Archive for Revolvers
Hornady Critical Defense 12 Gauge Ammunition
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Hornady added a 00-buck 12 gauge round to its line of popular Critical Defense ammunition.
This 12 gauge round is a 2 3/4″ shell with eight .33 caliber pellets. Hornaday is using the Versatite wad for “ultra-tight” patterns from standard production shotguns.
Hornady promises proper functioning in both pump and semi-auto shotguns.
Charter Arms Crimson Patriot
Posted by: | CommentsCharter Arms is offering a new revolver package: the Crimson Patriot.
The Crimson Patriot is a .327 Federal Magnum revolver from the Charter Arms Patriot line. It has a 2.2″ barrel and ships from the factory with the Crimson Trace LG-325 Lasergrips.
The Crimson Patriot shares many of the features of the standard Patriot revolver. The Crimson Patriot is a six-shot, exposed hammer revolver made of stainless steel that weighs 21 ounces unloaded. It has fixed sights, using a ramp front and notch rear. The big difference is the addition of the rubber overmold Lasergrips.
The suggested retail on the Charter Arms Crimson Patriot is $650.00. Considering the standard Patriot retails for $469.00 and the Crimson Trace LG-325 Lasergrips retail at $299.00, the Crimson Patriot retail price represents a significant savings as compared to adding the grips yourself ($768 vs. $650). Obviously, street prices vary.
Chiappa Rhino Revolver Update
Posted by: | CommentsA Chiappa Firearms representative advised that the Rhino revolver is starting production at the end of September, with delivery to the United States in (about) December.
Initially, the revolvers will be offered with the 2″ barrels, but 6″ barrels will also be available.
A MSRP has not yet been announced.
Chiappa Firearms Rhino: New Revolver with a Twist
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Chiappa Firearms is introducing a new revolver: the Rhino. This compact six-shot .357 Magnum revolver looks different than many contemporary revolvers, and for good reason: the barrel is aligned with the bottom of the cylinder, not the top.
Chiappa aligned the barrel with the bottom of the cylinder to put the bore more in line with the shooter’s hand, which would reduce perceived recoil and muzzle flip, in addition to creating a more natural point of aim.
Chiappa claims the Rhino can use very lightweight metal alloys due to the reduced perceived recoil. However, the 2″ barrel Rhino has a stated weight of 0.7 kg, or about 25 ounces, which is slightly heavier than the 2 1/8″ barrel Smith & Wesson 640 (23 ounces). But for that extra two ounces, the shooter does gain an additional round (Rhino’s six to S&W’s five). Read More→
Smith & Wesson Shipping 10mm and 41 Magnum Night Guard Revolvers
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Smith & Wesson announced they are now shipping the latest revolvers in their Night Guard series: the 10mm and the .41 Magnum. Announced in January, the model 310 is a 10mm revolver and the model 357, which is chambered in .41 Magnum.
Charter Arms Revamps Site, Updates Rimless Revolver Ship Date
Posted by: | CommentsCharter Arms has revamped their website, making it more asthetically pleasing. Take a look at CharterArms.com.
One interesting piece of information on their site is about the Rimless Revolver. Charter Arms is stating the CARR will be available in early 2010, which matches the information a marketing rep shared with me last week.
So, it looks like we should be able to get a look at these new revolvers at the 2010 SHOT Show. I will be there again this year, so definitely check back for full information and photos then!
