I beg to differ with a few of you, the modern revolver makes an excellent impact weapon. With your finger tucked neatly behind the trigger for a better grip you can beat the living snot out of someone with a steel revolver. You can stab them in the gut with the muzzle, bash them under the chin with the top strap, scrape them with the front sight, and bash them over the head with the butt or underside of the frame. You can also hold the cylinder in your palm for a side of face smash.