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American Tactical Brings a Legendary Revolver Concept Back to Life​

There was a time when revolver manufacturers weren’t afraid to think outside the box. New designs, innovative features, and mechanical improvements were all part of the competition to win over American shooters. Somewhere along the way, however, the revolver market settled into a fairly predictable pattern.

The new OLMI 963 MF draws inspiration from the innovative Dan Wesson revolvers of the 1970s, bringing interchangeable barrels, seven-shot capacity, and a fresh perspective to a segment of the firearms market that could use a little excitement.

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American Tactical OLMI Revolver

The new OLMI 963 MF draws inspiration from the innovative Dan Wesson revolvers of the 1970s, bringing interchangeable barrels, seven-shot capacity..
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The 963 MF is produced by Italy’s Fabbrica d’Armi Olmi, a company with decades of firearms manufacturing experience. The design itself isn’t entirely new, having first appeared in Italy in 2013 and later entered the American market through Taylor’s & Company. American Tactical’s offering therefore represents a new opportunity to introduce an established but relatively unfamiliar design to a broader American audience.

At first glance, the new OLMI 963 MF has the unmistakable appearance of a traditional, full-size double-action revolver. But look a little closer, and the similarities to the classic Dan Wesson concept become apparent.

The real attraction is the planned interchangeable-barrel capability, with 4-, 6-, and 8-inch configurations giving owners the opportunity to tailor the handgun to their shooting preferences.

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Interesting. The Dan Wessons were known for their accuracy and did well in target matches.
But I gotta say, that thing is plumb fugly. :rolleyes: I don't care for the rail on the barrel either. For the longer barrels intended for target of hunting, it could come in handy for optics. But on a 4", nah.
I do hope they offer some more hand filling target style grips. I know just by looking they'd never work for me.
 
If the $450 MSRP is correct, I could find myself able to overlook the incredibly ugly appearance. Especially if the barrels don't command a heavy premium.

Grips are another matter. At bare minimum there needs to be a target set available (and I don't mean made by somebody in Thailand off eBay). Rubber is a far better experience when shooting.

Sights? Is the front the groove in the pic rail? Are you going to mount a dot that renders the rear useless? If that's the case, why bother with a rear altogether? Just put a pic rail down the length. Or, will there be traditional barrels without the rail?

If they think they're going to get the tacticool crowd into revolvers, good luck. Like the "tactical" lever guns, they will face an uphill battle. Most of that bunch are interested in add on parts and capacity to compensate for lack of skill.
 
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Hard pass. At over a Grand and even if it was half nothing it does that one of my many K or L frames don’t do.

And I was around when the Dan Wessons were somewhat a thing. A couple guys shot the same gun in PPC snub then 3” service then a 6” just swapping barrels.
While a neat feature like the removable FTU of semi autos I have yet to see someone outside some restrictive state to really benefit from it.

But everyone can do them!
 
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