Revolver "safety"?

Garb · 10-16-2009

Is there any type of safety mechanism or device at all on revolvers? If I'm carrying it on my hip, what keeps it from going off if the trigger gets snagged? I'm curious, because I'm debating between buying a revolver or a pistol for my first conceal carry gun, and I definitely want to be safe about it.

clt46910 · 10-16-2009

Here you go..... Murabito Gun Safety

LPMan59 · 10-16-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garb

Is there any type of safety mechanism or device at all on revolvers? If I'm carrying it on my hip, what keeps it from going off if the trigger gets snagged? I'm curious, because I'm debating between buying a revolver or a pistol for my first conceal carry gun, and I definitely want to be safe about it.

a good holster

singlestacksig · 10-16-2009

not pulling the trigger is what 'keeps it from going off' ..
Most modern revolvers that one would carry are double action, which means the trigger pull is very long and requires several pounds of force..
It is very unlikely that you will snag a DA trigger and get it to fire..

though out history there have been a few revolvers made with a safety, but they are rare..

Garb · 10-16-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by singlestacksig

not pulling the trigger is what 'keeps it from going off' ..
Most modern revolvers that one would carry are double action, which means the trigger pull is very long and requires several pounds of force..
It is very unlikely that you will snag a DA trigger and get it to fire..

though out history there have been a few revolvers made with a safety, but they are rare..

Ok that's what I wanted to know. Thanks for the info.

Bigg Dogg · 10-16-2009

good question and I think you got your answer. Next question , where do your spent cases go.

clt46910 · 10-16-2009

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Originally Posted by Bigg Dogg

good question and I think you got your answer. Next question , where do your spent cases go.

In your pocket if you don't want to get caught....

Sorry, on a roll tonight. Not sure I understand your question. Just eject them to the ground or floor and reload most times.

You want to develop habits that will do you well in a defensive situation. If you are use to dumping them in your hand, you will do this under stress. So practice dumping them on the ground or floor.

Bigg Dogg · 10-16-2009

I like to keep mine in the weapon. Makes my story mine. No cases on the ground you know.

Bigg Dogg · 10-16-2009

I understand your point and humor. I like to keep my spent cases in the weapon and not scattered all over the ground. Makes my story mine.

cumminspwrd02 · 10-16-2009

Only safety on my Colt Cobra .38 special is my finger. For me it's a nice gun to carry and to take to the range and shoot.

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Garb Plinker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Winchester Posts: 198	Revolver "safety"? Is there any type of safety mechanism or device at all on revolvers? If I'm carrying it on my hip, what keeps it from going off if the trigger gets snagged? I'm curious, because I'm debating between buying a revolver or a pistol for my first conceal carry gun, and I definitely want to be safe about it.

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cumminspwrd02 Plinker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valparaiso Posts: 48	Only safety on my Colt Cobra .38 special is my finger. For me it's a nice gun to carry and to take to the range and shoot. __________________ There isn't a thing in the world a man can't fix with a thousand dollars and a thirty ought six

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clt46910 Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Akron Indiana Posts: 1,060	Here you go..... Murabito Gun Safety

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singlestacksig Sharpshooter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central indiana Posts: 864	not pulling the trigger is what 'keeps it from going off' .. Most modern revolvers that one would carry are double action, which means the trigger pull is very long and requires several pounds of force.. It is very unlikely that you will snag a DA trigger and get it to fire.. though out history there have been a few revolvers made with a safety, but they are rare..

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Bigg Dogg Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE IN Posts: 21	good question and I think you got your answer. Next question , where do your spent cases go.

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Bigg Dogg Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE IN Posts: 21	I like to keep mine in the weapon. Makes my story mine. No cases on the ground you know.

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Bigg Dogg Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NE IN Posts: 21	I understand your point and humor. I like to keep my spent cases in the weapon and not scattered all over the ground. Makes my story mine.