
Revolvers
- Out Of StockCHARTER ARMS Pathfinder Lite Lavender Lady .22 Mag 2in 6rd Lavender Single-Action Revolver (52340)Great introductory revolver for the novice shooterAllows you to gain proficiencyCylinder with full-size black rubber grip The Charter's Pathfinder is a great versatile introductory revolver for ...$369.90
- Out Of StockCHARTER ARMS Pathfinder Lite .22 Mag 2in 6rd Black Single-Action Revolver (52370)Great introductory revolver for the novice shooterAllows you to gain proficiencyStainless steel cylinder and barrel The Charter Arms versatile Pathfinder Lite is a great introductory revolver for ...$369.90
- Out Of StockCHARTER ARMS Undercover Lite .38 Special 2in 5rd Black Revolver (53871)Constructed of tough aircraft-grade aluminum and steelOffers rugged reliability and comfortBlack frame with a high-polished stainless cylinder and barrel The responsibility of personal protection ...$310.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON 1851 Navy .36 Caliber 7.5in 6rd Revolver (CA000).36 Caliber7.5" Octagon BarrelFixed SightsStandard TriggerWalnut GripsStandard Blued Finish The CIMARRON 1851 Navy Revolver is an excellent reproduction of the famous pistol that protected ...$356.49
- Out Of StockCIMARRON 1875 Outlaw .45 Colt 7.5in 6rd Revolver (CA151N00)7.5in BarrelFixed Front SightSteel FrameWalnut Grips Designed to compete with Colt's 1873 single-action, the CIMARRON 1875 Outlaw Revolver has a similar, yet distinctive look all its own. Around ...$708.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON New Sheriff .45 Colt 3.5in 6rd Revolver (CA332)3.5in BarrelFixed SightsEjector Rod and HousingCase Hardened FrameWalnut Grips One of Cimarron's Model P variations is the CIMARRON New Sheriff Revolver. This compact single action is like the ...$578.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON 1851RM WB Hickok .38 Special 7.5in 6rd Revolver (CA925WBH)7.5in BarrelFixed Front SightCase Colored FrameBrass Backstrap and Trigger GuardOrnate EngravingWood Grips"W.B. Hickok" Signature on Backstrap The CIMARRON 1851RM WB Hickok Revolver is ...$1,143.38
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Lightning .38 Special 5.5in 6rd Revolver (CA982)Single Action Revolver5.5in BarrelFixed SightsStandard TriggerWood Grips The CIMARRON Lightning Revolver, designed by Cimarron's founder and president Mike B. Harvey and manufactured to their ...$561.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P JR .38 Special 5.5in 6rd Revolver (CA987)Single Action Revolver5.5in BarrelFixed SightsWood Grips Designed by Cimarron's founder and President Mike B. Harvey and made in the style of the classic 1873 peacemaker-type single-action ...$540.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Frontier Meldrum .357 Mag 4.75in 6rd Revolver (MELDRUM)4.75-inch BarrelPre-War Frame and Ejector RodLaser Engraved In Bob Meldrum StyleFixed SightsIvory Grips The CIMARRON Frontier Meldrum Revolver features 4.75" Nickel barrel, laser engraved in Bob ...$929.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON El Malo .45 Colt 7.5in 6rd Revolver (PP415MALO)Single action only revolver7.5" octagonal barrelPre-war style frame and ejector rodStandard triggerColor case hardened frameWalnut grips The CIMARRON El Malo Revolver is an excellent modern ...$574.18
- Out Of StockNORTH AMERICAN ARMS 22LR/22WMR Conversion 1.625in 5rd Stainless Mini Revolver (NAA-22MC-GRC).22 Magnum / .22 Long Rifle5-Shot Capacity.22 LR Conversion CylinderRubber GripsFixed SightsSteel FrameStainless Finish ABOUT NORTH AMERICAN ARMS: As a trusted name in the industry, North ...$325.99
- Out Of StockF.LLI PIETTA The Shootist 45LC 4.75in 6rd Ultra Ivory Grip Revolver (GW45LEB434NMUI)Enhanced Laser-EngravedUltra Ivory Grips Pietta pays tribute to the original Great Western guns used by John Wayne in his last motion picture, "The Shootist". Several years before he was cast as ...13% off$738.99$849.22
- Out Of StockF.LLI PIETTA GWII Us Marshal .357mag/9mm 4.75in Walnut Grip Revolver With 9mm Cylinder (HF357USM434/COMBO)Single-actionFixed sights for quick and simple target acquisitionColor case-hardened finish for durabilityDurable steel construction6-round capacity in .357 Mag or 9mmCombines historic design with ...16% off$584.99$694.43
- Out Of StockRUGER Single Ten 22 LR 5.5in 10rd Satin Stainless Finish Single-Action Revolver (8100)Satin stainless finishWilliams adjustable fiber optic front and rear sightsHardwood gunfighter grips Ruger Single-Ten Model Single Action Revolvers are strong, durable, dependable and versatile. ...$672.99
