Why Don’t Modern Revolvers Exist?
BY Herschel Smith
1 hour, 5 minutes ago
First, I don’t agree with him that bolt action rifles are old and passé. Most sniper rifles in use in militaries around the world are still bolt action rifles (for tolerance issues, seating near the lands, etc., things that a semiautomatic doesn’t do as well).
Second, I like wheel guns for the same reason I like walnut furniture on rifles and lever action guns. The elegance and beauty of the thing, as well as the tip of the hat to older times. There’s just something about being connected to your heritage.
Third, I still think wheel guns are a valid and viable carry firearm. Semiautomatics haven’t replaced wheel guns, just supplemented them.
On August 20, 2025 at 9:26 pm, Paul B said:
Wheel guns go click, bang every time. Autos can misfire at the most important times. They jam easy. In fact post auto shooters have drills to make malfunction clearing easier. That being said once the gun goes dry it is easier to reload an auto.
But revolvers are bone simple.