
2026 New Revolver Introductions | SHOT Show 2026
The revolver is and always will be my handgun of choice. Why? It’s mechanical simplicity and honesty. A revolver never hides what it is, or why it’s there.
James "Jay" Pinsky is a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer , submariner, and combat photojournalist with an affinity for hunting, shooting, conservation, and the outdoor community. Left-eye dominant but right-minded, Jay enjoys writing about the humanity of our community the most, but he also appreciated a slick lever-gun or anything chambered in the all-world 6.5x55 Swede. Jay currently serves as the editor for The Hunting Wire & The Archery Wire in addition to his freelance work across the outdoor industry.

The revolver is and always will be my handgun of choice. Why? It’s mechanical simplicity and honesty. A revolver never hides what it is, or why it’s there.

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