American Handgunner articles from March 2009

American Handgunner archives from March 2009

Messin' with 'em.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Admit it, you had Mike wear that thing just to mess with that "Kimber puts runes on its guns so they and the LAPD must be Nazis" guy from a few issues back, didn't you? Yep, I would have too. Marty Ross Via...

Gun culture at work.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... I work for a very large package shipping company. Every package coming through our building gets handled by loaders like me. A few months ago I was laboring away as usual when down the chute comes a single Chip McCormick Custom .45 magazine. It...

"Baron Duke".(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... If Yvonne keeps letting him wear that thing (Duke's German helmet), do we have to change his nickname from "Duke" to "Baron?" "M.R." Via e-mail"

Revolver happiness.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... Of late, I've noticed you're covering more revolvers, and I've especially enjoyed reading about the compact models. It's brought back an appreciation for the revolver. Sometimes I nearly salivate when reading some articles (try not to picture...

Takes two.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... In 2008, Taffin has tested both the Charter Arms DA-only .44 Bulldog, and more recently the Charter Arms Patriot .327 Federal. It happens I've been trying to figure out which one of these to buy so I really appreciated both tests. I'd like Mr....

Squirrel meds.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... I have never written to a magazine of any kind before but I felt compelled to write this time. J.D. Jones wrote an article on "the little ones" (Handgun Hunting Jan/Feb 2009). The last sentence in his column was both exhilarating and...

Too loud?(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... The letter from Damion Pauksta (Speak Out, Jan/Feb 2009) was a joke, right? Someone has broken into his home and he's worried about his hearing when he shoots the poor victim of society who is forced to rob and kill to exist? Get a S&W 325PD...

And ...(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... I'm writing to thank Clint Smith for the good advice he gave me in his recent column (Reality Check, "Why Not A Revolver?," Nov/Dec 2008). I've always preferred semiautos for the simple reason they fit my hand well and I hadn't met a revolver...

Frisco fan.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... You are my sanctuary here in San Francisco. I'm writing today to acknowledge what you bring to those who are not as lucky to live in an area supportive to gun owners. I was born and raised in San Francisco, as my father was. I still live and...

Uh-oh, more liberals.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... Despite some recent letters from self-described gun-owning liberals like Chris and A.M. in recent issues, I'm in agreement with His Editorship. There are fundamental differences between liberals and conservatives that extend far beyond simple...

And ...: in reference to your response to the letter from "A.M." in Oakland, I think one of the reasons you personally have not swayed the so-called liberals to your side is because, right or wrong, as editor of your fine magazine, you are perceived to have an agenda.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... In reference to your response to the letter from "A.M." in Oakland, I think one of the reasons you personally have not swayed the so-called liberals to your side is because, right or wrong, as editor of your fine magazine, you are perceived to...

Change-voter.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... I know some of these democrats who, in spite of being gun owners, hunters and shooters consistently vote for gun-grabber democrats just because they are dems--including voting for Obama. I also know some dems who, like me, saw the light...

Perfect Packin' Pistol?(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... First off, thanks for the fine publications you guys put together. I can honestly say out of all the gun rags out there your magazines are not only the most informative, but the most entertaining. This is mainly for Mr. Taffin as it's come...

New shooter.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... I'm a 49-year old male and I have not owned any type of gun--until recently. After a nearby home invasion hit too close to home I bought a Smith & Wesson .357 magnum, and now I'm trying to figure out what to buy next. Coincidently, I also...

Luger glitches.(SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... About a year ago I read a comment somewhere saying the 9mm ammo manufactured for the Luger in Europe has a more powerful charge than similar ammo made in the USA. If one mistakenly uses American-made ammo it does not have enough energy to knock...

Recalcitrant rimfires.(PISTOL SMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
March 1, 2009... More .22 ammunition is expended than most all other ammunitions put together--and that will continue for as long as our poor representatives in Washington allow us. The ammo is cheap as dirt, as are most of the scores of guns chambered for the...

