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A Big-Bore, EDC Shotgun? Hands On, Full Review and Test

A Big-Bore, EDC Shotgun? Hands On, Full Review and Test

The Taurus Judge was a controversial handgun when it was presented, and remains so today to a degree. But even the most skeptical nay-sayers raised at least one eyebrow and the notion of a fairly small revolver that could fire .45 Colt and .410 shotshells in whatever order or manner the owner saw fit.

A 6.7-Ounce CCW Magnum? The Five-Shot Sidewinder—Full Review.

A 6.7-Ounce CCW Magnum? The Five-Shot Sidewinder—Full Review.

What do you do when you need a gun but “can’t” carry one? You know, when the bulk and size of a CCW firearm is just not practical for your situation? No solution? Then you clearly have not considered North American Arms and its line of radically downsized revolvers that weigh mere ounces. These things are truly tiny, and the Sidewinder is no exception.

Cowboy Time Machine: Colt's First Revolver, the Paterson, Yesterday & Today

Cowboy Time Machine: Colt’s First Revolver, the Paterson, Yesterday & Today

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.

S&W .500 Magnum Gel Tests, Cylinder Gap Blast, Internals & Construction

S&W .500 Magnum Gel Tests, Cylinder Gap Blast, Internals & Construction

The lore surrounding the brute force of the Smith & Wesson S&W500 is legion. There have been plenty of tales about what this gun is capable of doing, both to the lackadaisical shooter and the intended target. I decided I needed to sort through some and separate fact from fiction and test one for myself.

The World's Oldest Revolver, Made in 1597

The World’s Oldest Revolver, Made in 1597

The world’s oldest existing revolver can be found at the Maihaugen Museum in Lillehammer, Norway. Made in Germany, it dates back to 1597.

Replacing Your Revolver Grips with Hogue Exotic Hardwood!

Replacing Your Revolver Grips with Hogue Exotic Hardwood!

Welcome to what I call “Coffee Table Gunsmithing,” as most of the work done on this gun was done right on my coffee table with a simple box of tools.

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

The Ruger SP101 combines a small frame with a full-power chambering in .357 Magnum, but it is limited to five rounds. The addition of the .327 Federal Magnum chambering bumps that up to six, while still having fight-stopping power.

Double Take: Another Brief But Longing Look at the Kimber Revolver -- NRA 2016

Double Take: Another Brief But Longing Look at the Kimber Revolver — NRA 2016

Sometimes you can’t help but to be drawn to something. As they say, the heart wants what the heart wants. The Kimber K6s revovler is calling to me.

Blannelberry Gets His Concealed Carry Permit: EP. 3: Buying The Gun On GunsAmerica

Blannelberry Gets His Concealed Carry Permit: EP. 3: Buying The Gun On GunsAmerica

Okay, is the suspense killing you? Are you dying to know what revolver I opted to buy (even though the pictures indubitably gave it away)?

Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357

Why My Concealed Carry Gun is a .357

The debate about the best concealed carry gun will never be solved. But I’m going to throw in my vote for EDC: the .357. I’ve been studying defensive shooting scenarios and statistics, and here’s why I think this S&W revolver is the best option.