In the early morning hours of 6 April 1970, a fierce gunfight raged in a small parking lot off The Old Road and Henry Mayo Drive in Newhall, California. Continue reading “Newhall Gunfight 50th Anniversary”
Author: Mike
New Blaster Strip
In a surprise announcement today, Safariland released the first images of their new, “Blaster Strip,” catching the revolver universe off guard. Continue reading “New Blaster Strip”
Don Hume Pack Six Speedloader Case
Justin has previously written about the challenges faced by RevolverGuys who actually want to carry revolvers as defensive arms, and one of the more frustrating aspects of doing this is finding a good way to carry a round-body speedloader. Continue reading “Don Hume Pack Six Speedloader Case”
Breaking In a Leather Holster
While I love the appearance and other qualities of a good leather holster, I must admit that the “kydex crowd” enjoys some significant advantages that the hide stretchers don’t. Continue reading “Breaking In a Leather Holster”
2020 SHOT Show Revolver Roundup
Your RevolverGuy team went back to Las Vegas for the 2020 SHOT Show last week, to scout out the latest in revolver goodness for you!
The History and Future of the Smith & Wesson Internal Lock
There was no avoiding it. Eventually, we were going to have to discuss the darned lock.
Continue reading “The History and Future of the Smith & Wesson Internal Lock”
2020 Maintenance Reminder
I carry every day and my guns get filthy. It’s amazing how much lint and gunk can build up on them, and It’s a non-stop job to keep them clean and lubricated. As a result, I’ve gotten into the habit of cleaning and inspecting them monthly (and sometimes more frequently, if conditions require).
In Memoriam: Dick Baker, Firearms Designer
The gun world lost a good man in December. Continue reading “In Memoriam: Dick Baker, Firearms Designer”
Speedloader Tips and Techniques
The basic operation of a double action revolver is pretty simple and straightforward, but there’s still a lot of room for operator technique. This is certainly true when it comes to reloading the revolver in an emergency. Continue reading “Speedloader Tips and Techniques”
Veterans Day 2019
At 11:00 a.m. Paris time, on the 11th of November, 1918, the Armistice of Compiegne went into effect, ending the fighting between the Allied powers and Germany. The terrible and wasteful “War to End All Wars” had come to a close, and the world rejoiced. Continue reading “Veterans Day 2019”