The Smith & Wesson N-frame Models 25 and 625 (stainless) chambered in 45 Colt are highly useful and versatile big bore sixguns that are held in high regard. However, the Model 25 in particular had a rocky road that temporarily tarnished its reputation for accuracy. Today, we will shed a little light on guns, accuracy both bad and good, suitable handloads and the general performance of the 45 Colt. ...Read More >

Garnering double duty from a rifle safely firing a dissimilar cartridge, one for which the rifle is not originally intended, is typically accomplished via the use of a chamber adapter. The adapter is also known as an auxiliary chamber, supplemental chamber, auxiliary cartridge and caliber conversion sleeve. These devices are basically the same outside dimension as the cartridge intended for the firearm while accepting a different cartridge of identical or close-enough bullet diameter, adapting the cartridge to the firearm. ...Read More >

When learning that Rifle Sporting Firearms Journal would change its name to Rifle & Handgun Magazine, I let out a rebel yell that disturbed the cat’s afternoon nap and scattered the chickens in the front yard. The magazine could now cover virtually anything with a rifled barrel. There are many fascinating mechanisms that are ignored today simply because they are not black and hold at least thirteen rounds of 9mm. ...Read More >

The more versatile something is, the more value it holds. Versatility is the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a stellar fashion. This makes sense, as there’s nothing like one-stop shopping to meet all your needs. When this versatility is a cheaper option, costing mostly your time, what more could you ask for? ...Read More >