Guns are as personal and varied as the people who own them. While many people reach for smaller pistols, like a 9mm pistol, for self-defense purposes, others enjoy using guns for hunting, sport shooting, or even just collecting. Americans collectively own over 500 million guns — the most of anywhere in the world. Although revolvers have not always been the most popular gun for civilian use, these guns have several key advantages that keep them in use today. Revolvers have fewer parts (which means less part failure), are powerful, and tend to be extremely reliable. That’s why the people who love revolvers continue to reach for them in droves, even with other weapons available. (Some revolvers, like these popular Colt guns, are almost two centuries old.)
24/7 Wall St. wanted to learn which revolvers most resonated with the American public. Using data from the ATF, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 13 companies making the best-selling American-made revolvers. We reviewed manufacturing figures for thousands of federally licensed gunmakers in the United States and ranked them on total revolver production in 2022. 24/7 Wall St. also independently verified that this data is the most up-to-date at this time.
Why We’re Covering This
Major American revolver manufacturers have built their reputations through creating reliable, high-quality, and consistent firearms. Many of these companies have spent decades perfecting their craft — and that’s the reason why consumers keep coming back. Of course, not every revolver manufacturer is the same: some focus on competition shooting, others on personal protection. Regardless, each brings something unique to the market. For buyers, remaining informed on each company’s strengths leads to smarter purchasing choices that fit your needs. Knowing which companies are most popular also gives you a starting off point — and tells you who the market trusts, and who they don’t.
Check out America’s thirteen top revolver manufacturers:
13. Belmont Firearms & Range
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 592 (0.1% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): N/A
- Belmont Firearms revolver production location(s): New Hampshire
- Belmont Firearms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 959 (61.7% revolvers)
12. Nighthawk Custom
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 965 (0.1% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): Super Sport, Korth Classic, Mongoose, Ranger
- Nighthawk revolver production location(s): Arkansas
- Nighthawk 2022 total domestic firearm production: 4,831 (20.0% revolvers)
11. Magnum Research
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 2,304 (0.3% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): BFR
- Magnum Research revolver production location(s): Minnesota
- Magnum Research 2022 total domestic firearm production: 18,512 (12.4% revolvers)
10. Automated Finishing Company
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 2,487 (0.3% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): N/A
- Automated Finishing Company revolver production location(s): Massachusetts
- Automated Finishing Company 2022 total domestic firearm production: 5,456 (45.6% revolvers)
9. Bearman Industries
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 3,866 (0.5% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): N/A
- Bearman revolver production location(s): Utah
- Bearman 2022 total domestic firearm production: 11,675 (33.1% revolvers)
8. Standard Manufacturing
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 8,203 (1.0% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): S333 Thunderstruck, Sheriff’s Model
- Standard Manufacturing revolver production location(s): Connecticut
- Standard Manufacturing 2022 total domestic firearm production: 14,585 (56.2% revolvers)
7. North American Arms
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 10,765 (1.3% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): TGH-M, PUG-D, 22M-R4
- North American Arms revolver production location(s): Utah
- North American Arms 2022 total domestic firearm production: 10,770 (100.0% revolvers)
6. Diamondback Firearms
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 12,458 (1.5% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): Sidekick, Sidekick Birdshead
- Diamondback revolver production location(s): Florida
- Diamondback 2022 total domestic firearm production: 123,025 (10.1% revolvers)
5. Kimber Manufacturing
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 15,853 (1.9% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): K6XS, K6S DASA, K6S DCR
- Kimber revolver production location(s): Alabama
- Kimber 2022 total domestic firearm production: 230,325 (6.9% revolvers)
4. Colt’s Manufacturing
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 98,839 (11.9% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): Kodiak, Python, Anaconda, King Cobra
- Colt revolver production location(s): Connecticut
- Colt 2022 total domestic firearm production: 158,797 (62.2% revolvers)
3. Sturm, Ruger & Company
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 174,947 (21.1% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): Bearcat, Wrangler, Redhawk, Super Blackhawk
- Ruger revolver production location(s): Arizona, Connecticut, and New Hampshire
- Ruger 2022 total domestic firearm production: 1,565,743 (11.2% revolvers)
2. Smith & Wesson
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 208,737 (25.1% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): Model 19, Model 29, Model 27
- S&W revolver production location(s): Massachusetts and Missouri
- S&W 2022 total domestic firearm production: 973,994 (21.4% revolvers)
1. Heritage Manufacturing
- Revolvers manufactured domestically in 2022: 287,283 (34.6% of all U.S.-made revolvers)
- Popular revolver model(s): Barkeep, Rough Rider, Roscoe
- Heritage revolver production location(s): Georgia
- Heritage 2022 total domestic firearm production: 308,040 (93.3% revolvers)
Top Gaining Stocks
Top Losing Stocks