S&W J-Frame Revolvers

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Review: Smith & Wesson J-Frame Revolvers Many years ago, the first swing-out-cylinder double-action revolvers from Smith & Wesson began leaving the factory. The unicycle was in production, and the Wright Flyer was yet to come. The I-frame was a six-shot .32 and the K-frame a six-shot .38. Today, the classic snubnose is still going strong. It remains the .38 by which all others are judged. Read More Browning Buckmark: Field, Target, Tackdriver The Buckmark is a tackdriver by any standards and a great all-around .22-rimfire handgun. The Buckmark was intended to be affordable but deliver good performance. The author's version is the Field Target—a useful variation with a 4-inch heavy barrel and fully adjustable sights. There are at least 20 variations of the Buckmark. Surely, there is one for every shooter, including you! Read More Review: Taurus 44 Tracker The Tracker, for me, is a well-balanced gun and has exactly the feel I like in any handgun. It's fast to move, easy to stop, and sits in the hand very well. It's very stable on target, and I have zero doubt I simply cannot miss with this gun! It has enough barrel to allow precision sight alignment and enough frame size to get an effective hold, but not too much of either. It's not nearly as bulky and unwieldy as most revolvers in this caliber. Read More Gary Indiana Suit Against Gun Manufacturers Continues Smith & Wesson Corp. and eight other major gunmakers must face claims alleging they should be held liable for illegal handgun sales and gun violence in Gary, Indiana, a state appeals court held May 23. Although this case has been up and down in the courts since 1999, the Court of Appeals has okayed antigunners to take one more bite of the apple. Read More Understanding Shotgun Shells 101 There are many different shotgun bore sizes or "gauges" (much like rifle and pistol caliber size), and gauges of differing shell length, and all can be loaded with a wide variety of shot sizes. Let's break down some of these terms so you can better understand your shotgun or make a well-informed and safe purchase the next time you head to your favorite gun store or range. Read More P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US © 2019 CTD, Inc. All Rights Reserved