John Taffin

John Taffin
John Taffin, testing RIA M1911 in 22TCM, circa 2023
BornMay 2, 1939
Occupation(s)Teacher, author, Firearms enthusiast
Known forRevolvers
SpouseDorothy Mae Taffin[1]
Websitewww.sixguns.com

John August Taffin (born May 2, 1939) is an American author from Boise, Idaho who writes several columns for gun magazines including Guns, Gun Digest, Sixgunner, Shoot! and American Handgunner. A former math teacher from 1964 to 1995, Taffin is regarded as an authority on single-action revolvers, handloading, handgun hunting, big-bore revolvers, and metallic silhouette shooting.[2] Taffin has authored five books and over 500 published articles. His monthly published gun columns include: Siluetas, Campfire Tales, The Sixgunner, and Taffin Tests.

Taffin is widely regarded as an authority on revolvers, magnum cartridge load development, firearms rights and handguns in general.[3][4][5]

In 2008, Taffin was instrumental in opening the Elmer Keith Museum in Boise, Idaho. The museum is located inside the local Cabela's retail location.[6]

  1. ^ Taffin, John (2005). Single Action Sixguns. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-87349-953-8.
  2. ^ Ayoob, Massad (2010). "Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part I". Gun Digest. Retrieved 13 November 2011. Such late 20th century experts as John Taffin
  3. ^ Ayoob, Massad (2010). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 88. ISBN 978-1-4402-0825-6. My old friend John Taffin is a connoisseur nonpareil of the revolver.
  4. ^ Ramage, Ken (2008). Guns Illustrated 2008. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause. p. ii. ISBN 978-0-89689-533-1. Guns Illustrated 2008 is as up-to-date as it gets, with authoritative test reports from experts including John Taffin.
  5. ^ James, Frank (2004). Effective Handgun Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-87349-899-9. nationally known handgun expert John Taffin brings the lore of the Wild West to the era of modern times.
  6. ^ Huntington, Roy (2008). "Elmer Keith museum is open! Cabela's in Boise, new home". American Handgunner. 29 (3): 127.