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Beretta, Ruger and the Guns of Cowboy Action Shooting
Beretta Holding already owns Uberti, one of the biggest names in Old West reproduction firearms. Now it is seeking to increase its ownership of Ruger to 25 percent. Here's why the developing relationship is particularly interesting to Cowboy Action shooters.
Ammo Prices Are Rising Again — What It Means for Cowboy Action Shooters
Ammunition manufacturers have raised prices in 2026, while copper and other raw-material costs remain under pressure. For Cowboy Action Shooters who burn through thousands of rounds a year, even a few cents per round can add up.
Pietta Lets ’Er Buck Again With the 2026 Pendleton II Revolver
Pietta continues its partnership with the Pendleton Round-Up with the Pendleton II, a commemorative single-action celebrating 116 years of Western rodeo tradition.
The Future of Colt: Can an American Icon Reinvent Itself Again?
After years of financial trouble, stale products and lost momentum, Colt says new investment, manufacturing capability and a dramatically expanded engineering team are rebuilding the legendary American firearms brand. The challenge now is figuring out how to move forward without abandoning nearly two centuries of history.
Under the Blue Dome: The Rise, Fall and Collectible Legacy of USFA Revolvers
For a remarkable period in American gunmaking, USFA brought the classic single-action revolver back to Hartford. Two decades of CAS City archives help tell the story of the guns, the people who built them and the collectibles they became.
Coming Down the Trail: 5 Western Books to Watch This Fall
Five Western books coming this fall and winter, from new adventures with Smoke Jensen and Preacher to a fresh edition of Owen Wister's classic The Virginian.






