Theophilus
SOC-13
The number of shots in a revolvers cylinder is based on the diameter of the cartridge case, cylinder wall thickness, material toughness, cartridge pressure, and of course diameter of the cylinder itself.
That's why identical revolvers in different calibers have diferent numbers of chambers. The Taurus line of revolvers in .22 Hornet (5.5mm) thru .454 Casull (11.6mm) range from 8 to 5 shots.
Ultimately, its not the number of shots, but hitting what you aim at that makes the difference, A revolver that is too heavy, hard to hold on target, recoils excessively, and has excessive muzzle blast wont do you much good. (Of course that didn't stop the .500 Smith and Wesson). Still some people just have to have the biggest whiz bang out there, it's a matter of prestige. (even if I can't stand shooting it).
"Honey, I'm heading to the gun store for a new .500 whizbang."
"Why do you need a new whizbang, you don't use the old whizbang you've got?"
"But honey, johnny got a whizbang, I need one too!"
That's why identical revolvers in different calibers have diferent numbers of chambers. The Taurus line of revolvers in .22 Hornet (5.5mm) thru .454 Casull (11.6mm) range from 8 to 5 shots.
Ultimately, its not the number of shots, but hitting what you aim at that makes the difference, A revolver that is too heavy, hard to hold on target, recoils excessively, and has excessive muzzle blast wont do you much good. (Of course that didn't stop the .500 Smith and Wesson). Still some people just have to have the biggest whiz bang out there, it's a matter of prestige. (even if I can't stand shooting it).
"Honey, I'm heading to the gun store for a new .500 whizbang."
"Why do you need a new whizbang, you don't use the old whizbang you've got?"
"But honey, johnny got a whizbang, I need one too!"