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.

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 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”

2024 RevolverGuy Holiday Gift Ideas

With the holidays around the corner, RevolverGuys everywhere are busy building wish lists and buying gifts for loved ones. So, it’s a good time for me to share some thoughts about some great products that I’ve been playing with throughout the year, but haven’t featured yet, in our pages. Continue reading “2024 RevolverGuy Holiday Gift Ideas”

Colt Python Experience Debrief

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”

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”