American Handgunner articles from November 2005

American Handgunner archives from November 2005

Connor gets pizza.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)
November 1, 2005... "Whatever you're paving Connor, double it, or send a pizza over to his compound every Friday, whichever is more." Dean Ming, Via e-mail

Little Lizzie late-comers.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I'm not supposed to get chills and goosebumps when I read an article in a gun magazine. Articles in gun magazines are supposed to report on and evaluate weapons or tactical mall ninja-doodads, not to make my throat tight. I'll admit I have...

1 Connor = 1 riot.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Just wanted to let you know I think you're a riot. Don't let the idiots without senses of humor get you down. I enjoy your articles immensely. Keep up the good work. Tim Perkins Via e-mail For years I received a mailbox full of...

Retro-guy.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I've taken the liberty of copying the Retro-Guy Code (Insider, Sept/Oct 2005) and handing it out to everybody I meet. If we just did what it says to do in "The Code" we'd be fine. I've also been practicing my "Disgusted Look" to fire at the...

Dr. Laura too?(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I was in the car the other day listening to Dr. Laura and you could have knocked me over with a feather when I heard Dr. Laura quote American Handgunner! She read the "Retro-Guy Code" all the way through and laughed and agreed with it, just...

SSgt. Graunke's mom.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... We recently were blessed with a box of American Handgunner magazines shipped specifically for one purpose. The magazine features an editorial on my son, SSgt. Mark H. Graunke, Jr. and Pearl Harbor survivor Mr. Houston James. The article was...

First words.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Our granddaughter came over to visit tonight and crawled over to the magazine rack. Such a discriminating reader! She is our patriotic baby, born on the 4th of July. Maybe she really goes for the new .45 GAP! Thought you would like to see this....

Serious about rights.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Hello all, love your mag--it keeps me regular. Recently, the Columbus, Ohio, City Council passed, after several dog and pony shows, their version of an assault weapon ban, effectively making me a criminal. Having decided to no longer obey...

Need thick skin.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I muse at the sensitivity displayed by some of my fellow readers. Half the fun of reading the articles is the wit written into the them. As a firearms instructor and 17-year veteran of law enforcement, both federal and local, I applaud your...

Gun 'riter 101.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Just put down Venturino's column (Shooting Iron, Sept/Oct 2005) and have caught my breath now. Finally, the first time I've ever seen a "Gun 'riter" tell the truth about his business, plus, you guys weren't afraid to print it! Duke readily...

Keep Clint.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I don't know how you got him, but whatever Clint Smith wants, let him have it so he never leaves! His Reality Check column is my first must-read, followed by Speak Out and that net-do-well editor's Insider column. Clint's borderline-gritty...

Duke's wrong?(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Mike Venturino declares Clint Smith is the "best natural gun writer" he's ever read (Shooting Iron, Sept/Oct 2005). I would agree that Smith is probably one of the most knowledgeable teachers and practitioners of practical gunsmanship on the...

From the troops.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Trust me, I am not new to guns, but I am new to American Handgunner. My cousin sent me a bunch of magazines recently to help pass some time over here, and yours was among them. I ever thought I would say something like this, but I have never...

Pseudo-intellectuals.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... To all those ill-informed, gun-grabbing, pseudo-intellectuals, I say this: Stop wringing your hands, take responsibility for your own safety, quit being "offended" if I decide to handle my own life, and for heaven's sakes--keep your nose out of...

Gemini Customs cool.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I just wanted to let you know about my experience with one of your advertisers. Marc Morganti, of Gemini Customs, is a man who loves his work and it shows. I sent in my SP101 and got back a work of art. I could not be happier with the quality...

Stock in S&W.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... When you all encouraged readers to buy a handgun to support the industry I did not have the discretionary cash on hand. It occurred to me that I had cash in my IRA. So I purchased stock in Smith and Wesson (SWB) at $1.57 a share. It is listed...

Shooting is everything?(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
November 1, 2005... Even though I'm often not given credit for it, I try to write in a reserved, non-confrontational mode. (Yeah, right, and I overpay my writers... Editor.) But, then when you thought it was safe to go in the water, some people--through ignorance...

Tactics.(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
November 1, 2005... I understand a bit about tactics. I agree you must learn and apply tactics well to enhance your ability to win. Standing in backlit doorways, not using cover and concealment, projecting muzzles or yourself into exposed areas of incoming fire,...

