Charter Arms will release a .45 ACP version of the Pit Bull revolver early next year. The gun is the third caliber offering in the Pitbull line, with the 9mm and .40 S&W already on the market.
Let’s take a look at what we expect the Pitbull to be…
Revolvers
Taurus View – It’s Really Small
In the category of guns that I don’t want to shoot is the new Taurus View. Â It looks a little funny, but it is the size of the gun that suggests it would not be any fun to shoot.
The gun is very light, and the grip only allows me to wrap a few fingers around it. Â This makes the gun easy to carry, but shooting it might be a little difficult. Â Stoke it with 158 grain +P loads and you better hold on tight. Â I wonder if this gun will be more or less painful than a DoubleTap pistol…
ATI Scorpion Grips for Taurus Revolvers
Advanced Technology International (ATI) announced new grips for the Taurus Judge and model 85 revolvers. Â ATI appears to be taking a different path than other companies that make thin, low profile grips. Â These grips appear they could make shooting the guns as comfortable as possible. Â And, let’s face it: the new grips have a bonus feature of looking like something out of Blade Runner as well.
S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum Revolver in .44 Mag
For the first time, a .44 Magnum ‘Combat Magnum’ will be offered by Smith & Wesson in the L-frame. Â The new Model 69 revolver will look like the classic Combat Magnum revolvers (such as the recently re-introduced Model 66.)
The guns will have a two-piece 4.25″ barrel topped with a red ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. Â The stainless steel frame is glass bead finished, and the stainless steel cylinder holds five rounds. Â Like the classic Combat Magnums, the top strap and barrel have ridges.
[Read more…] about S&W Model 69 Combat Magnum Revolver in .44 Mag
Smith & Wesson Announces New 986 Pro Series Revolver
Just ahead of the 2014 SHOT Show, Smith & Wesson announced a pair of new 9mm revolvers. Â The first is the 929 revolver I talked about here. Â The second is the new 986 Pro Series revolver.
The 986 is a seven-shot 9mm revolver that has a stainless steel frame and titanium cylinder. Â It has a five-inch barrel and weighs in just shy of 35 ounces. Â The barrel has a precision crown.
[Read more…] about Smith & Wesson Announces New 986 Pro Series Revolver
Return of the Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum
Smith & Wesson announced the return of the model 66 Combat Magnum. Â One of the most popular police sidearms during the 70’s and 80’s, the Model 66 is a K-frame gun lost favor in the law enforcement community with the switch to semi-automatic pistols in the 80’s and 90’s. Â The original Model 66 ceased production in 2005.
The new Model 66 revolver uses a stainless steel frame, barrel and cylinder with a glass bead finish. Â The guns hold six .357 Magnum rounds. Â The guns will ship with the red ramp front sight and white outline, adjustable rear that were popular with many people.
[Read more…] about Return of the Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum