Revolvers

      Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Deadeye .357 Magnum

      In 2023 Henry Repeating Arms, known primarily for their various lines of lever action rifles, made the surprising introduction of a double action revolver....

      Charter Arms Undercover Off Duty

      The Charter Arms Off Duty model is the lightweight hammerless version of the firm’s famous Undercover .38 Special revolver. This line stands out for...

      Chiappa Rhino 60DS

      New for 2026, the Chiappa Rhino 60DS in .44 Magnum is built on the Chiappa L-frame platform. It has a 7075-T6 aluminum frame and...

      Smith & Wesson Model 36 Field Ethos

      Introduced at the first of the year, this new Lipsey’s Exclusive is from Smith & Wesson; built on the J-frame platform, it is being...

      Smith & Wesson Model 396 Nightguard

      Originally introduced in 2008, the S&W Model 396 Nightguard in .44 Special was discontinued two years later. Now Lipsey’s has re-introduced the Nightguard as...

      Chiappa Rhino Revolver L-Frame 60 DS

      The Chiappa Rhino Revolver L-Frame 60 DS is one of those oddball guns you might not need but definitely want. I reviewed the .44...

      The Cimarron Bad Boy

      The Cimarron Bad Boy is far more than a novelty revolver. It blends true Old West styling with modern 10mm performance in a way...

      Colt Python Matte Blue 2”

      One of Colt’s most iconic handguns is the Python. Introduced in 1955, it stayed in product for 50 years and was discontinued in 2005....

      Charter Arms Pathfinder II

      Charter Arms has been producing affordable 100% American-made revolvers for over 60 years. The Pathfinder line originated in 1970 as a small-frame, 6-shot, double...

      Taylor’s & Co. Model 3 Russian

      Recently, I received notice from Taylor’s & Co. that they had received some replica S&W Model 3 sixguns in .44 Russian. Normally, Uberti makes...

      Taurus Model 817

      The Taurus Model 817 was produced from 1999-2006, and was originally a 21 oz. Ultra-Lite model .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel, and 7-shot...

      Charter Arms Mag Pug Combo

      Charter Arms recently introduced the Mag Pug Combo, a defensive revolver that offers shooters a great deal of versatility. Chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 Special...

      Charter Arms Pathfinder Off-Duty

      Since 1964 Charter Arms has been producing affordable revolvers primarily for the self-defense market. Their newest handgun is in the Pathfinder line and is...

      Rossi RM64

      If you’ve been searching for a quality .357 Magnum at an affordable price I have some advice for you. Get a Brazilian! I recently had...

      Lipsey’s Smith & Wesson Model 686 Plus Mountain Gun

      In 1998 Smith & Wesson added an L-frame .357 Magnum to their Mountain Gun revolver series. It was based on the Model 686 Plus...

      Taurus Deputy .45 Colt Single Action

      Last year Taurus introduced the Deputy, a single action revolver designed to give shooters the flavor of the original Colt Peacemaker but with some...

      Cimarron Firearms Lightning Sixgun

      The Cimarron Lightning SA revolver has been around for over 20 years and is the brainchild of CEO Mike Harvey. It is basically a...

      Colt Viper .357 Magnum Revolver

      When Colt got back into the revolver business in 2019 with modernized designs, they had a tough act to follow…their own. They succeeded in...

      Smith & Wesson Model 10 Classic “No Lock”

      Introduced by Smith & Wesson at the 2025 SHOT Show, the Model 10 (10-15) has a distinctive “retro” look. Although the action is the...

      Taurus 650 .357 Magnum Snubnose Revolver

      For the budget minded who want the reliability and idiot-proof simplicity of a revolver for their concealed carry gun, and the option of pocket-cannon...

      Lipsey’s Smith & Wesson Model 617 Mountain Gun

      In the 1990’s Smith & Wesson introduced a revolver series called the Mountain Gun. The primary feature that set these wheelguns apart was their...

      Taurus 856 Executive Grade

      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...

      Chiappa Rhino Nebula

      The Rhino was originally introduced in 2010 and featured a very unconventional design and appearance. The barrel is mounted in the bottom of the...

      Colt Python – 3″ barrel

      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...

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