Timely tips.(PISTOL SMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
March 1, 2009... Lead buildup in the throat and chamber is a major problem with all .22 caliber guns. If you shoot shorts in a long rifle chamber a lead ring will form where the case rim meets the bullet. After firing just a few rounds of shorts or CB Longs you...

Dry fire it?(PISTOL SMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Can I dry fire my 22?" The answer is usually, yes. Many, if not all of the old original American and European .22 rimfires were fitted with floating firing pins similar to today's centerfire rifles and pistols. In...

Herrett's custom handgun stocks.(TAFFIN TESTS: THE SIXGUNNER HIMSELF: GUNS, GEAR AND MORE)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fifty years ago I wanted to make a good impression on the young blonde now known as Diamond Dot. She was not a shooter and this was her first time ever to fire a gun. She really liked the looks of the faux pearl...

Proper fit.(TAFFIN TESTS: THE SIXGUNNER HIMSELF: GUNS, GEAR AND MORE)
March 1, 2009... Normally Rod does not need a semiauto or DA revolver for the fitting of grips, however there is quite a bit of variation found on single action sixguns so my 71/2" pre-warning New Model .45 Colt Blackhawk and an Old Model .44 Magnum Super...

Mika's pocket holster.(CARRY OPTIONS: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
March 1, 2009... I always give my buddies a hard time when they go about their day unarmed. I've heard every excuse possible, ranging from "it's uncomfortable" to "I don't have a gun other than my duty weapon and it's too big to carry concealed." My usual...

A pain.(CARRY OPTIONS: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
March 1, 2009... I'm so much of a pain to my friends about how it's their responsibility to go armed; some have tried to catch me not walking-what-I-talk. A few years ago I was at a BBQ in my best So-Cal duds--shorts, tee shirt and flip flops--when my buddy...

No excuses.(CARRY OPTIONS: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I found out about Mika's Pocket holsters several years ago from a DEA buddy of mine. I told him I was looking for a pocket holster for my J-frame. He smiled as he worked his Mika pocket holster and J-frame from his...

Oops!(CARRY OPTIONS: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)(Correction notice)
March 1, 2009... In the Jan/Feb Carry Options we listed Rafter-L Gunleather's Web site incorrectly. The right one is: www.combatgunleather.com, sorry Erik!

Why a holster?(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
March 1, 2009... I was sorta' stunned the other day when someone said to me, "why do I need to buy a holster, I'll just shove the pistol in my belt." This is quite a question after all the pulp expended on the reasons to carry a proper holster. In reality I...

Other methods.(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Big guns are better than small ones for personal defense. Much ado--or as I prefer to call it whining--is made about how uncomfortable it is to carry. We need to get over it and move forward. The guns are not going...

Glocken-shooters!(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
March 1, 2009... Ten national titles were on the line at the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) 2008 matches. Men's and women's titles were awarded in each of five divisions: Revolver, Limited, Production, Limited-10 and Open. Perhaps...

Reloading the .45 ACP part 2: sixguns.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURUS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today's crop of .45 ACP semiautos are exceptionally dependable, definitely accurate, and certainly make one of the best, if not the best, option for self-defense use and concealed carry. However, revolvers chambered...

In the beginning.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURUS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The concept of the .45 ACP revolver goes all the way back to World War I when S&W and Colt adapted the .45 ACP cartridge to their big DA revolvers. An engineer at S&W came up with the idea of the half-moon clip...

News from SIG-SAUER.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
March 1, 2009... First it was SIG-Sauer, then it was SIG ARMS and now they call themselves SIG-SAUER. However they phrase or spell it, this organization provides the second largest-selling brand of police duty handguns in the United States--and they want to...

P250 vs. SP2022.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
March 1, 2009... Already established in Europe for a few years, the P250 started hitting dealer shelves and-police armories stateside just last veal. It's unique in the internal fire control mechanism constitutes the serial numbered gun itself, and barrels,...

Classic line updates.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
March 1, 2009... The SAS variation of traditional SIG-SAUER "Classic line" designs, with factory "melted" edges, will become available with plain plastic stocks and less fancy finishes. More "go" less "show" SIG's DAK option ("Double Action --Kellerman," with...

