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The Radom WZ35 (Radom Model 35 or VIS) was a Polish short recoil, semi-automatic military pistol introduced in 1935. The Radom WZ35 was produced in 9 mm Parabellum calibre, took an 8-round magazine and had a 121 mm long barrel and fixed sights comprising a blade foresight and notch rearsight. The Radom WZ35 was effective to a range of 50 meters and had a muzzle velocity of 351 meters per second and a rate of fire of 32 rounds per minute.
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The Rast And Gasser was an Austrian military revolver, in service with the Austro-Hungarian army from 1896 to 1945 and some with the Italian Army from 1919 to 1945. The Rast And Gasser was chambered for the 8 mm Gasser cartridge, had a 8-chamber cylinder and a 4.5 inch barrel.
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The Ruger Redhawk is a range of American .44 inch Magnum calibre double-action target-shooting revolvers first introduced in 1979. They have a 6-chamber cylinder, adjustable sights and can be fitted with a telescopic sight.
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The Remington M51 was an American semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1919. The
Remington M51 was produced in .38 Auto and .32 calibres, took a 7-round magazine and had a 3.5 inch barrel and fixed sights.
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A revolver is a gun, usually a handgun, with a multi-chambered cylinder that rotates to successively align each chamber with a single barrel and firing pin. Revolvers have several noticeable differences over a self-loading pistol (automatic):
The advantages of a revolver may be summised as:
- Revolvers have a simple mechanism.
- Revolvers do not require an applied safety mechanism.
- Revolvers do not have misfire problems, and can not jam.
- The single action firing of a revolver produces an extremely smooth trigger action which leads to much greater accuracy.
However, there are also disadvantages to a revolver over a self-loading pistol:
- Ammunition in a revolver's chamber is visible
- Revolvers are bulky and fifficult to conceal.
- Revolvers are limited in their ammunition capacity, typically to six rounds.
- Revolvers are slow to reload.
- Revolvers produce a lower muzzle velocity.
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The RH-44 is a 7.5 inch barrel model steel and blued finish Redhawk revolver.
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The RH-445 is a 5.5 inch barrel model Redhawk revolver.
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The Rheinmetall Dreyse is a German semi-automatic military pistol introduced in 1907 and in service until 1919. The Rheinmetall Dreyse was produced in .32 ACP calibre, took a 7-round magazine and had a 93 mm barrel and fixed sights.
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The Rohm Model 34 is a German target-shooting revolver first produced in 1960. The Rohm Model 34 is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge, and has a 7-chamber cylinder. Variations include various barrel lengths including 150 mm and some models have adjustable sights, others fixed sights.
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The Rossi Model 712 is a Brazilian double-action service revolver. The Rossi Model 712 is chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and has a 6-chamber cylinder and a 2.5 inch barrel and adjustable sights.
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The Rossi Model 718 is a Brazilian double-action service and sporting revolver. The Rossi Model 718 is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge and has a 6-chamber cylinder and a 4 inch barrel and adjustable sights.
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The Rossi Model 763 is a Brazilian double-action sporting revolver. The Rossi Model 763 is chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and has a 6-chamber cylinder and a 6 inch barrel and adjustable sights.
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The Rossi Model 845 is a Brazilian double-action service revolver. The Rossi Model 718 is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge and has a 6-chamber cylinder and a 4 inch barrel and fixed sights.
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The Rossi Model 87 is a Brazilian double-action defence revolver. The Rossi Model 87 is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge and has a 5-chamber cylinder and a 2 inch barrel and fixed sights.
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The Rossi Model 873 Lady Rossi is a Brazilian double-action defence revolver. The Rossi Model 873 is chambered for the .38 Special cartridge and has a 5-chamber cylinder and a 2 inch barrel and fixed sights.
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The Rossi Model 971 is a Brazilian double-action service and sporting revolver. The Rossi Model 971 is chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge and has a 6-chamber cylinder and a 4 inch barrel and adjustable sights.
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The Roth-Steyr 1907 was an Austrian semi-automatic military pistol produced from 1907 and used by the Austro-Hungarian Army until 1942, primarily as a cavalry side-arm. The Roth-Steyr 1907 was produced in 8 mm Roth-Steyr calibre, took a 10-round magazine and had a 5-inch barrel.
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The Ruger Bisley is a series of American single-action target-shooting revolvers introduced in 1985. The Ruger Bisley is produced in .22 Long Rifle calibre with a 6.5 inch barrel, .357 Magnum calibre with a 7.5 inch barrel, .44 Magnum with a 7.5 inch barrel and .45 Long Colt calibre also with a 7.5 inch barrel. The Ruger Bisley has a 6-chamber cylinder and a click adjustable Partridge rear sight.
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The Ruger Government Target is an American semi-automatic target-shooting pistol based on the Ruger Mk 2. The Ruger Government Target is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge which it takes from a 9-round magazine and has a heavy 175 mm barrel.
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The Ruger GS-32 is an American double or single-action revolver intended for military and police use. The Ruger GS-32 is produce in .38 Special, .38 Smith and Wesson, 9 mm Parabellum and .357 Magnum calibres and has a side-loading six-cylinder chamber. The Ruger GS-32 has a 70 mm long barrel and fixed sights comprising a blade foresight and notch rearsight.
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The Ruger Mk 1 is an American semi-automatic pistol produced from 1949 to 1982. The Ruger Mk 1 is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge which it takes from a 9-round magazine and has a 120 mm barrel.
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The Ruger Mk 2 is an American semi-automatic pistol produced since 1982. The
Ruger Mk 2 is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge which it takes from a 9-round magazine and has a 120 mm barrel.
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The Ruger P-85 is an American 9 mm short-recoil double-action semi-automatic military pistol introduced during the 1980s. The Ruger P-85 is chambered for the 9 mm Parabellum cartridge which it takes from a 15-round magazine, has a 4.5 inch barrel and fixed sights.
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The Ruger Service Six is an American double or single-action revolver designed specifically for use with the .38 Special cartridge which it takes from a side-loading six chamber cylinder. The Ruger Service Six has a 101 mm long barrel and fixed sights comprising a blade foresight and notch rearsight. The Ruger Service Six is designed to be accurate to a range of 15 yards (13.7 meters) and to this end the sights are adjusted at the time of manufacture. The Ruger Service Six was issued to the US armed forces.
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The Ruger SP101 is an American double-action small-framed five-shot revolver designed for police and security use introduced in 1988. The Ruger SP101 is available in various calibres: .38 special, .22 Long Rifle, .32 H&R, 9 mm Parabellum (Model KSP931) and .357 Magnum (Model KSP331X). The .22 and .32 calibres taking a 6-shot cylinder rather than the usual five. Various barrel lengths are produced: 2.25-inch, 2.5-inch, 3 1/16-inch and 4-inch.
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The Ruger T678 is an American single-action semi-automatic target-shooting pistol. The Ruger T678 is chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge which it takes from a 10-round magazine. The Ruger T678 has a 175 mm barrel and adjustable sights.
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