Why not a revolver/semi "tactical" hybrid?

[Data]

Stupid idea for today. How about a S&W 8 shot .357 like the one currently available from the performance center with some modivications.


1) Replace full shroud with a tactical rail.
2) Replace ejector rod with a laser sight.
3) Modify cylinder release to completely drop the cylinder on the gound making it possible for the shooter to simply a) take finger off the release button b) Slam a new cylinder into the weapon and rotate slightly to lock it into place.

Spare cylinders could be carried with only slightly more bulk than full sized or double stacked magazines.

Ok...that was my "zone out while driving home from work thought of the day".

["DoubleAction"]

Good thoughts Data; During the cap and ball revolver days, when reloading a revolver was very slow, some carried extra cylinders which were pre charged to replace the spent cylinder. Since the innovation of the double action trigger, center fire cartridge, swing out revolver cylinder, moon clips, and speed loaders, tactical reloading became one of a blessing to those who relied upon revolvers as duty revolvers. Practical Police Combat competitions involving revolvers and reloading skills became quite popular at one time. Competitors like Jerry Miculek and John Pride took revolvers to another level, with Miculek using mostly moon clips in the matches he competed in, and Pride using speed loaders in the PPC matches. I have speed loaders for every double action revolver I own, including the S&W Model 17 .22 LR Rimfire. On the left side of the frame, the grip stocks have a cuttout space to accomodate the use of a speed loader, as is the case of my Model 17, and most others I own that is manufactured by S&W. I think this plays an important role as some revolvers being designed as Combat Target Revolvers, which S&W is well noted for.

[Mikolev]

I'm almost embarrased to say it , but.....I want one. ;D