Creation of the Ruger SR1911 product line was quite an accomplishment. In a market not lacking in competition, Ruger jumped in with a quality, traditional anchor product and then, over a period of six years, let the line evolve into a comprehensive offering. Full length, Commander length, standard weight stainless […]

Winds were gusting to 25 knots, temps dropped to single digits, ice covered snow as far as the eyes could see. Today was definitely a long johns, break out the forced air heaters and warm up the chronograph batteries kind of range day. Very little was required to prep the […]

There is something about shooting a muzzleloader that is very gratifying. Maybe it is having more to do with the ballistic outcome… like handloading and shooting a favorite rifle. OK, maybe part of it is the smoke and bluster of Pyrodex, the sharp recoil and booming report of a 50 […]

Yesterday, while inside and working on handloads, rounding up factory ammo and planning a shooting schedule, the sun was shinning and the outside temperatures was 50°F. Today, when the Stealth Hunter was laid on the bench, the ambient temperature was 11°F and falling with heavy snow soon to follow. Point? […]

It seems enthusiasts have achieved a state of equilibrium when it comes to auto loaders and revolver; they each serve a purpose and they each have their applications and there is some degree of overlap.Subsequently, I will no longer compare high capacity auto loaders to buying an automobile with a […]

The weather warmed a bit, making working outdoors and getting around a bit easier… or at least I didn’t get stuck in the snow down range and my wife didn’t have to throw me a line and pull me out with the tractor. On that note… A scope was mounted […]

It’s Saturday, the day after a blizzard and the day before scheduled comprehensive roof clearing. The area temperature is -9°F with a wind chill of… Who am I kidding? It doesn’t really matter because I am not going outside. I’m having a lazy guy day; writing, while watching TV… “Manhunt […]

This is a wonderful time of year. It is often heard that mature people tend to lose their enthusiasm for birthdays. Not me. My family tends to give me gifts appropriate for a twelve year old; toys, baseball caps and books. I love it. A new game for PlayStation 4, […]

Writing about the Ruger Super Redhawk, chambered for the 10mm Auto, was interesting. The Super Redhawk was designed as a hunting revolver and it is generally available in 480 Ruger, 454 Casull, 44 Magnum, and the 41 Magnum as a concession to smaller bore acolytes and a bridge cartridge to […]