Firearms
Review: Colt Anaconda 4.25″ Barrel — A Pocket-Sized Powerhouse
Last year, I spoke with my good friend who works for Colt. The new 4.25-inch barrel Colt Anaconda had just…Read More >
Tag: .44 Special
Most Recent Posts
Firearms
Throwback Thursday: Big Bore, Short Barrel
After many years of carrying a defensive handgun, I find the same formula works today that worked when I began…Read More >
Firearms
Charter Arms Boxer .38 Special Revolver
For decades, Charter Arms has supplied Americans on a budget with affordable and reliable revolvers. The Undercover .38, several .32s,…Read More >
Concealed Carry
5 Reasons You Should Carry a Revolver
Recently a friend asked how important I considered accuracy in a carry gun. I replied very important — the handgun…Read More >
Ammunition
Review: Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman Loads
Buffalo Bore Ammunition uses the motto “Strictly Big Bore – Strictly Business.” Just the same, Buffalo Bore offers loadings in…Read More >
Ammunition
Handloading Cowboy Handgun Calibers
Over the years, I have enjoyed firing the calibers popular in the Old West. Some refer to these as the…Read More >
General
The Single Action Army and the Bisley Advantage
The Colt Single Action revolver was a sensation when it was introduced. Building on Colt’s reputation for durable fight winning…Read More >
Firearms
Throwback Thursday — Review: Charter Arms Bulldog
The concept of the short barrel, big-bore revolver is as old as cartridge revolvers. The .44 Special Bulldog may be the best example yet.
Ammunition
The General Purpose Handload
The Shooter’s Log is often asked about the ‘best’ handgun load. Unfortunately, many correspondents fail to share the intended mission of the load. The mission has a strong influence as to the desired bullet weight, velocity, and penetration. As an example, you may be perfectly happy to run the .44 Special or .45 Colt with a 255-grain SWC at 700 fps for cowboy action or target practice. If hiking in country in which the big cats or bears may be more than a nuisance, the same bullet up to 1,000 fps would be a better choice.
Firearms
Range Report: Charter Arms Classic Bulldog — Iconic Conceal Carry Revolver
The Bulldog Classic is Charter Arms’ iconic revolver that was first manufactured in 1973. It looks old school with the tapered 3-inch barrel, exposed ejector rod, and checkered walnut grips. In hand, the Classic is lightweight and feels a lot like a .38 Special except for the fatter cylinder which holds five rounds of .44 Special ammo, but the proof of a pistol’s worth is on the the range.