Is there any type of safety mechanism or device at all on revolvers? If I'm carrying it on my hip, what keeps it from going off if the trigger gets snagged? I'm curious, because I'm debating between buying a revolver or a pistol for my first conceal carry gun, and I definitely want to be safe about it.

a good holster

 

[singlestacksig]

not pulling the trigger is what 'keeps it from going off' ..
Most modern revolvers that one would carry are double action, which means the trigger pull is very long and requires several pounds of force..
It is very unlikely that you will snag a DA trigger and get it to fire..

though out history there have been a few revolvers made with a safety, but they are rare..

 

[Garb]

not pulling the trigger is what 'keeps it from going off' ..
Most modern revolvers that one would carry are double action, which means the trigger pull is very long and requires several pounds of force..
It is very unlikely that you will snag a DA trigger and get it to fire..

though out history there have been a few revolvers made with a safety, but they are rare..

Ok that's what I wanted to know. Thanks for the info.

 

[Bigg Dogg]

good question and I think you got your answer. Next question , where do your spent cases go.

 

[clt46910]

good question and I think you got your answer. Next question , where do your spent cases go.

In your pocket if you don't want to get caught....

Sorry, on a roll tonight. Not sure I understand your question. Just eject them to the ground or floor and reload most times.

You want to develop habits that will do you well in a defensive situation. If you are use to dumping them in your hand, you will do this under stress. So practice dumping them on the ground or floor.

 

[Bigg Dogg]

I like to keep mine in the weapon. Makes my story mine. No cases on the ground you know.

 

[Bigg Dogg]

I understand your point and humor. I like to keep my spent cases in the weapon and not scattered all over the ground. Makes my story mine.

 

[cumminspwrd02]

Only safety on my Colt Cobra .38 special is my finger. For me it's a nice gun to carry and to take to the range and shoot.

 

[Drail]

Yup. These are the reasons I carry revolvers. Extremely safe to carry. Comes in much more serious calibers. No FTF or FTE. And doesn't leave empty brass all over the scene. And yes I own three 1911s. But I carry only wheelguns.