Cut-Down 5” T/C Contender in .45 Colt / .410

This video critically examines five revolvers that, despite their appeal, struggle to sell at full price on dealer lots. The analysis focuses on the disconnect between a firearm's perceived coolness and its practical utility, price point, and target audience. Revolvers like the Taurus Judge Home Defender, Colt Anaconda, Chiappa Rhino 60DS, S&W Model 350 X-Frame, and S&W Governor are discussed as examples of firearms that, while possessing unique features or historical appeal, face challenges in justifying their cost and specific use cases to the average buyer.

This video reviews the top 5 most popular and best-selling revolvers over the past year, based on sales data rather than personal opinion. It highlights the Ruger SP101 for its excellent double-action trigger, the Heritage Rough Rider for affordability and fun plinking, the Ruger LCR as a top concealed-carry option with reduced recoil, the Taurus Judge for its versatility in home and car defense, and the Colt Python as the most popular revolver overall, praised for its classic design and shootability.

This video features a review and shooting test of an early Thompson Center Contender pistol equipped with a 5-inch barrel chambered for both .45 Colt and .410 Bore. The presenter discusses its unique appearance, comparing it to a 'pirate pistol' and a potential concealed carry option. Live-fire demonstrations with both .45 Colt on a steel plate and .410 birdshot on paper at approximately five yards are conducted to observe their performance.

This video showcases a wide array of firearms and accessories available at Exile Armory. The presenters highlight various handguns, rifles, and shotguns, detailing their features, calibers, and prices. They also touch upon the challenges of a young racer competing in a high-horsepower dirt track event, emphasizing the need for sponsorship and better equipment. The latter half of the video focuses on a significant inventory update, including new arrivals and sale items.

This video reviews the top 5 most popular revolvers based on recent sales data, featuring expert commentary on their features and suitability for various applications. The instructor, an experienced shooter, highlights the Ruger SP101, Heritage Rough Rider, Ruger LCR, Taurus Judge, and Colt Python, offering insights into their performance, mechanics, and value. The list emphasizes market demand over personal preference for concealed carry.

This video provides a comprehensive buyer's guide to various .410 shotguns available in 2026, covering tactical AR-style platforms, lever-actions, revolvers, and bullpups. The reviewer highlights features, capacities, barrel lengths, and MSRPs, offering insights into their suitability for different applications like home defense and general shooting. The content is presented with enthusiasm and technical detail, aiming to inform potential buyers in the .410 market.

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.