Not much better than a zip gun really. If anything would rather just get a black powder revolver, at least it has six shoots and most places you don’t even need to fill out a form. Of course getting black powder now days might be a bit more difficult but it’s easily made.
/johnny
Muzzle loading revolvers would be superior weapons, faster firing, accurate, and more reliable.
But, they are subject to the same controls as cartridge arms in some states, and many countries.
In any case, this is primarily an intellectual and political exercise.