Tag Archives: DA

The Ruger Shopkeeper

Posted on 6 March 2013

Every so often I pick up a gun and just can’t put it down. I suspect some of you folks are the same way. My latest case of serious addiction is the Ruger Shopkeeper. This is one of those guns … Continue reading →

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The Cadillac of Snub-Nosed Revolvers

Posted on 31 March 2012

One of my favorite handguns started life as the Smith & Wesson Combat Magnum. Back in the 50’s, Bill Jordan was approached by the wheels at Smith & Wesson and asked to give his thoughts on the perfect revolver for … Continue reading →

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A Classic Sixgun

Posted on 17 February 2012

It is no secret that I am a huge fan of the Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver (mfg. 1957-1999). But one of my all-time favorite DA revolvers happens to be the 2 1/2-inch version of the Model 19. I … Continue reading →

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