To those who have not been indoctrinated into the world of the 327 Federal Magnum, this may seem like a small pile of nickel plated brass. To those in the know, this is a small pile of gold. The 327 Federal Magnum is one of those cartridges that has been […]

The Ruger’s Seven Shot GP100 327 Federal Magnum is a lot like a really good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. A combination of the proven GP100 revolver and the spiffy .327 Federal Magnum cartridge, together they make a really exceptional firearm. Federal lists the .327 Federal Magnum as a defensive […]

I grew up in New Jersey where language, or dialect more specifically, made for some relatively… unique understandings. For example, a number of my teen years were spent hustling street races on what was then known to me as “Route 21, Macarta Highway”. Twenty years later, returning from a business […]

In Part I, the Ruger SR9c was found to be a well mannered and reliably operating compact autoloader. It clearly has aesthetic appeal and quality is exemplary. As a compact autoloader with a 3.5″ barrel, the Ruger’s mechanical specifics and intended range of uses needed to be considered while developing […]

My interest in the 6.5 Creedmoor chambered Ruger M77 Hawkeye was derived from my interest in the 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser and my appreciation for the Model 77 Hawkeye. The Ruger M77 Hawkeye is a prime example of modern manufacturing technology yielding a high quality firearm in very traditional form. The […]

I recently discovered that “Astrophotography” means stumbling around on the driveway in the dark, trying to balance the awkwardly top heavy weight of a tripod mounted telescope, and taking pictures of either the Copernicus… or a backyard yard gopher excavation, depending upon where in the out of control arc of […]

I pulled a trail camera this AM and, upon review of contents, was reminded of what it means to live in a very rural setting. Wild turkeys hogged the lens during daylight hours, several flocks of hens with and an appropriate number of strutting toms. Nighttime brought the deer, twenty […]

First impressions are often the most lasting, but that doesn’t mean they are always correct. Case in point, the Ruger Bearcat. I always thought of the Bearcat as more of a novelty as a single action revolver, perhaps something to have around as a training aid for young small handed […]

Having had the opportunity to examine and shoot a good number of AR type firearms, and the opportunity to assemble a few from carefully selected piece parts and subassemblies, I’d have to say that “subtle technological evolution” is a term that best characterizes these types of firearms. Updating changes manifests […]