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.”
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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.
Square and Round Butts
Let’s talk about butts.
The Mountain Gun
The idea that led to Smith & Wesson’s Mountain Gun started as a conversation between two world class shooters. The conversation took place back in the 1980’s, when these shooters were known for their prowess with semiautomatics in action pistol competition. Tommy Campbell and Ross Seyfried discussed their thoughts on the perfect revolver. They took … Continue reading “The Mountain Gun”
Thoughts On The Compact Service Revolver
I recently spent some time carrying a bigger revolver than I normally carry, and the experience reminded me how small details can make a big difference—often out of proportion to their size.
PSA: Wadcutters are NOT Blanks!
A valued member of the RevolverGuy team recently reported an incident in which a police officer friend misidentified a live, .38 Special wadcutter cartridge as a “blank,” while the pair was looking for something else in the ammo locker. Fortunately, this mistake was immediately corrected, on the spot, by our friend, and the young SWAT … Continue reading “PSA: Wadcutters are NOT Blanks!”
The Day a Crime Spree Ended in Hardy, Arkansas . . .
. . . Thanks To Two Brave Men, With a Rock and a .44 Special The Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce (DJCC) is an organization of young professionals who are engaged in networking and community involvement. They have supported the city through numerous events and activities, since 1918. One of the Chamber’s activities is especially … Continue reading “The Day a Crime Spree Ended in Hardy, Arkansas . . .”
All About The .38 Special +P and .38 Special +P+
The most common question about revolver ammunition right now is, “where can I find some?” The demand-induced shortage which began in 2020 is still very much with us, and finding some ammunition—of any sort, as long as it’s the right caliber—is foremost on the buyer’s mind. However, when we’re not in the middle of an … Continue reading “All About The .38 Special +P and .38 Special +P+”
A 2021 RevolverGuy Christmas Wish List
The sights, smells and sounds of Christmas are fast upon us, and kids–big and small—are feverishly working on their Letters to Santa, hoping they’re on the “Nice” list, not the “Naughty” one.
The Smith & Wesson 547: Ahead of its Time?
Smith and Wesson brought out a brace of 9mm handguns in 1980. The 2nd generation of autos was introduced with the Models 439 and 459. These were anticipated and appreciated, but the other 9mm they brought out was not expected at all–it was a revolver.