Colt Barracuda Scout-Revolver

Written by: Ripshot

I'm not much of a revolver gal, myself. They pack the kind of punch that automatic pistols are only just starting to catch up with, but they've got their share of problems, and one that's a deal-breaker for me is that for the most part you can't silence the damn things, gaps in the frame for gas to escape 'n all. There's been a few tries to unfuck this over the decades and none of them have exactly been practical, but Colt's newest addition to their product-line is looking to change that.

So, why silence a revolver in the first place instead of using an automatic?

— Cr4nk

Revolvers have a few advantages that most pistols don't: Cylinders can load a wider variety of cartridges without misfeeding, a proper made frame can handle higher pressures, and when you fire one you don't need to worry about leaving shell-casings behind. It's natural that some folks would like to have these while still being able to moderate noise-levels.

— Vulcan Gravy

Hell, even if you're not looking to drop a guy, silencers are just convenient. Hunters like having a gun that won't spook the local wildlife as much, while range shooters like to not have tinitus by the end of the day. That's why there's still a big push to deregulate them in both the CAS and UCAS.

— Saint'-Ain't

The Barradua's an automatic 'scout-revolver', designed with special-forces and recon work in mind. Based on an upscaled and heavily tricked out frame, the Barracuda's claim to fame is -you guessed it - being compatible with any silencer in its diameter. The way it goes about this is with a toggleable gas-sealing actuator that completely closes any and all gaps in the cylinder, letting the baffles in your silencer of choice do their job all the better. The catch is that while this seal's toggled on, you've gotta manually move the cylinder between shots by pushing down on the safety-lever with your thumb, but if you're looking to fire fast, you're probably not needing a silencer in the first place.

There's a smartgun-enabled version on the market as well that has electronic actuators help with the process. Still slow as molasses, but less of a strain on the thumb.

— Anonymous poster

Funny thing about getting one of these: You can buy them legally, since the gas-sealing system makes it popular with sport-shooters looking to get the most out of their handloads. Thing is, most of these are being sold exclusively in Germany, so you're dealing with the expenses, red tape and paper-trails of imports. Slim pickings for locally sourced Barracudas, but if you can get your hands on one for a good price you've got a pretty solid sidearm.

Rarity

12R

Dimensions

4" barrel, 7.5" total length

Base Price

1,150¥

Type

Light Pistol

Accuracy

5

Damage

7P

AP

-2

Mode

SA/SS

RC

-

Ammo

7(CY)

Standard Upgrades

Red Dot Sight

The Barracuda can have its gas-seal toggled with a Simple Action, allowing silencers to take full effect but limiting it to the Single-Shot firing mode.
Wireless Bonus: Toggling the gas-seal is a Free Action.