How many times have you said or heard, “If only this gun could talk about its past.” Where has it been, who owned it and what has it done? Continue reading “The Journey to My Holy Grail Revolver–the S&W Registered Magnum”
Category: Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 1 – Their First Firearm
My dad started taking me to gun shows when I was around ten years old. I fondly remember ogling the endless tables at eye level displaying Lugers, Broomhandle Mausers, Walther PPK pistols, Colt Single Action Army revolvers, and Smith & Wesson double actions in gold-colored boxes. Those were indeed the good old days, circa 1975. Before the dark times, before the empire of black polymer. Continue reading “Smith & Wesson Model 1 – Their First Firearm”
Revisiting an Old Concept: A Common-Cartridge Long Gun and Revolver
Chambering a long gun and handgun for the same metallic centerfire cartridge is not a new inspiration. In fact, the concept took root roughly 150 years ago. Continue reading “Revisiting an Old Concept: A Common-Cartridge Long Gun and Revolver”
The S&W Model 544 – Customizing a Texas Commemorative
Two years ago I was browsing Rob Leahy’s table full of leather holsters displayed for sale. Simply Rugged holsters are as handsome as they are practical and they will last several lifetimes. Leather holsters go well with blued steel and one in particular caught my eye. Continue reading “The S&W Model 544 – Customizing a Texas Commemorative”
Lipsey’s Exclusive S&W Model 629 Mountain Gun
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”
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”
Switch-Barrel Revolvers
While there are a number of what we might call “multi-caliber,” or “convertible,” revolvers available on the market, the guns that I call “switch-barrel” revolvers are far and few between. Continue reading “Switch-Barrel Revolvers”
2025 NRA Annual Meeting Revolver Roundup
The 2025 NRA Annual Meeting was held in Atlanta on April 24-27, and there were a number of new revolver product announcements from fan favorites Colt and Smith & Wesson that caught our attention. Continue reading “2025 NRA Annual Meeting Revolver Roundup”
Lipsey’s – S&W Ultimate Carry Revolvers Now California-Legal
This is an alert for California RevolverGuys! Continue reading “Lipsey’s – S&W Ultimate Carry Revolvers Now California-Legal”
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”