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While not nearly as popular as semi-automatic pistols, revolvers have several key advantages over more modern handgun designs — and these advantages have ensured the wheel gun’s continued relevance.

Some revolvers earn every dollar. Others charge for nostalgia, scarcity, or branding more than real-world performance. Here’s where the value equation starts to fall apart.

Some classic revolvers deliver workmanship, durability, and real-world shootability that make many modern handguns look ...

The 38 Special enjoys the popularity that’s common with all military cartridges. Developed at the end of the 19th century and chambered by Smith & Wesson in their Military & Police revolver, early 38 ...