Revolvers

In a previous article, I stated that my current favorite pocket holster and one that I used on an everyday (and night) basis is Tuff’s “Pocket-Roo” holster.  If interested, here is a link to that article as well as one written by Mr. Aaron Brudenell: http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/user_report%20on%20tuff%20products%20pocket%20holster.htm http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/holsters_by_tuff_products_and_akjconcealcoBrudenell.htm Since my “user’s report” was written, nothing has…

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Approximately 8 months ago I purchased a Tuff Products pocket holster designated “Pocket-Roo”. I appreciated the design incorporating a 5-shot “QuickStrip” reload within the holster and consistently positioning this QuickStrip perfectly for strong-hand retrieval and loading.  At just under $25 a pop, I could not resist trying the holster. For folks not seeing the original…

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In years past, S&W K-Frame revolvers were extremely popular sellers and commonly seen in the world of the gun. As this is written, S&W still produces the K-Frame but only in .38 Special; NIB S&W K-Frame .357’s are no more, though they can still be found on the used market. That a particular handgun is…

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One year shy of the twentieth century’s debut, Smith & Wesson unleashed one of the most prolifically-produced foundations of revolver design extant, the M&P (Military & Police) double-action revolver. It was built on a medium-size frame, one that S&W designated with the letter “K”. It would see bloodlettings from the Philippines to back alleys in…

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When revolver fans congregate, comparisons between round guns from S&W and other makers are not unusual. These can be detailed, helpful and well-considered or done with the, “I-decree-this-so-no-other-talk-is-needed-‘nuff-said” ego-driven drivel seen (too) often at Internet firearm forums. It almost appears that some consider it at least a minor sin that a company other than S&W…

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