Why do we still use revolvers today if pistols can hold more ammo and shoot faster?
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In many ways, revolvers are obsolete. However, there are still niches that they fill that regular semi-autos don’t.
Power: it is much easier to produce a powerful handgun as a revolver than it is for a semi-auto. This is mostly because a revolver does not need to fit its cartridges inside if the grip.
Handgun hunting: revolvers make great hunting handguns because they are available in a huge variety of suitable calibers, and they can easily be fitted with a variety of optics.
Simple operation: Some people have difficulty loading a semi-automatic pistol because you need to be able to pull the spring-loaded slide to chamber the first round. The magazine itself can also be difficult to load. Modern revolvers are comparatively simple with a swing-out design that allows you to drop the rounds right in, and a “double action” trigger, which both pulls the hammer and fires the gun.
Compact: Revolvers can be made very small while still being capable of firing powerful rounds. This is useful for people who want a powerful pistol but wish to carry it concealed.
Accuracy: revolvers are generally regarded as inherently accurate due to the barrel, frame, and sights being fixed together. It is very difficult to achieve the same accuracy from a semi-auto pistol due to the sights, barrel, and frame, usually being moving parts.
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