The Colt Model 1877 was Colt’s first attempt at making a double action revolver. It was designed by William Mason who was one of the designers of the iconic single action “Peacemaker”. It is one of…
Colt Model 1877 Thunderer double action revolver
Cartridge Conversions
One of the really enjoyable challenges that some Iron, Oil and Gunpowder aficionados go for is the problem solving it takes to get an old obsolete rifle or pistol shooting again. It is a challenge that…
Cartridges of the World by Frank C Barnes
Back in the early seventies I read Frank C Barnes “Cartridges of the World” from cover to cover. It got me started in cartridge collecting, it helped me get started in reloading, and it gave me…
Wilson Cartridge Case Trimmer
If you get into rifle shooting for accuracy, be it for target matches such as the Australian Field Rifle or Three Positional Scoped Rifle matches, or for Benchrest competition, you are going to want to put…
Teaching Children to Shoot
As a parent and a firearms aficionado, as my children grew to an age where they could manage to learn to shoot it was important to me that they learn about firearms, about firearms safety, and…
Israeli Instinctive Combat Shooting Method
People may choose to carry a pistol or revolver for a variety of reasons. It may be because there is a real danger to them and/or their loved ones, it may be because their Constitution provides…
