Archive for Bill Jordan

ARTV 2010 Ep. 10: Bill Jordan Speaks

American Rifleman TV: Bill Jordan Speaks

October 11, 2011

A Gun The Factory Never Made

I have learned to be cautious about making positive statements concerning what gunmakers have or have not made in the past. This is particularly true in regards to the many models and variations made by Smith & Wesson.

May 26, 2010

.500 S&W Magnum and Recoil

One of the great breakthroughs in modern revolvers of power is the S&W X-frame in.500 S&W Magnum. This monster of a gun throws huge, half-inch bullets that weigh as much as 450 grains. That's just over an ounce. When you consider that the extended length of the case permits a veritable sugar scoop of powder, you get lots of velocity and recoil in the extreme.

April 06, 2010