Interesting Teaser From Kimber

Kimber, well-known for their 1911s and hunting rifles, sent out a teaser yesterday on Instagram and in a press release. They say they are announcing a new platform on Monday, January 18th, that "will change the way that you think about concealed carry." The new platform will be available at Industry Day at the Range which I will be fortunate enough to attend.

Here is their teaser:

Either it is a false flag or they are getting into the revolver business.

Frankly, I think it is a false flag. It is hard enough to be successful in the revolver business for the established players. Making a solid, working revolver is harder and more expensive than making a new pistol. If I had to guess, they are coming out with a striker-fired pistol. We'll see in little more than 48 hours.

As it is, kudos to Kimber for coming up with a teaser that is artistic and that makes us speculate wildly.

Ruger Redhawk In .45 ACP And .45 Colt

Now this is interesting. Ruger is getting into the .45 ACP revolver game. They have just announced a new version of the Ruger Redhawk that will handle both the .45 ACP with moon clips and the .45 Colt.

The specs are below:

Model Number: 5032 | Caliber: 45 Auto / 45 Colt

Material:	Stainless Steel	Finish:	Satin Stainless
Front Sight:	Ramp	Rear Sight:	Adjustable
Barrel Length:	4.2"	Overall Length:	9.50"
Weight:	44.00 oz.	Grips:	Lasered Hardwood
Twist:	1:16" RH	Grooves:	6
MA Approved & Certified:	No	CA Approved:	No
Capacity:	6	Suggested Retail:	$1029.00

It's a bit pricey but they are still making double action revolvers unlike the bankrupt Colt. I have a couple Ruger revolvers and they are solid, well-made handguns.

UPDATE: Ed Head has part one of his review of the Ruger Redhawk in .45 ACP/.45 Colt up. Ed is one of the people that Ruger sends firearms to so that they can be wrung out before launch.

Video Guide To Smith & Wesson Revolver Frame Sizes

Greg Hickok - Hickok45 - has put together a video guide to the various frame sizes of Smith & Wesson revolvers. This is a really good explanation of the differences in size of these revolvers and what they can stand up to - and it is delivered in Greg's signature style.