Missing the target.(REALITY CHECK[TM]: FIRST-PERSON THOUGHTS ON SURVIVING IN THE REAL WORLD)
November 1, 2005... I agree tactics are important and I go to great lengths to teach them. But when I take folks inside the house to learn tactics they go in knowing if they miss a target trap or shoot a door frame it's outside to the range they go. Why teach...

Gallagher's great guns.(TAFFIN TESTS: THE SIXGUNNER HIMSELF: GUNS, GEAR AND MORE)
November 1, 2005... In Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, the line: "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times," not only applied to England and France in the last quarter of the 18th century--it also applies today. In virtually every period in...

Sneaky fast footwork.(BETTER SHOOTING)
November 1, 2005... Todd Jarrett is an action-shooting superstar, an IPSC world champion, U.S. National champion, speedshooting champion, equally adept with both Limited and Open-class pistols. And Todd's the acknowledged master of footwork. The term includes a...

50-50.(BETTER SHOOTING)
November 1, 2005... "In big matches with lots of stages I figure footwork is critical in about 30-percent of the match," explained Todd. "Hit factors generally average out that a second is worth about eight points. An incorrect setup or a few wasted steps can...

Smooth mover.(BETTER SHOOTING)
November 1, 2005... "During a match I plan every move before shooting a stage. I know exactly where I want to be in each shooting box. Sometimes a difference of even a couple of inches in where you place your feet makes a difference in being able to engage all the...

The memsaab speaks.(GUNCRANK DIARIES[TM]: EXCUSES, ALIBIS, PITHY OBSERVATIONS & GENERAL EPHUS)
November 1, 2005... It's second-cuppa coffee time here at home, so if my time zone calculations are accurate, that man is probably crouched by a tiny spark-spitting fire, looking like a bear dressed in dirty bed linens, surrounded by similarly attired tribesmen...

Enjoy your sport with Mag-na-port!(THE SIXGUNNER)
November 1, 2005... Mag-na-port is an excellent example of what can be accomplished by a man with a vision. Larry Kelly dropped out of school in the eighth grade, and in a few years found himself married, living in a cabin in the woods with three kids, no job, no...

Life's little hassles.(HANDGUN LEATHER: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING-EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
November 1, 2005... If you carry concealed it's for a reason. For most of us, it's because we take self-defense and protection of our loved ones seriously. It's our right and our responsibility. But it sure can be a hassle at times. Guns, holsters, extra...

Rock climbing pants?(HANDGUN LEATHER: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING-EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
November 1, 2005... Cops working under-cover--whether deep or just "casual"--have confronted this issue for years. Many turned to what used to be just an outdoor clothing company. Royal Robbins made clothes for hiking and rock climbing. Their tactical pants were...

Under the covers.(HANDGUN LEATHER: FROM CLASSICS TO CUTTING-EDGE IN CARRY METHODS)
November 1, 2005... The 5.11 Tactical spun off from Royal Robbins a couple years back. They now concentrate on the tactical side of the house exclusively. Their most recent offering is the "Undercover" line of products. They're producing high quality, nice looking...

Widgets that work.(PISTOLSMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
November 1, 2005... Members of the American Pistolsmith Guild--the NASCAR of the firearms industry--and other innovative types produced some really cool products over the past year. One of them will be a salvation for pistolsmiths like me who hate silver soldering...

Seeing straight.(PISTOLSMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
November 1, 2005... Eric Kiesler of Brownells [(800) 741-0015] stopped by the American Pistolsmiths Guild Booth at the SHOT Show this year for a little chat, and mentioned a handy device made by Edmund Optics and sold by Brownells. It's designed to allow a...

Hammer happiness.(PISTOLSMITHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON PISTOLSMITHING TECHNIQUES)
November 1, 2005... Randy Lee of Apex Tactical Specialties in Baywood, Ca. [(805) 528-5250] also came by at SHOT to apply for membership in the Guild and got into casual conversation about pistolsmithing S&W revolvers. Randy made the claim he could reduce the DA...

My favorite handgun.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
November 1, 2005... Okay, that's enough! First our esteemed editor asked John Taffin to detail his favorite handgun, and then it was Dave Anderson's turn. Now I want my 15 minutes of fame! Picking my favorite handgun out of the many I have in the vault isn't...

Particulars.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
November 1, 2005... The .44-40 version came with two different heights of front sight. The lower ones cause point of impact to be considerably above point of aim. The higher ones hit right to point of aim at about 25 yards. I discovered this when a friend brought...

