Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Smarter guns can lead the U.S. to safer communities [View all]CompanyFirstSergeant
(1,558 posts)The following can cause a malfunction in a revolver.
- Dirty gun
- Steel casing (not brass)
- Lightweight alloy frame
- Moon clips
- Internal lock
My revolver has none of these concerns.
If it does get dirty, it has a molybdenum disulfide (satin black) coating that will counteract any light fouling.
A modern, full size, well maintained .38 special steel frame revolver is one of the simplest, most reliable mechanisms ever invented in human history that is still in use today. With the possible exception of the Mauser 98 bolt action rifle.
I have had one 'malfunction' in a revolver in my entire life, someone handed me a Model 19 to shoot about 40 years ago and it went 'pop' instead of 'boom.' Primer, but no powder, in the carelessly reloaded ammo. Never use reloads as carry ammo.
EDIT: for revolvers with less than 3 inch barrel, 'case under extractor' is a pain, but just don't hammer down on the extractor rod and it should never happen. Only happens with very dirty guns anyway. But this can only happen after you've gotten six shots off anyway.