Disagree - 20 minutes of training? ... exaggeration. Does that total of 20 min of training include every aspect of clearing the multiple ways a semi-auto can malfunction while in a stressful attacker situation?Operation of a revolver vs semi auto is absolutely negligible for any adult with a room temperature IQ and 20 minutes of instruction.
True, and I agree this person may do just that if not willing to do the more extensive training with a semi-auto.Again - if you are literally just picking up a firearm and plopping into a holster with minimal training you are going to be better off with pepper spray.
But if someone trains enough with a revolver they should still be able to hit center of mass at 20~25 ft or less in double action. I have seen pretty inexperienced shooters (both men and women) with little practice do that pretty easily. And BTW, have you ever seen a half way proficient revolver user rapid fire using single action ... it's really not that hard to do with a little hammer cocking practice, and gets rounds off plenty quick without disturbing aim once mastered.The training required to become proficient enough with a firearm to effectively carry it concealed makes any negligible difference between firearms irrelevant. Further - the ease of followup shots and accuracy with lighter semi-auto triggers make them technically easier to use in an adrenalin dump situation. You will be yanking that double action trigger pull all over on that revolver.
Sounds like more exaggeration. Half the guys here think a 38 revolver is a good choice, especially for a new shooter. I even prefer a revolver in the house for it's ease of operation if ever in a possible half asleep situation.This “revolvers are simpler” line is total FUDD talk. Anyone giving grandma a revolver because she can’t be taught to use a semi-auto is doing her and the public a disservice.
"That level of training" ... which will be greater to be totally proficient with a semi-auto that could malfunction while in a stressful situation. If someone doesn't understand and practice for malfuntions, then its not complete training. People that are pretty trained would still be flustered by a semi-auro malfuntion if being attacked.If you choose to carry a revolver that is totally fine, but again the level of training to become proficient with it will be equal to (or greater) than a semi auto and once you are at that level of training whether you chose a revolver or semi DOESN’T matter.
Obviously the OP should explain to his wife all the details of the differences between revolvers and semi-autos, and show her with real unloaded guns of both designs to see if she has the attitude if she wants to be proficient with a semi-auto and clearly understand what's required for all the possible malfunctions. A self defense gun is as usefull as a rock if it stops working.
Agree to disagree at this point, going in circles. Maybe the OP will let us know how the dust settles.
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