A Beginner's Guide to Handgun Hunting
Hunting with a handgun is a challenging, yet intrinsically rewarding pastime. Here's a guide to get you started.
First Look: .480 Ruger and .454 Casull Ruger Super Blackhawks
Handgun hunters everywhere have reason to rejoice as two of their favorite calibers can be had in the revolver they love in an affordable package. Finally.
Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum
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.
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 629
While the new Performance Center Model 629 is decked out with modern updates and upgrades developed over the decades—including a stainless steel frame, cylinder and barrel implied by the “6” prefix—it is Model 29 to the core.
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