American Handgunner articles from July 2009

American Handgunner archives from July 2009

Digital magic.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You guys have done a wonderful job on the digital editions. They're well done, easy to use, and thankfully, easy to read with the zoom feature! I'm retired now, on disability and can't buy all the magazines I used...

More digital magic.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... I'm overseas right now in the military and can't get Handgunner reliably, but I can get onto the Internet. I found out about your digital edition and now can enjoy my favorite gun magazine while I'm deployed! It's nice to read the articles and...

Gun-free zone.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... Like you, I don't know where to start. I read the brilliant opinions--sarcasm intended--of Frank Reedmon (Speak Out, May/June, 2009) and had to respond. I can't believe people actually exist in this world who think it's government's job to...

9mm info.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... First, thank you for the finest handgun magazine on the rack. I am an avid 'gunner dating back to 1973 when I entered law enforcement, and am now in my 36th year with no thought of retirement. I started competition back in the PPC days where l...

Connor propaganda.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... Never, ever even think about firing this hard-fighting, truth-telling, intelligent, wise and caring man! He's right so often it's scary. He tells it like it is, and deals with whatever it is. And he lets the world know--as much of it as he can...

Huh? What?(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... I normally would never try to sway someone any direction when it comes to choosing a firearm for self-defense, but I read the letter by John Lawrence (Speak Out, May/June 2009) where he says worrying about one's hearing is not important when a...

Mystery gun.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... I retired from the Lorain Police Department in 1991 and came back to do some IT work for them. I was given your article ("1908 .380 Mystery Pistol," May/June, 2009) by a friend of the author's. Although I can't prove or disprove the claim the...

Calm down.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I read Roy Huntington's article (Insider, March/April 2009) issue and found his thoughts of interest. We agree for the most part in that President Obama will be way too busy with economic and international problems...

Keeping sane.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... I appreciate your magazine as a fairly priced and lengthy read for the money. I have often wanted to write but haven't because the firearm culture in general feels like some kind of men's club, a birth-rite that I don't have--yet. You see I'm...

Charter rocks.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... We purchased a Charter Arms .38 Undercover model revolver a month ago. This is the best shooting of all our other hand guns, and the quality is very good for the money. It's the wife's and she is very impressed by how easy it is to use, and I...

Coming to America.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... I just finished reading Mr. Huntington's article (Insider, "Coming to America," May/June, 2009) and I had mixed emotions. I was delighted to read two more souls had escaped the Republic of California to seek a life so many of us in real America...

Officer's guns.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2009... I have an interesting fact to add to Duke's article ("WWII Handguns," March/April, 2009). In the Axis Powers, only officers were issued handguns. How do I know? In 30 years of being a known gun guy, dozens of folks have shown or told me of...

Shot show: flashbacks.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The old heads among us (Clint Smith and our editor, to name two) will remember when the S&W Model 58.41 Magnum was touted as the service revolver that would make the .38 and the .357 obsolete. That was in 1964 and...

Back to the future.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
July 1, 2009... On a more modern note, S&W has taken the frame-mounted manual safety for the they put on their .45 ACP M&P awhile back for the military contract that evaporated, and this year added it as an option for all sizes and all calibers. This option...

Also of note.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ruger's new LCR (Lightweight Compact Revolver) has a futuristic space-gun look. A polymer fire control housing, aluminum frame, and steel cylinder bring weight to 13.5 ounces, halfway between Titanium and aluminum,...

Vogel's voice.(BETTER SHOOTING)
July 1, 2009... Robert Vogel won the 2008 USPSA Production division national championship. He's also a past IDPA national champion. His achievements are even more impressive when you consider he trains in his spare time, while serving as a full time police...

Culling lessons.(HANDGUN HUNTING: TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND POLITICAL-INCORRECTNESS)
July 1, 2009... Lynn Thompson's DVD, Death Down Under, shows 100 animals being taken and 50 of them are Asian buffalo. This isn't what you would consider a "hunting video. It's obviously a culling operation and as the cover says, it may be extreme for some...

