Wheelgun Wednesday: Lipsey’s Exclusive - Smith & Wesson x Field Ethos

Welcome back to another week of Wheelgun Wednesday where we indulge ourselves with some of the best revolvers we can come across - both old and new. This week we are going to focus on something that has a classic look but is very fresh to the market in the Lipsey’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson x Field Ethos Performance Center Model 36 DAO .38 Special just announced this week.

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[SHOT 2026] S&W Nightguard & Other Exclusives From Lipsey's

Lipsey’s has several new distributor-exclusive firearms on display this year at SHOT Show. The crowds were thick, and there was a lot of excitement in the air, particularly around the return of the Smith & Wesson Nightguard revolvers. Keep reading to see all the new exclusives.

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The Rimfire Report: Henry’s Golden Boy Revolver

Hello and welcome back to The Rimfire Report! Last time we talked about the Henry Golden Boy Rifle, and a lot of you reached out to say that it and its base model, the H001 lever-action rifle, are some of your favorites on the market. This week, I want to explore a logical extension of the rimfire Golden Boy family - the Golden Boy Revolver. Today, we’re going to check out what the glistening revolver has to offer, how it operates on the range, and, of course, a couple of my thoughts on its overall value to potential customers.

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Wheelgun Wednesday: Starr 1858 - Fast Shooting Cap-And-Ball Firepower

Except for very, very rare exceptions like the Chiappa Rhino, revolvers more or less look the same these days, and function mostly the same as well. There’s a pattern to follow. But in the 1800s, designers were still figuring things out, trying new ideas to make better handguns. One of those was the 1858 revolver from entrepreneur/designer Ebanezer Starr. This was one of the earliest double-action handguns in the world, particularly in the U.S.

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[SHOT 2025] XS Sights Has New Pistol Offerings At SHOT

We already told you about  XS Sights’ plans for new lever-action rifle accessories, but that’s not all they had on display at SHOT this week. They also had examples of new sights for handguns, including both semi-auto pistols and revolvers.

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Wheelgun Wednesday: A Look At The Manville R12, 12 Gauge Revolver

Welcome to  TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, where we discover the vast world of revolvers together. In this week’s edition, we’ll take a brief look at the Manville R12, which is a 12 gauge revolver designed for using special tear gas cartridges. The R12 was designed during the mid-1930s as a less lethal option for law enforcement to disperse riotous crowds or to deal with dangerous individuals. Let’s take a look at the Manville R12 revolver.

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Is this the Ultimate Tactical Revolver? The Alpin Arms Kommando

Join us as we put the Alpin Arms Kommando revolver to the test! Filmed with Martin of Austria Arms, this in-depth review showcases the revolver's accuracy, design, and performance at the Halevi Partners shooting range in Austria. With full-power .357 Magnum, we push this tactical revolver to its limits. Watch to see how it handles and whether it lives up to the hype!

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