One of the rarest Colt D-frame, double action (DA), swing-out cylinder revolvers was the Viper. It was an update of the Police Positive Special, but had an aluminum frame, and was chambered in .38 Special. It was styled like the post-1972 Detective Special, but had a 4-inch barrel, and was
When we talk about guns, the conversation can go anywhere, depending on who is involved and what kind of gun is the focus. When you talk about art-quality 1911s, however, one name always comes up: Cabot Firearms. One of my favorites is the Cabot Apocalypse 1911- A piece of ballistic
Staccato has always been committed to representing the best of American ingenuity. It states that its commitment, combined with customer-obsessed focus, has led to a series of updates to its 2011 platform. Updates that have collectively manifested in the new Staccato C. The Staccato C The Staccato C is advertised
Recently, Sig held its NEXT at its headquarters in New Hampshire. During the event, we got hands-on with several new guns and upgrades. While the list of guns was long, one stood out for me: the new Sig Reserve Collection P226 X-5 with its high-polished glass finish. Sig Reserve Collection
Springfield Armory introduced the Prodigy™ in 2022, and the gun became an immediate hit! Chambered for 9mm, the 1911 featured a polymer lower and a magazine capacity of 17 + 1 with the flush-fit magazine and 20 + 1 with the extended mag. But the best part was that the
There was a time when .38 Super was “THE” round used by competitors and serious shooters around the world. It came to be in the late 1920’s and has real performance credentials. With 500-foot pounds of muzzle energy and muzzle velocity beyond 1,300 feet per second with an FMJ bullet,
North American Arms (NAA) of Provo, Utah, has been making the same basic stainless-steel, single-action, 5-shot mini-revolver for almost 35 years. They are chambered for .22 Short, .22 LR, and .22 WMR (Magnum). Sizes vary from the tiny NAA-22S with a 1.13” barrel to the NAA-1860-6 “Earl” with a 6”
There are two ways to learn things in life—by example or by mistake. Most people fall into the former, seeking out professional training and help before attempting something complicated. Not I. Nope, I like to break things in an attempt to make them “better.” Thankfully, there are companies like Nighthawk
You will always need to be able to reload your pistol quickly and smoothly. Therefore, anytime is a good time to work on your reloads. It doesn’t matter if it’s with a concealed carry gun, a competition gun, or a gun you bought for fun. It’s a good idea to
