Survival World on MSNOpinion

How the Colt Peacemaker earned its spot as the handgun of the Old West

For its time and place, the Colt Single Action Army was the total package – powerful, rugged, and so well-shaped that it felt ...
American Rifleman

The Misunderstood .45 Colt +P

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Footprints of The Frontier on MSN

Colt 45 revolver: The weapon that ruled the Wild West

More than just a pistol, the Colt .45 was a force of nature on the frontier — fast, brutal, and unstoppable. It didn’t just settle scores, it rewrote the rules ...
American Rifleman

Valuable Service: The U.S. Model Of 1917 Revolvers

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Outdoor Life

Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver: The Gun That Almost Beat the Colt Peacemaker and Led to the .45 ACP

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 ...