One of the many pleasant surprises of the 2024 Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup was my first brush with a unique piece of U.S. Air Force (USAF) history—a destroyed Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewman revolver. Continue reading “The M13 Aircrewman Revolver, Part I”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Colt Python Experience Debrief
I was fortunate to spend the First and Second of October with a great bunch of RevolverGuys (and Gals!) at Range Ready Studios in Robert, Louisiana. We were all there to take part in the “Colt Python Experience,” a combination release party and training event, and I’d like to tell you more about it. Continue reading “Colt Python Experience Debrief”
Colt’s New Blue Python
The Colt Python has a special kind of gravitas that resonates with many people. It’s revered for its capabilities as a competition gun and a defensive weapon, for hunting, and for sheer enjoyment as a recreational shooter. My generation of peace officers almost universally regarded it as the “Cadillac” of duty revolvers. Continue reading “Colt’s New Blue Python”
The Last Voice I Hear
EDITOR’S NOTE:
RevolverGuy is exceptionally proud to present Mr. Mike Hipple, and his firsthand account of the first Leatherslap contest. Continue reading “The Last Voice I Hear”
The Colt Officers Model Match .22
Every RevolverGuy needs a .22 caliber revolver. Continue reading “The Colt Officers Model Match .22 “