J.D. charges too.(HANDGUN HUNTING: TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND POLITICAL-INCORRECTNESS)
July 1, 2009... On another cull operation we drove into a herd of buff that were all laying down. Suddenly they began popping up all around us. The guys in the back of the truck gave them all they had and when I was sure they were empty, I jumped out of the...

Not predictable.(HANDGUN HUNTING: TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND POLITICAL-INCORRECTNESS)
July 1, 2009... My hunting partner had dropped a bull that stayed upright on his chest. He had been fighting his boss and was a mess of maggots. I stepped up to him and bent over to take a close up photo as he regained consciousness and simply ran over me....

A gunsmith-friend.(PISTOLSMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gunsmiths are asked to tear guns apart, fix broken ones, restore abused ones, build new ones, alter working ones, ship 'em, receive 'em, clean 'era and evaluate them for countless widows. Most never paid attention to...

Do this.(PISTOLSMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
July 1, 2009... The first, and probably the best solution, is for you to become friends and a good customer with the owners of a large local gunshop within a 50 mile radius of your home. Most of these large gunshops specialize in buying and selling gun...

Your guns will live.(PISTOLSMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
July 1, 2009... Yeah, I know, we all think our guns are going to go with us when we croak, but I hate to break the bad news to you--they ain't. If you die before your spouse and you have not planned for your toy's afterlife they're going to go to firearms...

Ruger's .22 Single-Six.(TAFFIN TESTS: THE SIXGUNNER HIMSELF: GUNS, GEAR AND MORE)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end." It was 1956 and I had purchased my first very own handgun. In those days firearms were easily accessible to kids; 16 was the legal purchasing age in my...

Red hot delight.(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The most important element of accurate shooting is trigger control, period. I know of no way to learn trigger control other than by repetition. Dry firing is just as good as live fire for teaching trigger control...

It works.(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
July 1, 2009... Several years ago I was shooting on the range with a couple of friends. One of them was an occasional handgun shooter. He owned quite a few handguns, had a CCW permit and his gunhandling was certainly competent and capable. He was a very good...

What works.(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Competition shooters have been demonstrating the advantages of dot sights for going on 20 years. The superiority of dot sights became so evident, iron sights simply could not compete. USPSA and IPSC created divisions...

The .44 Ruskie.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After writing a feature for this issue on why the .44 S&W Special isn't so special, now I'm going to detail why I do like its ballistic twin. the .44 S&W Russian. At least I like it in this one particular revolver....

Picky Russians.(SHOOTING IRON[TM: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
July 1, 2009... It its first 30 years of existence the .44 Russian cartridge gained a superb reputation for accuracy, of course as fired in the several versions of Smith & Wesson top break revolvers. (See my .44 Special article in this issue for an explanation...

Good guns.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At one time I owned a sample of each of those vintage S&W ,44 Russian revolvers but hardly ever fired them because they were very fragile and also very valuable. So when Navy Arms announced their replica of the 3rd...

Dark moon rising.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I've never paid much attention to astrology," all that business about Venus kissin' Mars an' Jupiter making you walk in front of a bus. But if I were into astrology, I'd tell you this: It seems to me certain pale...

Light deviation.(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Starting in the 1980s handguns started to have rails for lights. Some were good light rails fitting lots of different lights. Some rails were/are silly because they only fit their light, and that led to their...

Rail-tech.(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
July 1, 2009... My personal deviation is a rail-equipped 1911 made by Dave Williams from Springfield Armory's Custom Shop. The Operator pistol is a full size 5" 1911 made with the 1913 version rail allowing for any of the best lights (SureFire, Streamlight or...

Caveat deviation?(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
July 1, 2009... I have seen some handguns with lights mounted on them not operate correctly in the hands of some shooters. If you mount a light to a handgun make sure you test the combination of equipment for fit. You want to make sure it doesn't fall off...

Blade-Tech meets 5.11.(CARRY OPTIONS: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was over ten years ago when I placed my first order from Blade-Tech. There was a problem with the order not once, but twice. When I called to complain I asked to speak to the boss the answer I received was, "you...

