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Ruger Old Model Blackhawk Single Action Revolver Review
This is a profile/review of one of Ruger's most popular and durable handguns, the original "old model" Blackhawk. The Ruger Old Model Blackhawk single action helped make the company a success, and many were sold after its introduction in 1955.
Smith & Wesson Model 66 357 Magnum Stainless Steel "Combat" Revolver Review
The Smith & Wesson Model 66 stainless steel revolver was one of their most popular models, for good reason. This is a profile/review of one of S&W's most popular and durable handguns, the Model 66.
Olympic Shotgun Shooting
Olympic Shotgun Shooting - how to do it!
Olympic Rifle Shooting
Olympic Rifle Shooting - how to do it!
Olympic Air Rifle Shooting
Olympic Air Rifle Shooting - how to do it!
Olympic Air Pistol Shooting
Olympic Air Pistol Shooting - how to do it!
Olympic Pistol Shooting
Olympic Pistol Shooting - how to do it!
My First Wild Turkey Hunting Success
I'd been hunting turkeys off and on (largely off) for many years, and I had found numerous ways to screw up a turkey hunt. I mean, while I have certainly blown opportunities at deer, I never managed to fail so consistently as I did when pursuing turkeys. And then one day, all of that changed...
How to Troubleshoot a Revolver; Inspection May Tell You Why Your Gun's Messed Up
How to troubleshoot a revolver. If your revolver is misfiring, some inspection may tell you why and allow you to correct the problem. Check out the photos and instructions here to learn how to troubleshoot your revolver.
How to Decock/Uncock a Crossbow Using a Rope Cocking Aid
How to decock/uncock a crossbow using a rope cocking aid. Simple rope devices with pulleys and plastic hooks and handles are great tools for cocking your crossbow, but what you may not know is that they can also be used to decock many crossbows.
Kel-Tec PF-9 Compact 9mm Pocket Pistol Review Profile
Review/Profile of Kel-Tec PF-9 (PF9) compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol. This little popper is still the lightest and flattest semi-auto 9mm pistol around, and it's not a bad one. It carries well, and mine has gone BANG every time I've asked it to.
Taurus PT709 Slim Compact 9mm Pocket Pistol Review Profile
Review/Profile of Taurus PT709 Slim compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol. This gun is light, compact, and easy to carry. It also has some features that make it stand out in its class, including a safety, a screw-adjustable rear sight, and second-strike capability in the event of a dud primer.
Review: Glock 36 Compact 45 ACP Semi Automatic Pistol
The Glock Model 36 is Glock's idea of a compact 45 pistol for carrying. While it's not exactly small, it is more compact than many other Glocks. It's also easy to shoot, and goes bang fairly reliably.
Colt Model 1917 Army New Service Model 45 ACP Double Action Revolver
This is a profile/review of an interesting old revolver, the Colt Model 1917 Army. Made to supplement the short supply of 1911 45 caliber pistols in the early stages of World War I, this double-action revolver was produced while Smith & Wesson was building their version of a 45 ACP revolver. Both guns were designated M1917 by the US military.
A Made-to-Order Buck
How game cameras can help your deer hunting. We checked the game cam on an isolated food plot and saw a number of nice whitetail bucks. One of them really turned me on, so I went after him. What happened next may surprise you...
How to Aim a Gun
How to aim a gun. It's not hard to do, as it's very simple. The trick is in making sure everything is properly lined up when you squeeze the trigger.
Ruger P345 Review of Semi-Auto 45 ACP Pistol
Ruger P345 review of semi-auto 45 ACP pistol. This is a profile/review of one of Ruger's newest handguns, the P345 semi-automatic pistol, chambered for 45 ACP. This gun features a tough polymer frame, stainless steel slide, stainless steel magazines, and a much slimmer width than Ruger's previous P-series pistols.
Dead Man's Deer
The deer season had been long, and had included its share of excitement, accomplishment, and regret. Little did I know what lay in store for me during the final 26 hours of the season.
How to Clean a Gun
How to clean a gun. It's basic information that every gun owner needs to know. Guns vary and there are many different ways to accomplish the same thing, but as in any job, you need to know your goal and how to reach it. This article provides that information.
H. Pieper Flobert-Warnant 32 Rimfire Rifle Review/Profile
Review/Profile of an antique H. Pieper 32 rimfire rifle of the Flobert-Warnant action type. This interesting old gun is made on the best action offered in Flobert rifles.
Big Sky Racks UTV Sky Bar Gun Rack for Rifles and Shotguns - Photo Gallery
Photos of Big Sky Racks UTV Sky Bar overhead gun rack for rifles and shotguns. Read the review and view photos of this quality overhead gun rack.
Kel-Tec PF-9 vs. Taurus PT709 Slim Compact 9mm Pistols Comparison/Review
Kel-Tec PF-9 vs. Taurus PT709 Slim. Side-by-side photos and specifications of two popular compact concealed-carry 9mm pistols. They are both good guns, but which one is better?
Beretta 3032 Tomcat 32 ACP Semi-Auto Pocket Pistol Review Profile
Review/Profile of Beretta 3032 Tomcat 32 ACP semi-auto pistol. This handy little pocket pistol isn't very powerful and this model has had some problems, but it carries pretty well and could certainly be better than nothing in a pinch.
Russ Chastain's Hunting Vehicles - Trucks and Off-Road Vehicles I've Owned
Russ Chastain's hunting vehicles - trucks and off-road vehicles I've used for hunting. This includes some of my favorite trucks and ATVs. They've all been good to me - but some have treated me a little better than others.
Walther P38 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is a profile/review of the Walther P38, a 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol. From World War II until the present day, the P38 continues to endure. It also proves that some so-called new innovations in firearms (such as decocking levers) are merely old features revisited.