Category: Handguns & Shotguns

Pistol, revolver and shotgun reviews and shooting tests from Bullets4Bucks, covering budget handguns, popular Glock models, wheel guns and hunting shotguns, with straight talk on what is worth buying.

Cheapest Revolver Any Good?

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Is the cheapest revolver any good?

The Heritage Rough Rider is a budget single-action revolver in .22 LR, often one of the cheapest revolvers you can buy. In this video, I find out whether it is any good.

What to check on a budget revolver

  • Reliability: does it cycle and fire every time?
  • Accuracy: how it shoots at typical distances.
  • Fit and finish: check build quality.

Gear

Find .22 LR ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, get cleaning supplies and holsters at Brownells, and use ShellShock hearing protection at the range.

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S&W 460 Revolver

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Smith & Wesson 460 XVR revolver

The Smith & Wesson Model 460 XVR is a large-frame five-shot revolver chambered in .460 S&W Magnum, one of the most powerful handgun cartridges in the world. It also fires .454 Casull and .45 Colt, and it is a serious hunting handgun with serious recoil.

What to know before you shoot one

  • Serious recoil and blast: use ShellShock electronic hearing protection and a firm grip.
  • Versatile chambering: it can shoot .460 S&W Magnum, .454 Casull and .45 Colt.
  • Hunting use: a capable big-game handgun when you do your part.

Gear

Find ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, compare handgun optics at OpticsPlanet, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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S&W 500 Revolver

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Smith & Wesson 500 revolver

The Smith & Wesson Model 500 is a massive five-shot revolver chambered in .500 S&W Magnum, one of the most powerful production handgun cartridges ever made. It is used for hunting big game.

What to know

Gear

Find ammo at Natchez, compare handgun optics at OpticsPlanet, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Draco Pistol

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Draco AK-style pistol

The Draco is an AK-style pistol with a short barrel and no stock, chambered in 7.62x39mm. It is compact and loud and a fun range toy.

What to know

  • 7.62x39mm: a powerful round from a short barrel means a big muzzle blast.
  • Hearing protection: use ShellShock electronic hearing protection.
  • Legal note: adding a stock to a pistol can change how it is classified. Check current federal and state rules.

Gear

Find 7.62×39 ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, and get parts and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Giotto 1911 Pistol in 10mm

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Oriskany Arms Giotto 1911 in 10mm

The Oriskany Arms Giotto is a 1911-style pistol chambered in 10mm Auto, combining the classic 1911 design with a powerful cartridge.

Why a 10mm 1911?

  • Classic 1911 trigger and feel.
  • 10mm Auto power: popular for hunting and backcountry carry.
  • Recoil: manageable in a full-size steel gun.

Gear

Find 10mm ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells, compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, and use ShellShock hearing protection.

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12 Gauge Over Under Shotgun

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Pointer Sport Tek 12 gauge over-under

The Pointer Sport Tek is an affordable 12 gauge over-under shotgun for clays and upland bird hunting. Watch the video above for a look.

Why an affordable over-under?

  • Value: a low-cost way into over-under shooting.
  • Versatile: good for clays and upland birds.
  • Two barrels: a classic clay-shooting setup.

Gear

Find shotshells and clay targets at Natchez, protect your ears with ShellShock hearing protection, and dress for the field with Pnuma Outdoors apparel.

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Pointer Shotgun

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Pointer 20 gauge side-by-side shotgun

The Pointer side-by-side in 20 gauge is a light, classic shotgun that is a joy to carry for upland bird hunting. Watch the video above for a look.

Why a 20 gauge side-by-side?

  • Light weight: easy to carry through the field all day.
  • Classic style: a traditional upland gun.
  • Quick handling: fast on flushing birds.

Gear

Find 20 gauge shells at Natchez, dress for the field with Pnuma Outdoors apparel, and protect your ears with ShellShock hearing protection.

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KelTec PR-57 Pistol

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KelTec PR57 pistol

The KelTec PR57 is a lightweight, high-capacity pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm, a flat-shooting, low-recoil round. Its magazine holds 23 rounds.

Highlights

  • Lightweight: easy to carry and shoot.
  • High capacity: a 23-round magazine.
  • 5.7x28mm: flat-shooting and low recoil. Find ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez.

Gear

Compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock hearing protection.

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5.7 Rock Compact Pistol

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Rock Island Armory 5.7 Rock Compact

The Rock Island Armory 5.7 Rock Compact is a smaller version of the 5.7x28mm pistol, with a shorter barrel and a lighter weight. Watch the video above.

Highlights

  • Compact size: a shorter barrel and lighter weight.
  • 5.7x28mm: flat-shooting and low recoil. Find ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez.
  • Great for carry and range: easy to handle.

Gear

Compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock hearing protection.

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PSA Dagger Micro Pistol

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PSA Dagger Micro pistol

The Palmetto State Armory Dagger Micro is a compact, slim 9mm pistol built for concealed carry at a budget price. Watch the video above for my review.

Highlights

  • Compact and slim: made for concealed carry.
  • Budget price: a lot of pistol for the money.
  • Where to buy: Palmetto State Armory carries the PSA Sabre Dagger Micro 9mm pistol, part of the Dagger Micro family.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo, compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells. Follow your local carry laws.

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