Revolvers are pistols. Whether a revolver is better than a semi-automatic has been debated for almost 100 years. It depends on what you like, intended use, etc..
Pistols are contained in a holster.
single shot, revolver, semi-automatic
Can't be answered as asked. A revolver is a pistol. Adv/DisAdv in what situation?
Revolver and Semi-automatic.
Better is a relative term- you need to specify better for what. Semi auto pistols tend to be flatter than revolvers, and MAY hold more cartridges. Revolvers MAY fire a more powerful cartridge than a semi auto (not always). A revolver is simpler to operate, and functioning is more reliable.
Depends on what you mean by biggest. There is a revolver in .600 Nitro Express, and 12 guage pistols.
Pretty much the same as any other revolver or semi-auto.
It is likely that the WHY had the same answer as why MOST inventors invent anything- for money. There were various types of multi-shot pistols prior to the invention of the revolver, but they were of mixed success. The revolver was well marketed, and a financial success.
charter arms pistols are medium quailty and sell around $200 max
There have been multiple versions of repeating pistols created by different persons over the years- so no ONE person can really be credited with this. They have included revolvers, pepperboxes, autoloading pistols, bar pistols, multiple barreled pistols, turret pistols, etc. While Samuel Colt is generally credited with the invention of the revolver, there were revolving and twist style pistols made long before his creation.
There have been multiple versions of repeating pistols created by different persons over the years- so no ONE person can really be credited with this. They have included revolvers, pepperboxes, autoloading pistols, bar pistols, multiple barreled pistols, turret pistols, etc. While Samuel Colt is generally credited with the invention of the revolver, there were revolving and twist style pistols made long before his creation.
Any handgun that is not a revolver is a pistol- so, yes, there are .22 pistols. They include single shot top break pistols, derringers, and automatic pistols. The last category includes the makes of Ruger, Colt, Browning, High Standard, Smith & Wesson, and dozens of other makers. The link below is to a photo of a Browning Buckmark pistol- caliber .22 LR.