9mm Luger.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
March 1, 2009... As strange as it may sound coming from someone known for a big bore sixgun affliction, I've come to be a 9mm fan. Such a feeling certainly doesn't come from considering it a super duper defensive handgun cartridge. I know very little about such...

Reloading.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
March 1, 2009... Owning these guns has led to a considerable amount of 9mm Luger reloading. In order to feed my sub guns I mounted a Dillon Square Deal B press dedicated to 9mm. I picked the Square Deal press for two reasons. First, it's one of the smaller...

What? More?(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
March 1, 2009... And here are two more reasons the Dillon Square Deal is indispensable. It has a carbide sizing die so there's no need to lube the brass and the seating die is a taper crimp type. That last feature is really important and here's why: back in...

No soda, no ice. Just plain, straight-up talk.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the benefits of bein' busted up an' crippled is I get to catch up on e-mail from you guys! Usually, given the kinda stuff you write to me about, I can keep answers pretty brief, like, "Dude! Great idea, but...

Don't clap too loud.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
March 1, 2009... Q: What do you think of the Heller decision? We won! That's great, isn't it? Umm... Isn't it? Lots of folks are high-fivin', back-slapping and celebrating the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision in D.C. v. Heller. People who ought to know better...

Our "friends" ain't so hot.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
March 1, 2009... As for those five justices joining in the majority opinion, it seemed to me the lackluster zeal of a few for protecting our rights was less than inspiring. In some ways it seemed the majority's conclusions were grudging and reluctant. And...

Fighting on another front.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
March 1, 2009... Dr. Lawrence Tribe is a professor of constitutional law at Harvard. For many years he has been recognized as a top authority in the field. For almost as long, he had held the Second Amendment addressed a "collective" right, not an individual...

Over the horizon--barely.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
March 1, 2009... Q: So, do you think another "Assault Weapons Ban" is coming? A: It's mid-October as I write this, and the coming November election will probably give you not just a clue, but a clear statement wrapped around a brick and hurled through your...

Seeklander's secrets.(BETTER SHOOTING)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mike Seeklander is a top practical shooting competitor, classed as a Grand Master by the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). Currently he is chief operating officer with the U.S. Shooting Academy at...

Forgotten high-vel king.(HANDGUN HUNTING: TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND POLITICAL-INCORRECTNESS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The .30 Mauser was invented by an American, Hugo Borchardt, and chambered in the Borchardt semiauto pistol in 1893 by Ludwig & Lowe, a German firm. L & L became DWM and the pistol was redesigned to become the Luger....

Works fine.(HANDGUN HUNTING: TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND POLITICAL-INCORRECTNESS)
March 1, 2009... The Russian military increased the pressure and velocity and changed the name to the 7.62x25 Russian Yokarev for the PPSH series of submachine guns and Tokarev pistols. They then made them by the kajillions for their satellite countries and...

200 yards?(HANDGUN HUNTING: TIPS, TECHNIQUES AND POLITICAL-INCORRECTNESS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's an amazing little cartridge. At best in the autopistols, it's a close-up small game gun even with soft point ammunition. I got interested in it with the series of Whisper cartridges. Handloaded in a silenced...

Suicide by cop: the Chris Raper incident.(The Ayoob Files)
March 1, 2009... Situation: The criminal suspect you are interviewing turns away, then suddenly turns back at you, a pistol coming up in his hand... Lessons: Some opponents aren't afraid to die, because they came to the scene to do just that. Training and...

Alan Harton's magic: sow's ear becomes a silk purse!(THE SIXGUNNER)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Even outside of Disneyland the world is a magical place. King Midas had tile golden touch and Merlin mystified the court of King Arthur with his magical feats; the Starship Enterprise routinely beamed crewmembers tip...

The world's most stable currency: ammo and you can shoot it too!
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My favorite saying about ammunition came from one of the most combat-experienced men on the planet. He was born in a central Asian nomadic tribe which refused to be "collectivized" by the Soviets or exterminated by...

Hi-power perfection.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two Well-Dressed Ladies Around 1974 I was a newbie reserve cop in a small town in Southern California called Chula Vista. It was my first experience in the business and I was getting my feet wet to make sure it's...

