Post by merc on Oct 17, 2019 8:17:00 GMT
That is a very nice, very shiny revolver. Note the grip shape, the shape of the frame, and the revolving cylinder in the middle of the frame.
The major difference is in the function of the types of gun: It’s completely different between automatics and revolvers. Revolvers hold their cartridges in the cylinder, which rotates, either when the hammer is pulled back, or when the trigger is squeezed. They have longer barrels than most automatics, use different cartridges, and often shoot much, much more powerful bullets. They are, mechanically, very simple, and as such are prone to reliability in dirty conditions. Also, they look super cool.
Typically, automatics firing more explosive calibers, like the most common 9mm or .45 ACP require some way to lock the breech and let pressure subside before it opens and chambers another round. If a straight-blowback pistol were to fire a more powerful bullet, the explosion of gas escaping the breach could very well injure the pistoleer severely. There are a myriad of (quite fascinating) ways to prevent this, from spring-loaded rollers to gas bleed-off systems, and I could go on all day. But suffice to say, automatics are much more complex than revolvers.
The TL;DR is thus: Revolvers are mechanically simple, time-proven, and still quite popular. Automatics are mechanically complex, can be easily mishandled, but are much quicker to operate without extensive training.
