by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 2, 2022 | Blog, Carry Tips
Many years ago, when every armed man carried a D- or K-frame revolver, Bucheimer worked up a 2x2x2 pouch for (I believe) the FBI. The loader featured a riveted “tab” connecting the first 1/3 of the pouch to the middle 1/3. This tab prevented the front...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog
One of the unexpected benefits of working with so many fans of both the snub revolver and its shooting history, is the number of unexpected items that get mailed over to us. From time-to-time folks send in all kinds of great (and odd) revolver related items looking to...
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...