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The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58

The Used Market: The Full Bodied .380 Taurus PT-58

Polymer mouse guns aren’t for everyone. Some of us prefer a more substantial .380–but they’re getting to be rather scarce. Here’s one you should consider if you ever come across one used. The Taurus Pt-58.

The Baby Browning--a Micro Classic

The Baby Browning–a Micro Classic

GunsAmerica Shooting History takes a look at the classic FN made Baby Browning. This is a very well made little mouse gun that was an update of the Colt Vest Pocket. How well does this .25 stack up, and is it a viable gun for concealed carry?

Delta State University Shooter On The Loose, Driving Car Of Slain Girlfriend

Delta State University Shooter On The Loose, Driving Car Of Slain Girlfriend

Delta State professor Shannon Lamb fled the campus after fatally shooting a fellow cohort, and is now on the loose in what authorities believe to be the vehicle of his slain girlfriend.

The Used Market: The Pocket .25

The Used Market: The Pocket .25

When I first came across this little gun I immediately thought of a Colt Vest Pocket without the grip safety. That is how the back half of the pistol looks. After closer inspection I noticed it had a fixed barrel. That is not something the old Colts have. But a Walther PPK does. I have come to the conclusion that this little Galesi could be the product from a marriage between a PPK and a Vest Pocket. Those are some pretty good genes from both sides of the family.

The Used Gun Market--Smith & Wesson Model 30

The Used Gun Market–Smith & Wesson Model 30

This old Smith Model 30 is made on the J frame and is marked 30-1 on the crane. It dates from about 1970 and shows a bit of wear here and there from its 45 year or so life. This Smith belongs to Jon Hodoway and was his grandmothers revolver. He said she kept it in the towel drawer in her kitchen for defense against 2, 4 and no legged varmints.

5 Other Guns That Won The West

5 Other Guns That Won The West

As I was writing the most recent Shooting History review on the Winchester 1873 I got to thinking about how that one lever action is called “The Gun That Won The West”. If nothing else that is some very clever marketing for sure. Not to belittle the ’73, it is a very fine rifle. But saying it single handedly “won” the west is a bit of a stretch. Then there is the whole issue of if The West was won, stolen, liberated or invaded. But that is a discussion for a different time and place. Let’s talk about guns!