Tank Hoover pays tribute to sixgun legends Skeeter Skelton and Elmer Keith by recreating their iconic firearms. From shooting Skeeter’s original Ruger Blackhawk to building his own versions, Tank shares his journey of honoring these greats through detailed replicas and personal touches.
S&W’s 2000 Schofield: Reviving an Old West Icon with a Modern Twist
Explore Smith & Wesson’s 2000 revival of the iconic Schofield revolver. Discover its historical roots in the Old West and how the Performance Center blended classic design with modern craftsmanship in this reintroduction.
The Unrepentant Sixgun
I appreciate fine craftsmanship. I appreciate art, well, maybe not the “banana taped to a wall” sort, but that which displays masterful talent. And if you’ve been reading this stuff before, I also appreciate a laugh or two. Sometimes, all of these fuse together.
The Revolver .32 H&R Magnum Makes a Comeback?
Roy explores a new offering from Charter Arms - a revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. After losing attention to the .327 Federal Magnum, many thought this caliber would fade away, but like shooting .38 specials in a .357 Magnum wheelgun, shooting the H&R can be a lot more enjoyable and perfectly adequate for defensive use.
The Right Grips Can Make All the Difference
The right grips can make all the difference. Sometimes, original factory designs (primarily on older guns) are just… wrong. Other times, individual hand size and shape don’t quite mesh with the shape of your particular gun. Whatever the reason, customizing grips can make a big difference in how well you handle and shoot your handgun.
Engineering Excellence Embraces Artistic Style
The finest revolvers anywhere?
“In January 2016 at Shot we went over to the Korth booth
The Ultimate Hand Cannon: S&W Performance Center 500
I’ve shot this model a coupe of times. Let’s just say it’ll wake you up
Single Action Revolver Loading Tricks
If you don’t know the trick to loading a single-action revolver, check out this
S&W Revolver Frame Sizes (Part I)
Mystified by the myriad of revolver frame types? N, J, K, L, E-I-E-I-O? Head over