38 caliber revolver shooting books

This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Any shooting after fatigue sets in is a waste of time and ammunition, and snubnose. Constructed from stainless steel and colts legendary craftsmanship this is a revolver you can count on for years to come. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Colt single action army revolver was retired by the cavalry and replaced by the. Mcgivern also performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the double action revolver. This gun is a family heirloom and i am just cleaning it. Cowboy action shooting loads 9mm38 caliber brian enos.

The laser is easy to adjust without any disassembly of the revolver. In order to simplify ammo supply to the front lines, most of the. It served as the service revolver for the us army in. The k frame was the most widely used and issued police revolver for nearly a century. These are 110grain bullets and they do not get to 1,000 fps out of a 2inch barrel. Peruse the above gallery to see the full selection of 32 revolvers. I also didnt take into consideration the existing revolvers, since this article focused on choosing a caliber for the purchase of a new gun but a. The 7shot taurus multicaliber 692 revolver is designed for reliable everyday carry with its 3inch barrel, and also offers a rangefriendly option in the 612inch model. Beginners guide to pistol shooting how to become an. The following information on choosing the best police revolver comes from section 39 of shooting by j. The author discusses shooting positions, target shooting and the reloading of. Has cow or buffalo horn grips that fit well, and gun has much of its original. A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers.

Selecting a defensive revolver caliber learn about guns. Edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 from lewistown, montana, was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting. It is most commonly used in revolvers, although some semiautomatic pistols and carbines also use this round. That said, i dont think there is a safe load for these, they are made with what looks like pot metal frames very cheaply. The first thing an officer requires is a serviceable revolver, one that is safe and reliable, and will function perfectly when his life is in danger. Cant read all the barrel address, and one last word is euskartan egitandana. Interestingly major campbell did not opt to have a revolver in the standard british service caliber but instead chose the. Bible book safe for snubnosed revolvers concealed gun storage. They would soon be made by many european gunmakers, in numerous. Action single action double action only singledouble action. It is hard to go in any gun store and not see an ria 1911. Easy and enjoyable to shoot, the colt cobra is a great option for both new shooters, and more experienced shooters looking for a superior revolver to carry daily. Howell old west conversions conversion cylinder 36 caliber pietta 18511861 navy steel frame black powder revolver 38 special, 38 colt long colt 6round blue. With a 2 fully shrouded barrel and spurless hammer along with a fixed front sight with smooth channel framecut rear sight, its designed to perform when it counts.

So, when you buy a tv these days, the sticker at the store will describe it as something like a 60inch class television. Mechanically functions fine and tight in both single and double actions. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. History of rifles, revolvers and pistols 1920 army ordnance publ. Regarding ammunition, the choice for use in a snubnose. Frame size small j medium kl large n xlarge x governor z. If you are new to guns in general or even just revolvers in particular, you should start by training with a professional at a shooting range. This means the screen is roughly 60 inches, but they dont want to be sued for false advertising if it turns out to actuall. The m206 revolver is ideal for self defense and concealed carry. A revolver isnt dependent on having just the right grip in order to run, and limp wristing malfunctions simply dont exist.

Shooting a revolver is very similar to shooting other types of handguns. Taurus 692 revolver 9mm luger 38 special 357 mag 6 barrel. We stock a full range of beretta pistols, glock pistols, taurus pistols, ruger pistols and revolvers, kimber handguns, smith and wesson handguns, sig sau. It complements the integral fixed rear and pinned front sights. However, it is not unconcealable at all as a decent 4in kframe iwb holster is not hard to come by. How to shoot a 38 special gone outdoors your adventure.

Handgun hunting has evolved significantly over the last 25 years. Howell old west conversions conversion cylinder 36 cal. I am thinking about getting involved in cowboy action shooting and was wondering about loads. Nate parker rock island armory is best known for their budget oriented 1911s. A guide to handguns and shooting himmelwrights guide to pistol and revolver shooting will particularly interest those who collect or shoot historical firearms. I understand that the typical cowboy action shooting load is light. We carry 38 special caliber handguns and pistols for sale in our online gun shop at discount prices.

This means that shooting from awkward positions or while injured wont result in a jammed gun, as can happen with an autoloader. Chambered in 38 special, this firearm comes equipped with a checkered wood grip and a parkerized finish. Buy a copy of a book named, no second place winner by bill jordan. The taurus 856 is a reliable 6shot, 38 special revolver that features soft rubber gripsmaking it comfortable to shoot at the range while the doublesingle action increases speed and accuracy for followup shots.

The revolver employs an aluminum cylinder frame with an integrated barrelejector rod shroud, and the cylinder is made of pvdcoated stainless steel. Rumors of a multicaliber revolver being introduced at the shot show are true. He was the nicest guy you could ever meet but he had been in several gunfights and is the designer of the jordan grips, the jordan holster and for whom the jordan trooper was named after. In my teens, i spent nearly every weekend shooting one of those guns. Move it to your non shooting collection and avoid the risk. Strong side or weak side, pulling the trigger will fire the revolver every time. Choosing the best police revolver revolvers for police. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. With gun digest book of hunting revolvers, youll learn about factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all sizes of game. Lane accuracy adapted ammunition armstrong arrears for dues automatic pistol black powder bronze medal bullseye bullet bullseye cartridges chambered cleaning. Over time the trigger smoothes to glass, and with a bit of care. One box of ammunition expended per session is plenty. The gun has become an action movie icon over the years, finding a home in the ankle revolver of your average gumshoe detective or aging law man. Be your own super hero and defend yourself with the taurus 856 revolver the taurus 856 concealed hammer revolver is a favorite of legally armed citizens and its ideal for home defense.