Archive for revolvers

Taurus Protector Polymer Revolver

Taurus has announced The Protector, a polymer-mixed frame revolver chambered in .38 Special +P and .357 Mag.

March 01, 2011

Charge of the Chiappa Rhino

The Rhino has a futuristic design that reduces muzzle flip and recoil.

November 30, 2010

Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Chief's Special)

The Chief’s Special continues to be a popular revolver.

September 30, 2010

Double-Action Revolvers & The Old West

While not as popular as single-actions, double-action revolvers played a role in the Old West.

August 30, 2010

Single-Action Shootout at Gunsite

Single-action revolvers once ruled the self-defense world. They still make sense.

August 23, 2010

Smith & Wesson Introduces S&W500 Bone Collector

Popular Bone Collector series from professional hunter Michael Waddell expands to include high-powered revolver from Smith & Wesson.

August 11, 2010

Team Smith & Wesson Scores Big at ICORE

Team Smith & Wesson won a combined 10 division titles at the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE).

June 24, 2010

Ruger .44 Mag. Blackhawk Single-Action Revolver

A great revolver in an awesome caliber.

March 24, 2010

Terminology: Topstrap

This term applies to revolvers and is used to describe the bridge of metal running along the top of the main frame from the vicinity of the rear sight forward to the threaded portion of the frame that accepts the barrel.

March 19, 2010

Charter Arms Southpaw

The Charter Arms Southpaw is a left-hand version of the popular Undercover Lite .38 Spl. +P revolver.

March 11, 2010

Wheelguns Still Work: Concealed Carry Revolvers

Semi-auto pistols may rule the self-defense handgun world, but don't relegate your revolvers to museums.

March 09, 2010

John Wesley Hardin's Colt Revolver

Hardin usually carried more than one Colt revolver, as reloading a cap-and-ball handgun under fire was not a quick or easily completed task.

August 11, 2009

Brooklyn Arms .32 Caliber Slocum

The .32-caliber Slocum was a popular Civil War-era choice for personal protection.

August 05, 2009

Revolver Accuracy

Revolvers are more accurate than many people realize.

May 28, 2009