super-light revolvers for concealed carry, sometimes overlooked is how good revolvers—particularly mid- to full-size ones—can be for home defense. Sure, they may not hold as many rounds as a 9mm semiautomatic, but they’re simple to use. There are no safeties to worry about, no slide...
Good .44 magnum for home defense. Can be used by some shooters for concealed carry. Takes .44 special ammo. Cons Not the best for hunting purposes. 2Ruger® New Model Blackhawk® Centerfire Revolvers Our second review centers on yet another revolver manufacturer held in high esteem: Ruger...
easy-packing revolver. The barrel also features ports that help reduce recoil. This revolver is less expensive than the Model 69 and, while not as smooth or accurate, it is a fine choice for close-range personal defense. Another alternative is ...
including the 20DS and 60DS. Now, I’d like to talk about the Chiappa Rhino 40DS. It has an amazing 4-inch barrel length, which is an ideal size for home defense and target shooting use.
I taught the 2024LMS DefenseDefensive Revolver course on the 26thof October in Northern California, and thought I’d share a few observations for the RevolverGuy crowd.Continue reading“2024 Defensive Revolver Class Debrief” Posts pagination
The downside of the Sheriff is the short barrel and caliber, which makes it a poor choice for home defense applications. However, most self-defense incidents outside the home involve the aggressor being in close proximity to their potential victim, which is where the Sheriff is most effective....
TheColt SAAis still highly sought after, in production, and a viable outdoors or home defense handgun for those that are familiar with the type. Most of the rimfire calibers and the early centerfire cartridges were less powerful than the Colt 1860 Army. ...
There is a wide variety of cartridges available for all modern self-defense handguns, and these come with various projectile types. For example, FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) rounds can be used while training and practicing. On the other hand, JHP (Jacketed Hollow Point) rounds are highly effectiv...
Being a dinosaur in so many of my attitudes I feel that 38 Specials still make the very best home defense revolvers – especially for those who may not be dyed in the wool of recreational shooters.DISCLAIMER: All reloading data in this article is for informational purposes only. Starline ...
The first thing to consider when choosing a .357 magnum revolver is your intended purpose. Are you looking for a revolver for home defense, target practice, or hunting? Each of these purposes may require a different type of revolver with different features and specifications. ...