Keith bullets.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURUS)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "To the detriment of the bullet, many mold manufacturers have changed my bullet design. They have cut down both the width and diameter of the front band and have changed the square-cornered lubrication groove to one...

Originals.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURUS)
July 1, 2009... Keith's original designs were for Ideal, which later became Lyman-Ideal, and is now Lyman Products. Those designs consisted of #358429 of 168 grains for the .38 Special; #454424, 260 grains for the .45 Colt; #454423, a slightly shorter and...

Can you get them?(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURUS)
July 1, 2009... There are many Keith and very close to Keith bullet molds being offered today. None of them will have a square-cornered grease groove, however most will have a square-cornered base and equal driving bands. For the .45 Colt I prefer the long...

SSK's groundbreaking guns.(THE SIXGUNNER)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the late 1970s I saw a small ad for a new organization called Handgun Hunters International, or HHI. I sent off the money and application for membership and in 1979 received the first issue of The Sixgunner which...

An ultimate J-frame.(GEMINI CUSTOMS)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I was at Gunsite with the crew from S&W not long ago for a specific reason--to explore capabilities of S&W's small J-frame revolvers. Paul Pluff of S&W brought over 25 variants, virtually all shapes and sizes, from...

Going airsoft: WWII autos face off.
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's no arguing two the most famous and efficient military sidearms of the WWII period are the .45 ACP Colt 1911Al and the 9mm Walther P-38. Given these guns' huge reputations and respective service records, it's...

The .44 Special ain't so special?
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The .44 S&W Special ain't so special. That may be heresy to some, most notably some gun'riters who almost genuflect at the name. But it just ain't so great. In regards to the criterion by which revolvers and their...

A custom XD[M] duo: that "M" stands for more.
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you ever picked up a handgun and you suddenly stopped in midconversation because something was, simply, right about it? It felt right in your hand? You can pick up legions of handguns...

Feeding the habit: reload for more competition fun.
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first handloaded cartridge I ever fired was a .308 Win., in 1963. I was in my early teens at the time and the round was loaded by a neighbor who was a hunter. It would be another ten years before I bought my own...

The retired marine and the robbers.(The Ayoob Files)
July 1, 2009... Situation: It wasn't enough for the two armed robbers to take your money--now they're herding you into the back of the restaurant, and telling you to get face down... Lessons: Fortunately, the armed citizen has options that go beyond...

The Boker explosion: old world tradition and hi-tech collide.
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There's an old business adage that goes "If you're not moving forward, you're going backwards. There is no in-between." In today's up-and-down financial climate that pearl of wisdom has never been truer. The most...

Stuffin' it smart: bags, sacks, rucks & packs.
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My earliest childhood memories include methodically organizing all my possessions into a modified ]Marine field pack and a Navy seabag, I guess that doesn't sound very "mainstream," but my family's life wasn't very...

NAA self-defense trio.(WIN! HANDGUN OF THE MONTH)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clint Smith sometimes says--especially when it comes to flashlights--"one is none and two is one." Meaning, if one fails and that's all you have, then you have none. But if you have a back-up, then you still have...

AR gold trigger.(GUNNYSACK)
July 1, 2009... Wait--this isn't a handgun thing, or even a handgun accessory. Then what's it doing in American Handgunner? I'll bet if you look deep in your gun safe, or behind the door, or in that "secret" place you have, there might be an AR rifle of some...

CRKT Ignitor series.(GUNNYSACK)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oh, another knife, you may say. But wait--there's more! I've always liked CRKT's stuff. It's affordable, innovative and always offers good value. Some of the designs are "way" out there, and others are simply solid,...

DMT Sharpening Card.(GUNNYSACK)
July 1, 2009... I just love to see simple solutions to sometimes complex problems, and this is one of those simple solutions. While there are plenty of high-tec and very, very effective sharpening "systems" out there, sometimes I just need a simple "at-hand"...

LockSAF gun safe.(GUNNYSACK)
July 1, 2009... A home defense firearm needs to be accessible. At the same time it should be protected from theft and unauthorized access. The best system, in my view, is a safe which only authorized residents can open. The trick is getting it open. If you...

