Reloading: Revolver vs Semi-Autos (Internet Gun BS)

Published on November 13, 2017
Duration: 8:32

This video debunks the myth that semi-automatic firearms reload significantly faster than revolvers. The instructor demonstrates that with practice, revolvers can be reloaded quickly using moon clips or speedloaders, making the reload speed difference negligible for most practical scenarios. The focus is on practical reload techniques and challenging common internet gun myths.

Quick Summary

The myth that semi-automatic firearms reload significantly faster than revolvers is often untrue. With practice and tools like moon clips or speedloaders, revolvers can be reloaded quickly, often in a comparable timeframe to semi-automatic magazine changes, making the difference negligible for practical scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction: Common Gun Myths
  2. 00:45Revolver vs. Semi-Auto Reloading
  3. 01:01Capacity Arguments
  4. 02:36The Reload Speed Myth
  5. 03:22Demonstration: Revolver Reload (No Rounds)
  6. 04:40Demonstration: Revolver Reload (With Rounds)
  7. 05:05Reloading Technique: Gun Position
  8. 05:56Speedloader Pouch Used
  9. 06:16Conclusion: Reload Speed Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it true that semi-automatic firearms always reload faster than revolvers?

No, the common belief that semi-automatics reload significantly faster than revolvers is often a myth. With practice, using tools like moon clips or speedloaders, revolvers can be reloaded quickly, often in a comparable timeframe to magazine changes in semi-automatics.

What is the advantage of using moon clips for revolver reloads?

Moon clips are advantageous for revolver reloads because they hold all the rounds together, allowing for a single, unified ejection of spent casings and a faster, more consistent insertion of new rounds into the cylinder.

Does reloading a revolver require bringing the gun close to the body?

Not necessarily. Some prefer to reload revolvers at a distance from the body, which can aid in maintaining peripheral vision of potential threats and allow for more natural insertion of rounds into the cylinder without excessive fumbling.

Can a revolver hold more rounds than some semi-automatic pistols?

Yes, depending on the specific models. For instance, some revolvers, like the Smith & Wesson 327, can hold 12+ rounds, which can exceed the capacity of certain semi-automatic pistols, such as a 1911 which typically holds 7+1 rounds of .45 ACP.

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