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”
Getting More out of your Revolver Class
My team of instructors and I just completed teaching at the 2024 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round Up (“PRMRR”), at the world famous Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona. On the long drive home, we solved lots of the world’s problems. One topic of discussion was things our students could do that would enhance their training experience. What follows are a compilation of thoughts that we developed from teaching numerous classes over the years. Continue reading “Getting More out of your Revolver Class”
Colt’s New Viper
Colt introduced a new revolver back in 1977 and called it the Viper. It was released with the intent of maximizing the D frame platform. It was a .38 Special, built with a four-inch barrel to coax the most velocity from that chambering. Continue reading “Colt’s New Viper”
2024 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup Debrief
The Revolver Faithful convened again at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona, the weekend before Thanksgiving 2024, for the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup. I was fortunate to be there again for this outstanding training and social experience, and would love to take you on a quick tour of how the “Roundup” unfolded from this man’s point of view. Continue reading “2024 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup Debrief”
AFR Fighting Guns Podcast
I’m excited to announce that our friends at American Fighting Revolver have released the first episode of their new Fighting Guns Podcast!
2025 SHOT Show Roundup
Another SHOT Show is in the books, and it was a good one for RevolverGuys! Continue reading “2025 SHOT Show Roundup”
Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson 432UC Field Test
The Lipsey’s S&W UC J frames introduced last year have raised quite a ruckus in the industry, and rightfully so. Mike wrote an excellent three-part series on the evolution of these guns from concept to production. This installment will be focused on the end user application of the .32 H&R version. Continue reading “Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson 432UC Field Test”
A Defense of the Revolver
We’re all fans of the revolver here (the RevolverGuy title kinda gives it away), so we haven’t found it necessary to spend much time discussing why we like them. All of our regular readers already “get it,” and there’s no sense preaching to the choir.
However, a recent experience left me feeling like a defense of the revolver might be overdue. Continue reading “A Defense of the Revolver”
A 2024 Christmas Story
Christmas 1990, in Reno, Nevada.
It would be my first Christmas Eve rolling my own patrol ride as a Police Officer, working a swing shift from 1500 hours to 0100 hours. Continue reading “A 2024 Christmas Story”
A 2024 RevolverGuy Christmas Wish List
The RevolverGuy Christmas Wish List has become a tradition of sorts around here, so I figured we’d better keep the ball rolling, especially since you guys gave me a hard time when I tried to skip doing it last year! We’ve actually had quite a few wishes granted by Santa and our pals in the industry in years past, so let’s see if we can talk them into a few more this year, eh? Continue reading “A 2024 RevolverGuy Christmas Wish List”