Review: Guns of the Gunfighters
I grew up at a time when Hugh O’Brian’s Wyatt Earp represented authenticity in regard to cowboys and the Wild West. Later, as movies like “The Wild Bunch” were released, cowboy hats changed from ten gallon to bowler styles, and outlaws and lawmen took cover behind skittish horses rather than standing... […] [Read More]
Review: Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West
Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West is not a flashy production, but it is a clean black and white production and, at 8.5″x11.5″ in format, it is a relatively big production. I would thing Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West was written for people who have basic knowledgeable of firearms... […] [Read More]
Review: Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading Vol 1&II 6th Edition
I am a Hornady fan. They are perhaps the only bullet, ammunition and handloading equipment manufacturer still operating under the same continuum of family management, they take a leadership role in forming quality partnerships when introducing new cartridges and products and they sell products of exceptional quality at bargain prices... […] [Read More]
Review: Sierra 5th Edition Rifle and Handgun Manual & I5 Ballistic Software V 5.0
I don’t know anyone over at Sierra, but I think their employees must be a lot of down to earth people, each holding a personal interest in firearm’s sports and activities. The reason for this conclusion is that they make some very good bullets, without a lot of fanfare, and... […] [Read More]
Review: Lyman Black Powder Handbook & Loading Manual 2nd Edition
Whenever I find myself approaching something I am not familiar with, which happens more often then I’d like to admit, I try to locate some sources of good basic information that will help me to become familiar with the subject at hand. Lyman’s Black Powder Handbook was the first generalist... […] [Read More]
Review: Colt: An American Legend
I purchased “Colt: An American Legend” out of an interest I developed in the history of Harley Davidson and Smith & Wesson; a number of great American corporate institutions have followed a wandering path. Business entities are bought, sold and merged to extract profit and to raise capital. Product lines... […] [Read More]
Review: Handguns and Freedom: ...Their Care and Maintenance
When I was growing up in New Jersey, I’d walk a few miles to a gun store situated next to a railroad overpass on the Clifton – Passaic border. The proprietor’s name was Krien Laffler, a middle aged man with a heavy German accent and a shop full of mostly... […] [Read More]
Review: Nosler Reloading Guide – 5th Edition
Nosler’s new manual was released in April of 2002. I know it took me a while to pick up a copy and read through it, but I hate to get into the backorder/out of stock dilemma that is always affixed to trying to secure early copies of manuals. More so,... […] [Read More]
Review: Swift Bullet Company Reloading Manual Number One
In the process of reloading, I’ve come to appreciate Swift bullets. They seem to be manufactured consistently, they sometimes offer heavier than typical expanding bullets for some bore sizes; most notable .338″ at 275 grains, .358″ at 280 grains. I’ve used these in place of Woodleigh because I believe Swift’s... […] [Read More]
Review: Ann Coulter's "Slander" & Shawn Hannity's "Let Freedom Ring"
I try to read as much as I can. There are so many things going on in the world, and so little free time, it’s easy to get pulled into TV and magazines as a sole quick source of information and miss out on the enjoyment of reading a non-work... […] [Read More]