I was recently talking to friend Scott Kolar, of SK Custom Grips, to get an update on how things were going at one of the industry’s finest grip makers. Continue reading “SK Custom Grips Update”
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.
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
It’s the eternal question; One that torments the minds of RevolverGuys even more than “Smith versus Colt,” “Blued versus Stainless,” or “Leather versus Kydex.” Continue reading “Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?”
A Snub For Home Defense?
I can hear the chorus of self-proclaimed “operators” now . . .
“But, but, but . . . you’ll get kilt! Are you crazy?”
Well, I might be, but not because I think a snub makes a good home defense gun. Continue reading “A Snub For Home Defense?”
TK Custom Kimber K6S Firing Pin and Spring Kit
If you’ve been hanging around RevolverGuy for a while, you probably recognize the company name, TK Custom. Continue reading “TK Custom Kimber K6S Firing Pin and Spring Kit”
Square and Round Butts
Let’s talk about butts.
Neat Colt Ads
A RevolverGuy shared these older Colt ads with me, and I really enjoyed looking at them.
1986 FBI Miami Gunfight Anniversary
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the terrible 1986 gunfight between members of the FBI’s Miami C-1 Bank Robbery Squad, and a pair of violent bank and armored car robbers who were willing to fight to the death, rather than surrender. Continue reading “1986 FBI Miami Gunfight Anniversary”
Newhall Anniversary
It’s been 52 years since the pivotal Newhall Gunfight changed the landscape for police training, tactics, equipment and culture. Continue reading “Newhall Anniversary”
Simply Rugged Leather
One of my favorite things to do here at RevolverGuy is to introduce the readers to the talented artisans who make the products that we know and love. I often find that their personal stories are as interesting as the popular wares which bear their marque! Continue reading “Simply Rugged Leather”
The Schlitz Special Revolver
In the wake of Steve Tracy’s excellent article on his Colt 1917 Fitz Special conversion, we thought it would be timely and appropriate to address a related, but lesser known, revolver modification known as the “Schlitz Special” conversion. Continue reading “The Schlitz Special Revolver”