I've shot a Manurhin MR73 (not the 8" model featured, but a 4" one) and it's a really nice revolver. The action is smoother than a S&W but not as good as a Python. However the Manurhin will likely last longer than either.
So far as suppressing a revolver, the cylinder gap lets gases escape so it's not as quiet as it could be. An exception is the Nagant M1895 which another poster mentioned. It's ammunition will seal the gap to prevent the escape of gases. However it's truly horrendous trigger pull (12 lbs/5.5 kg for single action, 20 lbs/9.1 kg for double action) means that even James Bond would have difficulty in using it.
To give you an idea of how bad that is, find a 12 lb object in your house, suspend it from a string, then attempt to lift it by just curling your index finger.
> To give you an idea of how bad that is, find a 12 lb object in your house, suspend it from a string, then attempt to lift it by just curling your index finger.
Was curious so gave this a try with 20 lb, and it was tough, but not egregiously so.
Of course, I'm a climber during normal times, and my current routine has devolved to just hangboard training and gymnastic ring work.
And for reference, a 24-pack of 355 ml beer cans is 20 lb, if you're looking for appropriate household objects.
So far as suppressing a revolver, the cylinder gap lets gases escape so it's not as quiet as it could be. An exception is the Nagant M1895 which another poster mentioned. It's ammunition will seal the gap to prevent the escape of gases. However it's truly horrendous trigger pull (12 lbs/5.5 kg for single action, 20 lbs/9.1 kg for double action) means that even James Bond would have difficulty in using it.
To give you an idea of how bad that is, find a 12 lb object in your house, suspend it from a string, then attempt to lift it by just curling your index finger.