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|action= [[single-action]] ...t chambered by the user to prevent accidental discharge if dropped (modern revolvers generally have pins encased in the frames and "transfer bars" that prevent

...at Revolver]] has a 9 shot cylinder. Several models of .22 rimfire caliber revolvers have cylinders holding 9 or 10 rounds. ...|moon clip]], although these only work on break-top and swing-out cylinder revolvers, for obvious reasons.

...ism such as used on [[Semi-automatic pistol|semi-automatic handguns]] or [[revolvers]] would add significant bulk to the gun, defeating the purpose. The origina ...7 Derringer]], made in Torrance, California, provided four shots of [[.357 Magnum]] in a package not much larger than a .25 ACP automatic, and significantly

...th usage makes no distinction at a technical level—"pistol" may refer to revolvers, semi-automatics, or muzzle-loading/cap-&-ball handguns. For example, the o ...wever, for most applications, the single-shot handgun has been replaced by revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.

..., or roll crimps, which are best for rimmed cartridges such as are used in revolvers.<ref name=nonte_7 /> ...sures and a significant chance of bursting the chamber of the firearm. Non-magnum [[revolver]] cartridges are the easiest to do this with, as they generally

*[[KBP A-91|A-91]] (Russia - Compact Assault Rifle - 5.45 x 39 mm, 5.56 x 45 mm, 7.62 x 39 mm) ...al AWM]] (UK - Bolt Action Rifle - 7 mm Remington Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, & .338 Lapua)

...00 m/s) giving it 880 ft·lbf (1,190 J) of energy. In comparison, a [[.357 Magnum]] revolver fires the same weight [[bullet]] at about 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) f

[[Image:Marlin1894C.jpg|right|thumb|325px|[[Marlin Model 1894]]C &mdash; .357 Magnum carbine]] ...libers &mdash; [[.357 Magnum]] (1894C), [[.41 Magnum]] (1894FG), and [[.44 Magnum]] (1894SS or plain 1894)

== Mini revolvers == ...ocket revolvers, the major difference being the size and the fact the mini-revolvers are made completely of stainless steel.<ref>http://naaminis.com/index01.htm

==+P vs. magnum cartridges== Magnum cartridges, such as [[.357 Magnum]] or [[.44 Magnum]], are usually developed by greatly increasing the working pressure of an e

...till retaining moderate amounts of popularity, short-barreled ("snubnose") revolvers are similarly not as widely used as pocket pistols today as they were durin ...ls are carried with a round chambered, and with a safety engaged (ON), for single-action designs. However, with the 5 to 6 lbf (22 to 27 N) trigger pulls seen on d

...5.jpg|thumb|The '''[[Colt Single Action Army]]''', one of the most popular revolvers of all time]] The first revolvers were partly an attempt to improve on [[pepper-box]] type weapons, which use

[[Image:357 Magnum.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Rimmed .357 Magnum revolver ammunition]] ...]. Rimmed cartridges are well suited to certain types of actions, such as revolvers, where the rim helps hold the cartridge in position, and break-open [[sing

[[Image:Springfield Armory M1911A1.JPG|thumb|Springfield Armory M1911A1 single-action .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol]] ...ugh semi-automatic pistols are potentially more prone to malfunctions than revolvers due to their more complex design and mechanism.

...ed to a handguns chambered for [[9mm Parabellum]], [[.38 Special]], [[.357 Magnum]], [[.40 S&W]], [[.45ACP]] and similar, a shotgun has far more power and da ...the South and Southwest regions of the United States. There are also some revolvers, such as the Taurus Judge, that are capable of shooting the .45LC/.410 roun

...so found in some [[handgun]] cartridges, such as [[.38 Special]] and [[.44 Magnum]]; these are often used in [[revolver]]s for defense against snakes at very

...e in a wide selection of calibers from [[.22 Hornet]] to [[.458 Winchester Magnum]]. The #1 has always been sought after by shooters who appreciate the compa One of the most common single-action rifles would be the New England Firearms inexpensive break-open rifles, whi

[[Image:new vaquero.jpg|right|thumb|The Ruger Vaquero in .357 Magnum caliber.]] [[Category:Revolvers]]

...ment in the Caribbean, when front-line reports stated that the .38 caliber revolvers carried by U.S. and British soldiers were incapable of bringing down a char ...y novice or uneducated proponents of large powerful calibers such as [[.44 Magnum]], the effect of knockback from a handgun and indeed most personal weapons

....300 Winchester Magnum holds its peak duration longer. The .300 Winchester Magnum sound remains at full value longer, while the .308 goes to peak and falls o