05/15/2022 – Why is it TALO and not Talo? Because TALO is an acronym. No, not a giant spider. It is a wholesale buying cooperative operating in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and the first letter of each of those states is represented in TALO. As they have since 1965, TALO commissions major firearm manufacturers to…
World’s Most Useful Firearm? Part 1 Others may come and go, but one seems to always remain
Sometimes, during the course of looking for the next gun, there is a tendency to overlook the one that rides in a belt holster, the one that protects home and one that might best serve as a survival firearm. This is certainly the case with my 357 Magnum revolver. No, I am not suggesting that…
Companion, Complementary Firearms Part III
I have to say, this has become a messy project and one that has not been particularly satisfying in the efforts I put forth and the results I’ve achieved. The Ruger GP100 and Ruger Model 77/357 have tolerated my missteps and experiments without complaint. To the end they remain tight, accurate and reliable. So lets…
Ruger’s GP100 Match Champion Revolver in 10mm Automatic
The GP100 has been my favorite revolver for some time. Mine has found a place in home defense, it has been on my belt when walking trails, it has seen a great deal of use for recreational target shooting, and it is frequently the basis for 357 Magnum handload development. Over the years, my GP…