A frontier-style revolver chambered in 9mm Luger is an unusual find. The Taylor's and Company TC9 1873 puts the single-action Peacemaker layout around the most common handgun cartridge in the country, with a 3.5 inch barrel, a six-round cylinder and a nickel finish.

The big benefit is ammunition. 9mm is easy to buy, plentiful and cheaper than most revolver rounds, so this gun will not take your wallet hostage at the range. Short barrels like this one also make a handy belt gun, quick to draw and light to carry.

Nickel finish gives it a bright, silver appearance that stands out against blued guns at a match. It is also a good rust fighter, and it wipes clean after a day of shooting. A short barrel means a bit of extra muzzle flip, but 9mm recoil is mild enough that it is no trouble.

For cowboy-action shooters wanting a modern cartridge or a new shooter who likes the old style, it is a neat option. It ships to your FFL dealer, and you complete the background check when you pick it up.