Category Archives: Shooting Sports

Carrying a Trail Gun

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Ed Mitchell

Carrying a Trail Gun: Back in November of 2008, I did a brief post on selecting a trail gun. In the intervening years a number of people have come by to read it. So perhaps its time to expand a … Continue reading →

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S&W Model 19 .357 Combat Magnum

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Ed Mitchell

S&W Model 19 .357 Combat Magnum. Well a bad cold has kept me off the water over over a week. So no fishing reports. But what do you say – lets talk about a classic revolver – the S&W Model … Continue reading →

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Handloading your own Ammo

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Handloading is increasingly popular these days largely due to periodic shortages of ammunition.  Still there are many good reasons to handload. Yes, you can save money, although in recent times the price of materials has jumped noticeably. You can tailor rounds for specific needs, … Continue reading →

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Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Revisited

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Ed Mitchell

Recently, people – from as far away as France, Finland, and Russia – have visited posts I did some time ago on Smith & Wesson revolvers. Given that interest, it’s time to say more on this subject. So let’s begin … Continue reading →

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Smith & Wesson 44 Magnums

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Ed Mitchell

Big bore revolvers? I love them. Man, the flame, the roar – the recoil. Squeeze the trigger and you’re Zeus throwing lightning bolts.  Back in August I told you about the S&W Model 629 Mountain Gun. It is wonderful trail gun, but not easy to … Continue reading →

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