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

P&S ModCast 439 — Wristbreaker Handcannons

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P&S ModCast 439 is a wide-ranging discussion of big-bore magnum revolvers—“wristbreaker handcannons”—and the enjoyment, tradeoffs, and practical context surrounding them. Jon Canipe, Jason Cloessner, Bryan Eastridge, Caleb Giddings, and Matt Landfair explore the category with a mix of technical interest, history, and shooter experience. Released: September 5, 2025Runtime: 3 hours, 1 minuteHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Jon … Read more

P&S ModCast 374 — American Fighting Revolver

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P&S ModCast 374 brings Darryl Bolke, Bryan Eastridge, and Matt Landfair together for a long-form discussion of the American Fighting Revolver, the community surrounding it, and the Lipsey’s revolvers on which Bolke and Eastridge consulted. Listen to the Episode Original release: February 12, 2024Runtime: 2 hours, 48 minutes, 53 secondsPrimary audio: Listen to ModCast 374 … Read more

P&S ModCast 364 — Snubby Lessons Part 2

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P&S ModCast 364 continues the snubby-revolver discussion with a focus on stocks, ankle carry, pocket carry, ammunition selection, and related practical considerations. Cecil Burch, Bryan Eastridge, Rob Garrett, Caleb Giddings, Chuck Haggard, Nate Osborne, Ken Ross, and Matt Landfair examine small revolvers through real-world carry and training context. Released: December 3, 2023Runtime: 2 hours, 27 … 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