Revolvers

Articles and podcast episodes on revolver selection, carry, training, ammunition, maintenance, gunsmithing, historical context, and practical defensive use.

P&S ModCast 450 — .41 & .44 Special and Magnum

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P&S ModCast 450 brings Matt Landfair, Darryl Bolke, Jason Cloessner, John “Big Drip” Harris, and Steve Shields together for a detailed conversation about .41- and .44-caliber Special and Magnum revolver cartridges, their history, practical uses, and continued relevance. Listen to the Episode Original release: March 22, 2026Runtime: 3 hours, 9 minutes, 4 secondsPrimary audio: Listen … Read more

P&S ModCast 442 — The Allure of Single Action Revolvers

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P&S ModCast 442 examines the enduring appeal of single-action revolvers with a panel of experienced enthusiasts and practitioners. The conversation ranges across history, handling, cartridge versatility, configuration, and the reasons these older platforms still reward serious study and use. Released: November 4, 2025Runtime: 3 hours, 35 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Darryl Bolke, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, … Read more

The Nuance of Defensive Firearms

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Smith & Wesson revolvers illustrating defensive firearm choices.

When we discuss the nuance of defensive firearms for the individual we can get into the weeds and 8 dimensions of considerations to weigh. Conversely, it is even easier to fall into the trap of one size fits all if that option is proven on a large scale. So let’s limit this to a singular … Read more

Citizens Defense Research Contextual Revolver: Fundamental Revolver Skills AAR Caleb Giddings, Instructor

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Citizens Defense Research Contextual Revolver: Fundamental Revolver Skills AARCaleb Giddings, InstructorBy Pat Tarrant16-17 September 2023Hosted by Green Ops, Culpeper, VAPhotos by author, Green Ops, and Citizens Defense Research Instructor discussing multiple aspects of grip and trigger manipulation during lecture portionPhoto by Joshua Shaw, Green Ops Class description (from https://citizensdefenseresearch.com)Fundamental Revolver Skills is a 2-day course … Read more