Firearms
The 10 Greatest Revolvers Of All Time
The revolver wasn’t invented by Sam Colt, but it was perfected by him. The revolver changed the world for fighting…Read More >
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5 Ruger Facts You Might Not Know
The name Ruger (shortened from Sturm, Ruger & Company) is ubiquitous in the shooting industry. Their Ruger Mark 1 pistol…Read More >
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40 Years’ Worth of Personal Defense Tips – Part 2
Hopefully, you had a chance to read the first part of this blog series, where I covered some personal defense…Read More >
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40 Years’ Worth of Personal Defense Tips – Part 1
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. My friends—Darrel, Elgin, Jeff and Jon, to be specific—and I have different opinions…Read More >
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Bigger Guns, Bigger Headache?
Some folks like big houses, big trucks, and big guns. My 115-year-old house isn’t huge and suits me just fine.…Read More >
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Concealed Carry Choices and Modes
When a new shooter or trainee begins discussing concealed carry, I offer the best advice I am able. One piece…Read More >
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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.
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Review: Smith and Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum
One of the most interesting handguns to come along in some time is the Model 69 .44 Magnum. This is a 5-shot .44 Magnum revolver built on the L frame chassis. It features square butt grips and a 4-inch barrel. However, Smith & Wesson has gone one better for personal defense shooters with the Model 69 Combat Magnum.
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Sighting-in the Fixed-Sight Revolver
Firing to the left or right is a more difficult problem to fix, but if the problem is severe, it may be done. Be certain you are not milking the trigger right or left and have an experienced shooter fire the revolver as well. The problem may be shooter related. If not, read the full article to learn how to adjust your “fixed” sights.
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Range Report: The Colt .357
The history of the piece is interesting. Colt’s double action revolvers began production about the turn of the previous century. The Army Special, and later the Official Police revolver, were robust handguns with a smooth action. The Colt Official Police is slightly larger than the Smith and Wesson Military and Police and was sometimes chambered in .41 Colt. We often call the Colt a .41 frame revolver. The Army Special/Official Police is the primogenitor of the Colt Python.