Freelance Firearm & Outdoor Writer
Sam Schaust
Chronicling the history, craft, and culture of American sporting and outdoor life.
Research Deep Dives
Colt 1877 Lightning — A Continental Colt
A deep dive into Colt 1877 revolvers originally shipped to the Continental Tobacco Company for promotions.
Gunsmithing
A Full Custom Excel 20ga
Engraving, rust bluing, nitre bluing, stock refinishing — a complete custom job as a gift for my partner.
Antique Reviews
Flintlock Blunderbuss from a Kit
Stock finishing and rust bluing on a kit-built flintlock — craft that connects to centuries of tradition.
Modern Firearms
Zenith ZF5 SBR with Dead Air Wolfman
Modern precision meets some of the best suppressor engineering — coverage of contemporary firearms and accessories.