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Don't you hate this?

1K views 30 replies 27 participants last post by  Meacham Bearcat 
#1 ·
How often has this happened to you?

You are showing some one a revolver and after they hold it in their hand, look it over, and then flip the weapon so the cylinder snaps shut, just like in the movies and T.V.
 
#3 ·
I've never had anyone do that and I'm pretty sure they'd only do it once. It's hard to flip the cylinder closed with a broken wrist. It's just disrespectful to handle somebody else's property - whether it's a gun or a screwdriver - carelessly.


Jim
 
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#7 ·
It is frustrating, but most non-revolver folks are ignorant to the stress it puts on the crane. Working in a gunshop, I see it often. But once I explain it to the perpetrator, they usually apologize and thank me for the information.

That said, some folks are beyond help...
 
#8 ·
Seen it many time while working in a LGS-It's frustrating, but done out of ignorance. Time for a little education in etiquette and safety!
 
#11 ·
I've heard people talking about the strain it puts on the crane but I have never seen an example of the damage.

How many times will it need to be spun/slammed shut to cause damage and can you show evidence of the damage?

Showing a revolver with a damaged crane does not prove its was damaged from slamming shut, it could have been done by a backyard gunsmith not knowing what he was doing or anyone who tried to take it apart and put it back together with force in the wrong places

Dont get me wrong, it irks me too and I explain that to people before I let them handle my weapons
 
#12 ·
Well you guys are not the cool kids! You probably hold your guns upright when you shoot instead of gangsta too. You probably don't shoot at guys running down a crowded street either.

There's no hope for you. :D
 
#13 ·
My big deal is finger prints on my guns when folks handle them. Wood or plastic is there for a purpose. Don't put you stinking dirty hands on the steel. I don't even touch steel in the gun stores if I can help it. If I do, there is normally a rag nearby on the counter so I can correct the situation before giving it back to the clerk.

I don't show my guns to anyone and seldom tell anyone anything more than I occasionally like to go to the range. The older I get, the more private I get. I haven't even posted icons on my registration here. Just does not feel right to divulge that info, even to friends like you guys.
 
#15 ·
Until I read it here a few months ago, I didn't know that it wasn't proper.
The first time someone showed me a revolver, he did that dickslap to his own gun.
 
#17 ·
There are about 3 people that I know well enough to let get near my guns...and all of them are well versed shooters...if someone "cowboys" one of my revolvers...it's my fault for letting a person like that near my guns..very few know that I have guns and fewer know where they are or ever get to see them...I don't "offer" to let someone shoot my guns at the range...like letting someone drive my Ferrari (which I don't have).
 
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I don't cowboy (even though cowboy guns are single action and this is to a double action revolver) my revolvers but I don't baby them either.

My revolvers are working guns, my rifles and knives are too.

I have no issue with others and how they baby their guns but for me, why buy a pick up truck if you're not going to put things in the bed? Why get 4 wheel drive if you're not going to leave the pavement?

Why buy a Ruger to stash in a safe?
 
#25 ·
I generally follow this procedure, adding the statement "Open the cylinder gently and close the cylinder gently" while demonstrating the action. If I receive a blank stare, a stupid look or a stupid response, then the revolver stays in my hands. That, plus I am pretty particular about who even views any of my firearms at all. None of them are safe queens, but they are mine, so my rules apply.
 
#21 ·
I had been dealing with a fellow for quite some time, trying to convince him to sell me a S&W Model 66-1 that he owned. Then one day recently I showed him my newly acquired 44 Mag Redhawk which he proceeded to spin the cylinder and snap it shut....
Needless to say, I no longer have any interest in acquiring his 66-1
 
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#24 ·
Those folk need smacking.....
 
#30 ·
I did that once and only once with my fathers registered pre model 27 .357. A quick slap to the back of my head from dad and a explanation of how that's not good for a revolver,I've never done that again to a d.a.revolver.I'm 53 now,this happened when I was 8. I saw Joe Mannix do it on tv,so I figured that's how you closed the cylinder. Live and learn,the knot on the back of my head was a good reminder.
 
#31 ·
To steal and likely mangle a quote from Chris Kyle's book.........

"Despite what your mother said, violence does solve some problems.";)
 
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