by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 20, 2025 | Ammunition, Blog, Mare Venrick
The .327 federal magnum is a very interesting cartridge, Taurus ni longer makes them, but charter arms, Ruger and s&w still do, s&w0nly on performance center. My Taurus, I’ve found to be minute of bad guy at 10 yards ( after working the trigger a bit)....
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Revolver Shooting – By Midshipmen W.A. Lee, Jr. and A.D. Denny, U.S. Navy – March 1910Â Accurate revolver shooting is so easy to learn and so important in an officer’s profession that it seems it should not be neglected as it has been in the training...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here are a few basic nomenclature terms that every snub owner should know. Though many of these terms are well known, there are a few atypical terms that will be used in this text. The terms worth taking special note of are marked with an asterisk. These include: Back...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Aug 2, 2025 | Blog
Don’t be a Lightweight –Â The Pros and Cons of Ultralight Firearms by Matthew Donovan – from his page at The writing Gunsmith Aug 01, 2025 Let’s face it, no one likes to carry a heavy gun. More than most, I have a passion for lightweight guns...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 20, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
 Objective: In a fast paced scenario, the shooter must apply the principles of practical marksmanship, efficiently reload and use cover. Ammunition Requirement: 12 rounds Targets: Paper or cardboard silhouettes with a realistic size high value scoring area...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 10, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Original idea by Todd Louis Green Objective: This self-assessment drill is designed so that the shooter can better evaluate their ability to make surgical hits with the handgun. Both open end and compressed time frames will be utilized in this exercise. Target: Six 2...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jul 2, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Objective: This drill was designed to reinforce the combat shooting fundamentals of grip, sighting and trigger management with the revolver. Target: B8 Center or similar Distance: 3, 5 or 7 yards depending on skill level and/or barrel length Ammunition Requirement: At...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 22, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills
Many responsible citizens carry a snub revolver or pocket pistol for personal defense. But should you find yourself in a situation where you have no viable alternative but to utilize deadly force, are you and your firearm up to the task? A snub revolver and a trained...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Carry Tips, de Bethencourt, Training
The Fastest Draw: In defense of having it in your hand. Rebuttal to Issue 13: Draw Stroke: The ignored master skill. By Randy Bartlett In Snub Noir Issue 13, Michael makes a bold assertion to the effect: Starting a fight with a pistol in your hand is the sign of a bad...
by Michael de Bethencourt | Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Mike Boyle, Range Drills, Shooting Drills, The Tactical Professor
Ham & Swiss Objective: This drill was designed to assess the shooter’s ability to make decisive hits with the handgun they utilize for discreet, concealed carry. Target: IPSC Rounds Needed: 18 Begin Exercise: All phases start with handgun concealed unless directed...
