Ruger Flat Top Blackhawk

The First 50 Years Of Ruger's 'Flat Top' .44 Mag. Revolver

Introduced in 1956, Sturm, Ruger & Co., brought to life the .44 Rem. Mag through its storied “Flat Top” revolver, the Blackhawk. Read along as Field Editor Wiley Clapp chronicles 50 years of the Blackhawk along with field testing of special 50th anniversary edition of the New Model Blackhawk.

Ruger's 'New' Vaquero: The Wiley Clapp Review

When re-introduced in 2005, after a short production pause, the new Vaquero marked a return to the smaller and lighter single-actions Bill Ruger built in the ’50s and ’60s. Many shooters prefer them for their speedier handling, and the latest gun has an improved action and finish.

Preview: Blackhawk Travis Kennedy EDC Prep Kit

Assembled with the help of Travis Kennedy, a former Navy SEAL medic, Blackhawk’s EDC Prep Kit provides a Stingray EDC Pack filled with necessary wound-care items that allow for first aid to be rendered immediately.

Favorite Firearms: A Bear-Country Blackhawk

In the early 1990s, I packed everything that I owned into an old Toyota Celica and moved to Juneau, Alaska, where I had taken a job flying seaplanes for the summer.

Blackhawk Offers Product Customization

Blackhawk has launched a new custom Kydex holster and accessory program on its website, which allows customers to choose from a variety of colors, graphics and other features.

The .45 Colt: History and Performance

From the Single Action Army to various other revolvers and lever-action rifles, the .45 Colt cartridge has more than a century of history and is still a favorite of many enthusiasts today.

Blackhawk Launches 'Your Right 2 Protect' Initiative

Blackhawk is targeting new gun owners with its "Your Right 2 Protect" outreach program that provides education and technique tips.

Review: Ford's Custom Guns Refinishing and Laser Engraving

In this review, we take a look at some the refinishing and laser engraving options from Ford's Custom Gun Refinishing and Laser Engraving based in Crystal River, Fla.

The Ruger Bisley Models: Serious Revolvers for Shooters

For serious sixgunning, there's nothing like Ruger's most shootable sixgun. Here are a few of the company's Bisley models.

Firearm Industry Goes Virtual During COVID-19

Due to the social-distancing requirements in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, many industry events are moving to a virtual space.

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