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Bill Rogers: The Legend Behind Safariland Holsters
Bill Rogers

Bill Rogers: The Legend Behind Safariland Holsters

Walking through the Safariland facility, Bill Rogers’ influence on modern-day holsters is clearly evident. Let’s start where it all began: with Rogers and his original designs.

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The Colt New Police Revolver and Teddy Roosevelt’s Reform of the NYPD
Colt New Police revolver with cartridges, a pocket watch, and a billy club

The Colt New Police Revolver and Teddy Roosevelt’s Reform of the NYPD

How Teddy Roosevelt armed the NYPD with the Colt New Police revolver — and the marksmanship standard that followed.

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The Remington 550-1: An Odd Little Rarity

The Remington 550-1: An Odd Little Rarity

NYPD and a History of Duty Pistols

NYPD and a History of Duty Pistols

The Mk Series: a Navy Handgun History

The Mk Series: a Navy Handgun History

Tales of the Gun: Remington 870 Wingmaster

Tales of the Gun: Remington 870 Wingmaster

Ruger New Vaquero: Modern Take on the Cowboy Gun

Ruger New Vaquero: Modern Take on the Cowboy Gun

History of the Custom S&W Model 39

History of the Custom S&W Model 39

The Role of Firearms in the American Old West: Myth vs. Reality

The Role of Firearms in the American Old West: Myth vs. Reality

Custom & Collectable Firearms “Vintage Edition” Colt 1911

Custom & Collectable Firearms “Vintage Edition” Colt 1911

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