Smith & Wesson Model 53

June 28, 2010

Smith & Wesson grew very progressive in the 1960s, showing a willingness to try all kinds of things.

How Do I Get a Job Like Yours?

June 22, 2010

In one form or another, this question comes at me fairly often. For a gun buff, Paradise on earth would seem to be a steady gig writing about guns. I confess that it is pretty cool, but I can also tell you that getting such a position is largely dependent on being in the right place at an equally proper time.

The Hoppe’s BoreSnake

June 18, 2010

If you haven't tried one, you need to check out a little gadget called the BoreSnake.

Magazines for Revolvers?

June 14, 2010

I like revolvers and I like the .45 ACP caliber, so I occasionally carry either a Colt or Ruger using cylinders in .45 ACP.

Charter Arms Bulldog: A Trendsetter

June 10, 2010

In the Victorian era, lots of short, powerful revolvers came to be called Bulldogs because they resembled the short pugnacious snout of the English Bulldog.

Gun Terminology: Prawl

June 07, 2010

The word "prawl" means a bump, knob or projecting corner on the frame of a revolver. As best as I can determine, the term prawl originated during the 19th century. This is when repeating handguns first became common.

Milt Sparks’ Holsters

June 04, 2010

When Jeff Cooper first started competing at Big Bear, Calif., the shooting sports took on a whole new look. That look was based on defensive or combat shooting and courses took on a practical orientation. Eventually, that style of shooting became IPSC, which has also evolved into several other variations.

A Gun The Factory Never Made

May 26, 2010

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.

.22 Ammo is Always a Good Deal

May 25, 2010

I was recently given a nice old .22 automatic pistol with an unopened box of ammo. The ammo was Remington's Mohawk brand, made in the late 50s or early 60s.

One Great Book

May 20, 2010

In every decent-sized collection of handgun books, there are always a few that stand out. Many of these are accepted standards such Elmer Keith's "Sixguns" or Jordan's "No Second Place Winner." Others are relatively unknown-what I refer to as "sleepers."

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