The ONLY thing good about Nagant revolvers are that they are cheap.
They suck. They have a trigger pull that will sprain your finger, they shoot anemic ammo and their ergonomics in general suck.
If you want a good sample of what a revolver should NOT be, buy one.
I tried one at the MilSurp shoot, and honestly, I do not understand why ANYONE would buy one of those pieces of crap. Go for the Tokarev instead, and keep looking for a C&R 1911.
Awww, C'mon Ross!
The Nagant model 1895 is a wondrous piece of history!
Like the Kalashnikov, it is a prime example of what happens when a designer winds up having to puts everything into manufacturing expedience and reliability under harsh conditions.
It is also happens to be the only revolver model that will push the head of the case into the forcing cone of the barrel, sealing the path for the bullet. It emits no blast at the gap between the cylinder and the barrel.
It is also the only double action revolver I've seen with a loading gate.
It is also the only revolver I've seen that allows you to turn the cylinder with the gate closed. (as seen in The Deer Hunter Russian Roulette scenes)
And that firing pin! The look on newbie faces when you go to demonstrate the "sacrifice the thumb" de-cocking procedure is priceless.
Yeah, the cylinder moving was not done to make it able to take a suppressor, but is an attempt to patch that "anemic ammo" problem, and bring the muzzle velocity up to something reasonable. It is also responsible for that insanely heavy trigger pull.
And I'll confess, I haven't shot mine and am unsure whether or not I will.
I got one because I like wierd stuff and it was cheap. I do have fun with it at every pistol class I bring it to.