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A revolver's simple appearance can be deceiving, as David outlines in this article about preparing a "wheel gun" for match grade performance.

What is recommended for competition?

Comparing a 1:12-inch twist barrel to the modern 1:7-inch for the lighter bullet weights.

“With so little being written about custom gunsmithing, all the information to be learned is done so by word-of-mouth.” Let’s spread the word.

Military forces use them for tactical advantage, and European sportsmen buy them as “good neighbor” hardware. But what effect would sound suppressors have on a paper target? We assembled a team to find out

Using a six-inch Douglas barrel with 1-14 twist, David Sams cut it to five inches and re-tested it for group size. Here’s what he learned

Barrel and trigger upgrades make this P226 variant a top candidate for bumping up to match grade status

What’s the best finish for a gun that will be taking a lot of abuse during the heat of competition?

Virginia master gunsmith David Sams explains the pros and cons of having a trigger job performed on a service rifle