Tag Archives: smith and wesson

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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Train and Live With Your Defensive Firearm

Posted on 7 June 2021

Col. Jeff Cooper admonished his students and readers to live with their defensive carry gun. That way, the defensive shooter learns to manage, handle and operate the gun until it becomes second nature. Thus, the individual’s focus can be on … Continue reading →

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Defensive Revolvers: A Fad or Here to Stay?

Posted on 15 March 2021

You can calm down because this is not another one of those “Revolver vs. Semi-auto” articles. I am, however, curious about all of the recent interest in defensive revolvers that I see on social media. Colt has recently made a … Continue reading →

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Double-Action Revolvers & Their Place in Personal Defense

Posted on 28 October 2019

As someone who started out during the era when revolvers were king, you are probably not the least bit surprised that I am tickled to see so many companies again producing double-action revolvers that are suitable for personal defense. They are … Continue reading →

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