Summary and Key Points: Despite the dominance of semi-automatic pistols in military, law enforcement, and civilian self-defense, revolvers remain a practical choice for personal protection.

While not nearly as popular as semi-automatic pistols, revolvers have several key advantages over more modern handgun designs — and these advantages have ensured the wheel gun’s continued relevance.

When it comes to the most popular guns in the United States, it goes without saying that the revolver has long held a special place in the hearts of many firearm owners. This has been true since the ...