Prediction: tactical revolvers next?

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Just daydreaming...

Short version: with throw backs being cool again in the endless cycle, when will revolvers get the new century tactical treatment??


Long version:
I'd like to think I'm pretty in tune with trends in the gun market, from odd social media like mewe, to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook groups, forums...

Lever guns have definitely made a comeback with the tactical-steam-punk-esque vibes that are much more clean and practical than the zombie inspired tactical levers of a decade ago.

Even then, a Henry X model or marlin dark or Chiappa ridge runner might not be full tactical but have modern features to make the package a little more usable.

Which makes me think revolvers could be in line for an abomination-heretical-resurgence.

Think S&W TRR8 but even more modular, highlighting red dots and weapon lights. Taurus hunters but more sleek and small to be both concealed and duty worthy. Ruger, actually doing something that isn't 25 years too late.

I dunno. Just thinking. I'd like a quick 8 shot revolver with a light and optic that didn't seem like it was retrofit for a light and optic.
 
What exactly, qualifies something as ' tactical '?
Some hollyweird bozo waving some fantasy blaster around haphazardly?
Or, really, what else? The ability to hang gizmos off it? A mind set believing the item is going to be used as a super weapon to blast hordes of .....whatevers.
Or is ' tactical ' another marketing method?
 
"Tactical" is a charged/loaded term.
And the pun, while not intended, is certainly noted...


Something "non-traditional" just might give the .32 crowd the renaissance they have long been seeking. There have been some good ideas over the years you could incorporate if you wanted. I think the more conventional and popular revolvers calibers would likely be a tougher sell.
 
Risky buisness said:
What exactly, qualifies something as ' tactical '?
Some hollyweird bozo waving some fantasy blaster around haphazardly?
Or, really, what else? The ability to hang gizmos off it? A mind set believing the item is going to be used as a super weapon to blast hordes of .....whatevers.
Or is ' tactical ' another marketing method?
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‘Exactly on point, thank you. Words matter. The definition of “tactical” is suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances. That stated it means that a fork could be tactical. It’s like the word “assault.” It is not limited to black rifles. If you use a fork to attack someone it was an assault fork. “Assault” is defined as to take sudden, violent action against. So any revolver could be described as both tactical and assault.
 
Take a TTR-8 scandium frame but shorten the frame window and cylinder by about .5 inch and chamber it in
---8-shots of 9mm
---9-shots of 30 Super Carry.
Obviously both on thick robust moonclips, because MOONCLIPS RULE.
Titanium cylinder to reduce spun mass for fast double action shooting.
Integrate one of the standard micro red dot mounting systems into the top strap as part of the rear sight.
Have a removable pic-rail for the bottom of the barrel to facilitate light/laser mounting.
Over size cylinder release from the factory.
The muzzle should have the ability to mount a removable break/compensator similar to the 929.
Ball detent on the crane.
I might even go so far as to make it double action only.
 
Adding: certainly, within the niche of shooters which remain interested in leverguns at all, the aged and familiar marketing term “tactical” is likely retained as it’s less threatening to Boomer Manhood than newer marketing terms.

But haven’t you noticed the fall out of the term “tactical”? For example: gunlights aren’t being commonly marketed any longer as “tactical lights,” but rather as “weapon mounted lights”? There is a reason for that transition in vernacular.
 
I'd be fine with a modern take on the revolver as long as the call of duty design team wasn't involved. The concept of 8 shot revolvers with optics cut top straps and light/laser mounts built in is appealing for a new revolver. But don't take away classic designs altogether, just run them next to the new designs so nobody forgets where they came from.
 
I was thinking of the S&W 325 Thunder Ranch as an example. Underlug for tactical light or laser. I could definitely use one for IDPA revolver. Am contemplating of adding such an under rail to a S&W 686.
 
I wouldn’t mind having a mid-frame 8 shot 38spcl with a ~4” barrel and a milled top strap to accept a red dot sight while keeping the rear sight in place, and might even get on board with the idea of a Super Redhawk-esque frame nose with provisions for an mlok or picatinny light mount. Absolutely needs to be milled for moon clips, so might as well be recessed while we’re at it.

There are several models out there which are pretty dang close to this already, and have been for quite a few years.

Would be interesting to see someone mill a full underlug to accept an integral laser, like the old guide rod lasers from glock - but obviously the integration for passive/instinctive grip activation wiring would be much more difficult in a revolver than in a poly pistol.
 
Varminterror said:
I wouldn’t mind having a mid-frame 8 shot 38spcl with a ~4” barrel and a milled top strap to accept a red dot sight while keeping the rear sight in place, and might even get on board with the idea of a Super Redhawk-esque frame nose with provisions for an mlok or picatinny light mount. Absolutely needs to be milled for moon clips, so might as well be recessed while we’re at it.

There are several models out there which are pretty dang close to this already, and have been for quite a few years.

Would be interesting to see someone mill a full underlug to accept an integral laser, like the old guide rod lasers from glock - but obviously the integration for passive/instinctive grip activation wiring would be much more difficult in a revolver than in a poly pistol.
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Some of those Crimson Trace revolver grips were ok. At least they didn’t hang a unit on the underside of the gun in the same way the guide rod lasers don’t either. :thumbup:

Stay safe.
 
Varminterror said:
But haven’t you noticed the fall out of the term “tactical”? For example: gunlights aren’t being commonly marketed any longer as “tactical lights,” but rather as “weapon mounted lights”? There is a reason for that transition in vernacular.
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I would suggest it's because nobody can offer a good definition for "tactical". If you can't define it the term becomes meaningless.

YMMV,
Dave
 
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