National Carry AcademyThe Top 5 Benefits Of Semi-Automatic Pistols
September 7, 2016
For more info on being trained as a concealed carrier, visit our “State Laws” information portal: http://www.nationalcarryacademy.com/state-laws.
There is this article that discusses the different advantages of revolvers. If you check it, you will notice that such advantages are also applicable to the semi-automatic pistols. In this article, we will try to discuss the similar advantages as they apply to semi-automatic pistols. We do not want to imply that pistols are powerful than revolvers, rather, the carrier would be the one to determine the most appropriate type of firearm. Every person has a different preference and choice.
1. Semi-automatic pistols are efficient.
Pistols built these days are very simple. They have fewer parts than the revolver which requires a lot of springs for the cylinder to rotate when you shoot it. Semi-automatic pistols have no complex internal parts. You will simply need to pull the trigger so that the striker will be activated and the bullet will set off. It is much easier to explain in detail the internal parts of a pistol than of a revolver.
2. Semi-automatic pistols are reliable.
Many concealed carriers would definitely agree with this. For revolvers, you may have separate malfunctions for each part because they are not reliant on each other. But for pistols, you won’t have any problems as long as you are using the appropriate ammunition. And if in case malfunctions exist, they can easily be addressed. It is true that malfunctions on revolvers occur very rare, but since they are mechanical devices, it is possible for them to fail. Mechanical failure will require you to open the whole firearm to identify which part is malfunctioning. Meanwhile, for pistols, malfunctions are often related to the ammunition which may be improved by proper clearance.
3. Semi-automatic pistols will fit anyone.
Semi-automatic pistols are available in different sizes. There are lots of manufacturers that offer large-sized pistols including Glock, Springfield Armory, Smith and Wesson, FN, Beretta and many more. You can also choose from small and midsize pistols from these manufacturers. If you want a pistol that will fit perfectly in your pocket, you can try the Ruger LCP, Beretta Nano or Smith and Wesson Shield. If you prefer full-sized pistol, you can have the Smith and Wesson M&P, Glock 21 or the Springfield XD. These pistols will surely fit your needs and preferences.
4. Semi-automatic pistols use mags.
Individuals who use firearms these days prefer to have pistols over revolvers because the former can hold more ammunition and it is easier to reload. Revolvers can contain up to six bullets only. If you run out of bullets, you will need to open the cylinder, remove the used shells and put in new bullets. This can be very time consuming, and if you want to make loading easier, you will need to have a speed loaders or speed strips. Speed loaders have similar shapes with the cylinder of a revolver which will make it uncomfortable to carry.
On the other hand, semi-automatic pistols can handle more ammunition. For example, pistols with 9mms can hold up to 17 rounds, which is almost three times the holding capacity of a revolver. And if in case you run out of bullets, reloading is very easy since you will only need to release the magazine with a single button press and then insert a loaded one.
5. Semi-automatic pistols have triggers with reasonable weight.
Newbies, especially, are not used to carrying heavy firearms, and revolver would not fit them since they have heavy triggers. One of the greatest advantage that most pistols would offer is their light triggers. Polymer frame pistols usually have five-pound triggers. This would not just provide more comfort for carriers who always want to have their firearms worn at all times, but it will also make it easier for them to shoot accurately.
The Top 5 Benefits Of Semi-Automatic Pistols
September 7, 2016
For more info on being trained as a concealed carrier, visit our “State Laws” information portal: http://www.nationalcarryacademy.com/state-laws.
There is this article that discusses the different advantages of revolvers. If you check it, you will notice that such advantages are also applicable to the semi-automatic pistols. In this article, we will try to discuss the similar advantages as they apply to semi-automatic pistols. We do not want to imply that pistols are powerful than revolvers, rather, the carrier would be the one to determine the most appropriate type of firearm. Every person has a different preference and choice.
1. Semi-automatic pistols are efficient.
Pistols built these days are very simple. They have fewer parts than the revolver which requires a lot of springs for the cylinder to rotate when you shoot it. Semi-automatic pistols have no complex internal parts. You will simply need to pull the trigger so that the striker will be activated and the bullet will set off. It is much easier to explain in detail the internal parts of a pistol than of a revolver.
2. Semi-automatic pistols are reliable.
Many concealed carriers would definitely agree with this. For revolvers, you may have separate malfunctions for each part because they are not reliant on each other. But for pistols, you won’t have any problems as long as you are using the appropriate ammunition. And if in case malfunctions exist, they can easily be addressed. It is true that malfunctions on revolvers occur very rare, but since they are mechanical devices, it is possible for them to fail. Mechanical failure will require you to open the whole firearm to identify which part is malfunctioning. Meanwhile, for pistols, malfunctions are often related to the ammunition which may be improved by proper clearance.
3. Semi-automatic pistols will fit anyone.
Semi-automatic pistols are available in different sizes. There are lots of manufacturers that offer large-sized pistols including Glock, Springfield Armory, Smith and Wesson, FN, Beretta and many more. You can also choose from small and midsize pistols from these manufacturers. If you want a pistol that will fit perfectly in your pocket, you can try the Ruger LCP, Beretta Nano or Smith and Wesson Shield. If you prefer full-sized pistol, you can have the Smith and Wesson M&P, Glock 21 or the Springfield XD. These pistols will surely fit your needs and preferences.
4. Semi-automatic pistols use mags.
Individuals who use firearms these days prefer to have pistols over revolvers because the former can hold more ammunition and it is easier to reload. Revolvers can contain up to six bullets only. If you run out of bullets, you will need to open the cylinder, remove the used shells and put in new bullets. This can be very time consuming, and if you want to make loading easier, you will need to have a speed loaders or speed strips. Speed loaders have similar shapes with the cylinder of a revolver which will make it uncomfortable to carry.
On the other hand, semi-automatic pistols can handle more ammunition. For example, pistols with 9mms can hold up to 17 rounds, which is almost three times the holding capacity of a revolver. And if in case you run out of bullets, reloading is very easy since you will only need to release the magazine with a single button press and then insert a loaded one.
5. Semi-automatic pistols have triggers with reasonable weight.
Newbies, especially, are not used to carrying heavy firearms, and revolver would not fit them since they have heavy triggers. One of the greatest advantage that most pistols would offer is their light triggers. Polymer frame pistols usually have five-pound triggers. This would not just provide more comfort for carriers who always want to have their firearms worn at all times, but it will also make it easier for them to shoot accurately.