Back in May of 2020, I penned a review of Holstory, the premiere reference to gunleather of the Twentieth Century, cowritten by R.E.D. Nichols and John Witty. I was seriously impressed with the book, which represented the most detailed study of gunleather I’d encountered to date, and was grateful for the significant effort that Nichols and Witty put into it. It has remained a treasured reference in my library. Continue reading “Book Review: Holstory, Third Edition”
Tag: Holsters
Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather CCQ IWB Holster
One of the hallmarks of our writing here at RevolverGuy is our focus on the people and the stories behind the products that we enjoy so much. A straight product review is much easier to write, but not nearly as interesting or educational, I think. I’m always interested to learn more about the engineers, artisans, and craftsmen who design, build and refine the guns, holsters, ammo, and other tools of the trade, and the creative journey they take from idea to product. Continue reading “Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather CCQ IWB Holster”
2026 SHOT Show Debrief
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”
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”
Pocket Holsters & Pocket Carry
It recently came to my attention that I hadn’t written a piece dedicated to one of my favorite forms of handgun carry—the pocket holster. Continue reading “Pocket Holsters & Pocket Carry”
Harry’s Holsters Revolver Concealment
I reviewed the Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. here shortly after its 2023 SHOT Show release. Taurus caught most in the industry by surprise with it, including holster makers. Taurus allowed that there were a few companies specializing in Kydex holsters working on holsters to fit T.O.R.O. models. One of them was Harry’s Holsters. Continue reading “Harry’s Holsters Revolver Concealment”
Debrief: RevolverGuy Defensive Revolver Class
Last weekend I taught a Defensive Revolver class, hosted by LMS Defense, and was very pleased to have some RevolverGuy readers join us for the training! Continue reading “Debrief: RevolverGuy Defensive Revolver Class”
Field Report: Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.
Taurus announced that it was releasing optics ready revolvers days before the 2023 SHOT Show. They had put an optic platform on two small frame revolvers; the 605 (a five shot .357 magnum) and the 856 six shot .38 Special. Continue reading “Field Report: Taurus 856 T.O.R.O.”
Guns of the 2022 Shootists’ Holiday
Back in 1986, acclaimed gunwriter John Taffin joined forces with a few personal and industry friends to form a group that would bring together like-minded shooters from across the nation. The Shootists, as it came to be known, was dedicated to what John calls the “Four F’s”: Faith, Family, Friends and Firearms. Continue reading “Guns of the 2022 Shootists’ Holiday”
Simply Rugged Leather
One of my favorite things to do here at RevolverGuy is to introduce the readers to the talented artisans who make the products that we know and love. I often find that their personal stories are as interesting as the popular wares which bear their marque! Continue reading “Simply Rugged Leather”