“Tag: revolver”

In 2010, the Italian manufacturer Chiappa unveiled an unusual revolver design where the barrel is located lower in the frame and the bottom cylinder is the one to fire, the Chiappa Rhino.

The .44 Smith & Wesson Special has had a virtual cult-like following for most of its 100-plus-year existence and became a favorite of many western lawmen and self-defense practitioners.

Still the biggest production revolver currently made, the Smith & Wesson 500 revolver is massive in both its size and .500 S&W chambering.

Normally, 19th century firearm replicas never come close to achieving the value of the originals they emulate. One of the few exceptions is the Single Action Army replicas built by the United States Fire Arms Mfg. Co.

Based off the .45 Colt with twice the velocity, for the past six decades the .454 Casull cartridge has gained popularity for its power and has grown into a plentiful chambering option for magnum revolver enthusiasts. 

Though largely forgotten and scarce today, the Colt 1871-72 "Open Top" revolvers represented an evolution in design for Colt, and ultimately paved the way for the Colt to transition from the cap-and-ball era to the cartridge era of the Single Action Army.

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.

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.

The latest revolver holster from 1791 Gunleather is designed to give you a comfortable, secure platform for everyday carry.