Articles by Bob Campbell
At times, you just need to go cowboy, and single-action revolvers are the best gun for feel, heft, accuracy and handling. While some say they are outdated, they sure get a lot of use. The Ruger Vaquero is a revolver any cowboy or cowgirl would love. Learn more about the Ruger Vaquero in The Shooter’s Log.
The 12 gauge Stevens 320 is affordable, reliable, fast handling and offers some comfort in a dangerous world. With a great pistol grip stock for rapid handling and many options for slugs, it is the author’s newest truck gun. Read the post for details and discover how to put it to good use as part of your personal defense arsenal.
The Henry Rifle is a reliable, cost-effective rifle for hunting, target practice and pest control. Manufactured with modern methods, it also includes wood and blue steel and the lever-action gives you great control. Read the post to discover more features.
Among the most impressive of the new generation of wonder 9 pistols is the Smith and Wesson M&P Shield, chambered for the 9mm Luger. Although a a variation on the Smith and Wesson Military and Police self-loading pistol, it differs considerably from the other M&P pistols. It is trim, lightweight and has a great fit in the hand.
Among the best choices across the board in .223 is the Sierra 69-grain MatchKing. Why? I could state that this bullet has given excellent service in every rifle, from a 16-inch barrel carbine to a heavy-barrel bolt gun. The Sierra bullet also wins matches, and more than any other bullet in the class—at least to my knowledge. Sierra is known for high quality and precision, and precision is what match grade is all about.
There are two great service-grade types in the 1911 handgun—stainless steel handguns are good, serviceable pistols for hard use and commander-size handguns are a good choice for concealed carry. After all, if there were a legitimate criticism of the 1911 pistol, it would be size and weight. The 1911 is thin and heavy. Ergonomics are excellent and beyond question. The attributes of the type make modification, and even redesign, desirable as long as you keep the advantages. Read more…
Finding the right .22 ammunition to become a top notch shooter is time well spent. This article shares the pros and cons of the .22 caliber and how to make sure your training leads to results instead of just making brass…shooting without a purpose. Read this article to make sure you make the most of your time, money and skills.
While I do not recommend the single-action revolver as a front line defensive handgun, it is surprising how often it comes up in my training classes, or in conversation at the gun shop, that folks rely on these handguns. If the gun is reliable and well made, and the shooter is familiar with the action, they could do worse. Bob Campbell goes on to make his case for single actions and .45 Colt cartridge. What’s you opinion?
Read this post for the details on the long-awaited Glock 41 .45 ACP long-slide you can carry all week and use on an IDPA course on the weekend. It is lighter than the Model 21 Gen 4, has more grips to fit more hands and is a light carry that makes shooting look easy even though it is not.
The long-used and admired Colt 1911 has been updated in the reintroduced Colt Series 70. From the high end finishes to the attractive price point, the Colt Series 70 comes out of the box ready to go with no break in period and is a shooter’s delight. Read this post for all the details and specifications.