It was debateable even when first written. I have always been a strong fan of the revolver and feel they have gotten a bum rap over the years by many of the famous authorities and even worse by the non-authorities, but even I felt he was giving a lop-sided argument when I first read it. My favorite handguns are S&W revolvers but my second choice is Brownings 1911 and BHP style pistols, which were both available at the time.