The Wild West is one of the most romanticized periods in U.S. history. It brings to mind images of cowboys, outlaws, lawmen, gold rushes, and vast, untamed landscapes. Hollywood and literature have played a significant role in shaping perceptions of the Wild West. While many people are intrigued by this
George Armstrong Custer. Just this man’s name alone can cause various reactions. All depending upon which side you stand on. We weigh his bold personality, military leadership skills, and decision-making skills. And of course finally, his last stand at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This man’s ego was large,
The Uberti 1873 Cattleman .22 LR is one of my favorite guns. Okay, let’s get it out in the open. I know what you’re thinking: cowboy gun. Well, that’s true, at least somewhat. But aside from the obvious throwback to the golden era of the cowboy heroes of old, even
You say holster, I say art. And we are both right. It is the work of Chris Andre, the “Slickbald” of the Slickbald Custom Holsters. I recently attended one of his one-on-one classes to learn to make Western holsters, and I was amazed by the creations that appear as a regular
For more than 150 years, the lever action platform has been tweaked and tuned in the pursuit of sporting perfection. Thanks to advancements in materials, engineering know-how, and manufacturing capabilities, incremental progress was made in small steps. However, until now, the action has remained relatively unchanged. Starting with a blank
The industry is diminished today as Pietta Firearms has announced the passing of its founder, Giuseppe Pietta. Pietta was the Son of a Tempini factory worker, and the seventh of nine siblings. He always thanked his father for what he could give him. “My father could not afford to let
