Why do we still use revolvers today if pistols can hold more ammo and shoot faster?

Question

Why do we still use revolvers today if pistols can hold more ammo and shoot faster?

In: Physics

Answer 1

– Revolvers can mount scopes. Great for hunting. – Revolver frames are better suited for handling big calibers used for hunting. It would be cost prohibitive to make a pistol that could cycle .454 Casull for instance. – those are the two big advantages. Another small advantage is that revolvers don’t have a reciprocating slide, so you can shoot them while pressed point blank, inside of a hoodie for example.