Companion, Complementary Firearms Part III
I have to say, this has become a messy project and one that has not been particularly satisfying in the efforts I put forth and the results I’ve achieved. The Ruger GP100 and Ruger Model 77/357 have tolerated my missteps and experiments without complaint. To the end they remain tight, […] [Read More]
Smith and Wesson's Model 625 45 Automatic... Revolver
Accepting that the speed of my shooting, while accurate, was on par with that of a South American tree sloth… assuming a tree sloth could draw and fire a double action revolver, I invested in a copy of Ed McGivern’s “Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting”. Applying some of the book’s […] [Read More]
Ruger Stands Tall In The Face of Attempted Foreign Investor Interference
The face of the new enemy; a union of globalists dedicated to disarming Americans and forcing their far left perspective on every aspect of American life. “Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility” buys a small number of shares in large corporations, they get a couple of far left fund managers to […] [Read More]
Winchester Model 1892 Carbine In 45 Colt
This past weekend was the first time my wife and I tackled landscaping, AKA “The Lawn”. Basically, that means stripping mulch from flower beds, then hitting the lawn with mechanical and chemical defibrillators, with the hope of shocking it into green before it dies from neglect. Leading the charge was […] [Read More]
Ruger's GP100 Match Champion Revolver in 10mm Automatic
The GP100 has been my favorite revolver for some time. Mine has found a place in home defense, it has been on my belt when walking trails, it has seen a great deal of use for recreational target shooting, and it is frequently the basis for 357 Magnum handload development. […] [Read More]
Ruger's SR1911 in 9mm Luger
Sometimes, the physiological changes associated with maturation take unexpected turns, some with its their own rewards. Eyesight in the evenings without eyeglasses often means general shape recognition rather than a high resolution view of the world. Last night, I encountered a large black and green beetle parked on the kitchen […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 70 Featherweight Compact
Finally, fog is rising from the last of the melting snow and a steady drizzle is bringing the lawn and surrounding woodland back to life. Spring outdoor work will replace the free weekends of winter and save my wife and I from the cabin fever cult of the Instant Pot. […] [Read More]
The Savage 110 Hunter in 25-06 Remington Part II
My wife tells me she has always seen in me a great deal of potential. Subsequently, she works diligently to utilize as much of it as possible. Where a casual observer might see an out of shape old guy, stretched out on the couch and watching “Street Outlaws – No […] [Read More]
Real Guns - An American Rural Gun Shop
The Real Guns Shop was updated again this past week in an effort to make the site easier for visitors to access. An “Enhanced Search” function was added to simplify the task of locating specific firearms within the Real Guns inventory. Additionally, a “Compare” feature was added so that multiple […] [Read More]
The Savage 110 Hunter in 25-06 Rem Part I
Parroting business reporting of the day, in 2013, $4.5 billion ATK acquired the $200 million Caliber Company, Caliber Company was parent to 100+ year old Savage Sports Corporation. In 2015, ATK spun off its outdoor products businesses into Vista Outdoor, Inc. which is currently comprised of fifty brands. Vista Outdoors […] [Read More]