I have owned a number of Ruger SP101s over the years. In fact, I took my first serious shooting class with an SP101. I was the only revolver shooter, but I managed to keep up with the class. The…

Even in a world full of high-capacity autoloaders, many lawfully armed citizens still choose a revolver. Revolvers have a number of advantages over semi-automatic pistols, but speed of reloading is…

He did not feel his retina detach as a much younger, much stronger and much angrier fist slammed into his eye. His body told him that he was being seriously injured. He was trapped in the driver’s…

Snubby Revolver Advantages Bobby Mac is a recognized specialist in snubnose revolver holsters. This pancake type offers a good balance of speed and retention. When I first became a peace officer more…

The LCP, the SR9 Compact, the LCR and the LCR-357 are all great carry guns. But Ruger still hasn’t lost its momentum. The latest entry in the concealed carryConcealed Carry is the practice of…

I will admit to being a latecomer to SIG Sauer firearms. A SIG Sauer P229 is twice as expensive as a similarly configured Smith & Wesson or Beretta pistol. For that reason alone, I never paid too…

The Difficulties of Arthritis If you have arthritis, you know all about pain and stiffness. Likewise, you also know how the disease affects your joints, strength and functionality. Yours truly has…

Despite the flood of .380 ACP pocket pistols on the market, the short-barrel revolver remains a very popular choice for deep concealment. And although the modern snubby is more than 60 years old, the…

My first experiences with Taurus products were with the original Smith & Wesson and Beretta look-alike handguns. The Taurus Security System key includes a sight adjustment tool and a key chain. I…

What is the brandishing law in your state? Brandishing your gun is a felony in most states and a misdemeanor with severe consequences in the remaining states. Trouble in Missouri A Missouri homeowner…

Don’t Overlook Shoulder Holsters To many, shoulder holstersA shoulder holster consists of straps connected in a manner similar to a backpack, with the actual holster mounted to a strap on the right…

The unique aesthetics of the Smith & Wesson Model 327 revolver immediately attract attention on dealers’ shelves. It shocks the visual senses. Smith & Wesson Model 327 Features First, the large frame…

I recently had the chance to pick up what is just about the cutest little pistol ever made. The Beretta model 21A (a.k.a., the Bobcat). Beretta stopped producing these little gems, so if you fancy…

Many people will tell you that an inexpensive carry gun is not worth having. After spending a few weeks with the new SCCY CPX-1, I have to disagree. This well-equipped, compact 9mm has a suggested…

Given the common maladies of aging — such as arthritis — which affect hand strength and dexterity, old geezers like myself who carry a handgun every day for self-defense want something reliable, easy…

In the 1980s, police departments across the country started trading in their Smith & Wesson revolvers. They looked to a familiar source for their new 9mm autoloaders — Smith & Wesson. The first…

The CZ 2075 RAMI is hard to shoot. Not because it is a powerful sub-compact; but, because people at the range won’t leave you alone when you show up with this much-anticipated new offering from the…