Who makes a modern top break revolver?

Who makes a modern top break revolver?

The Anderson Wheeler “Mark VII” Revolver is a seven-shot top-break revolver, chambered for . 357 Magnum.

Why don’t they make top break revolvers anymore?

A few people have mused at some point that top-break revolvers would actually make more sense as a defensive pistol than swing-out cylinders. They were also one of the most popular designs well into the 20th century but eventually were phased out. Why? Because they became obsolete, mostly due to changes in ammunition.

Are top break revolvers weak?

The solid frame revolvers are more practical. The hinged mechanism of the top break provides a critchley weak point. The revolver depends largely on the solid recoil plate to operate properly. The top break hinge wears and is weak.

Does anyone still make top break revolvers?

Navy Arms/Uberti/Beretta/Smith & Wesson all have sold top break revolvers recently in . 38 Special, . 45 Colt, and maybe . 44 as well.

Are revolvers better for self-defense?

One advantage of the revolver in home defense is that it is easier to operate and learn to shoot. There isn’t much to shooting a revolver: simply open the cylinder, insert bullets, close the cylinder and pull the trigger.

What are the disadvantages of a revolver?

Disadvantages of a Concealed-Carry Revolver

• Reliability. A well-maintained revolver will rarely malfunction.
• Firing and Reloading. With its long, double-action trigger stroke, the double-action concealed-carry revolver is probably the most difficult handgun to learn to shoot accurately.
• Concealment.

Is 38 special enough for self defense?

38 Special are that it’s effective in a self-defense capacity in service-size pistols. It doesn’t produce excessive recoil, so most shooters can accurately shoot it. Simply load, point, shoot and repeat.

Is a snub nose enough for self defense?

Yes. “Regular” round nose or semiwadcutter or wadcutter is “enough” for self defense.

What’s the point of a snub nose?

The snubnose revolver is a close-quarters self-defense handgun. The design was a response to the need for a compact repeating handgun which could be presented rapidly and concealed easily.