While there are a number of what we might call “multi-caliber,” or “convertible,” revolvers available on the market, the guns that I call “switch-barrel” revolvers are far and few between. Continue reading “Switch-Barrel Revolvers”
2025 NRA Annual Meeting Revolver Roundup
The 2025 NRA Annual Meeting was held in Atlanta on April 24-27, and there were a number of new revolver product announcements from fan favorites Colt and Smith & Wesson that caught our attention. Continue reading “2025 NRA Annual Meeting Revolver Roundup”
The Long and the Short of It: A Fort Worth Gunfight
Like many Old West characters, real and imagined, the two men soon to be involved in the deadly fracas had pursued a variety of occupations, some questionable and others outright crooked. Continue reading “The Long and the Short of It: A Fort Worth Gunfight”
Screwing Up
I screwed up recently. Embarrassingly so.
Let me tell you about it. Continue reading “Screwing Up”
High Desert Cartridge Company
I was shooting a “ball and dummy” drill at the 2024 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup when I first met Steve Shields. Continue reading “High Desert Cartridge Company”
Homecoming Day
The armload of dried wood crashed onto the existing pile, kicking up a bit of dust and making a mellow, rattling chorus. The cowboy who’d just dumped it took a moment to push his hat back and wipe his brow with the back of his gloved hand. As he did, his eyes tracked across the endless horizon, taking in the majesty of the scene. Continue reading “Homecoming Day”
Lipsey’s – S&W Ultimate Carry Revolvers Now California-Legal
This is an alert for California RevolverGuys! Continue reading “Lipsey’s – S&W Ultimate Carry Revolvers Now California-Legal”
The Smith & Wesson 340PD-BS
(Maryville, TN). Hot on the heels of the release of their exciting Titanium cylinder Model 432 UC Ti and Model 632 UC Ti revolvers at the 2025 SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson is introducing yet another feature-packed J-Frame for the Second Quarter of 2025! Continue reading “The Smith & Wesson 340PD-BS”
RevolverFest 2025 Update
For many years, East Coast RevolverGuys have had to enjoy the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup from a distance, because the logistics of getting to Gunsite on the weekend before Thanksgiving can be difficult. Continue reading “RevolverFest 2025 Update”
Converting S&W J-Frame Combat Grips to Boot Grips
The abbreviated length of J-frame boot grips makes them ideal for deep concealment and pocket carry. The problem for people with large hands or long fingers is that the backstrap is left uncovered to reduce the size of the grip. This causes a problem in that the trigger reach is short, making the gun harder to shoot. Continue reading “Converting S&W J-Frame Combat Grips to Boot Grips”