Scottish gun control.(SPEAK OUT)
July 1, 2009... I recently received an email from my Scottish friend. He had just completed the required "Annual interview" (read: search his house and inspect the gun safe, ammunition storage, etc.). It will take four weeks to determine whether he is still...

Tuff C2 Taser Holster.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Tuff Products Tuff's slim profile ambidextrous C2 laser Holster is a pradical way to carry your C2 laser. The clever ambidextrous design, non-stretch thumbreak, and heavy duty 1 3/4 or 2 1/4 stout metal clip make it great for outside or...

High Security Case.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Safe Direction, LLC Our good friend Steve Camp and the folks at Safe Direction have come up with yet another quality security product to add to their ever growing line. The High Security Case features NIJ-IIIA equivalent Ballistic...

Fliegerduffel adventure bag.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maxpedition Tim and the gang at Maxpedition have done it again with their new Fliegerduffel. It's perfect for the frequent flyer and is a truly unique travel bag. Sized properly to meet all airlines carry-on...

Desert Eagle: 25 years old.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Magnum Research Magnum Research announced at the SHOT Show that 2009 marked the 25th anniversary of the Desert Eagle. What started as an idea for a magnum cartridge in a semi-automatic pistol, has evolved into...

UZI tactical cutlery.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hallmark Cutlery Designed for hard-duty use, the UZI tactical cutlery line is durable but also affordable. The fixed blades feature 7CR17 hard-coated stainless steel blades and full tang construction, and nylon...

1911 greaseless upgrade kit.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Fail Zero FoilZero introduces their new 1911 greaseless upgrade kit. The kit includes a slide, frame, hammer, disconnect and trigger assembly all coated with EXO technology, an extremely durable coating that provides permanent lubricity to...

Dia-Sharp Whetstone.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Diamond Machining Technology DMT unveils the Dia-Sharp Five Carat Diamond Whetstone that provides consistent sharpening and is perfect for all knife sizes. Guaranteed not to hollow or groove, the Dia-Sharp Whetstone is available in two...

Avion-Vo Shooting Glasses.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Elvex Corporation Elvex launches its new line of Eye and Hearing Protection with top of the line Shooting Glasses end VO impact protection. Avian meets the US Military VO Ballistic test standard, where lenses must resist impact of a 15...

Waterproof Breathable Parka.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Woolrich Elite Series Tactical introduces the Elite Waterproof Breathable Parka designed to excel in brutal conditions. The Parka will be available at tactical outlets starting July 2009. The Parka is made of...

"Rite in the Rain".(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... J.L Darling Corp. The J.L. Darling Corporation, manufacturers "Rite in the Rain" all-weather writing paper, offers rugged notebooks, bound books, loose leaf and copier paper for those who understand that they have a job to do regardless of...

The American.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Guncrafter Industries This full sized gun has a 5" barrel with integrated light rail, forged frame, slide and barrel. The Hammer, Sear and disconnector are all machined from high grade tool steel. The Slide Stop...

Custom grips.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Tony Rist Custom Grips "God made men but Sam Colt made them equal," and Grip maker Tony Rist memorialized a blind folded Lady Liberty on a pair of his custom grips just to remind us all. Made from beautiful bird's eye maple, these grips...

UK Special Forces knife.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... BLACKHAWK! The patent pending UK-SFK was as the name implies for Britain's The BLACKHAWK! design team created mate Combat dagger. The integral cross-guard, and distinctive full-tang handle design are borrowed from Brent I[eshara's XSF--1...

Operator Grade Mechanic Shirt.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... EOTAC The Operator Grade Mechanic Short-Sleeve Shirt is practical and discreet for everyday use. Styled after the popular mechanic shirts worn by industry professionals, it is low profile yet totally functional. The shirt comes with four...

Special Forces carry.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Ed Brown Products Built for pure performance and extreme use, the new Special Forces pistol from Ed Brown has everything you need for serious performance. A unique highly durable Chain link pattern provides a secure .(trip for several...

Model 498 ErgoHunter.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Buck Knives Buck Knives introduces o new line of hunting knives with its top of the line Model 498 ErgoHunter. Mode of superior S30V stainless steel, the best for ultimate sharpness, edge retention, and...

