Kimber has been making waves with the K6s revolver line, which are words I never thought I would be typing. From the introduction 2 years ago, they have been steadily growing the line with more and more offerings. This year, three new models are set to debut.
Revolvers
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Kimber K6s: Evolution of an Unlikely Revolver Hero — SHOT Show 2018
Published: January 30, 2018 { 16 comments }
NYPD Finally Says Goodbye to Their Iconic Wheelguns
Published: December 1, 2017 { 18 comments }The New York Police Department is finally forcing some 150 officers to trade in their .38-caliber revolvers for more modern handguns.
Top Five Revolver Myths
Published: October 10, 2017 { 43 comments }Today, I’m going to take a crack at some of the myths I’ve heard surrounding the use of a revolver. These aren’t the only myths, but they’re my top five.
The Guns of U.S. Army Aviation in Vietnam — Personal Defense Weapons on Slicks, Snakes & Loaches
Published: September 22, 2017 { 26 comments }The war in Vietnam saw the introduction of a wide array of new technologies. From smart bombs to night vision and lightweight assault rifles, Vietnam was a proving ground for countless new weapons and the tactics that drove their employment. As a result, flight crews operating Army rotary-wing combat aircraft frequently made up the rules as they went along.
A Match Made in CCW Heaven: S&W M&P BodyGuard 38 CT with Federal HST
Published: September 21, 2017 { 16 comments }This week, I got my hands on the M&P Bodyguard in .38 Special from our friends over at Smith and Wesson. What is the big deal, you may ask, with a .38 Special J Frame that was actually released six years ago? Well, there have been a couple of updates, but the biggest deal is what we found to feed it.
A Hi-Cap, Magnum Snubbie? The S&W Performance Center 327
Published: September 15, 2017 { 43 comments }It seems like every year we hear that revolvers are dead, and then every year some magic happens with the wheel guns. The Performance Center Model 327 is no exception to this. The 327 is everything you could ever want in a personal protection gun if you are a wheel gun fan.
Top Five Concealed Carry Handguns
Published: August 22, 2017 { 45 comments }Warning: This topic tends to polarize people. I don’t mean to make any enemies with my opinion, but if we become friends because of what you read here, then that’s great!
Revolver Revival: Resurgence in Wheelguns
Published: August 2, 2017 { 27 comments }For several years, gun writers ignored revolvers. This is reasonable because there has been a renaissance of creativity in firearms design in this same period. There has been a steady, but declining market for wheelguns, but the surge of interest in defensive concealed carry has brought new interest to these simple and reliable guns.
Cowboy Time Machine: Legendary Bat Masterson, Colt Single Actions & Wyatt Earp – Part 1
Published: June 30, 2017 { 8 comments }By the time William Barclay “Bat” Masterson received the handsome, nickel plated and hand engraved six-shooter pictured, he was already a legendry lawman, as famous as his friends Wyatt Earp, Charlie Bassett and Bill Tilghman.
Ready to Strike: The New .38 Special Colt Cobra – Full Review.
Published: June 20, 2017 { 64 comments }The new Cobra in .38 Special from Colt gives revolver fans a great new option in concealed carry snubbies. Read on for the full review.