Within the context of service revolvers or self–protection, two K-frame families are preeminent. They are the Model 10 Military & Police revolvers and the Model 19 Combat Magnums. A very good case can be made that the Combat Magnums were spawned by the M&P’s but I prefer to think of them in separate categories: premier…
It is no secret that the Model 10 and the fixed sight .38 Special offspring it sired are my favorite K-frame revolvers and others holding the same opinion are legion. If my opinion is subjective, I like to think that it was reached through attempting objective evaluations…but it’s been so long I cannot remember! I hope to adequately…
Over the years, I’ve tried several semiautomatics and revolvers as “carry guns” but found myself repeatedly coming back to a small cadre of core handguns for this purpose. One is the 4” Model 10 HB. Many consider these more appropriate for open-carry duty guns but I have found that they conceal nearly as easily as their snubnose…
By Aaron L. Brudenell The number of states within the US that do not provide some form of non-discretionary (i.e.-“shall issue”) license or permit to carry a firearm is a distinct minority (perhaps 1 in 5) and depending on who you are or where you live within those, you may still be able to lawfully…
To say that semiautomatic handguns and rifles are more popular now than ever is a pretty safe statement. The semiautomatic handgun has pretty much replaced the tried-and-true revolvers that graced law enforcement’s holsters decade after decade and those of many defense-oriented private citizens as well. Other than hunting and some competitions designed with the “round…
Hello. A while back, I ordered four packages of Tuff Products’ “Quick Strips” for .44/.45/.460 and .410 Shotgun at $8.49 per pack. I did this on-line and communication and purchase verification were 1st-rate. My order arrived four days after the order was placed. The Quick Strips come two to a package. (Product # 7002-BP-44) Like…
by Aaron Brudenell If you’ve ever paged through a reloading manual or a copy of Cartridges of the World, you’ll find a lot of the smaller non-mainstream handgun cartridges described as useful for “taking small game” but little is said about their potential effectiveness in an anti-personnel role. Like most of these cartridges, they exist in…