by Michael de Bethencourt | May 22, 2022 | Blog
For those who don’t get to join me at the area ranges, our Snub Noir shooting events are rather simple though challenging. Seven stages, seven distinct reloading tools, (loops, 2x2x2, speed loaders, etc.,) one mandatory reload per stage, and fifty rounds....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, Q & A
Question from Tony R: Pocket carry. I have a problem with the grip peeking out of the top of the pocket on Carhart work pants in winter. In summer I wear a rip-stop cotton style that has deep pockets without a problem. I mostly carry an LCR in .38 but can go Colt DS,...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Some weeks back we asked about identifying the Dutchman’s Key (or sometimes the Dutchman’s Tooth) on a S&W revolver. We received a few thoughts, the closest coming from Matthew B. For those of you unfamiliar with the multi-century long history of the...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Nov 29, 2021 | Ammunition, Blog
Early this morning my son asked if I would take him and a classmate to the range for some casual plinking. Well, having 3/4 of a case left of the (dreadful!) steel cased .38 begging to be disposed of, and two teen boys willing to burn through it, seemed like a...
by Michael de Bethencourt | May 30, 2021 | Blog, Shooting Drills
One of my favorite low-round count practice drills is to combine a Walk Back exercise with a Hole in One exercise. You will need 18 live rounds and 18 dummy rounds. You will also need a two foot square of cardboard, a compass, and a tool to cut the cardboard. Draw a...
