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Revolver Fest 2025: A Weekend of Training, Tradition, and Top-Tier Instruction

By Jacob Paulsen / October 14, 2025

Revolver Fest 2025 brought revolver enthusiasts to South Carolina for three days of elite training, demos, and community hosted by American Fighting Revolver. Here’s my firsthand recap and takeaways from the event.

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Why More Gun Owners Are Carrying J-Frames IWB—and What Holster to Choose

By Jacob Paulsen / June 16, 2025

Discover why more gun owners are choosing to carry Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolvers inside the waistband (IWB) and explore top holster options—especially the highly adaptable KSG Saratoga.

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Is 10 Enough? How Many Rounds for Daily Concealed Carry?

By Matthew Maruster / October 5, 2023

Every concealed carrier faces a critical question: how many rounds should be on hand for daily defense? While statistics suggest an average, real-world situations are unpredictable. This article navigates the…

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S9E9: Revolvers and Other Handgun Options

By Riley Bowman / October 2, 2023

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of carrying and practicing with revolvers. Are these timeless pieces no longer relevant in today’s world? Or do they still serve some purpose? This topic was recently featured as our monthly Shooter Ready Challenge where Riley highlighted doing some dry fire practice with a revolver. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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Myth Busted: Revolvers Don’t Fail

By Joshua Gillem / December 16, 2021

I’m sure I’m about to ruffle some feathers on this one, and that’s okay. What I’m about to say is factually true, and that’s all that matters. There are tons…

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Grumpy Man in Jail After Shooting Trespasser in Head

By Matthew Maruster / June 9, 2021

In Preston, Idaho, a shooting highlighted the importance of a proper self-defense mindset and reaffirmed that some guns are neat but aren’t a great choice for your everyday carry (EDC)…

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Episode 369: Myth or Fact – Revolvers Are More Reliable Than Semi-Autos?

By Riley Bowman / November 22, 2019

Today Riley and Matthew take on the age-old debate of revolvers vs. semi-automatics, specifically the common argument that revolvers are more reliable than semi-autos. We’ll show how that is both true AND false. Should be a lively discussion today!

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The Problem With Revolvers For Concealed Carry

By Joshua Gillem / November 18, 2019

I’m actually quite a fan of the concealed carry revolver. There have been several times when I’d just drop my small snub nose 38 special into the Sticky Holster in…

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Gun Buying Tips For Those With Weak Hands

By Matthew Maruster / July 5, 2019

I am speaking about some women shooters, the elderly, and those with less hand strength due to arthritis, a physical injury or disability. For that reason, I wanted to address this important group of people who often get overlooked.

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Ruger LCR Review, Why I still Love this 38 Special Revolver [VIDEO]

By Matthew Maruster / January 29, 2019

The popularity and advantages of semi-automatics have made using a revolver for everyday carry (EDC) more of a rarity. But there are still some positives to the old revolver.

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Colt Announces New King Cobra 357 Magnum Revolver

By Joshua Gillem / January 11, 2019

Colt recently announced the reincarnation of its magnum line of revolvers in the form of the King Cobra as a line extension of its 38 special chambered Cobra Revolver. After…

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Two Revolver Accessories That Add Comfort and Control

By Eve Flanigan / November 8, 2018

Two accessories to add comfort, control to revolver carry Revolvers are a popular choice for concealed carry, but a compact one like the Ruger LCR .38 Special used in this…

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S&W Revolver Review: 627 Performance Center 8 Shot 357 Magnum

By Joshua Gillem / October 1, 2018

If there is one thing I love to do, it’s challenge the status quo. And, if someone tells me that I can’t do something I’m going to find a way…

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G2 Research Telos: Ammo Review Of Sorts

By Joshua Gillem / March 21, 2018

Every so often I get the distinct pleasure of testing ammo. Sometimes I enjoy this more than firearm tests, because I get guns sent to me quite often. Ammo, on…

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Pros and Cons To Carrying a Concealed Revolver

By Joshua Gillem / December 4, 2017

I love revolvers. I’ve got a couple of them, and carry one a few times per week. I like my semi-autos, too, and believe they have their place within my…

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