"Most of the revolver cartridges we have today are based on black-powder rounds with capacities to match. We need revolver fodder that is the same length as similar stuff used in autoloaders."
I would respectfully disagree with that conclusion, the 38 spl, 357, 41 mag, 44 spl, 44 mag were not black powder rounds, and are sized appropriately for the load. A shorter case in any of them would raise pressures for a similar performing load, tho that may not be an issue for some people.
Smith does make some revolvers in auto pistol calibers, the 40 S&W and 10mm. They don't interest me, as you are limited to moon clips to get them to extract, and they are less powerful than comparable sized revolver rounds. They might be attractive to those that have other guns in those calibers.I think our current revolver cartridges are very good at what they do.
I would respectfully disagree with that conclusion, the 38 spl, 357, 41 mag, 44 spl, 44 mag were not black powder rounds, and are sized appropriately for the load. A shorter case in any of them would raise pressures for a similar performing load, tho that may not be an issue for some people.
Smith does make some revolvers in auto pistol calibers, the 40 S&W and 10mm. They don't interest me, as you are limited to moon clips to get them to extract, and they are less powerful than comparable sized revolver rounds. They might be attractive to those that have other guns in those calibers.I think our current revolver cartridges are very good at what they do.