“Wheelguns still have advantages. How ‘bout a Colt or S&W 1917 .45 ACP with full moon clips? Old fashioned but still effective.”
That is an idea that has worked well and it has a lot going for it but...
1. Even with moonclips reload is slower and requires more training. Look at any action pistol sport, the revolver scores are lower.
2. Moonclips are weird bulky things on your belt.
3. Revolvers seem simple but they are surprisingly precise instruments. I’m don’t know if they will “torture test” as well as a glock
Correct you are, sir! My late Dad carried a S&W 1917 before they took them away from his cavalry unit. Liked it so much he bought a surplus one after the war. He said they preferred half-moon (3 rd) clips because they were easier to pack and so that's what I learned with. Sweet revolver.
I'd be happier if they defined the mission first and then decided on the specifications. A pistol/revolver that has to meet sentry duty requirements, MP/officer carry requirements, and special forces entry weapon requirements simultaneously is going to have to make some serious compromises.
“3. Revolvers seem simple but they are surprisingly precise instruments. I’m don’t know if they will “torture test” as well as a glock”
Don’t I know it! I’m trying to replace the hand in a 1917. Didn’t know until I popped the sideplate that it’s as intricate as a Swiss watch in there. Maybe not actually, but me & my fumblefingers think so.
Still like the certainty of that rotating cylinder.