In this world of micro-9-striker-fired carry guns, the .38 Special snub-nosed revolver might seem like a throwback to the early Iron Age.
Smith & Wesson Model 36 “Chief’s Special”: Snub-Nose Nostalgia
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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic “Combat Magnum” | Review
For many shooters, revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic are some archaic tool that firearms anthropologists unearth from time to time, but those of us who are familiar with them know better.
Smith & Wesson Performance Center 586 L-COMP Revolver Review
Josh Wayner range tests the Smith & Wesson Performance Center 586 L-COMP Revolver and it proved itself to be extremely accurate and reliable.
When Worlds Collide, Red Dots On Revolvers | Taurus Defender 856 TORO Revolver
The Taurus Defender 856 TORO revolver brings the simplicity of a 6-shot +P carry revolver coupled with current, effective red dot technology.
Heritage Rancher Carbine, Revolving Plinking Power
The Heritage Rancher Carbine is one of the rare revolving rifles that I can’t help but smile when I use. It’s impractical, but its fun.
Colt King Cobra Target Revolver .357 Magnum – Review
The Colt King Cobra Target is another step in the right direction for Colt to potentially own the revolver market once again.
ICYMI The Coveted Short-Barrel Colt Python Revoler is Out There! ~ VIDEO
Like all Colt Pythons, the 3-inch barreled version is chambered for the powerful .357 magnum and features a 6-round cylinder.
Smith & Wesson Releases Lineup of Lipsey’s Exclusive Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Brands, is proud to announce the recent release of Lipsey’s Exclusive J, L, and N-Frame Revolvers.
Rediscovering the Wheel Gun, Thanks to the Colt Cobra Double-Action Revolver
Colts’ relaunching of the double-action revolvers from their classic lines could be the shrewdest move that Colt has made since they bought the AR-15 design from Armalite.
Taurus 650 | The Classic Shrouded Hammer Revolver
With the growing popularity of small-frame revolvers for personal defense, Taurus proudly reintroduces the Taurus 650.
Speed Strips vs. Speedloaders – Keeping Your Revolver In The Fight
The number of rounds fired in self-defense is hard to gauge. I have searched high and low for answers but even the FBI doesn’t keep that sort of data.
Have You Seen These? S&W Performance Center Model 442 Revolvers
The S&W Performance Center Model 442 revolver features the popular internal hammer design that is ideal for every day carry, providing a snag-free draw and quick holstering.
TAURUS 605 Executive Grade Stainless 357 Mag / 38 Special Revolver $585.99 FREE S&H
An awesome price on the TAURUS 605 Executive Grade Stainless 357 Mag / 38 Special Revolver: $585.99 with FREE shipping…
Heritage Barkeep Revolvers Available at Your Favorite Gun Shops
Heritage Manufacturing, Inc., producers of classic-style single-action revolvers, is pleased to announce the new Barkeep Revoler inventory is shipping to retailers.
Legacy Double Nine Led to Sidekick at Diamondback
The Diamondback Sidekick revolver bears a strong resemblance to the old Hi-Standard Double Nine revolver. The Sidekick is a descendant of the Double Nine design.
.22 Revolvers Should Not be Overlooked by Gun Owners!
Hundreds of thousands of .22 revolvers are made and sold in the USA every year. As many .22 revolvers are made as .22 semi-auto pistols. Who makes .22 revolvers in the USA?
Ruger Vaquero Birds Head .44 Magnum/.44 Special – Review
Gun Writer Josh Wayner takes yet another .44 Magnum revolver to the range- this time Ruger’s New Vaquero Birds Head in stainless steel.
First Looks: Cimarron Firearms Arizona Ranger Competition SA Revolver
Cimarron’s new Arizona Ranger Competition SA Revolver honors the 107 men who initially served in the Arizona Territorial Rangers from 1901 to 1909.
Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun, a Perfect Survival Tool ~ VIDEO
The Smith & Wesson 317 Kit Gun is a gun for life. You’ll find no better gun for an active lifestyle and no closer friend for the trail and camp.
Hopkins & Allen’s Triple Action Revolver VIDEO
Of course, we know about single action and double action revolver operation, but what’s this so-called Triple Action?
The Ruger SP101 357 Magnum Revolver: The Beginner’s Snubbie?
Terril takes a look at the all stainless-steel Ruger SP101 Revolver in 357 Magnum–an archaic antidote in the age of polymer pistols.
Merwin Hulbert First Model Frontier Army Revolver – VIDEO
Joseph Merwin, who was an established arms designer, formed a partnership in 1868 with William and Milan Hulbert.
Barks & Bullets: The Story of S&W’s Bicycle Guns
Just as dogs today chase cars because they’re unusual and scary, they also chased bicycles in the 19th century. As such, Smith & Wesson chose “Bicycle Gun” as the name for these new guns.
Pettengill: The Civil War’s Only Hammerless Revolver
In an era dominated by single-action revolvers with external hammers, New Haven-based inventor Charles Pettengill created a double-action revolver with an internal hammer.
Unconventional Revolver Designs – LeMat, Knuckledusters and More
There have been experiments with the design and basic idea of a revolver in the past. Here’s a look at five of them.
This Day in History: Rollin White, of Revolver Patent Fame, is Born
Rollin would become best-known as the man who provided Sam Colt with a golden opportunity to be on the cutting edge of revolver design and was rebuffed.
Update: Handgun or Pistol Against Bear Attack: 93 cases, 97% Effective
Three failures out of 93 cases where guns were used to defend against bears translate to a 97% success rate for the use of guns against bears.
This Day in History: Charles Richards is Born
On December 23, 1833, Charles Richards was born in Brooklyn, New York. He had spent 22 years – fully one-quarter of his life – working for Colt’s.
The Police Gun of the Future – in 1993
Like most inventors, John and Murray were convinced that their design was going to change the world of law enforcement. This new gun would “save lives, prevent lawsuits, and help prevent riots.”
This Day in History: Swing-Out Revolver Cylinder Patented
On November 21, 1865, US patent 51,117 was issued to William Mason for the swing-out revolver cylinder.