.38 Special Comparison: 3rd Place – Taurus Model 85
It just so happens that three extremely-representative samples of these guns live in the nightstands of people in my family. My dad (who used to serve warrants as a part-time constable) owns probably the newest of these – the very-mainstream Taurus Model 85. My mom (a former Justice of the Peace who issued the warrants dad served) owns the original-and-even-more-ubiquitous Smith & Wesson Model 36. And last but not least, my 82-year-old grandmother packs in her pajama drawer one of the most premium small .38s ever produced – the iconic Colt Cobra, a derivative of the famous Colt Detective Special.
Gun Review: Norinco SKS Rifle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_aHIqiRcws It’s often said that the enemy of the good is the great. In situations where continuous improvement is a “do-or-die” way of life – for example, a Cold War military-industrial complex – the life...
Gun Review: Henry Repeating Arms Golden Boy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezxBYCw8uGs Don't tell my kids, but I toured Europe on a BMW K100RT motorcycle. The "flying brick" was utterly reliably and Germanically comfortable (tough yet firm). When I returned to base, I looked for something...
Gun Review: Iver Johnson .32 S&W
My grandfather always had a thing for small handguns. Maybe that’s where I picked it up. For the longest time, I’ve wanted...
Gun Review: Springfield Loaded 1911-A1
When you think about handguns that have made their mark in the public's mind, there is, hands down, no firearm more iconic than the venerable creation of John Browning, the Model 1911-AI. Call it...
How Not to Review a Gun: Taurus Judge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1qRz82GCeU Just to remind you, The Truth About Guns needs a gun reviewer. If you'd like to apply for the job, please send an email to [email protected].