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Amidst a tsunami of polymer-framed autoloading pistols we’re seeing a groundswell of renewed interest in double-action revolvers. Some of the most popular are

I’ll never say anyone shouldn’t carry what they want and we are in a golden age of smaller higher cap polymer 9’s are you thing.
However in the probability of probabilities a 6 shot wheelgun you will probably live through the night. People want to give me pushback but unless your the target of a cartel hit squad you worry too much.
Side not I saw some Jack wagon at the NRA annual meeting loose his s$&t with the Beretta rep because all the 92’s and APX’s had 17 rounds and not 18 round mags. Like hate to tell you Jr if 18 rounds makes the difference 17 rounds can’t you must have an exciting life!!!!
I handled them at the NRAAM and while they seemed decent in the build department something about their look just wasn’t doing it. The one quirk on handling them is it seemed (to me anyway) the cylinder latch was a little too low. Nothing that couldn’t get overcome with use but as a S&W guy was just not where I am use to!Henry just came out with a pair, some reviews say they’re just for fun shootin’.
If SA et al, come out with a variety, then there’s a reason behind it all. A wheel gun return could signal more restrictions and bans down the line from the gubmint?
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Agreed. The ejector rod and cut barrel sort of remind me of the old H&R revolvers from the 60’s 70’s and early 80’s.Since these new revolver are from Henry, I'm sure that the quality will be there, but I don't know, they're just weird looking.
I can see how the rear of the frame being extended would make it easier to have a higher grip which would in theory help reduce muzzle flip, so that's a good thing. It looks sort of like the Manhurin line of revolvers which are known for their quality.
The exposed ejector rod and the notched barrel are just plain weird.
They are probably very fine revolvers and shoot great, but they will never compare to the looks of a Colt Python or a S&W 686.
Those standard mfg. Are beautiful and great shooters. I've looked those at gun shows. To bad they stopped producingI've been on a wheel gun kick of late and am really enjoying three Standard Manufacturing SAAs:
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I also grabbed a couple of new Pythons with a 3" & 5" pipe respectively. They're fun shooters.
Mike
I've owned different snub nosed revolvers over the years(current one is a S&W 638 and looking at Taurus 605 Poly Protector). I've never felt under-armed when carrying a small revolver.I’ll never say anyone shouldn’t carry what they want and we are in a golden age of smaller higher cap polymer 9’s are you thing.
However in the probability of probabilities a 6 shot wheelgun you will probably live through the night. People want to give me pushback but unless your the target of a cartel hit squad you worry too much.
Side not I saw some Jack wagon at the NRA annual meeting loose his s$&t with the Beretta rep because all the 92’s and APX’s had 17 rounds and not 18 round mags. Like hate to tell you Jr if 18 rounds makes the difference 17 rounds can’t you must have an exciting life!!!!
They're in business. I just got these pieces within the last six week. You may be thinking about US Firearms Manufacturing Co. They made some fine pieces and, rumor has it, Standard Manufacturing has several of their craftsmen.Those standard mfg. Are beautiful and great shooters. I've looked those at gun shows. To bad they stopped producing
Thanks, and your correct.They're in business. I just got these pieces within the last six week. You may be thinking about US Firearms Manufacturing Co. They made some fine pieces and, rumor has it, Standard Manufacturing has several of their craftsmen.
Mike
Sweet! I don't think they're currently making the "bird's head" pieces so yours may be a real collector's SAA.Thanks, and your correct.
Couple pics of my latest purchase. Its a fun shooter , Really likes 38 spl