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Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part III

In Part III of this excerpt from Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World, the author looks at the accuracy and shootability of the Model 27 .357 Magnum.

Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part II

The very first .357 Magnum is still first in the hearts and minds of many advocates of that caliber. This milestone revolver continues to morph into the future. In Part II of this excerpt from Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World, the author looks at the history of the .357 magnum.

Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part I

The very first .357 Magnum is still first in the hearts and minds of many advocates of that caliber. This milestone revolver continues to morph into the future.

Video: Massad Ayoob Interview – Greatest Handguns Part III

Dan Shideler, editor for Gun Digest Books, interviews Massad Ayoob about the release of a new book, Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. In this installment, Shideler asks Ayoob whether the 1911 is the greatest handgun of all time.

Video: Massad Ayoob Interview – Greatest Handguns Part II

Dan Shideler, editor for Gun Digest Books, interviews Massad Ayoob about the release of a new book, Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. In this installment, Shideler and Ayoob discuss some of lesser known models found in Ayoob's new book.

Video: Massad Ayoob Interview – Greatest Handguns Part I

Dan Shideler, editor for Gun Digest Books, interviews Massad Ayoob about the release of a new book, Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World.

The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 3

In Part III of a series looking at the .44 Special's second century, John Taffin singles out the Colt Series of .44s.

Crossbreed Holsters

I just got finished working with Crossbreed Holsters Superslide OWB holster, Instructor Belt, and their OWB dual mag pouch.  Crossbreed uses Kyde

The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 2

In Part II of this excerpt on the .44 Special from Gun Digest 2010, John Taffin looks at the Smith & Wesson . 44s.

The .44 Special Begins Its Second Century – Part 1

In an age of magnums and larger caliber handguns, the .44 Special is just as relevant for today's shooters and hunters as it was in Elmer Keith's days. In this article from Gun Digest 2010, sixgun expert John Taffin shows this cartridge is still up to the task. And with so many models still chambered in .44 special, there's plenty of reasons to champion the round.

Video: Charter Arms Pitbull – World's First Rimless .40 S&W Revolver

Something to hold on to

My new Ring's Blue Gun arrived the other day. It is the Glock 17/22 clone. Now I can do holster evaluations and practice my draw and sight picture. Tr

Most Popular Police Handguns 1900-1999

With an upgraded manufacturing process and Colt's languishing attention to revolvers, Smith & Wesson begins to surpass colt as the go-to maker of police revolvers.

1911 or Polymer Pistol?

The next edition of Tactical Gear Magazine includes a gun review by Bob Campbell of Kimber's Gold Combat. This always stirs debate. The picture below

Ithaca Enters 1911 Market

Last year Ithaca resurrected several models of their popular shotguns. This year, the company has brought back its 1911.

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