Revolvers – Shooting News Weekly

Why a Revolver is More Reliable Than Your Super Omicron Uberpistolero 1000

SNW Contributor — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:53 +0000

A while back someone I follow posted ‘Let’s give wheel guns some love.’ I posted back that ‘Wheel guns are […]

SHOT 2026: Diamondback SDR-A Lightweight Revolver

Kat Ainsworth Stevens — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:58 +0000

The Diamondback SDR-A is the latest addition to the company's SDR lineup, and it's the first hammerless model (yes, the Talo Exclusive SDR is shrouded, but that still leave a partially exposed hammer).

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Gun Review: Colt Python 2.5-Inch Matte Blued Edition

Jon Wayne Taylor — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:00:48 +0000

The 2.5-inch matte blued Colt Python is a classic big-boy Roscoe with all the improvements of the modern Python.

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My Cowboy Hat’s 5-Shot Secret

Jeremy S — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:00:20 +0000

Aside from a few unique firearms that have drawn peoples' attention and my smokeshow of a wife, the only other thing I've received such consistent notice of or compliments on are my hand-made custom cowboy boots.

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Back to the Future – Learning to Run a Snubby Again

SNW Contributor — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 16:00:06 +0000

My half of that win/win occurred recently when we hosted a class of 22 students for a two-day immersion into revolvers; wheelguns in general on the first day and snub-nosed revolvers on day two.

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Does Your EDC Gun Work? Are You Sure?

Rich Grassi — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:00:06 +0000

I’d shot this gun before, recently, without any issues on another new ammo rollout, so I faced the reality that I had lost faith in the gun. After I ordered replacement springs, I waited.

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Beefy Beauty: The Dan Wesson M15-2 .357 Revolver

Travis Pike — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:05:32 +0000

The M15-2 might have become my favorite revolver, unseating a Ruger Security Six. It’s just so much fun to shoot, so easy to control, and extremely accurate.

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The New Charter Arms Pathfinder II – Because Everyone Needs a .22LR Revolver

Dan Zimmerman — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:43 +0000

The new Pathfinder II .22LR features a 3.5" extruded stainless-steel vented barrel and cylinder. The frame and cylinder are crafted from 7075 anodized aircraft aluminum.

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Diamondback’s New 2″ and 3″ SDRs…Because Everyone Needs a Good Revolver

Shooting News Weekly — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:00:07 +0000

The 2" model marks the first release of an SDR with a bobbed hammer, making it a premier choice for discreet everyday carry and enhanced snag-free draw.

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Let’s Talk About Revolvers Chambered in 9mm

Travis Pike — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:00:19 +0000

A decade or so ago, I bought my first 9mm wheel gun, a Ruger LCR. I was teaching basic pistol classes and didn’t have a double-action revolver. That gave me the perfect excuse to buy a new gun.

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