The Battle of Belleau Wood occurred in June 1918 and was a significant fight in World War I. Several branches of the United States military performed a forced march in the middle of the night to plug in a gap created in the French line by the Germans. Using machine guns, poison gas, and rifles, the French and U.S. soldiers managed to push back the Germans and win the war.
Revolvers were a major part of that battle. While they are no longer quite as popular and have been pushed to the side in police and military forces to make room for magazine-fed and semi-automatic pistols, they are still in high demand by many average citizens (These are the newest guns to see everyday use in the U.S. military.) This is in part because, though they aren’t as fast, they are more simple in their design and therefore very reliable in an emergency.
Using a report from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from the online firearm marketplace GunBroker.com, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 most popular revolvers in America. Supplemental data on domestic manufacturing locations and production volume in 2021 are from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Many major gunmakers do not make revolvers, and partially as a result, the 10 firearms on this list are made by only five companies, which together accounted for nearly 97% of all domestic revolver manufacturing in 2021, according to the ATF (Here is a look at the most powerful handguns.)
It is important to note that this list was compiled using online gun sales only. Unlike most items purchased online, firearms are generally not shipped directly to your door. Typically, the process requires buyers to have their gun shipped to a Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer – usually a local gun store – which will run a background check before transferring the gun to the customer.
Why We Are Talking About Online Gun Sales
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The gun industry is huge, especially in the United States. They’re bought in large numbers by the military and police. Many citizens also purchase weapons for the protection of themselves, their homes, and their families. All of the companies below are American-based or at least have manufacturing plants in states throughout America, allowing you to spend locally, and invest in weapons you can trust.
1. North American Arms Mini-Revolver
- Total North American Arms revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 57,142
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 4.9% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $250
North American Arms is responsible for the mini-revolver. This company’s base in the U.S. is in Provo, Utah. It can be made to chamber .22 S/LR and .22 WMR.
2. Colt Anaconda
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- Total Colt revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 65,062
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 5.6% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $1,430
The Colt Anaconda is made by Colt CZ Group, in a plant based in West Hartford, Connecticut. This gun is chambered for only one type of bullet, the .44 Mag.
3. Colt Python
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- Total Colt revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 65,062
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 5.6% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $1,230
The Colt CZ Group is also responsible for the Colt Python. All U.S. guns are made in West Hartford, Connecticut. This weapon is made to chamber the .38 Spl and the .357 Mag.
4. Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard
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- Total Smith & Wesson revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 232,476
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 20.0% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $430
Smith & Wesson made the popular M&P Bodyguard, which is chambered for the .38 Spl. They have two manufacturing locations in the United States, which are in Columbia, Missouri and Springfield Massachusetts.
5. Ruger Blackhawk
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- Total Ruger revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 276,999
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 23.9% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $640
Sturm, Ruger & Company make the Ruger Blackhawk out of their U.S. manufacturing locations in Prescott, Arizona; Southport, Connecticut; Mayodan, North Carolina; and Newport, New Hampshire. The Blackhawk can be chambered for .357 Mag, .41 Rem Mag, .45, .30, .44 Spl, 9mm, and .40.
6. Ruger Wrangler
- Total Ruger revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 276,999
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 23.9% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $175
The Ruger Wrangler is a gun made by Sturm, Ruger & Company. they have several manufacturing plants in the U.S. in Prescott, Arizona; Southport, Connecticut; Mayodan, North Carolina; and Newport, New Hampshire. The gun is chambered for .22 LR.
7. Taurus Judge
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- Total Taurus revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021:Â 492,584
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 42.5% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $410
The Taurus Judge is a gun produced by Taurus Armas, S.A., whose manufacturing location is in Bainbridge, Georgia. This gun comes with two chambering options: a .410 bore and a .45 LC.
8. Taurus Model 856
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- Total Taurus revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 492,584
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 42.5% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $325
The Taurus Model 856 is manufactured in Bainbridge, Georgia by Taurus Armas, S.A. It comes with one chamber option, for .38 Spl.
9. Taurus Raging Hunter
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- Total Taurus revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 492,584
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 42.5% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $800
The Taurus Raging Hunter is another gun by Taurus Arms, S.A., and manufactured in Bainbridge, Georgia. This gun is easily adjustable to your tastes, including chambering options for .38 Spl, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .460 Mag, .454 Casull, and .500 Mag.
10. Heritage Rough Rider
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- Total Taurus revolvers manufactured for the U.S. in 2021: 492,584
- Percent of total revolver manufacturing in the U.S.: 42.5% of all U.S.-made revolvers
- Base price: $110
This Heritage Rough Rider is made by Taurus Armas, S.A. They are manufactured in Bainbridge, Georgia, and have available chamberings for .22 LR and .22 WMR.
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