The Original Mountain Gun idea started with a conversation between two RevolverGuys in the late 1980’s. Tom Campbell and Ross Seyfried’s Mountain Revolver project led to some of the most practical and desirable revolvers ever made by Smith and Wesson. Continue reading “Lipsey’s Exclusive S&W Model 629 Mountain Gun”
Author: Kevin McPherson
Kevin McPherson began his career as a police officer in New Mexico in 1987. He served for 23 ½ years, the last 19 ½ with the New Mexico State Police. There he worked in the uniform bureau and narcotics enforcement section and did two tours in the NMSP Training Bureau, retiring as a Sergeant in 2011. Kevin ran the firearms program and was the chief armorer for NMSP for 13 years. He served as a member of the NMSP Tactical Team (SWAT) for 10 years, eventually becoming the counter sniper team leader. He was commander of the NMSP Pistol Team and competed with a revolver throughout his career. He is a master firearms instructor through NMDPS and continues to instruct in retirement. He has had several articles published in American Cop Magazine, SWAT Magazine, and the American Rifleman, among others. He started his career carrying a revolver and has always been partial to them.
Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum
When I was a kid, my dad had a Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special revolver that served as a faithful road trip companion. Continue reading “Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum”
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”
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”
Taurus 327 T.O.R.O.
2024 is going down as a pretty good year if you’re a .32 caliber revolver fan. The folks at Taurus rolled out a slick follow-up to the T.O.R.O. series they introduced in 2023- the latest one being chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. Continue reading “Taurus 327 T.O.R.O.”
The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: A Modern Day Classic
Taurus has an established tradition of producing quality handguns at an affordable price. Continue reading “The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: A Modern Day Classic “
Colt’s New Blue Python
The Colt Python has a special kind of gravitas that resonates with many people. It’s revered for its capabilities as a competition gun and a defensive weapon, for hunting, and for sheer enjoyment as a recreational shooter. My generation of peace officers almost universally regarded it as the “Cadillac” of duty revolvers. Continue reading “Colt’s New Blue Python”
The Kimber K6xs: A Standout Snubby
I stumbled upon a 2022 Kimber print catalog in a gun store in August of 2021- the K6xs was on the cover. Continue reading “The Kimber K6xs: A Standout Snubby”
Harry’s Holsters Revolver Concealment
I reviewed the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. here shortly after its 2023 SHOT Show release. Taurus caught most in the industry by surprise with it, including holster makers. Taurus allowed that there were a few companies specializing in Kydex holsters working on holsters to fit T.O.R.O. models. One of them was Harry’s Holsters. Continue reading “Harry’s Holsters Revolver Concealment”
Some Thoughts on the .41 Remington Magnum
The .41 Remington Magnum has been with us for nearly 60 years now. When it was introduced, several people in the industry felt they deserved credit for the idea of the new cartridge. It’s generally accepted that Elmer Keith was the driving force in making the concept a reality. Continue reading “Some Thoughts on the .41 Remington Magnum”