A rotating barrel pistol unlocks by turning its barrel instead of tilting it. When the gun fires, the slide and barrel recoil together for a split second. A lug in the frame rides in an angled groove under the chamber and twists the barrel about one-eighth of a turn, which frees it from the slide. [...]
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What Is a Rotating Barrel Pistol? How It Works vs Tilting Barrel
Published: November 9, 2016 { 32 comments }
Cowboy Time Machine: Colt’s First Revolver, the Paterson, Yesterday & Today
Published: November 9, 2016 { 6 comments }Prior to Samuel Colt’s 1835-1836 patents for the revolver, American handguns were, for the most part, variations of European-style single shot pistols, first of the flintlock type and later the new cap-and-ball percussion lock design. There were double barrels, swivel barrels, and even multiple barreled Pepperbox pistols, but the revolver was at best a theoretical design before 1836. This is not to say that revolvers did not exist before Colt’s patent, they just didn’t work. Samuel Colt’s design did. This is the story of how it came to be.
Did China Hit a Home Run With New Rifle Designs?
Published: November 9, 2016 { 31 comments }In cooperation with the Chongqing Jianshe Industry Group, Norinco is working on a truly modern set of rifles chambered for 5.56 and 7.62 NATO and 7.62x39mm.
U.S. Support for ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban at Record Low
Published: November 9, 2016 { 6 comments }A new Gallup poll released last month shows that support for a new AWB is at an all-time low.
How Will President-Elect Donald Trump Impact the Gun Industry?
Published: November 9, 2016 { 4 comments }How does this sound to you: President-elect Donald J. Trump?
Temple Index – Hold Your Gun Next to Your Head and… #GunfightScience
Published: November 8, 2016 { 12 comments }Forget what those mall ninjas told you, temple index is not the way to go. Watch and learn!
Never Hillary, Not Trump: What’s a Conscientious Gun Voter to Do?
Published: November 8, 2016 { 5 comments }Who are you voting for? And why? What are your thoughts on Trump and Hillary? Who do you think wins it?
Parents of Deceased Robber Mad at Employee Who Shot Him: ‘Why in the hell did this guy have a gun?’
Published: November 8, 2016 { 275 comments }“Why in the hell did this guy have a gun?” asked Hairston with respect to the armed employee.
Is Rimfire Too Expensive Now to Teach Kids to Shoot?
Published: November 8, 2016 { 44 comments }Rimfire guns are small, relatively quiet, and they don’t pack a lot of punch, meaning the average recoil felt is much softer than a large caliber round, which makes them ideal for small frames and small hands.
Estonia Arms Its Citizenry to Put Russia on Notice
Published: November 7, 2016 { 23 comments }“The best deterrent is not only armed soldiers, but armed citizens, too,” said Gen. Kiili.