6 Best Revolvers In The World Historically speaking,
revolvers are among the first multi-shot handguns that graced the world of firearms.
The original design of revolvers was derived from the "pepperbox" handguns. These guns use
multiple barrels so that their users are armed with several ready-to-shoot ammo.
Such a design isn't that intuitive, though. Therefore,
it was further refined until such time revolvers were born. The first revolvers
are lighter than their predecessors due to their iconic single-barrel construction.
They also have revolving, cylindrical magazines capable of holding at least five or more bullets.
While it is true that semi-automatic pistols are more dominant in the gun industry,
there are still revolvers that you can't simply replace. These revolvers are brimming
with utmost reliability and accuracy. They have impressive firepower, too.
Hello everyone. This is Bodhi from Click Clack. And in this video,
I have listed all the best revolvers in the world
today. Stick until the end so that you'll know all your options for these impeccable firearms!
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Now, let's get back to the video! 6. Taurus Model 85 Ultra-Lite
When it comes to the best revolvers in the world, it is hard not to include a revolver manufactured
by Taurus. It is an easy pick, honestly, given that this weapon is ultra-reliable and accurate.
Furthermore, Taurus is notable because it is a notable gun manufacturer even in the U.S. firearm
market. In the world of semi-automatic pistols, you can see a lot of foreign options. But when
it comes to revolvers, there's only Taurus, and that's something that you should seriously ponder.
This Brazilian gun manufacturer offers a lot of high-quality revolvers. But the most notable one
is the Model 85 Ultra-Lite. The Model 85 is designed as a personal
defense or home defense weapon. It works well in either application.
It is also a great concealed-carry weapon, such as the Ruger LCR. This .38 Special
revolver is compatible with different types of +P ammunition. It also includes
a standard fiver-round cylinder. You'll also adore its ergonomic rubber grips.
This gun is slightly heavier than the Ruger LCR. But unlike the LCR,
it has a hammer that lets you execute a single-action firing. As a result,
the Model 85 can be cocked first with its hammer, letting you experience a light trigger pull.
5. Ruger Blackhawk I am lying if I say that I
don't have a bias for the Ruger Blackhawk. After all, it is one of my favorite revolvers, thanks to
its impeccable design and construction. Moreover, this gun has a distinct Old West quality on it.
It is brimming with the timeless quality that any gun enthusiast would certainly fall in love with.
The Ruger Blackhawk is a line of revolvers that have the same aesthetics and construction as the
old Western Colt Single Action Army revolvers. The latter was a hit during the 19th century,
and the Ruger Blackhawk has all the modern feats that make it a top choice in the 21st century.
This line of revolvers features cold-hammer-forged barrels for
maximum durability and reliability. Moreover, they also showcase beefy but compact frames,
making them an easy-to-control firearm. The Ruger Blackhawk is also available in different calibers,
such as the .41 Remington Magnum, .45 Colt, .357 Magnum, and other cowboy types of calibers.
Sometimes, you can find a Ruger Blackhawk that is a cartridge in a .30 Carbine.
All Ruger Blackhawk guns have a Western-style, hand-filling grip. This particular grip is
touted in the gun community as one of the most natural and comfortable grip styles in revolvers.
With their transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock, you can guarantee that these revolvers
have an unmatched degree of security. In short, they aren't susceptible to accidental discharges.
4. Ruger GP100 The Ruger GP100 is the
response of Sturm Ruger to the Smith & Wesson 686, which I am going to feature in a while. The GP100
is not a new entrant in the market either, as it was introduced in the early parts of the 1990s.
Technically speaking, the GP100 is the descendant of the notorious Security Six and Speed Six
pistols of Ruger. It is notable that the GP100 uses a larger frame than its predecessors,
which is pretty similar to the L-frame of the 686.
Furthermore, the GP100 has a heavy construction due to the components on its assembly. It has
an angular design, as well. Overall, the gun is an exceptional choice for first-time buyers
of full-size revolvers. Many vouch for this revolver as a home-defense weapon,
as well, because of its reliable accuracy and fearsome firepower.
