The Truth About Guns tests the myth that a ported barrel on a revolver will blind the operator at night …

The scenario RF had in mind is a typical home defense situation. You’re in bed asleep when something goes bump in the night. You grab your bedside pistol, bad guys rush in, and you fire. What RF wanted to know was whether a top-ported barrel would vent the exhaust from the round into your line of sight and blind you, possibly slowing down follow-up shots.

[ Many thanks to Nick for emailing me the link. ]