In the 1990’s Smith & Wesson introduced a revolver series called the Mountain Gun. The primary feature that set these wheelguns apart was their tapered barrels with half-length ejector rod shrouds. Most guns in the series were also made from stainless-steel, and chambered in .357, .41 and .44 Magnum,...
Taurus recently upped their game with the introduction of the 856 Executive Grade. The 856 is a six-shot revolver with a frame that is slightly larger than a Smith & Wesson J-frame. The new Executive line is manufactured on a dedicated production line and receives significantly more tuning and...
In 2020, we were excited to evaluate the new 4.5-inch-barrel Colt Python. I was even more excited when I learned that Colt was introducing a 3-inch model. The appearance of the new Python is a faithful rendition of the original. However, the new family of Pythons is a real...
Since its introduction, the success of the Korth series of pistols has proven that there is indeed a market for high-end revolvers. The Mongoose is a medium-frame revolver that is similar in size to the Smith & Wesson K frame. It is made in Germany by Korth Waffen and...
This year, we were fortunate to receive one of the new, Model 2.5" Performance Center Carry Comp models. Based on the new K frame, it features a strengthened frame. One improvement is a frame-mounted detent that locks on the crane of the cylinder. The hammer, trigger and specific internal...
Last year’s winner for Best Revolver was the Nighthawk Korth Mongoose. This year’s contender was the NXS, which is based on a larger frame than the Mongoose. The larger frame allows the NXS to have an eight-round capacity. Our test pistol came with both a .357 Magnum cylinder and...
Last year, when we tested the new Python, Colt fans were asking for the Anaconda to be resurrected. Colt listened, and this year we were able to test the new King of the Snakes! The new Anaconda is built on an oversized Python action that takes advantage of the...
In 2018, the Kimber K6 DAO 3-inch model won the “Ballistic’s Best” category for revolvers. In 2019, the company introduced the DASA model with a 3-inch barrel. For 2020, it expanded the DASA line with the Combat model that features a 4-inch barrel. The K6 series is based on...
The Smith & Wesson Model 19 is the classic, mid-size .357 Magnum that set the standard for many years. The new 19 is based on an enhanced, improved round-butt K-frame that is stronger than the original design. The 4-inch barrel has the same profile as the old guns but...
The Rhino was originally introduced in 2010 and it turned heads. The unconventional appearance is matched by the unconventional design. The barrel is mounted in the bottom of the frame, and the round is fired from the six o-clock position. The purpose of the design is to reduce felt...
