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

In most legitimate self defense scenarios, you don’t need to fire that many bullets. In fact in most cases you don’t need to fire at all. Just the threat of a gun is usually enough to resolve the situation. And if shooting is required, one or two shots will almost always be enough. It’s very unlikely you will need more than 6.

Unless you are worried about a Russian death squad breaking into your home and hunting you down, a revolver will be more than enough.