Either a 338 Ultra Mag… or a Nifty Paperweight Part 5
I’d like to say resumption of this project was triggered by a carefully crafted strategic plan that serves as the foundation for the Real Guns editorial calendar… but I cannot. Truth be told, I was standing on a ladder, reaching for some 45-90 WCF brass and dies, when a hefty […] [Read More]
Smith and Wesson's M&P 45 2.0
As the old Ford Escape speedometer spins like the wheels on a nickle slot machine, thoughts, dreams and lots of anxiety clear the path to a new car decision. Cursory examination suggests that in the past thirteen years, auto manufacturers have cut vehicle size in half, made everything but a […] [Read More]
Companion, Complementary Firearms Part I
I’ve been sitting here listening to the Amazon Mellow Folk Music channel… Jim Croce, Nora Jones, Jack Johnson, etc. and one step away from digging out a tie-dye T shirt from a basement trunk. Maybe I need to ratchet up to Thunder On The Mountain before I turn into cosmic […] [Read More]
Companion, Complementary Firearms Part II
How can you tell when you have been spending too much time online? This morning, I picked up a flyer from Home Depot from the kitchen counter. Looking for crab grass killer, I found myself poking at individual product pictures with my index finger, expecting each to enlarge, provide a […] [Read More]
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]