Tag: Revolvers: Page 2

Weapons

SHOT Show 2011: S&W's Governor Revolver Loads .410 Shells

Smith & Wesson is introducing its own hybrid revolver at SHOT Show 2011 called The Governor that's chambered in .410 bore shot shells, .45 Colt and .45 ACP.

January 17, 2011

Weapons

Winchester Introduces LE-Only Ranger Bonded .38 +P Round

The bonding process welds the lead and jacket together as one, which controls expansion and provides superior retained weight upon impact. This ensures "maximum stopping power," according to the company.

October 8, 2010

Weapons

Sturm, Ruger & Co. KLCR 357 Compact Revolver

I am an avowed fan of the revolver in general and short-barreled revolvers in particular. So I was prepared to like the LCR. And I'm happy to tell you it did not disappoint me.

October 6, 2010

Weapons

What to Look for in a Backup Gun

Because of the tough economic times most agencies issue only a duty sidearm, and the officer wishing to carry a backup can purchase one from a department-approved list. Let's take a look at some of the characteristics you should look for in a BUG.

October 6, 2010

Weapons

Smith & Wesson Ships Bodyguard Pistols

Smith & Wesson has begun shipping its pair of Bodyguard pistols introduced at SHOT Show, including its Bodyguard 380 6 + 1 pistol and Bodyguard 38 revolver. The firearms arrive with built-in laser sights.

July 28, 2010

Weapons

Small-Frame Revolvers: Still An Excellent Choice

For an officer considering a backup gun, one of the major factors is weight. Smith & Wesson and Taurus have addressed these issues in the small-frame revolver by replacing heavier steel frames with lighter aluminum, titanium, and scandium metals.

July 2, 2010

Weapons

Sturm, Ruger Introduces the LCR-357

The LCR-357 is the newest addition to the LCR revolvers, chambering the .357 Magnum in a compact, five-shot revolver that weighs 17.1 ounces.

May 17, 2010

Weapons

SHOT Show 2010: Smith & Wesson Debuts New Backup Guns

Smith & Wesson brought a subcompact pistol and snubby revolver under a new line of Bodyguard pistols that are lighter weight and arrive with integrated lasers.

January 18, 2010

Weapons

Ruger Introduces Two Revolvers Chambered In .327 Federal Magnum

The .327 Federal Magnum offers near-.357 Magnum performance with less recoil, pushing a 100-grain American Eagle load at 1,525 feet per second out of the 4.20-inch barreled GP100, according to Ruger.

January 17, 2010

Weapons

How to Quickly Reload Your Revolver

Mike Larney of the ProArms podcast demonstrates the FLETC reload for the revolver as he was taught when he was an officer with the NYPD. You'll need a speed-loader for this one.

December 13, 2009

Weapons

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Light Compact Revolver

At this year's SHOT Show, Ruger wowed the attendees when it unveiled one of the most radically new handguns that has been seen in decades, the Light Compact Revolver (LCR).

July 30, 2009

Weapons

Smith & Wesson Night Guard Revolvers

While the revolver's popularity among American police forces has taken a nose dive in the past few decades, Smith & Wesson has recently introduced a new line of revolvers that I believe will engender new interest from law enforcement, especially for concealed carry by undercover officers and as an off-duty or backup gun.

April 30, 2009