I was fortunate to spend the First and Second of October with a great bunch of RevolverGuys (and Gals!) at Range Ready Studios in Robert, Louisiana. We were all there to take part in the “Colt Python Experience,” a combination release party and training event, and I’d like to tell you more about it. Continue reading “Colt Python Experience Debrief”
Author: Mike
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Mike Wood is a bonafide revolver nut, a certified law enforcement instructor in handgun, shotgun, patrol rifle, less-lethal, and diversionary device disciplines, and the author of Newhall Shooting: A Tactical Analysis, the definitive study of the infamous, 1970 California Highway Patrol shootout in Newhall, California. Mike wrote the "Tactical Analysis" column at Police1.com for 8 years, and enjoys teaching both armed citizens and law enforcement officers.
2024 Defensive Revolver Class Debrief
I taught the 2024 LMS Defense Defensive Revolver course on the 26th of October in Northern California, and thought I’d share a few observations for the RevolverGuy crowd. Continue reading “2024 Defensive Revolver Class Debrief”
Mike Returns to the American Warrior Show
Mike recently returned to the American Warrior Show for an interview with friend and host Rich Brown. Continue reading “Mike Returns to the American Warrior Show”
Your LEO Nation Interview
Mike was recently interviewed by Your LEO Nation host Mark Garrett about the 1970 CHP Newhall Shooting and its aftermath. Continue reading “Your LEO Nation Interview”
Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part III
It’s been a few years since we ran our “Revolver Gunsmith Roundup” series here, and it’s time for us to revisit the project, and introduce RevolverGuy readers to some gunsmiths we’ve met since Part I and Part II were published. Continue reading “Revolver Gunsmith Roundup, Part III”
Taurus 856 Upgrades
RevolverGuy readers will recall that I had a favorable opinion of the Taurus Model 856 Executive Grade revolver when I reviewed it back in October of last year, but felt the gun could stand some upgrades in critical areas like the grips, sights, and trigger. The gun had good bones, but needed a little bit of help to reach its full potential. Continue reading “Taurus 856 Upgrades”
Using Taurus Model 85 Boot Grips On J-Frames
The search for a good set of J-frame stocks seems like a never-ending journey, and sometimes it leads to some pretty creative solutions. I was recently introduced to one of these, and I’d like to share it with the RevolverGuy audience, because it might just do the trick for some of you. Continue reading “Using Taurus Model 85 Boot Grips On J-Frames”
Book Review: Deadly Force, 2nd Edition, by Massad Ayoob
One of the many reasons we own firearms is for self-defense. RevolverGuys might be interested in firearms as collector/investment items, historical items, or recreational tools, but I’m willing to bet that self-defense ranks near the top of the food chain, for most of us. They allow us an effective means to defend ourselves, and the things that are important to us, from evil intent, so we make them an important part of our lives. Continue reading “Book Review: Deadly Force, 2nd Edition, by Massad Ayoob”
Train With RevolverGuy!
Attention RevolverGuys: Mike will be teaching a one-day, Defensive Revolver class in Northern California, on Saturday, the 26th of October, under the LMS Defense banner. Continue reading “Train With RevolverGuy!”
Master List of State-Issued Pistols
While it’s hard for some of the younger folks to imagine now, there was a time in the early days of the internet when serious “gun guys” didn’t have many places to go in cyberspace for quality information and discussion on firearms and related topics.1 Continue reading “Master List of State-Issued Pistols”