Facing an Elephant with a Handgun | GUNS Magazine Podcast #53 | Presented by Kimber

This video provides an expert overview of the .454 Casull cartridge, highlighting its significance in revolver hunting. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge, explains how the .454 Casull surpassed the .44 Magnum in power and enabled hunters to pursue larger game. The demonstration with a Thompson/Center Encore and a water bottle target visually confirms the cartridge's impressive ballistic performance.

This video provides an expert overview of the Taurus Raging Hunter revolver chambered in .350 Legend, presented by NRA Publications. It highlights the revolver's suitability for handgun hunting in straight-wall states, detailing its DA/SA action, dual locking latches, 6-round capacity, and the necessity of moon clips for the rebated-rim .350 Legend cartridge. The review also covers barrel options, integrated optics mounting, recoil-reducing compensator, and sighting systems, positioning it as a less recoiling alternative to magnum revolvers for hunting up to 75 yards.

This video follows J. Scott Olmsted, Editor-in-Chief of American Hunter, on a bull elephant hunt in Namibia, Africa, during the fall of 2013. The content showcases the hunting experience, highlighting the use of a Kimber Caprivi rifle. The description also includes promotional links for NRA membership and American Hunter.org.

This video provides a countdown of the 10 deadliest revolver calibers for 2025, focusing on their stopping power, energy, and suitability for hunting large game and dangerous animals. It highlights the trade-offs between extreme power and shootability, with calibers ranging from the versatile .357 Magnum to the exceptionally powerful 600 Nitro Express. The discussion emphasizes the importance of caliber choice for specific hunting applications and the physical demands of handling high-recoil firearms.

This video reviews the Rossi RM64 revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum. It highlights its suitability for backcountry defense, particularly for hunters in bear country or for handgun hunting in dense woods. The review details its 4-inch barrel, adjustable sights, carbon steel construction, DA/SA mechanism, and recoil-dampening grip, noting its retail price and where to find more information.

This video from Line 45 explores six innovative ammunition types poised to dominate in 2025, focusing on their unique capabilities for hunting and self-defense. Ted from Line 45 highlights specialized rounds like Double Tap's Snake Shot for close-range defense, Apex's TSS Blended load for waterfowl, Federal's 7mm Backcountry for long-range big game, Federal's 10mm Auto Power-Shock for medium game, Remington's Core-Lokt Tipped for lever-action rifles, and Sierra's Game King 300 Blackout for versatile hunting and tactical use.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.