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Bob Campbell

Colt Single Action Army: The Gunfighters Gun

Gents, Please send me one of your Nickel plated .45 Caliber revolvers. It is for my own use, and for that reason, I would like to have a little Extra pains taken with it. I am willing to pay the Extra for Extra work. Make it very easy on the trigger, and have the front Sight a little higher and thicker than the ordinary pistol of this Kind. Put on a gutta percha handle, and send it as soon as possible. Have the barrel about the same length that the ejecting rod is.

Truly yours,
W.B. Masterson [Read more…] about Colt Single Action Army: The Gunfighters Gun


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March 19, 2020

Filed Under: Colt, Pistols Tagged With: .45 Colt, Colt, Colt revolvers, Colt Single Action Army, cowboy guns, gunfighters, gunfighters gun

Review: Charles Daly Honcho Shotgun

The American-designed, pump-action shotgun is the most recommended home defense shotgun. It isn’t always made in America, but it defends the turf well. Recently, a new type of shotgun has been offered for home defense. While the Charles Daly Honcho is a different bird and requires attention to detail, the 14-inch barrel pump-action shotgun just may be a viable home defense shotgun for some and the ideal piece for a few. [Read more…] about Review: Charles Daly Honcho Shotgun


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March 10, 2020

Filed Under: Reviews, Self Defense, Shotguns Tagged With: animal defense, Birdshot, Buckshot, Charles Daly, Federal, Fiocchi, Home Defense, personal defense, Pump Action, SBS, Short Barrel Shotgun, shotguns, Winchester

Ruger SR-762: Ruger’s Badass 7.62×51 .308 Win.

A few years ago, Sturm, Ruger & Company leaped into the crowded AR15 rifle market with a piston driven AR15 variant. The SR-556 isn’t inexpensive. However, as a result, it is a very good rifle. Later, Ruger offered what I regarded as a sensational rifle, the SR-762, a 7.62×51 NATO variant. I suppose this might qualify as an AR10, but in most ways, it is a modern design. This isn’t a gas-impingement operation but rather a piston-operated rifle with a four-position gas valve or regulator. [Read more…] about Ruger SR-762: Ruger’s Badass 7.62×51 .308 Win.


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March 6, 2020

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Ruger Tagged With: AR rifles, AR-10, Federal Cartridge Company, Home Defense, hunting, personal defense, Ruger, Target Shooting, TruGlo rifle scopes

The 10mm — When It’s Time to Go to Plan B

I have long been a fan of large calibers. This is based on my research and personal experience. Depending on the need, I favor the 1911 in .45 ACP or 10mm, or magnum caliber revolvers. I have been concerned with animal defense for years. Among the many things I wish I had not seen was a photo that my Sgt., later Chief, showed me of a pretty youngster (perhaps four) with most of her scalp and face gone above the nose. She had been killed by a large dog. [Read more…] about The 10mm — When It’s Time to Go to Plan B


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February 13, 2020

Filed Under: Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: animal defense, Buffalo Bore, Double Tap, Federal Cartridge Company, Hornady, hunting, personal defense, Ruger, SIG Sauer Elite ammunition

Review: Beretta APX Carry 9mm

Today’s market may be crowded, but an advantage to the consumer is a wide choice of arms from prominent makers. The Beretta APX Carry is Beretta’s offering in the lucrative single-column magazine, 9mm compact market. Pistols like the Glock 43 and Smith and Wesson Shield are the most popular concealed carry choices. They offer a good balance of power and weight and are controllable and accurate enough to give the concealed carry handgun user real confidence. [Read more…] about Review: Beretta APX Carry 9mm


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February 6, 2020

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: 9mm, Beretta, Beretta APX Carry, Black Hills Ammunition, Galco Sto-N-Go, Home Defense, inside the waistband holster, personal defense, Practice, Target Shooting

A Case for the AK47 Rifle

When we read about certain firearms, particularly in the biased media or even in the popular gun press, we read terms such as ‘deadly’ efficiency. As a professional, I know that any projectile or firearm, beginning with a .177 Pellet at 450 fps, have killed human beings. It is the operator that is the real weapon. Just the same there are some firearms that have earned a well-deserved reputation for reliability and effect. Enter the AK47. [Read more…] about A Case for the AK47 Rifle


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January 17, 2020

Filed Under: Anything AK, Arsenal Tagged With: AK, AK-47, AR, Arsenal, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, hunting, personal defense, varmints

Arsenal SAM7K-44: The Ultimate Defensive Pistol

When the AR and AK pistols were first introduced, many of us thought “Well hey, they are rifles, so how can they be pistols?” My friend Darrel points out that many of my generation are used to the Shockwave-type shotguns being illegal, and the same goes for the SBR. However, the AR and AK pistol are different breeds, particularly when you consider the Arsenal SAM7K-44. [Read more…] about Arsenal SAM7K-44: The Ultimate Defensive Pistol


