

Beyond its use by US forces, the weapon served other national powers including Australia, Canada, China, France, Norway, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and others for decades since its inception. The "double-action" quality signified the cocking and release of the hammer with a single trigger pull as opposed to the manual setting of the hammer prior to each firing seen in a "single-action" design. The weapon was a no-frills design with a solid frame, six-shot capacity cylinder and double-action trigger system. Ideal for medium and game hunting and longer-range target shooting.The famous ".38 Special" revolver was the Smith & Wesson Model 10 which first appeared in 1899 and went on to see some 6 million produced and used across two World Wars and countless conflicts in between.

It is frequently used for hunting larger game and for target shooting at longer ranges.Ī versatile and highly reliable longstanding American cartridge that can be used all terrains and weather conditions. It has become one of the most preferred cartridges of choice for both deer hunting and other small game.ĭesigned for accuracy at stability in flight, this round offers a lighter felt recoil, flatter projectile trajectory and less wind deflection. It is also a standardized round for NATO service rifles.Ī popular sporting rifle cartridge, this ammunition is smaller with a higher velocity muzzle velocity, resulting in a flat shooting round. This small caliber cartridge features light recoil and is popular for all-around utility and small and medium game hunting. Ideal for range practice and training, the 22 LR is used in a vast array of rifles, pistols, and revolvers and has become the most commonly used ammunition in the world today. 22 Long Rifle, this ammunition offers reliability and recreational shooting at a reasonable price.
