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What IS a Revolver and Why Do Gun Owners Love Them?

More than 180 years later, with a slew of firearms at consumers’ fingertips, how has the revolver kept its place in American defense?

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Rifle Calibers in Revolvers? Meet the Magnum Research BFR

My new piece is no rifle at all, but it certainly does fire traditional .375 Winchester rifle rounds -- meet the BFR by Magnum Research.

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This Day in History: Rollin White, of Revolver Patent Fame, is Born

Rollin would become best-known as the man who provided Sam Colt with a golden opportunity to be on the cutting edge of revolver design and was rebuffed.

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Budget Buntline: Heritage Rough Rider 16-inch

From a company whose name is synonymous with affordable single-action revolvers, comes the 16-inch barreled Rough Rider -- born of the legendary 19th century Colt Buntline six-shooter.

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A Look at a Beautiful Early-Production Named 1860 Colt Army

John Russell brought a very rare and collectible early production 1860 Colt Army with him to a Texas Independence Day Party.

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Update: Handgun or Pistol Against Bear Attack: 93 cases, 97% Effective

Three failures out of 93 cases where guns were used to defend against bears translate to a 97% success rate for the use of guns against bears.

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