What is it about the 44 Magnum? The 44 Magnum is not even a 44 caliber (it is actually a 43 caliber). So why did they name it a 44? I searched this question briefly when I covered… Read More

Standard Manufacturing Switch Gun Vs S333 Standard Manufacturing produces some innovative firearms, two of which are the S333 (formerly called the S333 Thunderstruck) and their newly-re… Read More

2011 Vs 1911: Is More Gun More Better?  Is a 2011 better than a 1911?  Yes. But also no. Actually, it really depends on what you're looking for in a gun. Inevitably, the ques… Read More

This is a short update to my project from 2015. See the final post of that build here Just as a reminder I bought this 3-screw (old model) Ruger Blackhawk for a very reasonable price. I… Read More

 I started this journey a long time ago and then life pulled me away from working on guns. What led me back to it was people like Sharps40. His typical medium is the Ruger Blackhaw… Read More

The Heritage Rough Rider is a low priced .22 single action revolver made by Heritage Manufacturing, now a division of Taurus USA.This was a very difficult article to write. The information w… Read More

The all-stainless steel Colt Cobra revolver is built for concealability. With its small frame, 2-inch barrel, an unloaded weight of 25-ounces, it makes for an ideal carry or backup gun. A v… Read More

Boge Quinn, of the popular Gunblast channel, showed off his “First Generation” Colt Single Action Army “Sheriff’s Model” .44 Special, produced in 1906. Quinn c… Read More

This 6 1/2" barreled new model Single Six belongs to my neighbor. He asked me to work my magic on it. The gun had some pretty good holster wear and some pitting at the muzzle end (probably f… Read More

It’s no secret that the “holy grail” of tactical shotguns is one that precisely matches the AR-15 in form and function, with identical appearance, controls… Read More

Another guest build. This enthusiast decided he was going to be a gunsmith and went head first into the trade without hesitation or trepidation.This is one of his first 1911 builds, unfortun… Read More