Lipsey’s honors John Taffin with a Ruger Blackhawk Flattop Bisley in .45 Colt with a .45 ACP cylinder. We shot real .45 Colt and .45 ACP loads, checked chrono and groups, ran leather, and asked if this tribute truly earns the title Perfect Packin’ Pistol.
Revolvers
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Ruger Blackhawk Taffin Tribute: Packin’ Perfection
BY Rob Garrett Published: October 26, 2025 { 1 comment }Revolver EDC: 7 Advantages Autos Can’t Match
BY Travis Pike Published: October 19, 2025 { 3 comments }The concealed carry revolver might seem outdated, but we can see it still has potency and a place in the concealed carry conversation.
Red Dot Ready Revolvers – Does Old and New Come Together?
BY Travis Pike Published: August 30, 2025 { 1 comment }What about revolvers? They haven’t been subject to the same red dot revolution, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t red dot ready revolvers.
The Rossi Princess – Pocket Sized Redefined
BY Travis Pike Published: August 23, 2025 { 7 comments }The Rossi Princess is a curiosity these days, but I’d love to see someone take advantage of the small size of the .22LR in a revolver.
The S&W M&P K-Frame – A Classic Six Gun
BY Travis Pike Published: August 3, 2025 { 22 comments }The S&W M&P K-frame in .38 Special sits high in the American Hall of Fame. Of these classic K frames, the Model 10 is without a doubt the original gangster.
Taurus Raging Judge Returns!
BY Larry Z Published: July 10, 2025 { 1 comment }The company has announced the reintroduction of its powerful and versatile Raging Judge 513 revolver, giving shooters a chance to own one of the most fearsome wheelguns on the market.
The Smith and Wesson 642 UC Ultimate Carry
BY Brian Jensen Published: June 14, 2025 { 18 comments }Smith and Wesson’s 642 UC Ultimate Carry gives you a lightweight revolver that conceals easily with desired enhancements.
Double-Action vs. Single-Action Revolver Guide
BY Travis Pike Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Today, we will dissect both terms and compare and contrast DA and SA revolvers.
Choosing Between Semi-Automatic and Revolvers
BY Travis Pike Published: May 8, 2025 { 8 comments }Most people trying to choose between a semi-automatic and a revolver will typically be new gun owners who will likely be trying to figure out which gun will be easier to use.
Comprehensive Guide to Handgun Types
BY Travis Pike Published: April 20, 2025 { 0 comments }We’ve done it. We’ve given you a comprehensive guide to the most common handgun types in the United States.









