The .44 Special is a cartridge that has garnered some popularity in year’s past, but remains a favorite with reloaders and gun cranks. Though still produced today, most of the revolvers for it are on the smaller side, currying favor with those wanting a snub big bore akin to the old English Bulldog revolvers of…
Popular now for well over a century, the snub revolver continues being produced by several manufacturers in a fair number of calibers. Some “gun people” really like them while others side with the compact automatics. I prefer the snub-nosed revolver to all others for pocket carry. Why is it that the snub continues to be…
After several months of trying to find a clean S&W Model 65 at the right price, I found a GP100 (Catalog Number KGPF-330) at a sale price and had my dealer order one. This is the 3″ barrel w/short shroud. It has fixed sights. The Gun: The GP100 in this configuration weights in at 35 oz.…
Though still popular with many that carry for self-defense, this round is usually relegated to back up guns and seldom seen at firing ranges in revolvers having longer barrels. It has not always been so. When I started police work in the early ’70’s, revolvers were in the vast majority at police firing ranges in barrel lengths ranging from…
A common topic centers on which is best: 9mm Mak, .380 ACP, or the .38 Snub. Though ballistically in the same general ballpark, each round brings with it certain advantages as well as negatives. Let’s take a look at what we might expect from these or similar loads. 9x18mm: Rare in the US until the mass…
Some of us have read articles either in print or at gun forums concerning the revolver’s being obsolete. Usually, this is in the context of defense use with focus being on: 1. Limited number of shots compared to the semiautomatic 2. Ease of reloading the automatic While both sides have their supporters and detractors, what is the…
Almost since handguns hit the scene there has been an effort to reduce their size for carrying and concealment purposes. Examples would include the small derringers and pepperbox handguns that settled many a dispute over who actually won a hand of poker. The Peacemaker had its barrel shortened and ejector rod removed and was sold…