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Snubnose Revolver Velocity: How Much Do You Lose?

Think short-barrel handguns lose too much velocity to be effective? Guess again.

I Carry Spotlight: Customizing Your J-Frame Revolver Grip

In today's "I Carry Spotlight," we're focusing on the popular Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver...

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Snubbie Shortcomings: Making the Best of a CCW Revolver

Small revolvers are convenient and concealable, but they have some downsides. Here's how to address...

Reloading the Double-Action Revolver

Last week, Sheriff Jim talked about the trigger skills needed to master the double-action revolver....

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Tips

Mag-Load a Revolver: A How-To & Practice Drill

You can't reload a revolver with a 1911 magazine...or can you? Here's one thought-provoking method...

Mastering the Double-Action Revolver

Double-action revolvers are coming back, and with it, the need for mastery of the double-action...

Effective CCW Concealment: The Barranti Leather Swift Cover Vest

Looking for an ideal concealment garment for your CCW rig? Check out the optimized Swift...

Double-Action Revolvers & Their Place in Personal Defense

More companies are offering double-action revolvers sized and built right for personal-defense use, but as...

Snubnose Revolvers: Still Meeting Defensive Needs

The snubnose revolver, staple of 1950s cop shows, has a storied heritage and is still...

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Guns

8 New Revolvers for 2019

Though striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols certainly dominate the handgun market, revolvers still have a prominent place....

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Guns

Range Review: Taurus Model 856UL Revolver

As an affordable option for today's revolver fans, the Taurus Model 856UL brings a few...

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Guns

The Golden Age: Smith & Wesson in the Mid-20th Century

Some of Smith & Wesson’s finest firearms made it from drawing board to production during...

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Guns

Review: Kimber K6s CDP Revolver

Kimber’s concealed-carry-friendly K6s revolver isn’t just a utilitarian workhorse; it has a stylish variant as...

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Gear

Holsterpallooza: 30 Great EDC Holsters for Your CCW Pistol

Figuring out the best way to carry a handgun is as important as choosing the...

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Gear

5 Low-Profile Pocket Holsters for CCW

When a deep-concealment rig is required for concealed carry, grabbing a pocket holster is an...

Snubbie Ballistics: .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum

Is a .357 Magnum fired from a snubnose revolver really no different a standard .38...

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Guns

Range Review: Kimber K6s 3-Inch Revolver

Following on the heels of its first-ever revolver, Kimber added a new model to its...

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Tips

Dispelling Myths: Barrel Length vs. Velocity

So you think a handgun with a slightly longer barrel than another will always generate...

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Guns

Snubnose Revolvers: Tried-and-True for Concealed-Carry Use

The seemingly ancient snubnose revolver still does certain things very well. Here are a few...

I Carry: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38 in a DeSantis Flex-Tuk Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson...

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