RevolverGuy was back in Vegas again this year, hitting the ranges and hiking the floors of the 2026 SHOT Show, to bring you the latest news from the revolver world. Continue reading “2026 SHOT Show Debrief”
Tag: .38 Special
High Desert Cartridge Company’s Revolver Ammunition
A while back, Steve Shields, the proprietor of High Desert Cartridge Company, sent a sample of every revolver load he manufactured, ranging from .32 Long to .45 Colt. His revolver line focuses on reasonable, practical loadings as Mike detailed in his recent article. Continue reading “High Desert Cartridge Company’s Revolver Ammunition”
My LAPD Revolver Journey
. . . From Colt to S&W, and from Inspector to Cop
In 1961, New York Hardware Store, at 5th and Hill Streets, was a short two block walk from my part-time Saturday job parking cars in downtown Los Angeles. New York Hardware had a nice gun section with rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Continue reading “My LAPD Revolver Journey”
High Desert Cartridge Company
I was shooting a “ball and dummy” drill at the 2024 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup when I first met Steve Shields. Continue reading “High Desert Cartridge Company”
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”
The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: A Modern Day Classic
Taurus has an established tradition of producing quality handguns at an affordable price. Continue reading “The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: A Modern Day Classic “
The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part III
Part III—Shooting the Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson “Ultimate Carry” J-Frames.
Continue reading “The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part III”
The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part II
Part II—Details and features of the Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson “Ultimate Carry” J-Frames. Continue reading “The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part II”
The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part I
Part I: The Making of the Ultimate Carry J-Frame Continue reading “The Lipsey’s – Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry J-Frames, Part I”
The Taurus 856 Executive Grade
I haven’t had much direct experience with Taurus revolvers over the years. I’ve shot a handful of them in .22 LR, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum, but outside of the .22, I’ve never fired more than a few cylinders through each. However, I’ve grown increasingly interested in the brand and their products over the past several years, so when the opportunity came around to test the premium version of their popular Model 856 revolver, the 856 Executive Grade, I was eager to do it. Continue reading “The Taurus 856 Executive Grade”