Rethinking the Venerable 9mm: Semi-Auto or Revolver?

The 9mm cartridge has been the most popular centerfire handgun caliber around the world for decades now. Throughout virtually all of that time, if someone mentioned a handgun chambered for 9mm, virtually anyone at all familiar with firearms who heard them would have the same thought. They would picture a semi-automatic pistol. That has begun to change as the time of the 9mm revolver is coming into its own. That means if you are looking for a new 9mm, there is a relatively new question you have to consider—should you stick with the venerable semi-automatic chambered in 9mm or opt for a 9mm revolver?

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Why 9mm in a Revolver? The 9mm revolver can roughly be compared to the AR 12. Like the AR 15 platform reconfigured for the 12 gauge shotgun shell, the 9mm revolver is the marriage of a classic ammunition family with a beloved but unusual firearms platform. The reasons to chamber a revolver in 9mm are the same ones to do so for a semi-automatic pistol—a reliable, inexpensive cartridge in a whole world of loads, available pretty much anywhere. Despite its likely unfamiliarity to many firearms enthusiasts, it certainly makes sense. Benefits of the 9mm Semi-Automatic The semi-automatic handgun chambered in 9mm is, of course, still a valuable platform. The high-capacity, modestly sized pistol class that is the “wonder nine” is still the sidearm of choice for military and law enforcement personnel across the country for good reason. It is a whole lot of fun at the range to have a handgun with a 21+1 capacity that will not leave you with a sprained wrist after a day of practice. Benefits of the 9mm Revolver Basically, the 9mm revolver combines the benefits of the cartridge with the benefits of the wheel gun. While it is extremely unlikely that a high-quality semi-automatic pistol is going to jam, it is just a fact that semi-autos feature more moving parts than revolvers. Revolvers are prized for being eminently reliable with very rare malfunctions. The fact that they are simpler mechanically means that they are also considered generally more beginner-friendly than semi-autos. Finally, revolvers are often considered more comfortable for those with smaller hands than the alternative. Which Should You Choose? While laying out the respective benefits of each option on paper is easy enough, the choice should not rely on that sort of decision-making process. As is the case with virtually any other handgun, or firearm, that you are considering purchasing, any decision-making process should include trying each out at the gun range. When you feel like the decision has been made, check out an online gun auction site for a wide selection of options from users. About GunBroker.com Are you a gun enthusiast with an interest in buying, selling, or just browsing thousands of firearms? If yes, then the GunBroker.com online marketplace is perfect for you. GunBroker.com allows gun enthusiasts to buy, sell, auction, and bid on new and used firearms, ammunition, parts, accessories and collectibles, hunting gear, militaria, and much, much more. The team at GunBroker.com is proud that they can provide fellow firearm enthusiasts with a safe, secure, and transparent online platform to support and promote responsible firearm commerce, firearm ownership, and firearm use. The GunBroker.com team is also proud to provide a selection of informative tools, for both buyers and sellers, promoting responsible gun sales. Those tools include a helpful FFL-lookup function and information on buyer protection. If you are hunting for a Colt 1911, a Benelli M4, an AR 15 for sale, or virtually anything else, you are likely to find it on GunBroker.com. Choose a 9mm revolver, a semi-automatic chambered in 9mm, or virtually any other firearm on the GunBroker.com marketplace, at https://www.gunbroker.com/ Original Source: https://bit.ly/2MZPECq