In all my years of shooting, I have never owned a .22 caliber double-action revolver. I have shot them, but never owned one. I do have an older Ruger Single-six Descapotable that will shoot .22 (short, long, and long rifle) … Continue reading
Category Archives: Revolver
HANDGUN SIGHTS – FIXED OR ADJUSTABLE?
So, you just got your brand-spankin’ new pistol in and you are at the range to try it out for the first time. The pistol has fixed sights, but you knew that when you bought it, and it really didn’t … Continue reading
RUGER REDHAWK SQUARE CLASSIC PANEL SILVERBLACK CHECKERED BY THE ALTAMONT COMPANY
In my review of the Ruger Redhawk, a range rental revolver that I had purchased, the original grips (Hogue Bantam) were changed out to the Hogue Monogrip. The Hogue Monogrip is a much larger grip that would help me hold … Continue reading
Ruger SP101, 2.25″, Model Number: 5718, Caliber: 357 Magnum
Two of my all-time favorite revolvers is the Ruger GP141 with a 3” barrel and the Ruger SP101 in the 3” barrel. Unfortunately, I own neither. My third favorite revolver would be the DAO Ruger SP101 in the 3” barrel. … Continue reading
Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum, 4.20-inch Barrel, SS
I had owned a Ruger Redhawk in the past, but it was sold during hard times. It was one of those revolvers that I regretted selling, but I could not live in it, drive it, or eat it so it … Continue reading
The Altamont Company
When I discover a good product made by a good company in the U.S.A., and like it, I tend to stay with it, and I will promote it when I can. Such is the case with the Altamont Company, which … Continue reading
Smith and Wesson Model 686 .357 Magnum Revolver
A Visit with a Friend From the Past There was a time when I was a LEO, a Sheriff’s Deputy, in fact. When I was first hired, the department that I worked for, a suburb of Atlanta, allowed us to … Continue reading
Heritage Security Products Quick Access Personal Safe
Model P3EAR When you need to secure a handgun, especially in homes with small children or inquisitive young adults, a good safe is a good thing to have. A $100 investment can keep you handgun and other valuables out of … Continue reading
Ruger ‘New Model’ Single-Six Convertible
A New Look at an old Single Action Revolver There, nestled away in a Pawn Shop showcase, was a New Model Ruger ‘Single Six’ Convertible. That was in 2010 and I am still drawn to it today as I was … Continue reading
Shooting Black Powder – Pietta 1851 Navy Colt, .36 Caliber “Griswold” The Day the Bear Ate Me!
This was my introduction to Pietta firearms. It was also my introduction black powder percussion revolvers. For all of my early West (cartridge) firearms, Uberti has been my top choice. However, I felt that it was time to take a … Continue reading