From Forgotten Weapons / The Fitz Special – Art of the Gunfighter, Circa 1926

John Henry Fitzgerald was not the first person to cut down a revolver barrel, nor the first person to bob the trigger guard or hammer. But he was the person who put all these modifications together as a package and popularized it as a self-defense piece. “Fitz” was a former NYPD police officer, very successfulContinue reading “From Forgotten Weapons / The Fitz Special – Art of the Gunfighter, Circa 1926”

Great New Site – The Snub Gun Study Group

Straight from their home page . . . Just for Fun – What’s a Snub Gun? While participation in SG² is open to all revolver enthusiasts, regardless of barrel length, we thought it would be fun to discuss what people consider a snub gun, also known as a snubby revolver. Back when revolvers ruled theContinue reading “Great New Site – The Snub Gun Study Group”

Do You Remember Kissing Crane Knives??

Chances are you have handled a Kissing Crane Knife – maybe your Great Grandfather’s – or your Grand Father’s – or Father’s or Uncle’s knife – Kissing Crane has been around a long time – <<< company history from their site HERE >>> – they are now out of Taiwan and they don’t make aContinue reading “Do You Remember Kissing Crane Knives??”

Survival Kits – Do YOU have one in the trunk of Your car?

Henry U.S. Survival Kit Best Glide ASE – Advanced Ultimate Adventurer Survival Kit SOLKOA Pro Survival Kit $1700 Survival Kit in a Case Unboxing It really doesn’t take a lot of effort to put one together – it can be simple – or pretty complete – a large one can go in a corner ofContinue reading “Survival Kits – Do YOU have one in the trunk of Your car?”