“Tag: Revolver”

The BFR is a great choice for someone wanting the most power in a portable package at a reasonable price.

A couple of years ago, the Louisiana-based firearms distributor Lipsey’s put together a contract with Ruger to produce a Blackhawk Flattop .44 Special revolver. Seems they took notice that quite a few original Flattops in .357 Mag. were making their way to custom revolversmiths to be converted into the better caliber.

On April 26, 1877 a Single Action Army revolver, serial number 36xxx was shipped from the Colt factory in Hartford, Conn. to the Colt Patent Fire-Arms Mfg. Co., London Agency, London, England.

Because semis use gases to cycle the action, some velocity is lost.

Sure, there are plenty of long guns on display here at SCI, but hunters can admire the beauty of revolver like the S&W Model 686 PC, too.

Here are some tips for choosing a revolver for hunting.

Are handguns in .357 Mag. powerful enough for deer?

A handgun does no good on a shelf back in camp. But the trouble is, handguns chambered for cartridges appropriate for wilderness protection and/or big-game hunting tend to be a bit heavy. It’s common enough to head into the hunt with good intentions, but after a few exhausting days when even your shoelaces become too heavy, you often find a reason to leave the handgun behind.