How about (instead of communism) aiming for an economy made up predominantly of co-operatives, like in the Basque country in Spain? The Mondragon federation of co-ops.
That way money is distruted quite evenly but you don’t have to get into the whole politics thing.
According to Ray Dalio, you’re right - that is what it will take: revolution or a major war https://youtu.be/BB2r_eOjsPw