People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West. When we ...

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The Frontier West was nothing if not a place of opportunity. It offered an unlimited number of ways to perish including disease (a big favorite), thirst, starvation, weather, livestock, serpents, ...

Key Points and Summary - We present a historically informed list that ranks the top five sidearms in U.S. Army history. -The iconic M1911 .45 ACP takes the top spot for its power, reliability, and 75 ...

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Years ago; more than I want to admit in fact, I was introduced to the Colt 1911 Government Model .45ACP pistol. It was my first duty weapon. The year I got out of the Army, the Beretta M9 9mm replaced ...

On October 26, 1881, shots rang out at the O.K. Corral. Within the first 30 seconds of the shootout, three members of the Clanton gang were killed. Men on both sides, including Wyatt Earp, Doc ...