FAs are produced in many calibers and are suited for hunting (I can't imagine too many folks are buying .500 WE and .475s for plinking), BFRs even more so as they have so many caliber choices, Smith & Wesson and Taurus both produce revolvers made for hunting (X and N-frames), as does Ruger with not only their Hunter series revolvers, but the other single-actions and the Super Redhawks. I am not talking about single-shots as that isn't my cup of tea, but for the person who wishes to purchase a new revolver for hunting, there are many choices. Also, if he/she is really serious, there are a modicum of custom revolver builders that will give you what you want. So, I don't see this perceived shortage that a couple of you have cited. Now, in order to ensure the production of such firearms in the future, it would be beneficial for handgun hunting to become more popular.

As stated above, it is more challenging and the average scoped-rifle hunter, who hunts whitetail once a year, may burn up to 30 rounds in preparation (as Gary pointed out) for the season opener and he may still be successful. Handgun hunters don't have that luxury and really need to practice more in my opinion. It is much harder which may not appeal to some, but very much attracts someone like me.