Revolvers

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Industry paper reported that revolve sales was 15% of overall guns sales for the big companies in 2024. S W reported revolver sales was 25% of their total sales, Ruger reported revolvers were 15% of theirs.  Taurus had brisk sales but no figures given nor was any for Colt who has recently really delved into revolver development with the new Python lines and others. 

Ammo is hard to get locally, sometimes, but internet orders are going strong. Ammo is a little higher that the wonder nines, but it has always been so. 

Do you guys think the 38 spl is dying with us oldies? What are your thoughts? 

I will say this I pocket carry a 38Spl/357 7 shot revolver myself. I have 9 MM of all sizes and shapes. Do carry them sometimes. Practice with both regularly. Also own several J frame snubbies. 

Thoughts? 

[TNman207]

I think revolvers will continue to be popular. They look amazing and have a rich history. Because of their bulk and weight, I do not believe they are the best carry option. The round count is below most all 9mm pistols and revolvers are more difficult to conceal. I own a S&W 38spl, but it is range gun only. 

[FrankD]

I think there will always be a demand for revolvers, but I imagine over the next 10-20 years we are going to see that demand drop steeply as the people who have been wheel gun fans drop off.  I would be shocked if the total revolver sales in 2035 was greater than 5-8%.  The other thing is the lack of media coverage for revolvers, like it or not there is a correlation of what guns are shown in movies/video games to what is sold on the shelves.  I don't see a lot of revolvers out there is the media so would imagine new demand for them is likely to suffer as well.

[Gurn]

I love revolvers but my wife really loves them. She has a hard time with semiautos . She has quite a few revolvers. 

[gregintenn]

1 hour ago, FrankD said:

I think there will always be a demand for revolvers, but I imagine over the next 10-20 years we are going to see that demand drop steeply as the people who have been wheel gun fans drop off.  I would be shocked if the total revolver sales in 2035 was greater than 5-8%.  The other thing is the lack of media coverage for revolvers, like it or not there is a correlation of what guns are shown in movies/video games to what is sold on the shelves.  I don't see a lot of revolvers out there is the media so would imagine new demand for them is likely to suffer as well.

You got that right. A few years back, that zombie show sent the price of Colt Pythons through the stratosphere!