1911.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Double Star This pistol has a forged not cast steel frame to ensure maximum strength and accuracy. This 1911 offers a parkerized, mil-spec finish and rail for laser, light, and scope attachments. At 8 in length...

The MiniTuck.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... CrossBreed Holsters CrossBreed Holsters is pleased to bring to market the first holster designed specifically around the Ruger LCP. The MiniTuck brings all the advantages of its bigger brother in a smaller package. The MiniTuck is...

LiteStalker II AL camo flashlight.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TACM3, Inc. TACM3 introduces the LiteStalker II AL in Mossy Oak Treestond Camouflage. Specifically designed by hunters for the most demanding of hunters, the LiteStalker II AL is manufactured in America by...

.50 caliber "manstopper".(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Northwest Custom Projectile Based on an 18th Century English design, this bullet, also known as the MS-350, is constructed for spectacular expansion at modest velocities. The bullet features a straight wall profile with a tapered hex...

The iron mistress.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Tichbourne Knives After Paul Wellman's 1951 book on Jim Bowie was published, Warner Brothers brought the novel to the silver screen starring Alan Ladd. John Beckman, the Art Director on the 1952 film produced a unique knife design while...

Balthazar large gear bag.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maxpedition The Balthazar large gear bag from Maxpedition has a built-in padded laptop sleeve that hold laptops of 15.4" or smaller. The overall size is 17 x 13 x 11". Comes with padded front, back, and bottom...

XD & XDM trigger kits.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Powder River Precision PRP offers several different trigger kits for your Springfield XD or XDM. The kits are designed to shorten your trigger's take up, reset and over travel. If you want to lower the pull weight, PRP has a kit for that...

The Urban Survival.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Boker USA, Inc. The Baker Plus Urban Survival is a new addition to the Jim Wagner Series. The overall length is 53/~ with a blade length of 1 5/8". The Urban Survival offers the ultimate in carrying comfort, with its compact dimensions and...

The Hybrid.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Walker's Game Ear Walker's Game Ear announces the launch of the Hybrid, the industry's first six channel, behind-the-ear, open fit hearing hearing enhancement/protection device. It incorporates cutting edge Wide Dynamic Range Optimizing...

Breakout Safety Tool.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... World Class Safety Products Automobile accidents happen and sometimes people become trapped inside their vehicles. The Breakout Safely Tool is the fastest and safest way to escape or enter in a dangerous situation. Conveniently clipped to...

Distinctive grips.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... Deathgrips Grip maker Line Hake has one seriously bizarre imagination, but he's o hell of a grip maker, and if the unusual is what you're after, you've come to the right place. The shapes of the grips are unique, exhibiting some flats and...

1911 armorer block / mag base pad for S&W M&P / 1911 rear sight.(SPOTLIGHT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 10-8 Performance 10-8 Performance has three great new offerings fresh from the SHOT Show. First is a multi function armorer block for the Colt 1911 pattern pistol. Machined from super strong glass reinforced...

Watch your ASP.(THE INSIDER[TM])
July 1, 2009... Okay, so not really. But I had to show you this line-up of ASP handcuffs UI found at the last SHOT Show. ASP is well known for kick-ass flashlights, batons, world-class cop-training and other self-defense goodies for our men and women in...

Packing in pink?(THE INSIDER[TM])
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yup, that s what I said. Company founder Kim Page had the where- withal to pick up the phone and cold-call me. "Mr. Huntington, I've started a small business and don't know how to promote it, to get the word out to...

David's done it again.(THE INSIDER[TM])
July 1, 2009... Old bud Dr. David Darom has completed two of his stunning knife books. On makers Edmund Davidson and Tim Hancock, these breath-taking books tell the story of each man and his craft. You simply can't understand how beautiful the photos and...

Finally!(THE INSIDER[TM])
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Old friend Natt Stevens did what people have threatened to do for years--make "speed strips" for real calibers! Called "Quick Strips" they come in .38/.357, .44/.45 and even .460/500/.475/.480 Ruger! With the...