Over the last several years, pocket-sized revolvers have made a notable comeback in the concealed carry market. Whether that stems from reduced availability of semi-autos during pandemic panic buys or as a counter-culture movement in the face of near-infinite new releases of carry-class semis, wheel guns are back in the forefront of consumer decision-making. Once the staple sidearm of law enforcement officers and armed citizens alike, the revolver is now a niche and oft-misunderstood weapon with a largely cult following in mainstream gun culture (for example, see page 44 for the latest Taurus). We’ve come across a number of very serious armed professionals, ranging from undercover narcotics detectives to CIA paramilitary officers, who have relied on snub-nosed revolvers to defend themselves in the worst neighborhoods the world has to offer. While they’re certainly not a universal answer for everyone, it’s important to understand what tools are available to you and how best to use them.
We sought out some specialized snubbie wheel gun instruction from Independence Training in Phoenix, Arizona.
