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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty
It's funny... if I asked that question 30 years ago, I'd bet 90% of responses would be a large caliber revolver. It was a real rarity to see someone bring out a semi auto to shoot, usually world war era 1911's, Lugers or P38's.
You old timer LEO's... when did you trade your six shooter for auto loader? late 80's early 90's? Why? Hi cap? I know that high profile LA bank robbery shootout got a lot of folks thinking.
I'd still carry a wheel gun even if I knew i'd have to use it, but I'd be more confident with the hi-cap semi-auto, along with the quick reloading.
Other than collectors, have wheel guns gone extinct?
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No, they are around. I have a few, hell one is older than me by around 18 years, a colt scout 62, that i received from my father in law. With that being said, I believe it is due to the growth of semi autos. Granted, I have only been around a relatively short while <40yrs, so semi autos is what has been around/advertised the most recently.