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January 15, 2020

Filed Under: Anything AK, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: 7.62x39 mm, AK pistols, ammo, Arsenal, Hornady, Tula, Wolf Ammo

Gun Test: Rossi Frontier .45 Colt Rifle

For most of my life, I have kept a lever action rifle handy for all around use. I have taken more game with the lever action than any other type. During my time as a peace officer, I kept a Winchester Model 94 .30-30 WCF lever action rifle in the trunk on more than one occasion. Such a rifle can solve most of the problems encountered. Today, however, I will be reviewing a Rossi Frontier that I recently acquired. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Rossi Frontier .45 Colt Rifle


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December 29, 2019

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Rossi Tagged With: Buffalo Bore, handloads, hard cast bullets, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, hunting, personal defense, recreational shooting, rifles, Rossi 92, Speer, Winchester

Gun Test: Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum

The Charter Arms Professional is a small-frame revolver with a three-inch barrel, hand-filling grips, double-action/single-action mechanism, good sights, seven-shot cylinder, and a nice finish. Open the cylinder by pushing the cylinder release forward, and you will see a seven-shot cylinder chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. The pistol uses the classic Charter Arms steel frame, but the finish is a modern black nitride. I cannot see any problem with the durability of this finish. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Charter Arms Professional .32 H&R Magnum


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December 28, 2019

Filed Under: Ammunition, Charter Arms, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .32 H&R Magnum, Black Hills Ammunition, Buffalo Bore Ammunition, Charter Arms, Concealed Carry, double action revolvers, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, Hornady Critical Defense, personal defense, Small Game

Accuracy in Handguns

Over the decades, I have researched handguns and used the terms practical accuracy, intrinsic accuracy, and absolute accuracy. Firing from the benchrest is important and always interesting. However, absolute accuracy isn’t as important as the practical accuracy we may coax from a handgun. [Read more…] about Accuracy in Handguns


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December 17, 2019

Filed Under: How To, Pistols Tagged With: Accuracy, Federal Cartridge Company, Fiocchi Ammunition, handguns, Home Defense, hunting, personal defense, Target Shooting

Round Butt vs. Square Butt (Revolvers That Is)

When choosing a double-action revolver, the shape of the handle makes a great deal of difference. The primary difference is between round and square butt grip frames. Smith and Wesson offers only one grip frame (round) in modern revolvers, while conversion grips allow the use of either round or square butt grips. Understanding the how and why of grip design will allow you to make the best choice for different chores. [Read more…] about Round Butt vs. Square Butt (Revolvers That Is)


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December 15, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols Tagged With: Colt, Hogue, Home Defense, hunting, Pachmayr, personal defense, Revolvers, Round Butt, Ruger, Smith, Square Butt

Gun Test: SIG Sauer P225A 9mm

Not long after the introduction of the SIG Sauer P220 9mm handgun, SIG began modifying the handgun for other duties. The pistol was chambered in .38 ACP Super and .45 ACP for the American market. It was also re-designed into the compact P225 for German police use. After years of carrying the ineffectual Walther PPK in .32 or .380 ACP, the German police were none too keen on packing the full-size SIG P220 pistol. The compact P225, somewhat different from the SIG Sauer P225A, was a happy mix of excellent features that included a smooth double-action first-shot trigger, good sights, excellent accuracy, and soon-to-be legendary reliability. [Read more…] about Gun Test: SIG Sauer P225A 9mm


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December 9, 2019

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews, SIG Sauer Tagged With: 9mm, Concealed Carry, Double Tap Ammunition, Galco, Gorilla Ammunition, handloads, Hornady, personal defense, SIG

Must Have AK Accessories

Recently, I had the pleasure to test the Arsenal AK pistol. I fired the pistol extensively and found a reliable and effective firearm. My to go rifle for many reasons is the Arsenal AK-47 rifle. My choice is an underfolder. The rifle is supplied with a useful sling, oil bottle, and cleaning rod. But a little more than this is needed. The rifle is delivered with a 10-round magazine. There are more choices available. [Read more…] about Must Have AK Accessories


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November 16, 2019

Filed Under: Accessories, Anything AK Tagged With: Accessories, AK, AK-47, AK-47 magazines, Arsenal Underfolder, Hornady, Muzzle Brakes, Waffle magazines

