2/13/26

Why Lynn Thompson believes single-shot pistols are underrated

In this special guest episode, legendary outdoorsman founder of Cold Steel Knives (Lynn sold it 5 years ago),and knife guru Lynn Thompson delivers an in-depth breakdown of single-shot pistols: their strengths, limitations, and why they remain one of the most versatile and powerful handgun platforms ever made. Drawing on decades of hunting, training, and international field experience, Lynn explains how single-shot pistols can deliver rifle-level accuracy and power, accept an enormous range of calibers, and be configured for survival, hunting, and discreet portability. He covers everything from barrel swaps and quiet reduced loads to long-range capability, recoil management, and the realities of slow reload times in both hunting and self-defense scenarios. This is guest content from Lynn Thompson, shared on the Buffalo Bore channel to preserve long-form knowledge from voices we respect and learn from. For educational purposes only.

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