Poll: Modern Top-Break Revolvers Viable?

[CountryGent]

I've have had a nearly life long interest in top-break revolvers for reasons I'm not really sure about. I've found I buy them, play with them for a spell, then move on. But modern firearms in such configuration are very limited. And if you limit "modern" to this century, exceedingly small, compared to other revolver designs and most certainly handguns in general.

On today's In Range video a viewer asked about modern top-breaks. I found Karl's answer pretty spot on, even if it is sad we likely won't see new ones.

• What say you? Viable and will happen? Viable and remote possibility of said? Sun has set on the design and forget about it? Something else?
• If you are interested in such a wheelgun, what would you want it to be and in what calibers? Based in whole or in part on a vintage design or something new?

Thanks for sharing.

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[Hueco]

Advancements in 3D printing are, I hope, going to usher in a whole new era of firearms. One where designs are collabs across the globe and parts can be printed and hand assembled by amateur gunsmiths on up to large scale manufacturers.

Among the designs I'll be most keen on seeing, will be top break revolvers. I'd like to see a more modern take on one, as if a Schofield and Chiappa had a baby.

Quirky. Fun. The usual calibers would be fine but more obscure offerings would be cool - 5.7 for example or .30 carbine.

 

[ma96782]

There was a time when I wanted a reproduction Schofield for playing Cowboy. But, Damm! They are expensive.

Aloha, Mark

 

[thorborg]

I have a sportsman 9 shot 22 I can actually hit things with and wouldn't trade for anything. But for larger calibers I prefer the top break If my only other option is a the single side load and eject gate. but frankly, the swing out cylinder just seems to be a sweet and cleaner deal when they are made right..

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I'm in the :
It can be done...but probably won't be done camp...So I voted for option #2

Which is too bad as the top break revolver is a neat idea...but would be too expensive for most folks.
As well as a limited market.
Andy

 

[Knobgoblin]

Something mid grade power, with a short case length would make sense.
A ten shot .380acp ( moon clips, obviously) would be the perfect blend of weird/fun/useful. Short case length would make ejection throw easy.

 

[Spitpatch]

An Uberti Schofield .44-40 remains high on my want list.

I could not imagine any modern manufacturer (CNC equipped or otherwise) to improve on the useful practicality of that target-accurate gun, currently offered.

I did not find a category within the vote choices to address my position. ("Nope, won't work" is really not what I'm saying.)

 

[Member 34319]

Only after semi autos are banned outright will we see any sort of advancements in revolvers. Otherwise that's a step backwards.

 

[billdeserthills]

Modern top break revolver

Wheelgun Wednesday: Looking Forward To The Next Top Break Revolver -

However, part of my review really has me thinking about how the next, future top break revolver should be designed since the topic occasionally gets brought

www.thefirearmblog.com

 

[oremike]

I've got a Webley 38/200 that I need to shoot, and covet a Taylors and Co. Scofield #3 in 38 Special.

 

[Stomper]

All top-breaks are "veil-able".

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I am totally down with a Shofield 38 spcl but want a Smith not some knock off not so sure about the Taylor's if anyone has experiance with them let me know what you think . I probably would not go with this one nothing against the "DUKE" .

 

[CountryGent]

not so sure about the Taylor's if anyone has experiance with them let me know what you think

I had one in .38 Special, chromed, with pearl-type grips. Nicely made, decently accurate, and no real complaints.

 

[CountryGent]

Ah, found the pic:

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I had one in .38 Special, chromed, with pearl-type grips. Nicely made, decently accurate, and no real complaints.

Don't ask me why but those thing just have a look I can't get over kinda like a healthy gal if you know what I mean .

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Ah, found the pic:

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That is what I'm talking about ! Nice cards lol

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I honestly would go with a blue and stag grips I can't pull off the chrome. I don't need the engraving for I am a simple man but would not say no if one was available .

 

[oremike]

I am totally down with a Shofield 38 spcl but want a Smith not some knock off not so sure about the Taylor's if anyone has experiance with them let me know what you think .

I have a Taylors and Co. Peacemaker copy in 38-40 called the Ranch hand. It's made by Uberti and then Taylor tuned. I haven't had it long and only have shot it once but it seems nice, well built and a smooth action better than a Ruger single action right out of the gate. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Scofield from them.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Recently picked up a modern replica Schofield in .45 Colt, decent build quality, especially compared to a lot of others, and it shoots quite well!
If I was a rich man, I would hire a good smith to make me one in a serious caliber like .454 and would have it based on ether the Ruger Red Hawk or Colt Anaconda for that super cool vibe and shooting action! I should think it to be a very viable/desirable option, especially with modern speed loaders. not having to fidget about with the gun at a weird angle off hand, when with the top break, it would eject the cases for you, making the speed load lightning fast and ambidextrous!

 

[coop44]

Would like to see a 45 colt schofield in stainless.