Handguns

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RUGER NYPD SPNY

May 31, 2021 Bill Marr 0

I have some pretty interesting guns walk into the shop, like this Ruger SPNY. The SPNY was a hammerless DAO variant of the SP-101 chambered in 38 Special and made exclusively for the NYPD, this […]

Review: Ruger Wrangler Single-Action Revolver, Initial Impressions

November 23, 2019 Bill Marr 0

When I first heard about Ruger’s Wrangler, I was intrigued. Introduced as a less expensive version of the Single-Six, the Wrangler is a single-action 22 long rifle revolver that has an MSRP that’s just under […]

Smith and Wesson Revolver front sight insert replacement

February 19, 2019 Bill Marr 0

It’s easy to appreciate a quality revolver. The Smith and Wesson K-frame is a personal favorite. Recently we had a customer bring a 3″ Model 66 into the shop to have its front sight replaced. […]

HK VP9 FAILURE at 93 rounds

July 22, 2017 Bill Marr 0

HK VP9 FAILURE at 93 rounds If you follow this blog, you know that my buddies and I have become fans of the HK VP9 pistol. Take a look at my review HK VP9 Review: A […]

Custom 1911 Project: Part 1- getting started

August 29, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Custom 1911 Project: Part 1- getting started, presented by Rifleshooter.com and Brownells Custom 1911 Project: Part 1- getting started Custom 1911 Project: Part 2-undercut trigger guard Custom 1911 Project: Part 3- fit and blend grip […]

Best pistol drill ever? Shooting Larry Vickers’ “The Test”

September 14, 2015 Bill Marr 0

I often shoot pistols. Normally, I run a series of 5-circle drills, CSAT standards, USMC and FBI qualification courses. They keep me up to speed, but after years of shooting the same thing, I have been […]

Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP Review

July 25, 2015 Dave 0

The Charter Arms Pitbull .45 ACP: Big Boy is in the House We don’t do very many handgun reviews here at rifleshooter.com, despite the fact that some of us do more pistol shooting than anything […]

Colt M45A1 Review: USMC Pistol Review

June 4, 2015 Bill Marr 0

The Marine Corps and a Colt 1911 Two big things happened to me when I turned 18, I joined the Marines and I bought my first pistol (in the state I live in, you used to […]

Bob Marvel Custom 1911 Classes

August 5, 2014 Bill Marr 0

Bob Marvel will be offering custom 1911 classes in Asheboro, North Carolina. Marvel is well known for his custom 1911s. The cost of the ten day class includes the parts needed for a student […]

Surefire X300 Review

September 11, 2011 Bill Marr 0

Rifleshooter.com reviews the Surefire X300 The Surefire X300 (152-000-041) is an LED tactical light, powered by two 123A batteries, that is mountable to a series of rifles, shotguns and pistols. The unit simply slides onto the […]