“Tag: Double Action”

Ruger introduced its popular .44 Mag.-chambered Redhawk—a double-action/single-action revolver—in 1979 and it remains one of the most popular wheelguns on the market to this day.

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.

When .357 Mag. double-action revolvers fell out of favor with law enforcement in the 1980s, it forced many of the budget-priced and mid-grade double-actions out of the market. Fitting neatly into this gap in the market is Rock Island’s recently added AL series of double-action revolvers

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.

On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff test out Colt’s large-frame Anaconda revolver in .44 Mag. Check it out.

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

On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff are checking out a sixgun from Charter Arms that utilizes a hybrid frame design built with aluminum to be lightweight and features the company’s Blacknitride+ treatment.

Since the founding of Charter Arms in 1964 by Douglas McClennahan, the company’s series of affordably priced, compact, double-action revolvers has continued to grow in both its diversity of models and frame sizes.

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