Since its inception, the GP100 has expanded to numerous calibers already,
such as the .22LR, 44 Special, and the .327 Federal Magnum.
As double-action revolvers, these units are extremely comfortable to shoot.
All GP100 models have a triple-locking cylinder integrated into the front, bottom, and rear
of the frame. Because of this design, these guns acquired more positive alignment, which,
in turn, optimized their consistency--shot after shot. Moreover, the disassembly procedure for
their integrated subassemblies requires no tools. In short, the GP100 revolver is easy to maintain.
3. Smith & Wesson 686 One of the most popular
revolvers in production today is the Smith & Wesson 686. It is a revolver featuring
an L-frame construction and is chambered in the .357 Magnum caliber, which is downright powerful.
The Smith & Wesson 686 is engineered to accommodate the heavier Magnum cartridge. It comes
with a heavy barrel accompanied by a six-round cylinder. Similar to other types of .357 Magnum
revolvers, the Smith & Wesson 686 is capable of shooting not-so-powerful .38 Special ammo.
At the same time, the Smith & Wesson 686 is set to have a 4-inch barrel and a length of roughly
10 inches. It is not exactly compact, but you can always use this as a self-defense weapon.
It weighs 2.5 pounds if its cylinder is empty.
The Smith & Wesson 686 features adjustable sights for better optics customization.
It also has a double-action system for convenient firing.
Meanwhile, its stainless steel finish makes the revolver exquisitely beautiful.
There's a deluxe model for the Smith & Wesson 686. It is larger and heavier than the original 686.
But it has a better recoil system due to its burly system and weight. It holds more rounds,
too. Specifically, it comes with a seven-round cylinder.
Overall, the Smith & Wesson 686 is heaven-sent. Get this gun if you have the opportunity.
2. Ruger LCR This list won't be complete without the Ruger LCR.
The gun isn't new to the market. It was introduced back in the early parts of the 2000s. Technically
speaking, it was presented as a lightweight, highly concealable personal defense revolver.
And until now, those qualities remain true. That's
how good the Ruger LCR and its recent iterations are.
The weight of this revolver is just 13.5 ounces. It also has a length of 6.5 inches,
which indicates that it is indeed designed as an everyday carry weapon. You can fit the LCR in
your pockets without any problem. A good holster should enable you to slide it into your ankles.
Similar to other compact revolvers, the Ruger LCR includes a five-round cylinder.
So that's pretty much the standard. The original Ruger LCR comes in a .38 +P configuration,
which means that it can fire both high-pressure +P rounds and standard .39 Special ammo.
This revolver features a 1.87-inch barrel, showcased in a hybrid polymer and aluminum frame.
The lightweight design allows you to shoot it conveniently. But be wary of its recoil, though.
Meanwhile, its double-action platform enables the LCR to discard the need
for a hammer. You can draw it from inside your clothing without the fear of snagging.
That's how intuitive this weapon is. 1. Magnum Research BFR, .45/70 Government
Unlike other revolvers, the .45/70 Government isn't designed to be a revolver cartridge.
Therefore, it is obvious that it isn't crafted to be fired in one. But because
humans are intuitive creatures, we were able to circumvent these restrictions.
The Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver (BFR) is available in different cartridges.
Aside from the .45/70, it also has a .30-30 Winchester option. Of course,
you can find other cartridges for this gun.
As its name suggests, this gun is downright burly. It
is not a compact gun that you can use for concealed carry purposes.
But since it is big, many expected that this gun would be ultra-powerful. But relatively speaking,
it isn't that monstrous. It has a pressure of 28,000 psi, which isn't that powerful.
But that's not something that you should worry about. Keep in mind that it is still a rifle
cartridge in a revolver and that alone should make your targets scared. The gun is capable of
pushing a 500-grain bullet to 1150 fps, producing up to 1468 foot-pounds of energy on its muzzle.
The gun also has a clean aesthetic. It is reminiscent of the classic revolver designs.
Furthermore, the Magnum Research Big Frame Revolver .45/70 Government
has a durable construction. Hence, it can last a lifetime, or even after several thousand rounds!
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