- Out Of StockRUGER Wrangler 22LR 6.5in 6rd Black Cerakote Revolver (2042)Chambered for affordable .22 LR ammunitionBlade front and integral notch rear sightsTransfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental ...$195.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P Jr. .38 Special 4.75in 6rd Revolver (CA986)4.75in BarrelFixed SightsCase Hardened Frame1 Piece Walnut Grip Designed by Cimarron's founder and President Mike B. Harvey, and made in the style of the classic 1873 peacemaker-type ...$540.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Frontier Pre-War .45LC 7.5in 6rd SAO Revolver (PP415)Barrel Length: 7.5 inches for enhanced accuracy and classic stylingCapacity: Six-round cylinder for ample ammunitionFrame: Case-hardened pre-war frame with a standard blue finishGrip: One-piece ...$541.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Pistolero 22 LR 4.75in 10rd Nickel Single Action Revolver (PPP22LRN)Budget-friendly option from CimarronFeatures attractive brass backstrap and trigger guardAvailable in standard blue finish or nickel finish on cylinder and barrelIdeal for small, under-funded ...$522.99
- Out Of StockSTANDARD MANUFACTURING SAR .45 Colt Single Action 5.5in 6rd One Piece Fancy Grip Case Colored Revolver (SAR5C1).45 Colt caliberSingle Action, with cone shaped firing pin and no transfer barSolid 4140 steelHammer type: Spurred and bone and charcoal color case hardenedTwo piece walnut gripsFixed sightsFrame ...$1,758.04
All of us have seen those old western movies, where two cowboys, one hat white, one hat black, approach each other from the opposite sides of the road for a showdown at high noon. Tumbleweed, rolling over the scene, loaded six-shooters, and worried saloon visitors observing the show are all integral parts of the play. We are not here to reenact those iconic scenes but rather talk about the element that made those episodes possible and was the main source of the thrill: revolvers.
Revolvers, also known as six shooters, are repeating handguns that have an apparent distinction from their siblings, semi-automatic pistols. A six shooter features a revolving cylinder containing several cartridge chambers that gave this handgun its name. Revolvers are hammer-fired handguns, so cocking a hammer is an integral part of the shooting. In addition to bringing the hammer to a ready position, cocking sets the cylinder in a circular motion, aligning one of its chambers with the barrel to let the bullet go through the bore. Since the cylinder is multi-chamber, a revolver can fire several shots before it requires reloading, though not as many as semi-automatic pistols.
Naturally, there are several types of revolvers. They differ in the action, caliber, and design.
Single-action vs. Double-action
In single-action revolvers, the trigger pull performs only one function: it releases the hammer that hits the firing pin and fires the round. Since the hammer is always down, unless cocked, the user needs to cock it manually, usually with a thumb of shooting or supporting hand. This motion also rotates the cylinder so that the next chamber is aligned with the barrel. Such a system makes pulling the trigger easier (since it performs only one action) and increases shot accuracy. Manual hammer cocking also works as an additional safety measure.
Double-action revolvers, on the other hand, spare the user the need to manually cock the hammer. In such firearms, the stroke of the trigger performs two actions: it cocks the hammer, indexing the cylinder to the next round, and releases the hammer. Therefore, all you need to do is pull the trigger - and the shot is fired. Most modern revolvers are Double Action to Single Action, which means that a hammer can still be cocked manually if you prefer to shoot this way. But unlike with DA/SA pistols, where only the first shot is double action, and the rest are single action, every new shot of hybrid revolvers will be double action unless the shooter cocks the hammer every time. Double-action-only revolvers do not allow for manual cocking and can be fired only in double-action mode.
Calibers
Caliber is the diameter of the bullet that can fit into the bore. Bigger bullets tend to have more impact and shoot further, but they weigh and cost more. Since revolvers have much lower ammo capacity than pistols, revolver projectiles often have a higher velocity range and more powerful impact to make up for the decreased chamber capacity. That is not obligatory though, as many revolvers feature the same calibers as semi-automatic pistols.
Most popular calibers include 22 revolvers, .38 special revolvers, .357 mag revolvers, and .44 mag revolvers. The 22 revolvers can, in fact, suit two kinds of ammo at once, .22 Magnum and .22 Long Range. .22LR is a rimfire caliber that features cartridges with a different construction than the rest of the calibers. .22LR are much cheaper and make for an excellent choice for beginners. .22 Magnum is a less frequent caliber, not unmet, though. The 0.38 Special was a revolver caliber widely utilized by the police until the 90-s brought semi-automatic pistols into their ranks. The 0.357 and 0.44 Magnum are heavy artillery of the revolver world. Not too comfortable to shoot all day in the range, these calibers fit for protection against big animals like bears, so casually carrying such a revolver as a concealed carry might be excessive.
Gritr Sports has dozens of revolvers for sale, all made by industry leaders. Smith & Wesson revolvers, Colt revolvers, Taurus revolvers, and six shooters of other renowned brands like Heritage Manufacturing - all of them can be found here.