Category Archives: Classic Cartridges

Carrying Two Guns?

Posted on 24 April 2023

If one is to believe some of the internet experts, their daily load-out comprises at least two guns, three knives, brass knuckles, a blackjack and a field first aid kit. While over here, most of us are just trying to … Continue reading →

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Changing Your Everyday Carry Gun: Proper Training

Posted on 17 April 2023

For the past two months, I’ve been carrying one of my favorite defensive handguns, the Smith & Wesson 2 1/2-inch Model 19 revolver. Now, I’m not writing to discuss the pros & cons of packing a defensive revolver. I have always … Continue reading →

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Colt New Frontier

Posted on 2 January 2023

Some years ago, I received this Colt New Frontier as a gift from some friends who were handling PR work for Colt Firearms. It is chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge and the action was tuned by the Colt Custom Shop. It … Continue reading →

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Elmer Keith and The Golden Years of Gunwriting

Posted on 3 January 2020

Fair Use Keith Elmer Image (WP:NFCC#4) This past weekend, I played an event in southern Wyoming and then headed to Idaho on assignment for American Rifleman. Of course, I made time to be sure to visit Salmon, ID. Now, you old-timers … Continue reading →

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