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NRA Gun Of The Week – The Roscoe

I have to admit I am tempted especially at the Heritage Manufacturing’s price point for the Roscoe. MSRP is $364-378. Street price is as low as $279 if you search places like Classic Firearms or a little bit more if using Gallery of Guns which includes shipping and tax..

While the Roscoe is available in both a 2″ model and a 3″ model, it is the 3″ model that catches my eye. You have a slightly longer sight radius along with just a bit more weight at the muzzle to control muzzle flip.

American Rifleman has filmed a short video describing the Roscoe and you can see how the 2″ model handles.

You can read more of the editors take on the Roscoe here. The Heritage Manufacturing’s page on the Roscoe is here.

Interesting Article On The .38 Super +P

I have a thing for the .38 Super and I blame author Stephen Hunter. If I remember correctly, Hunter introduced the .38 Super in his novel “Black Light” as the weapon used in the murder of Bob Lee Swagger’s father Earl. Hunter also talks about it in an article he did for the American Rifleman back in 2010.

Peter Fountain has an article out published yesterday in the American Rifleman on the .38 Super +P and why it should be considered for use in carry guns. He reviews the ballistics of a number of factory rounds as well as reviews two very nice iterations of pistols chambered for the .38 Super +P.

If you like the .38 Super, are considering getting a pistol chambered in .38 Super, or just wonder what all the fuss is about, I’d suggest reading Fountain’s article.