Berger Bullets & Ammunition is now packaging select bullet offerings in convenient 1,500 count Competition Packs for handloaders insisting on procuring the same production lots. Serious long-range competitors and hobbyists are very particular about their measuring, weighing, and sorting of ammunition components to achieve the most precise results. Many are equally demanding about procuring componentsContinue reading “Berger Announces New Competition Bullet Packs”
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WW 2 Rat Bombs
During World War II, Britain’s Special Operations Executive came up with one of the strangest sabotage ideas of the war: the “explosive rat.” Dead rats were stuffed with plastic explosive and sewn back up so they looked like ordinary carcasses. The plan was to smuggle them near German boiler rooms and coal piles, hoping workersContinue reading “WW 2 Rat Bombs”
New from RCBS: Rock Chucker Supreme Elite Kit
Oroville, CA – America’s Precisioneered™ Reloading brand RCBS has announced the release of the new Rock Chucker Supreme Elite Kit – the most precise handloading kit available today. This comprehensive kit gives new reloaders everything they need to start crafting custom ammunition, with a curated assortment of must-have handloading gear. This kit provides ultimate valueContinue reading “New from RCBS: Rock Chucker Supreme Elite Kit”
Ed Brown Custom 1911
Before Ed Brown turned into Ed Brown Products churning out CNC frames and slides on a Henry Ford assembly line, he was a one-man shop, a tool and die maker by trade but a custom pistolsmith by choice. Ed was a top level IPSC shooter who first came to my attention when he sponsored theContinue reading “Ed Brown Custom 1911”
Smith & Wesson Partners with Lipsey’s to Reintroduce Night Guard Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the limited release of the new Lipsey’s Exclusive Model 386 and Model 396 Night Guards. Originally launched in 2008, the Night Guard Series consisted of compact, double-action revolvers designed for personal defense, concealed carry, and duty use.Continue reading “Smith & Wesson Partners with Lipsey’s to Reintroduce Night Guard Revolvers”
The Vietnam Liberator Pistol
What most people don’t know is there was a version cooked up for use in Vietnam.
Streamlight Launches the ProTac Rail Mount VIR Pro
EAGLEVILLE, PA, January 23, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, introduced the ProTac® Rail Mount VIR PRO, a gun-mounted tactical light featuring up to 1,100 lumens of visible white light and an infrared (IR) LED. The new light is designed to securely fit all long gunsContinue reading “Streamlight Launches the ProTac Rail Mount VIR Pro”
Rare S&W’s! One Was Never Made, One Is Not What You Think! And A High Power Brought Back To Life
Richard Baker is mentioned briefly in the video but for a great article about the man, check out the Revolverguy.com article for more information.
Ted Yost – Jason Burton Custom Colt LW Commander – Lou Alessi’s Carry Gun
Classic, relatively simple carry gun build by Ted and Jason for Lou Alessi. This Colt is a nice example of a subdued Custom Carry Commander.
Korth Combat Model
From Scarce Desirable Korth Combat Model in .357 Magnum with fitted a 9mm extra cylinder, made 1986 in West Germany. The original company was founded in 1954 by Willie Korth and became widely heralded for their precision engineering, meticulous hand fitting, accuracy and finish. The cylinder latch it unique (next to the hammer) and theContinue reading “Korth Combat Model”
Scattered Shots 