I worked in DC’s war zone during the height of the “crack wars” around 90-91. 55 people were shot and killed within 5 blocks of my facility in one year. Good thing there were gun laws.
PS: I carried a 2 1/2” Smith Model 19 most of the time... off the books.
First they stopped making Colt Pythons and Detective Specials, then the old school J and K frame Smiths. Now it is all about auto pistols, but I still love the old wheel guns. (My 1911s understand...)