I have old people TV on my cable system and have been watching reruns of 70s cop and PI shows. And it has give me a new respect for an awesomely effective weapon:
The snub nose .38 caliber revolver.
Frank Cannon shot and exploded a Ford LTD with single round from his.
Joe Mannix shot down a plane with his.
Steve McGarrett is proficient with his too.
None of these guys ever reloads. No need.
I now am jonesing for a Colt Detective Special with the exposed ejector rod. And service grips.
And I recently re-watched my all time favorite shot made by the Duke:
In Rio Lobo, the Duke draws and X rings Johnny Crawford as Crawford is engaging him from a rock formation at least 75 yards away. Single un-aimed shot. From horseback. Amazing!
Old people TV is a hoot.

Watch Quigley Down Under some time.

TV guns have no recoil either.
Mike

Yeah, the recoil was so weak, their arms jerk forward when they shoot.

The movie, Open Range gets a lot of love here. See if you can count the number of rounds Costner's Colt has in the big shootout. At least 15, nah...more like 17