I’m a fan of revolvers. Earlier in life, I carried a revolver on duty, off duty and used them for competitive shooting and hunting small game. As much as I shot them, the round count for any given gun wasn’t that high. None of them wore out. As time went on, I …

The idea of a daily carry pistol is now so common that it passes without notice in many circles. As the weather gets hot, those who do everyday carry look to find something smaller and lighter. And those who carry a backup always want something smaller and lighter. Enter the FN …

Like a number of other writers, I have several times stated that the first workable and widely used repeater—a revolver with multiple chambers—was the Paterson Colt of 1836. I knew of the Collier revolver, but dismissed it as a seldom-encountered novelty. In researching another point, I got off on a …

Everybody wants a “mil-spec” 1911 until they actually fire a mil-spec 1911. Owning one of these iconic American pistols was the first reason behind applying for my New York State Pistol License. The process involves interviewing with the police, fingerprinting and a questionnaire (complete with references) that is in a …

The numbers are simply astonishing. Between the beginning of March and the end of June 2020, Americans bought in the neighborhood of 8.3 million guns. Per the National Shooting Sports Foundation, around 40% of these were sold to first-time buyers. If this pace is maintained—and it seems likely that it …

The Remington Model 700 is legend among firearm enthusiasts. Even if you’re not a big fan, its profile in standard configuration is unmistakable, and with good reason. It’s taken big-game animals across the world, won competitions and served in the hands of our armed forces, almost since the day it was unveiled …

The 10mm Auto has earned a top spot among my favorite pistol cartridges because of its flexibility. Due to a revival in popularity over the last few years, there’s a wide variety of loads available for it these days. It can be loaded down to .40 S&W levels of felt …

If someone says “Chiappa Rhino” to you, most gun owners will get an image in their heads. There’s no questioning that the Rhino’s distinctive appearance, beloved by sci-fi movie prop masters, leaves an impression on you. It’s also a safe bet that none of those people will think about a Chiappa Rhino …

More SUBSCRIBE New from Springfield Armory is the XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact pistol, with all the features of the company’s Elite line of guns, but packed into a size easier to carry on an everyday basis. The pistol has a compact slide and a short, concealable frame that has a removable flared mag …

Introduced in 1990, the Colt Anaconda is a large-frame, double-action revolver with a full-lugged barrel and six-round cylinder. It marked Colt’s first entry into the large-bore magnum revolver market. With its larger ‘MM’ frame, the Anaconda was meant to compete with other .44 Mag. revolvers on the market like the …