Firearm information for the enthusiast
Rodney Dangerfield was one of the funniest comics ever. Live stand up, or movies, he was the sharp witted but classless sad sack, who came out on top enough times to make success look possible for… anyone. So after watching the first day of the Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearings, […]
For much of my early formative years, the term Winchester Model 1894 defined a clean utility grade lever action rifle that competed with the Marlin Model 336 for the attention of northeastern deer hunters. When I began hunting in 1957, those were the lever action rifles that filled the racks […]
I like to think I am a rational man, but then I suspect most people think the same of themselves. The advantage I hold in making my case is that I can prove it. If I have been able to make clean, one shot kills on game with simple copper […]
Writing about firearms is different than writing about most other things. Mysteries, science fiction, historical works, are almost always outlined, flow charted and modular in structure. Characters are defined to suit the plot, each story unfolding with the intention of bringing about an intended conclusion; the murder of Roger Ackroyd […]
Ruger has always been true to the Firearm industry’s tradition of making special runs of firearms. Sometimes this comes in the form of short runs of specialized product sold through Ruger’s general distribution channels. Sometimes this comes in the form of special configurations of production models exclusively available through select […]
One thing, and probably the only thing I miss about living in California were the shooting ranges. Covered firing line, cement shooting benches, full time range supervision and maintenance, and a pro shop. In Maine, I mostly hose myself down with tick spray, carry a side arm and walk off […]
History is what we remember… It was 1964. I had hair that often blew in the breeze on its own accord. I listened to Bob Dylan, but I had an eye on a night lights of Disco while in its early stages. I was a happy guy, punching holes in […]
Mowing the lawn puts one into a contemplative frame of mind. I don’t know why. Perhaps its the drone of the tractor engine or the sense of order that comes from arranging a slightly neglected lawn into neat rows and squares of thick contrasting texture? It may also be the […]
The Ruger SR1911 Officer-Style is a compact handful of 45 Auto power and a good alternative to plastic fantastic strikers and presets. Perhaps not the first choice of a Volvo driving, overly evolved, target punching, recently graduated, software engineer gone firearm enthusiast, but a great pick for someone who needs […]
Buried in the archives on Real Guns® is a considerable body of work addressing handloading cartridges appropriate for big and dangerous game. It was a kick I was on for a decade or so that ran from the 375 H&H to the 500 Jeffery with many cartridges in between and […]