Should I carry a revolver or semi auto?

Semi-autos are just as reliable, but it’s easier to clear a malfunction. Very few militaries and very few police forces still use revolvers because of the advantages of semi-auto pistols. If you are going to concealed carry, my recommendation (if it’s not obvious by now) is to use a semi-auto.

Can you conceal carry a revolver?

As it turns out, a lot of people still carry a wheelgun. Not only that, but there are also revolvers to fit any kind of concealed carry method, be it ankle or pocket carry, IWB or concealable IWB – the revolver is still perfectly viable as an implement of defense.

Are revolvers better for self defense?

While the debate over what’s the better handgun for self-defense, a revolver or a semi-auto pistol, will continue for years to come. There’s no denying a revolver can be a useful weapon in a self-defense situation.

Is pistol or revolver better for home defense?

While there are advantages to using a single-action revolver, the double-action revolver is the superior choice for home defense because of its ease of use. Because of its simple design, the revolver is an extremely reliable weapon. Unlike semi-automatic weapons, it is nearly impossible for a revolver to jam.

What Glock is best for home defense?

Let’s get started!

Glock 17 Gen 5. If you want a battle-tested, reliable weapon for home defense, look no further than the Glock 17.
Glock 32. If you want a Glock with a little more punch, try out the Glock 32.
Glock 34. The Glock 34 was designed for competition shooting.
Glock 19.
Glock 19x.

Where should I keep my handgun for home defense?

A guest room or secondary bedroom with a locking door is a great choice. You should have a Fast Box or Agile cabinet secured in this room. However, in the case of home invasion, no matter where you are in the house you should always be within a few seconds of accessing your firearms.

Should you keep one in the chamber for home defense?

Sure there will be some instances where you will have plenty of time to grab your firearm and chamber a round, but there are plenty of cases where you may not. So it’s good practice to leave any gun designated for home defense or carry with a round chambered.

Is it safe to sleep with a gun under your pillow?

As long as the chamber isn’t loaded, you are safe. Having the magazine loaded and a bullet not in the chamber under a pillow is much safer then a magazine loaded and bullet in the chamber under a pillow. I would personally put a holster under your bed and put the gun in there.

Is keeping a gun loaded bad?

Generally there are few issues with leaving a weapon loaded. If you fired the weapon before storing it for long periods the fouling may cause the chambered round to stick, and in revolvers the rounds in the cylinder may also stick, especially if moisture gets in there. This may make it difficult to eject that round.

Where to keep your gun when you sleep?

Places Used To Stow Handguns

Gun safe. A gun safe is a good choice to keep unused guns however, in a life-changing event like a home invasion, having a gun accessible and ready can be extremely important.
Nightstand.
Under the pillow.
Master bathroom drawer.
Locked gun case under the bed.
Hidden drawer.

Does putting a potato on a gun silence it?

Does putting a potato on a handgun really silence the sound? No, in-fact there is a good chance it will damage the weapon permanently. Also, putting a real sound suppressor won’t even “silence” the sound of a bullet being fired, it will only reduce it.

Can you silence a gun?

Myth: Gun silencers make guns nearly silent. “Silencers”, also known as “suppressors”, on guns don’t make them anywhere near silent. Silencers primarily only suppress the noise due to the pressure wave from the rapidly expanding propellant gases. This is only a portion of what makes a gunshot loud.