Videos tagged with Garry James

This video features Garry James, a long-standing contributor and former Editor-in-Chief of Guns & Ammo magazine, discussing firearms and related accoutrements. In an interview on "The Buzz" podcast, James shares insights into his influences, including his Hollywood actor parents and his U.S. Army Ordnance officer service in England. Having contributed to Guns & Ammo since 1972 and holding the Editor-in-Chief position from 1997-2001, he continues to write compelling features on pre-World War II arms and ammunition. The video also promotes reader interaction by inviting questions and photos related to firearms via email for his column.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the Colt Model 1878 double-action revolver. It contrasts Colt's earlier problematic Model 1877 with the more robust 1878, which addressed some design flaws and was chambered in a variety of popular calibers including .32-20 WCF, .38 Long Colt, .41 Long Colt, .38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF, .45 Colt, .455 Webley, and .476 Eley. The video also discusses the U.S. Army's adoption of a variant as the Model 1902, its use during the Spanish-American War, and distinctive features like the enlarged trigger guard. Ultimately, the design's reliance on older loading mechanisms contributed to its obsolescence compared to swing-out cylinder revolvers.