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Two men, one a young blond in grey t-shirt, the other gray haired in a green tshirt, use a Commander .45 to practice, practice, practice.

Firearms

Choosing a Defensive Handgun

There are a lot of factors when choosing a handgun to protect you and your family. First and foremost is picking the right handgun for your size and needs, then training and practice. In this article you’ll discover perfect way to test out a potential fit before shelling out hundreds of dollars and recommendations on some of the best handguns for personal defense .

Man in yellow t-shirt points shoots a Smith and Wesson .357 Magum with trees in the background

Concealed Carry

Handgun Selection: Revolver or Self-Loader?

Choosing the right handgun for your skills and needs is essential. There are so many choices, options and factors to consider and the most important one is what works best for you. Read this post for factors to consider when picking a revolver or self-loader.

Silver barreled-Taurus Track 637SS, barrel pointed to the right on a gray-and-white woven background.

Firearms

Taurus Tracker .357 Magnum 7-shot: A New Baseline for Revolvers

The Taurus Tracker 627SS is a versatile, powerful revolver that handles multiple loads and situations. The Taurus-patented Ribber grips keep your hand right where it needs to be, the versatile options for ammo cover you in many situations (whether taking down an animal in the woods or the robber coming through your window) and the 7 shots give you one more safety option. Read this article for details on adding this revolver to your arsenal.

A gray-haired man in a blue and black plaid jacket with red ear protection fires a Smith and Wesson Miliary and Police .38 at a target with a wooded area behind him.

Firearms

Golden Guns for Everyone: The Orthopedic Winners

There are many ways and options to keep shooting even when you have a disability, whether because your joints cannot handle the recall or your vision is not what it used to be. Check out this post for options that keep you shooting whether in self defense, at the range or in the woods.

Ruger Vaquero

Competitive Shooting

Ruger Vaquero: The Single-Action Cowboy Gun

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 While some say they are outdated, they sure get a lot of use.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.

Cimarron Open Top revolver left side

Ammunition

Cimarron’s Open Top Revolver

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?

A Taurus .44 Magnum being held in both hands of a person, barrel pointed left with dirt in the foreground and trees in the background.

Firearms

Big Steel — The Taurus M44 .44 Magnum

The Taurus M44 .44 Magnum combinedf with .44 Special ammunition is a perfect weapon to protect your home. It’s also hard to beat when defending yourself against animals. Reliability, accuracy and power at a fair price … a hard combination to beat. Read this post for the details on range results and the best ways to practice using this heavy duty revolver.

Young man in gray t-shirt and sunglasses with light brown hair points a silver Taurus Judge at a target with miscellaneous items in the background against a wooded area.

Concealed Carry

Review: Taurus Judge

The Taurus Judge is a pure defense revolver, lightweight, portable and versatile loads. Read the post for load recommendations and more details.

Dark gray Taurus 85 .38 Special with a black grip on a white background.

Ammunition

Taurus 5-Shot Revolvers – The Model 85 and More

The snubnose revolver is an excellent option for personal defense, especially with the right ammunition. In fact, it is an excellent option for the firing from a jacket pocket which means it’s also available when you need it for personal defense. Read this post to discover the best option for you.