gun-gallery: Firing a .38 Special through a Smith and Wesson Model 686.The photo clearly demonstra
gun-gallery: Firing a .38 Special through a Smith and Wesson Model 686. The photo clearly demonstrates the consequence of what’s called cylinder gap, which is the space between the cylinder chamber and the barrel. This gap allows hot gases to escape out of the side of the weapon. A good reason to keep your hands away from the cylinder when firing a revolver. -- source link