Cowboy Guns and Church Security | GUNS Magazine Podcast #39 | Presented by Kimber

This video from InRangeTV explains why the 44-40 cartridge is generally not recommended for modern firearms enthusiasts, despite its historical significance. The instructor, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the practical disadvantages of 44-40, including ammunition scarcity and reloading difficulties, compared to more accessible modern alternatives like 357 Magnum/38 Special or 45 Colt. The core argument centers on the 44-40's historical advantage in sealing black powder fouling due to its stepped case design, a benefit largely negated by modern ammunition and firearm designs.

This video outlines a three-day training event hosted by Tactical Rifleman at the Montgomery County Shooting Complex. The courses cover Pistol Fundamentals, Combat Pistol, and a specialized Tactical Lever Gun course. The lever gun training focuses on practical application, including transitions, loading techniques, and tactical considerations, offering valuable skills for various scenarios.

This video explores the enduring appeal of the single-action revolver, featuring a modified Ruger Blackhawk by Tyler Gunworks. Instructor Lou Gosnell demonstrates a failure drill, emphasizing the importance of controlled follow-up shots. The discussion highlights the safety features and versatility of modern single-action revolvers in various calibers.

This guide, drawing from hickok45's expertise, covers practical shooting techniques and ammunition considerations. It addresses challenges with iron sights and vision, emphasizes consistent ammunition selection for accuracy, and highlights the importance of trigger control for revolvers. The instruction is delivered with the authority of a seasoned firearms educator.

This video features Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL, and Tucker Carlson discussing and demonstrating various firearms. Key takeaways include the perceived excellence of a .357 Lever Action Rifle, the capabilities of the Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR, and a surprising 100-yard successful shot with a single-action revolver by Shawn Ryan, highlighting advanced handgun marksmanship.

The Heritage Rough Rider is presented as an ideal firearm for beginners and children learning to shoot. Its single-action mechanism requires manual hammer cocking, limiting accidental discharges. The six-shot capacity and low recoil contribute to a confidence-building shooting experience, allowing new shooters to master fundamentals like sight alignment before progressing to firearms with more recoil.

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.