I prefer to believe that others who have been shooting longer than I have are reading this board now and again. It makes me feel younger. I know some that came down the trail a bit after I did are and there are some that have just gotten into handgunning while others have been in the shooting…
Though Star pistols are no longer made, there appears to be many out there and at reasonable prices. The pistols do generate some interest among shooters so I’ll pass along my experiences with them, good and bad. The first centerfire pistol I purchased as an adult was a Star Model B 9mm. It was bought…
For as long as I can remember, the question of whether or not the .38 Special snub is as potent as the .357 magnum in a snub-nose revolver has been debated again and again. This is not an extensive article, but I think the answer becomes pretty clear. I didn’t have a .357 with a…
Generally regarded as the most intrinsically accurate “service” pistol extant, the SIG P-210 has always commanded a hefty price. While part of this can be due to both import tariffs and exchange rates, the fact is that the gun’s always been expensive. I bought my first one in the mid-’70’s for the princely sum of $350.00 which would…
After some pretty extensive use and careful observation, I’d like to pass along what I believe are best buys in the handgun market. Nothing will be mentioned that I’ve not personally shot on several occasions and while what I “like” is subjective and may not match your preferences, they might at least provide food for…
This is not a “range report” on the Makarov. I have a couple of those out there on www.pistolsmith.com and www.1911forum.com as well as other sites if interested. This concerns my observations of the little jewel after fair use over a bit more than a year. With other than the 115 and 120-grain JHP loads, these pistols are normally dead-bang reliable…
With their abbreviated barrels, usually about 2″ in length, the little revolver’s effectiveness is less than its counterparts having 3″ tubes and certainly those with 4″ or longer barrels. This is just one of life’s compromises when going for a small revolver that is extremely easy to conceal…and therein lies the rub. Between serious students…