
Revolvers
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Bisley Model .44-40 Win 7.5in 6rd Single-Action Revolver (CA624)7.5-inch barrelPre-war frame6-round capacityWalnut gripFixed sights Improvements over Colt's first target revolver (the 1888 Flattop) resulted in their "Special Target" model of 1896, later ...$657.99
- Out Of StockRUGER Wrangler 22LR 4.62in 6rd Single-Action Revolver (2022)Blade front and integral notch rear sightsChambered for affordable .22 LR ammunitionCold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and ...$173.19
- Out Of StockRUGER Wrangler Birdshead 22LR 3.75in 6rd Single-Action Revolver with Holster (2030)Blade front and integral notch rear sightsChambered for affordable .22 LR ammunitionCold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and ...$211.02
- Out Of StockRUGER Wrangler 22LR 3.75in 6rd Black Cherry Single-Action Revolver (2041)Blade front and integral notch rear sightsChambered for affordable .22 LR ammunitionCold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and ...$208.90
- Out Of StockUBERTI 1858 New Army .44 Cal 8in 6rd Black Powder Revolver (341000)Blue steel frame and backstrapBrass trigger guardBlued finishWalnut gripsBlack powder load seating The Uberti's 1858 New Army is a large-frame .44-caliber, featuring a brass trigger guard, solid ...Clearance$359.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P Jr .32 H&R Mag Dual Cylinder 3.5in 6rd Revolver (CA990).32 H&R Mag caliberDesigned by Cimarron's founder and President Mike B. HarveyMade in the style of the classic 1873 peacemaker-type single-action revolverDual cylinder comboColor case ...$643.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P Jr .32 H&R Mag Dual Cylinder 5.5in 6rd Revolver (CA992).32 H&R Mag caliberDesigned by Cimarron's founder and President Mike B. HarveyMade in the style of the classic 1873 peacemaker-type single-action revolverDual cylinder comboColor case ...$655.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P Old Model .45LC 4.75in 6rd Revolver (MP512C00)Single-actionColor case hardened frameThe pre-1896-style Old Model with the with the cylinder base pin screw located in the front of the frameOne-piece walnut gripsFixed sightCharcoal Blue finish ...$649.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P Old Model .45LC 7.5in 6rd Revolver (MP514A00)Single-actionColor case hardened frameThe pre-1896-style Old Model with the with the cylinder base pin screw located in the front of the frameOne-piece walnut gripsFixed sightOriginal finish ...$668.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Frontier Buntline .45LC 10in Old Model Revolver (PP558P).45 Colt caliberSingle-action10-inch barreled peacemaker-style sixgunExtra long-barreled smokewagonColor case hardened frameOne-piece walnut gripsThe iconic hand-cast, sterling silver Wyatt Earp ...$606.99
- Out Of StockF.LLI PIETTA GWII "Gunfighter" .357 Mag 4 3/4" Barrel 6rd Revolver (HF357CHBR434NMP).357Mag Caliber4 3/4" Barrel LengthCasehardened FrameBrass Backstrap and TriggerguardBlack 2-Piece Checkered Plastic Grip The F.lli Pietta GWII "Gunfighter" .357 Magnum Revolver combines ...12% off$545.69$621.59
- Out Of StockF.LLI PIETTA GWII "Californian" 9mm 4 3/4" 6rd Walnut Grip Revolver (HF9CHS434NM)9mm Caliber4 3/4" Barrel LengthCNC-Machined Steel Barrel and FrameCasehardened FrameWood GripWider rear and larger front sights The F.lli Pietta 1873 Great Western II "Californian" Revolver ...22% off$545.99$696.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON Model P .45 LC/.45 ACP 7.5in 6rd Dual Cylinder Revolver (MP438)Dual Cylinder Revolver7.5-inch BarrelStandard Blue FinishCase Hardened Pre-War FrameWalnut Grip CIMARRON Model P .45 LC/.45 ACP Dual Cylinder Revolver The 1873 peacemaker-style revolver, ...$700.99
- Out Of StockRUGER Single-Ten .22LR 4.62in 10rd Revolver (8101)Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights help put you on target and keep you thereChambered for affordable rimfire shootingTransfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an ...$686.99
- Out Of StockRUGER BLKHWK 45ACP/45LC 5.5" STS 6RD Revolver (472)Single ActionAdjustable Rear Sight & Ramp Front SightConvertible Revolver The peak of single action-revolver evolution, the New Model Blackhawk has the natural feel of a traditional ...$850.99
- Out Of StockRUGER VAQUERO 357MAG 4.62" STS 6RD Revolver (5159)Grips: Star Engraved HardwoodFront Sight: BladeBarrel Length: 4.62"Material: Stainless SteelCapacity: 6Rear Sight: IntegralTwist: 1:16" RHFinish: High-Gloss StainlessOverall Length: ...$847.99
- Out Of StockUBERTI 1851 Navy .36 Cal 7.5in 6rd Oval Black Powder Revolver (340000)Oval trigger guardColor case hardened steel frameEngraved Gloss Blued Steel cylinderOctagonal Gloss Blued Steel barrel6-shot single action revolver A scaled up version of the 1849 Pocket Model, ...$339.99
- Out Of StockUBERTI Outlaws And Lawmen Schofield Hardin .45 Colt 7in 6rd Single-Action Revolver (356720)Blued steel barrel and cylinderCase-hardened frameSimulated buffalo horn grips If one man alone could typify the gunslinging outlaw, this man would have to be John Wesley Hardin. His career as a ...Clearance$1,499.99
- Out Of StockCIMARRON El Malo 2 .45LC 7.5in 6rd Revolver (PP415MALO2)Pre War Frame (1896-1940)Half Moon EjectorPre War GripPre War Frame with Spring Loaded Push PinLow Wide Profile Competition HammerWalnut Grips With CheckeringFixed SightsStandard Trigger TypeColor ...$608.99
- Out Of StockRUGER Bisley Flattop 44spl 4.62in 6rd Revolver (5249)Features Bisley-style gripTarget-grade accuracy with ramp front and adjustable rear sightsTransfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against ...$763.99
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.