“.38 special”

“Only accurate rifles are interesting.” So goes the quote from Col. Townsend Whelen, and he was right.

The 9mm Luger has a respectable resume, serving many military roles including a stint as the U.S. Armed Forces' chosen cartridge.

What is it about the veteran cartridge that still appeals to shooters to this day, when there are so many more powerful cartridges available, including the Elmer Keith-upgraded .357 Magnum? Philip Massaro has the answer.

There have been many visionaries in the firearms industry—the John Brownings and the Peter Paul Mausers—but we firmly believe that if for nothing other than the .357 Mag. and .44 Mag., Elmer Keith deserves inclusion into that group. The .357 Magnum is a sound and useful design, one that will continue to be enjoyed by shooters and hunters alike for decades to come.

While there are many classic wheelgun calibers that date back to the late 19th century—the .44-40 and .45 Colt foremost among them—the relatively modern .44 Rem. Mag. has a well-deserved place among the most effective developments for a revolver, and will undoubtedly remain there for our lifetime and beyond.

Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at Montana-based Choice Ammunition.

Hunting with a handgun is a challenging, yet intrinsically rewarding pastime. Here's a guide to get you started.

Get a closer look at the Marlin 1894 CSBL, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Co-developed by Nighthawk Custom and Korth, the new Ranger sports a 4-inch barrel, interchangeable 9mm and .38 Spl. cylinders, and integrated top and bottom Picatinny rails for mounting optics, lasers, lights or other accessories.