Who invented the revolver (handgun)?
Handgun Handgun A handgun is a short-barreled firearm designed to be fired with only one hand. The two most common handgun sub-types in use today are revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. In the days before mass production, handguns were often considered a badge of office, much the same as a sword. As they had limited utility and were more expensive than the long-guns of the era, handguns were carried only by the very few who could afford to purchase them. However, in 1836, Samuel Colt patented the Colt Paterson, the first practical mass-produced revolver. It was capable of firing 5 shots in
2014 IPSC Handgun World Shoot category, also won the Classic Overall category, and thereby claimed his 6th Handgun World Shoot gold medal. Edward Rivera of the Philippines took second place by 0.28 %, and Todd Jarrett of USA took third place another 0.99 % behind. The Revolver division had 49 competitors (3.8 %) and was won by Ricardo López Tugendhat from Ecuador who took his third consecutive Revolver division World title. Josh Lentz of USA followed in second place by 1.06 %, and Phillipp Chua from the Philippines in third place another 3.43 % behind Lentz. 2014 IPSC Handgun World Shoot The 2014 IPSC Handgun