Obscure Object of Desire: Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless (1st Model) in .32 S&W

Last weekend, I was at a friend’s man cave discussing some business. As usual, the topic of guns came up. As I was getting ready to leave he said he had something to show me. Out of his safe came the unusual purse-like case you see above made of ostrich skin. Before I opened it … Read more

What I’m Carrying Now: A Smith & Wesson Revolver and a Speed Loader

[This post is part of our series, What I’m Carrying Now. If you’d like to submit a photo and description of the gun, holster and gear you’re carrying in the new world in which we live, send it to us at [email protected] with WICN in the subject field.] SLD writes . . . What WE are carrying during this forced … Read more

What I’m Carrying Now: A Smith & Wesson Model 19-4 and an IFAK

[This post is part of our new series, What I’m Carrying Now. If you’d like to submit a photo and description of the gun, holster and gear you’re carrying in the new world in which we live, send it to us at [email protected] with WICN in the subject field.] Chris Whisler writes . . . I recently … Read more

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 66-8 Combat Magnum and 69 Combat Magnum Revolvers

As a former IDF sniper, I’ve always viewed wheel guns as a blast from the past. Firearms best suited to Westerns, gun museums and OFWGs (who don’t know any better). So I wondered why RF handed me two Smith & Wesson revolvers to compare and contrast: a Model 69 Combat Magnum and a Model 66-8 Combat Magnum. … Read more