8 Can't-Miss Revolvers From COMBAT HANDGUNS in 2015

2015 revolvers Dan Wesson Model 715 - .357 Magnum — Dan Wesson Model 715 – .357 Magnum

2015 revolvers Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP — Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP

2015 revolvers Charter Arms Goldfinger .38 Special — Charter Arms Goldfinger .38 Special

2015 revolvers Charter Arms The Tiffany .38 Special — Charter Arms The Tiffany .38 Special

2015 revolvers Ruger LCR 9mm — Ruger LCR 9mm

2015 revolvers Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR .460 Magnum — Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR .460 Magnum

2015 revolvers Smith & Wesson PC M&P R8 — Smith & Wesson PC M&P R8

2015 revolvers Taurus Raging Judge Magnum — Taurus Raging Judge Magnum

Sure, semi-autos like Glocks and Smith & Wesson M&Ps continue to rule the roost when it comes to self-defense, especially in law enforcement circles. But the revolver isn’t dead yet. In fact, if you want the utmost in reliability, you’d be hard pressed to find a weapon system as steadfast as a revolver.

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They’re easy to use, there’s no slide to jam, and they still hold plenty of ammo to stop a deadly encounter. They may not carry as much as a semi-auto or be reloaded as quickly, but practice and preparation can make up for both of those areas.

COMBAT HANDGUNS magazine knows just how important revolvers are and have been since their introduction in the 1800s. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best wheelguns to grace the pages of our magazine this past year.

Some notable offerings include Ruger’s ever-popular LCR, which offer the perfect balance of weight, power and durability, and the Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P R8—a tricked-out revolver with top and bottom rails that holds an impressive eight rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special ammo. More examples come from Charter Arms, including the venerable Pitbull, which chambers semi-auto .45 ACP ammo, and the .38 Special Goldfinger and Tiffany—two compact revolvers for discerning shooters. These are just a few of the guns we’ve listed.