Tag Archives: Revolver

Modified Ruger Revolver

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

I really enjoy shooting single action revolvers.  I know they are slow to load and slower to reload but I love the powerful cartridges you can shoot from a strong single action revolver.  That power comes at a cost, however.  … Continue reading →

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New Grips=New Life for an Old Gun

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

If you have been following this blog for any length of time, you have seen my long barreled Smith & Wesson 686.  It had that cool long stainless steel barrel and those horrible black rubber grips.  The grips were too … Continue reading →

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Long barrel on a Smith & Wesson=Long range accuracy

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

That’s not a photo-shopped image.  The barrel really is that long.  Smith & Wesson used to make the 686 model with 8 3/8″ barrels (other models could be had with 8 3/8″ barrels too). This particular revolver is an older … Continue reading →

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Colt Frontier Scout .22cal.

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

No history lessons here.  If you want to learn more about the Frontier Scout there are plenty of good places to go on the web.  I’m just going to be talking about this one single-action Colt. Often I’ll refer to … Continue reading →

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Black sheep of the Colt family

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Colt SAA New Frontier In 1961 Colt introduced a ‘modern’ version of their famous Single Action Army.  The Colt New Frontier had a squared off frame and came with adjustable sights.  While the rest of the gun remained identical, it … Continue reading →

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Another good choice for SHTF handgun.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Ruger New Model Blackhawk Covertible Let’s start by me saying: This is not my only gun.  It is not my first choice for a defensive handgun.  It is however a good gun to have on you if you need one.  … Continue reading →

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