Author Archives: Roy Hill

Gun Review: M1 Garand Rifle

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Roy Hill

For some folks, the M1 Garand is a venerated object, a potent symbol of American greatness during World War II. Some of these people make an almost holy exercise out of researching serial numbers and finding the correct elusive parts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review, Rifles | Tagged .30-06, Garand, John. C Garand, M1 Garrand, Roy Hill | 57 Comments

Review: Stoeger Coach Gun Pt 2.

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Roy Hill

There’s nothing like seeing yourself on video to make you feel self-conscious and awkward, unless you’re Anthony Weiner. On the orders of, uh, I mean gentle request of our Fearless Leader, I videoed myself going through a house with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review, Personal Defense, Shotguns | 4 Comments

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Governor Take 2

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Roy Hill

RF recently reviewed the Smith & Wesson Governor. Unfortunately, our Fearless Leader lives in a part of the world where shooting inanimate objects requires a court order and direct supervision by a Plinking Safety Officer. RF suspected that the Governor had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review, Handguns | 4 Comments

Shotgun-Based Hostage Rescue for Dummies

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Roy Hill

In yesterday’s Question of the Day, our Fearless Leader posted the links to Birchwood Casey hostage targets and an American Rifleman article on how to take the “hostage shot” with a shotgun. The post generated quite a few responses. I’ve got this one wired, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Defense, Shotguns, Training & Technique | 7 Comments

Gun Review: 1853 Enfield

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Roy Hill

One hundred and fifty years ago, my home state of Arkansas boiled with controversy. Before the bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, , the Arkansas state legislators voted to stay in the Union. After Fort Sumter, they voted … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review, Rifles | 18 Comments

Gun Review: Stoeger Silverado Coach Gun (12 Gauge)

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Roy Hill

When I found out that I was getting a coach gun to review, I had the same reaction that your Uncle Bob does when he finds out you got him new underwear and socks for Christmas . . . again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review, Shotguns | 16 Comments

Gun Review: Model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen Rifle

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Roy Hill

During the first week of January, I bought my first official new gun of the year. It’s a model 1898 Krag-Jorgensen chambered in .30-40 Krag, and it’s 111 years old. That’s the same as Bilbo Baggins when he celebrates his … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Review, Rifles | 17 Comments