Category: Training

SAC Tactical Revolver Class AAR

The Guns, the Gear, and The Legend . . .

RevolverGuy has always treated wheelgun history and gear as important topics, in and of themselves, and has continuously promoted the use of revolvers for fun and recreation. However, it has never lost sight of the fact that revolvers are serious, lethal tools. I appreciate that, because I love shooting, competing, and- especially- training. Unfortunately, good training running a circle stack gun can be hard to find. Continue reading “SAC Tactical Revolver Class AAR”

The Priorities of Survival

I’ve been working on my presentation for the 2025 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup quite a bit, lately. The presentation will focus on a handful of law enforcement gunfights involving officers armed with revolvers, and identify some “lessons learned” for armed citizens who are similarly equipped. Continue reading “The Priorities of Survival”

Revolver Fest 2025 After Action Review

This year I had the immense good fortune to attend Revolver Fest 2025! I got to spend some time with Mike for the first time in a long time, shoot some new and interesting wheelguns, and take some top-flight classes. Here is our Revolver Fest 2025 After Action Review! Continue reading “Revolver Fest 2025 After Action Review”

A Reappraisal of the Revolver Tactical Reload

SCENARIO: Walking to your car, late one cold, rainy evening after a business meeting, you see them.  Both of them are armed with knives.  You bellow your challenge, “STOP, DROP YOUR WEAPON!” as you slide between two cars, building distance as you draw your J Frame. Continue reading “A Reappraisal of the Revolver Tactical Reload”

Straight Talk About Reloading In Gunfights

I had an interesting conversation with a fellow student at last year’s Colt Python Experience, held at Range Ready in October 2024. The student was a highly-accomplished IDPA and IPSC shooter, rated as a Grand Master in Open and Revolver Divisions, and he’d received a lot of criticism from some fellow shooters in his club for looking down at his revolver during his reloads. Continue reading “Straight Talk About Reloading In Gunfights”