This weekend we put a Meprolight Night Sight on a Ruger SP101 for the first time.  I don’t have any pictures because the gun had been extensively modified by another gunsmith, and I didn’t want anyone to think we were projecting that work as our own.  Why the customer chose to have us do the installation was not discussed, we were just glad to have the work. The Meprolight Night Sight is similar in form and function to the XS Big...

I spoke to the guys at XS Sights the other day and asked them when I might be able to get my hands on some Big Dots for the Judge.  I think that would make that gun go to another level.  The .410’s are making a strong play right now in the revolver market, and the Taurus Judge seems to lead the way.  I have to say that the thought of carrying the Judge makes me think I might have to get one sooner than later. We want to start offering a...

We recently did an SP101 package where we bobbed the hammer and converted it to Double Action Only.  There are a couple of reasons to do this: Pocket carry is much easier because the draw motion is simplified. No worry about the Single Action Mode.  The Double Action Trigger Job we do makes it really easy.  Besides, you aren’t going to have time to manually cock the gun. We also chamfered the cylinder for easy reloading.  Add the XS Big...

James just asked an interesting question in the comments section of the website concerning the installation of XS sights on an SP101.  It is actually a little more involved than the Glock sites, so let me quote the steps from XS’s installation brochure: Place gun in padded vise. Drive out the front sight pin(s). Remove the old sight and insert the new Express Sight into the slot.  Some fitting may be required. Hold the sight in the slot...

SOB can mean something that isn’t polite to say, but in the world of CCW it means Small OF Back.  I recently carried an SP101 this way.  It is one of the best ways to conceal no matter what your attire is for the day. SOB carry can be done with an expensive holster from Galco or other makers, but you just as easily carry with a very inexpensive Inside the Waist Band holster from Unlce Mikes.  These neoprene type holsters can be found all...

Massad Ayoob is considered to be one of the leading trainers in the world.  He trains law enforcement and civilians, but what makes him different is that he can actually back up everything he says with his shooting.  In fact, he holds the master ranking in all 5 IDPA classes.  Since we have been getting so many revolver questions lately, we thought it might be helpful to see go over the best reloading techniques out there.  Hope this helps....