S&W's Performance Center.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] If you look at the history of any sport or industry you'll find people who are engaged in pushing the envelope regarding design, technology or product performance in their respective fields. They're consistently...

Museum & engraving!
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you don't already know, you need to know S&W offers factory engraving on your gun or a new gun you're buying. It doesn't have to be a S&W product, but of course, if you're popping for that new Performance Center...

2008 STI/American Handgunner World Shootoff championship.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Isn't the side-by-side shoot-off the best part of a handgun match? The excitement is shared by the competitors as well as the spectators. The self-imposed pressure we feel during a timed individual string of fire is...

WWH handguns: what would Duke have carried?
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In World War II handguns were probably the least significant weapon used by any combatant nation. Bayonets probably saw more action. Put a different way, if handguns had never been issued to anyone in that conflict,...

Brownells: 30,000 gun parts, tools and goodies visiting an industry icon.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I think I ordered my first few parts and tools from Brownells when I was about 15 years old. I distinctly remember working that magic, goodie-infested, distinctively big catalog over until its pages were frayed and...

DiamondBlade Knives: bringing new meaning to the word edge.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A knife is a simple tool for the most part; just a cutting edge with a handle on it. What separates an average knife from a great knife is its ability to handle well, cut like a house on fire, and hold a sharp edge....

Competition electronics.(GUNNYSACK)
March 1, 2009... If you don't have a chronograph then you belong on an Internet forum arguing about things you don't know anything about. I've heard it time and time again, "hey, I'll bet my load goes 1,980 fps, since I use the load the book says and boost it a...

Cylinder & slide recoil plunger.(GUNNYSACK)
March 1, 2009... You ever done this: carefully rotate the barrel bushing on a 1911, carefully capture the recoil plunger head with your finger, then carefully slide your finger out of the way to catch it, then watch it launch itself across the garage to finally...

PowerAssist multi-tool.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... SOG Knives The new SOG PowerAssist tokes multi-tools to a new level. This is the first in the world to house not just one but two assisted opening blades. Start to open the main blade, which is available when the tool is closed, and S.A.T...

Damascus Bowie.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gordon Graham Knifemaker Knifemaker Gordon Graham brings n new life to the most famous knife of the 1800s. Graham has token the basic classic Bowie Design an mode it in Damascus steel far o beautiful new twist....

Operator Grade Tactical Pants.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EOTAC The new Operator Grade Tactical Pants from EOTAC are the most versatile and durable mission reedy pants available. Using the proprietary Tactic-Fit sizinng system, the EOTAC punts are designed around the...

Book of black powder revolvers.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... Blue Book Publications If you love blackpowder revolvers, u stern warning is in order. This book might make you drool in public. It might even inspire unbridled envy. Books like this one are produced to make us wistful as we turn page...

X26 Nemisis cargo holster.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... DeSantis Hoisters This ambidextrous holster was designed to fit the thigh pocket of most cargo pants. It can be carried either strong side or as o cross draw and is built from a very viscous material The ATT6100 is quite sticky and will...

Crystal 1911.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Crystal Pistols Crystal Pistols are authentic replicas of the three most popular hand guns in use today--The Mil-spec 1911, the S&W Revolver, and the Glock 21. Each is faithfully reproduced in fine lead crystal...

IOK-47-C with Polymer Stock.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I.O. Inc. I.O. Inc. is proud to announce the IOK 47 C rifle with Polymer Stock Modeled offer the famous AK-47 design in caliber 7 62x39 it is completely made in the USA These rifles boast excellent precision and...

Model x-22p pistol.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... Excel Arms Excel Arms is proud to show the new Model x-22p pistol. She's CNC machined from solid aluminum and chambered in .22LR. Built to accept 10/22 magazines, the x-22p has adjustable sights and an integral weaver base to mount a...

1911 exotic wood grips.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... GB Diamond Grips [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 1911 is a classic pistol design which seamlessly combined form with function. Now, GB Diamond Grips offers an added touch of elegance to enhance this enduring sidearm. The concept is simple....