Guncrafter: The Best 1911 You Will Ever Own

When you look over the many quality 1911 handguns available today, the word “best” is difficult to qualify. Let’s just say if Guncrafter isn’t the best, it is certainly one of the best of the best two or three. After all, “best” is subjective and may refer to the handgun that suits your needs and your style the best. Quality isn’t as subjective, but some have a more difficult time recognizing quality. [Read more…] about Guncrafter: The Best 1911 You Will Ever Own


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November 12, 2019

Filed Under: 1911, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, 1911, Gun with no name, Guncrafter Industries, Home Defense, Nightingale Gun Leather, personal defense, SIG Sauer Elite, V-Crown JHP, wound potential

The Real Deal in Training

In a profession that should be conservative by nature, we see a lot of flash, bling, and “pie in the sky” when examining the personal defense field. A healthy dose of self-respect is sometimes alloyed with ego, but the real deal in training means the trainer must train for likely scenarios. Personal defense isn’t a tactical operation by any means. It is small scale and most important only to the ones involved. [Read more…] about The Real Deal in Training


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November 8, 2019

Filed Under: Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: handguns, holsters, Home Defense, Hornady Critical Defense, personal defense, Revolvers, semi-automatic handguns

Sterling Silver Grips and Other Additions to the 1911

Ever since men first began to form weapons from metal, we have adorned our weapons with some type of decoration. Several have come up with something that marks their style or gives them a unique trademark. Some of the great gunners of the past smoked a cigar, others wore a Stetson, and many favored ivory grips. I have always liked custom grips for the 1911. The plain plastic or wood grips are rather utilitarian. Recently, I came across a set of silver grips that were unrivaled. [Read more…] about Sterling Silver Grips and Other Additions to the 1911


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November 5, 2019

Filed Under: 1911, How To Tagged With: 1911, Bar Sto precision, Colt, custom, Federal Cartridge Company, Fiocchi, Hornady, personal defense, Target Shooting

Finding Order With a Gun Addiction

I think “order” makes for a better level of life. I like to have my projects laid out in advance and work on them in the order they meet the deadline. This keeps the editor and I on a first name basis. By the same token, I like getting paid on time and I have rooted out from my list of companies those that do not pay on time, or don’t pay at all, or make mistakes that make us all look dumb—as my favorite editor reads this he is amused. While all that is fun to talk about, this article is about managing my gun addiction. [Read more…] about Finding Order With a Gun Addiction


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November 1, 2019

Filed Under: Op-ed Tagged With: accumulating, Ammunition, Buffalo Bore Ammunition, collecting, handguns, hunting, personal defense, rifles, shotguns, Target Shooting

The 10mm — Powerful Pistols and Revolvers

The past few months have been good to the 10mm cartridge and 10mm pistol fans. While sales and popularity of the .40 Smith and Wesson seem to be slipping, the 10mm is enjoying a comeback. New pistols including the Kimber Custom II, the now well-established Ruger SR1911, and even a double-action revolver have been met with enthusiasm. [Read more…] about The 10mm — Powerful Pistols and Revolvers


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October 10, 2019

Filed Under: Cartridges, Pistols, Self Defense Tagged With: .40 S&W, 10mm, animal defense, Federal Cartridge Company, Home Defense, Hornady, hunting, Kimber, personal defense, Ruger, SIG Sauer

Thoughts: Handgun Stopping Power

In writing, I prefer my information to be valid, the research verifiable, and the experiments repeatable—especially when it come to handgun stopping power. I like to give the reader an opportunity to get a handle on things. Quite often the things that the critic points out harshly are the things the majority of the readers find valuable. I have found that the subject of handgun wound potential or handgun stopping power isn’t a puzzle at all but remains a puzzle to those who make it so. I realize that there is no natural law that gives a man a reward that matches his endeavor, so I hope that the reader finds something of value in this work. [Read more…] about Thoughts: Handgun Stopping Power


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October 8, 2019

Filed Under: Op-ed Tagged With: .45, 9mm, ammunition choices, Concealed Carry, handguns, Home Defense, one shot stops, penetration, personal defense, wound potential

Review: The RIA 10mm — The Commander With No Name

Some time ago, the 10mm cartridge hit the ground running and enjoyed a flash of popularity. Soon after, the 10mm was eclipsed by the .40 Smith and Wesson cartridge. The 10mm was kept going by a small, but loyal base. However, the 10mm is enjoying a credible comeback. Recently, the RIA crossed my desk, and I could not wait to get to the rage for a test run. [Read more…] about Review: The RIA 10mm — The Commander With No Name


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October 4, 2019

Filed Under: 1911, Pistols, Reviews, Rock Island Armory Tagged With: 10mm, animal attack, Buffalo Bore, Federal Cartridge Company, Galco holsters, Hornady, hunting, MecGar magazines, personal defense, Rock Island Armory, SIG Sauer

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