The Beaumont variation of the Adams revolver brought in a patented double action mechanism in February of 1856. This was a significant advantage over the competing Colt single action design and for a while the two…
Beaumont Adams Percussion Revolver
Cased Transitional Colt Model 1871/1872 Revolver
If you’ve spent any time shooting a cap and ball revolver you will have discovered that sometimes a fired cap attaches itself to the hammer as it is cocked and then drops into the action ensuring…
Hodgdon Powder and ADI; The Australian Connection
Hodgdon has been supplying shooters and reloaders with top quality powder since the end of the Second World War. They are a company that has earned the respect and trust of people involved in the shooting…
Gould & Goodrich B501 Double Retention Holster
If we are going to carry a handgun for whatever reason, be it duty as a police officer or security officer, or for sporting use or as something you have on you around the farm or…
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The Smith & Wesson Model 10 can really be said to be the great grand-daddy of the double action revolvers we know today whatever manufacturer they come from. Originally called the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand…
Webley Fosbery Model 1903 Automatic Revolver
One of these days I’m going to write a novel and in it I’m going to include the line “He slipped off the safety catch of his automatic revolver”. I’m going to do it just to…
