“Tag: double action revolver”

Despite its success in the single-action revolver market, Colt fell behind when double-action revolvers became popular in the late 1870s. The Colt 1878 was a robust, large-frame revolver that would carry the company into the 20th century.

Henry is elevating its product lineup in 2023 with the introduction of the Big Boy revolvers, classically styled companions for the company's collection of lever-action rifles.

The Florida-based firm Diamondback Firearms announced the Sidekick Birdshead for 2023, a trim version of its nine-shot convertible revolver.

Colt’s Model 1877 Lightning revolver (occasionally confused with its 1884 Lightning pump-action rifle) was the company’s first double-action handgun, brought out to compete with the double-action British bulldog revolvers gaining in popularity at the time.

The modern era of powerful handguns began with Smith & Wesson’s 1935 introduction of the .357 Magnum. That company’s major competitor, Colt, also came along with Single Action Army (SAA) models in .357 Mag. before World War II and double-actions a few years later.

Though there are several affordable rimfire revolvers on the market, the Sidekick from Diamondback Firearms has a few unique features that make it stand out. Watch here to see the gun in action.

From the American Rifleman archives, NRA member writes Dope Bag for information about a German-made wheelgun that appears to be chambered for the .44 S&W Russian cartridge.

For those who own and carry a double-action revolver, dry-fire practice can help build skills with trigger control and improve accuracy.

More than a century after its debut, Colt’s big, bold and beautiful double-action New Service revolver is still cherished.