On 2/7/2011 9:20 AM, Steve B wrote:

I like this about revolvers. You can carry a rag, a rod, and a little oil
and solvent, and no matter what happens, you can clean it up quickly and
it's good to go. Sand, mud, snow, just a quick clean, and you're at least
operational.

Well, revolvers have one more advantage, for those that are acquiring a
firearm for self defense, but are not otherwise, gun people.
And that is in the rare case of a misfire, all one has to do is squeeze
the trigger again to cycle the next cartridge into play. A double action
auto will just keep striking the same primer. Maybe it'll fire the 2nd
or 3rd time, likely not.


Jon