Best Revolvers

Ruger GP100 TALO Wiley Clapp

The Ruger GP100 is a robust line of revolvers with varying cartridges and barrel lengths. Pictured here is a special edition of the .357 Magnum 3″ barrel variety. Wiley Clapp is a former U.S. Marine and law enforcement officer who…

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Smith & Wesson 640

The S&W 640 is a small (J-frame) 5-shot revolver intended for concealed carry. It’s chambered in powerful .357 mag, but can also shoot lighter .38 special and +P. A concealed hammer and smooth lines eliminate snags on clothing when drawing….

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Smith & Wesson 29-2 Nickel

This is a S&W 29-2 in nickel finish with an 8-3/8″ barrel, made circa 1977. The 29-2 model is a .44 magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson for approximately 20 years, starting in 1961. It is the 3rd…

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Chiappa Rhino

This unique gun has created quite a stir among handgun enthusiasts. Some hate it, some love it. Put me in the latter category. The main attribute of the Italian-made Chiappa Rhino that has polarized everyone is that the barrel is…

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Belgian Pepperbox

Well I think we finally found the best handgun… for the year 1840, that is…! This is a Belgian-made “Pepperbox” in the rare 8-barrel configuration. There are also 4, 5 and 6 barrel versions. 36 caliber cap & ball; barrels are…

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Smith & Wesson 581

The S&W 581 is a larger L-frame revolver, first produced in the 1980s. The 581 is actually a variant of the 586, with the 581 having fixed sights, as shown in the example pictured here. This gun also has the…

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Smith & Wesson 1899

This gun is the classic K-frame revolver… mostly because it’s the first K-frame revolver. The 1899 was also essentially the first Military and Police revolver. Our troops carried this as one of the last revolvers issued to them. It was…

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Rossi 971

The .357 magnum is well known for its knock-down power and controllability. The .357 magnum load is an uncompromising combat load designed for self-defense and law enforcement.  The Rossi 971 is a carbon steel revolver based off the K-frame design…

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Taurus Polymer Protector

The advent of polymer frame handguns was a revolution for the firearms industry, but for the longest time was contained to automatics. Recently a few companies have begun to make a polymer frame revolver. Taurus is one of these companies….

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