Revolver or Automatic?

Both is cool too. =)

Reliability isn't generally considered a disadvantage of a revolver.

the chances of doing something odd to the weapon is higher than normal. the chances of damaging a revolver to the point that it will not function are higher than doing the same to an auto.

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I have NEVER heard that from ANYONE

Just my opinion.

A semi auto jamming because of dust buildup? Give me a break.

Did you read that link?

if your going to leave a gun untended then a revolver is the way to go. that wasn't the question.

That site has been dead for some time. Doesn't change the info here, it just reveals that this was written a few years ago.

15-18 &gt; 5-6

No way in hell a semi-auto can take more abuse than a revolver, that was my point (kind of hard to tell from my post).

...the M9.

The only things you do with a revolver are shoot it and reload it. Cleaning takes all of thirty seconds and doesn't require disassembly. A semi-auto on the other hand requires that you be somewhat familiar with the mechanics of the firearm. Enough anyway to disassemble it into parts and or subassemblies, to be cleaned, inspected for wear, re-lubed, and then reassembled in a precise sequence. A semi-auto has far more parts that will require replacement (which could result in a malfunction) much sooner in its life. And any of those parts could cause a failure to eject, feed, or extract.....all of those by the way are semi-auto specific.

What could one possibly do to a revolver that would cause it to not function, that you couldn't also do to a semi-auto?

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dropping your gun is abuse. revolvers stand up better to neglect than autos.

A decently maintained modern autoloader is reliable and can take fair amounts of abuse.

A modern revolver is nearly indestructible, short of actively *trying* to damage it.

Shocked to not see anyone ask what your intended use is, or maybe they did and I didn't see it but it looked to me like everyone went off taking their own path in the discussion.

Back you to, what is your intended use? Both revolvers and autos are great guns! Each has their advantage and disadvantages, but if you need 20 rounds and you've only got six then enough said. In all seriousness if your asking this question then you haven't thought enough about what you "need" a firearm for in the first place. So, ask yourself these two following questions first and if you can't come up with some good answers then you probably shouldn't get a firearm.

1. Why do I need a firearm.
2. What do I intend to do with this firearm.

Your answers ought to be something along the lines of;
1. I need a firearm to hunt, protect myself &amp; family, to plink for the joy of shooting or because I want to carry it. If it is because you want to be cool, then do not buy a firearm.

2. If you intend to hunt or to plink then a revolver is a great choice, but if your going to do anything else you should go with an auto. Now, if your going to practice and become so good with a revolver that you can seriously compete with an auto then by all means go for it, but if you are going to carry a revolver for personal defense make sure you are really, really, really good with!!!!! Otherwise get an auto! If I might add, get an HK.

Is a 44/40 1875 considered cap and ball?

On the flip side I do remember reading about a guy who dropped his H&amp;K off his work bench onto a carpeted floor and cracked the frame (30-40" drop).