New P380.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kahr Arms This ideal concealed carry weapon is the latest addition to Kahr Arm's award winning line of double action only micro-compact Pistols. Chambered for the .380 ACP, the tiny yet powerful model KP3833 has...

RK-M4 Rail Kit.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... Safariland Safariland, port of the BAE Systems Products Group announces the addition of the new RK-M4 Rail Kit as port of it's extensive variety of duty, tactical and concealment holsters and accessories. Attaching to three different rails...

Tear Away Medical Pouch.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... Maxpedition Hard-Use Gear [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maxpedition introduces the Patent Pending Tear Away Medical Pouch Design. This is a MOLLE compatible tear-away ouch so it can be pulled away from it MOLLE-compatible shroud- the idea...

Decal grip for the XDM.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Decal Grip New grips for the Springfield XDM series from Decal Grip. The grip panels are pre-cut Io fit and offer either a soft rubber cobblestone grip or a grittier, more tactical sand grip. These panels look...

Thermold Magazines.(SPOTLIGHT)
March 1, 2009... Thermold Design And Development Thermold Magazines ore back!!! When William Howard sadly passed away in October 2005 the famous Thermold production facility in Wilson, S.C. seemingly closed forever. Now however, with new ownership,...

TJ holsters.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... He's probably going to be mad I did this, but reader (and holster maker) Terry Jones sent me this wonderful holster/mag pouch combo with a nice note simply saying he wanted to give it to me "just because" and specifically didn't pitch for an...

BoMar sight-fix.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new HD-001 rear sight for the 1911 from Harrison Design allows the owner of a 1911-equipped with a low-mounted BoMar the option of replacing it with a hard-use fixed rear sight. The two-piece design, which allows...

Para moves.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I got a call from Thanos Polyzos, President of Para, and he was excited. "Roy, big news, not only are we moving to the U.S.A. but we've got our New Expert rifles available!" I've known Thanos for years and he's...

Add it up.(INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... 8180 MILLION NRA's annual budget. 21 MILLION Eddie Eagle students trained since 1988. 4 MILLION Approximate number of NRA members. 10,000+ NRA target shooting tournaments annually. 18.5 MILLION Hunters in the US. 45%...

EOTAC jacket.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm a sucker for a good field jacket and the newest from EOTAC (maker's of what they call "Operator Grade" clothing of all kinds) is lightweight and practical. It's based on a European-style field jacket from the...

More Clint videos.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hang onto your chairs for this one since it's three-in-one! We've managed to get "introductory" lessons about concealed carry, home defense and vehicle defense all onto one DVD. All done in Clint's inimitable style,...

TKO rear sight.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Old Bud Mark Morris of Morris Custom, maker of, well, can you say "high-end" 1911 s, has put that design ability to work with a tough-as-a-tank rear sight, with a tritium version too. Made of bar-stock tool steel,...

More free NRA memberships!(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... We're really ramping up our assistance to the NRA to help build memberships. Go online to sister-magazine www.americancopmagazine.com and click on the "Free NRA Membership" link banner. Once there you can not only subscribe to the hottest cop...

Rohrbaugh punch.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Check out the stunning Handgun of the Month in this issue to see the Rohrbaugh/Robar custom package. It comes with some great Cor-Bon ammo, made just for that little 9mm. I took the liberty of chronographing a few...

Gold dot .30 Carbine!(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... Dust off that old battle-weary carbine and put it to work again. After badgering for years, Bernie Ness, old friend and guru at ATK finally convinced the powers-that-be to load a genuine Gold Dot bullet in the .30 Carbine. I chronographed ten...

Okay, now everyone calm down.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The buying frenzy going on in our industry right now surpasses anything that went on when Clinton got into office. Dealers who might normally sell two or three AR-type rifles a month report selling literally,...

Do the Masters.(THE INSIDER[TM])
March 1, 2009... If you're in our industry and you've been sleeping under a rock, you may not know about our Shooting Industry Masters event each year. It's a standout fun event with rifle, handgun and shotgun shooting and it's open to industry people like...