Unlike its predecessors, production of the M1816 was subcontracted to many private manufacturers. The markings on this example’s lock plate show it was produced by an “M.T. WICKHAM” of Philadelphia. […]
Author’s Note: This blog post is adapted from a short piece I wrote for the December 2024 issue of Leatherneck, Magazine of the Marines. It is part of a series […]
When I was working in the gun store, a wise old fudd once told me: “a four-inch revolver is the only gun you’ll ever need.” Of course, everyone has a […]
Author’s Note: This blog post is adapted from a short piece I wrote for the November 2023 issue of Leatherneck, Magazine of the Marines. It is part of a series […]
From time to time, I like to share a book recommendation with my readers, it’s that time again. I’ve written about Triggernometry, The Power of Awareness, and With the Old […]
Note: Don’t worry, “Introduction to Optics” will return next week. Regular readers of the SDCGO blog know of my quest to assemble a first-class library of firearm-related books, from history […]
As I’ve mentioned in previous book reviews, many of the best books on historic firearms are nearly as difficult to come by—if not more so—than the guns themselves. They’ll often […]
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly states, “A well regulated [sic] Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep […]