Large Frame .357 VS Full Size 1911

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Here is a comparison I haven't seen:

I was talking with my Dad about which is better as a 'Service' weapon or SD gun. He says 1911 and I say a large frame .357 (8 shot)

1) Revolvers never have FTE issues.
2) Revolvers are easier to clean.
3) They both weigh about the same.
4) I think the .357 is a better round ballistically than .45
5) They can both hold 8 rounds and shot very accurately
6) Never a feeding issue with the revolver.
7) The 1911 is easier to reload assuming extra magazines available
8) Practicing with .38 is cheaper.
9) FTF is easier to deal with (Revolver)
10) Revolvers don't care what brand/type/bullet you shoot - 1911's don't feed everything.
11) Revolvers don't jam.
12) Revolvers are DA or SA.
13) 1911's are 'Cooler', though.

My dad was talking about his Colt Government and I have a S&W 627PC

who knows, maybe we're both right...
 

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as far as a HD gun, I don't think I could argue your points about the revolver being superior.
here's another one

14. if fighting on the ground, the revolver won't fail to cycle due to clothing getting tangled in the slide.
 

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I like revolvers for most uses, but.....

2. easier to clean - yes for routine range cleaning, no for what you have to do after the gun goes swimming or otherwise requires a tear down.

15. For most, SA automatic is more accurate then DA revolver, which is how you fire under combat conditions.

16. Carry a backup J frame, and you have something better then a fast reload available to you.

For military service where you may have to throw many rounds downrange, the auto wins. For police service, I dunno. For my SD, revolver wins.

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Unless you're GTG, most people can fire a semi-auto more accurately in a quicker succession. :D
 

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