A perfect pair.(SHOOTING IRON[TM]: THUMB BUSTIN' MUSINGS FROM THE DUKE)
November 1, 2005... In fact, the Centennial was so perfect I searched out another, making sure it had the high front sight, and then had it fitted with bison bone grips too. So now I have a brace of favorites, and wear them for cowboy competition in a pair of...

A world champion's perspective.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
November 1, 2005... There's a reason SEAL teams and SWAT units bring in pistol champions to train their hard-core guys. World Champs like Rob Leatham, Jerry Barnhart and Frank Garcia open by saying they're teaching the cops and soldiers to shoot, not to fight....

Relaxed aggression.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
November 1, 2005... On speed reloads: "Index the side of the magazine instead of the back. It slides in faster." With the Glock 17 I was shooting, I found he was absolutely right. "When shooting while moving, stop and take the shot if you only have a small target,...

Point vs. aim.(COP TALK: OPINION AND FACTS FROM THE MEAN STREETS)
November 1, 2005... "At a distance over two meters, you're gambling on point shooting," says Frank. "If I can't reach out and touch the target with my gun muzzle, I want to see the front sight." A perfect sight picture is not necessarily required, he explains,...

Cheap can be good.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURU)
November 1, 2005... The question of "What's the best amino for the buck" is one of those newcomers often ask because they have yet to learn best is a word that should never be associated in the same sentence with anything to do with firearms. To label something as...

Bulk is best.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURU)
November 1, 2005... When we buy ammo shooters often prove the adage: penny wise, pound foolish. They rejoice at finding amino that's a nickel a box cheaper mail order and forget that freight costs more than offset that savings. I've looked pretty hard and the...

Goring a sacred cow.(HANDLOADING: SAGE ADVICE FROM THE HANDLOADING GURU)
November 1, 2005... Maybe the first thing to consider when trying to decide what's best for you is one of the basic laws of commerce. If a product is on the shelf of any major store and stays there awhile, you can be pretty sure people are buying it. Some people...

Stocks that bond.(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
November 1, 2005... Jerry Miculek is the best revolver shooter in the world today, maybe the best who's ever lived. Just to list his accomplishments would take all my space and more. Conventional wisdom says triggers should be narrow and smooth and grips should be...

Smooth = squirm.(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
November 1, 2005... All the checkering, finger grooves and non-slip synthetics intended to provide a secure grip do nothing but slow you down. What you want, insists Jerry, is a smooth stock. The problem with "non-slip" stocks is every draw and every reload has to...

Springs too.(WINNING EDGE: SOLID ADVICE TO KEEP YOU AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION)
November 1, 2005... When Jerry couldn't find stocks he wanted, he designed his own. His design is quite similar to the famous Jordan pattern, designed by Bill Jordan and Walter Roper. However where the backstrap of the Jordan design has one smooth curve covering...

One night in the war on terror.(The Ayoob Files)
November 1, 2005... Situation: An American cop in the war zone finds himself the only one to take on terrorists with AKs. Lesson: The 5.56mm works if you load it with the right ammo... combat competition is great training... and post-event stress is...

21st century plinker: Beretta Neos U-22.
November 1, 2005... Everyone probably remembers the first time they experienced the thrill of plinking with a .22. That diminutive cartridge has introduced millions around the globe to shooting, and launched a lifetime of interest in firearms for many of us. ...

Putting our money where our mouth is.
November 1, 2005... Recently we received a copy of a letter sent to Col. John Folsom, USMCR (www.woundedwarriors.org) by SMSgt Elizabeth Christiansen (332 AEW EMDG/SGH, APO AE 09315-9997) for supplies needed by the hospital in Balad, Iraq. In her letter. SMSgt...

"My friend Wildey": Dirty Harry watch out, Wildey's back!
November 1, 2005... Those shooters who've been around more than three decades will well remember the frustration in trying to find a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum in the early 1970s. There were plenty being made, as Smith & Wesson was running to full capacity, however...

Self defense guns of the masthead-guys.(WHO USES WHAT?)
November 1, 2005... Remember reading those articles where an editor asks his staff writers to "pick the perfect deer rifle and cartridge," or "our gunscribes pick their favorite varmint rifles," or some such thing? It seems we're always interested in seeing "what...

The edge exotic: knifemaker Jot Singh Khalsa takes the road less traveled.
November 1, 2005... The overwhelming amount of buzz in the cutlery industry is spent on the latest, greatest techno-wizardry, triple-sharp steels and tornado-proof handle materials. But if you look at the more rudimentary aspects of modern knives--such as blade...

Foltskytte--a Swedish speciality.(SWEDISH FIELD SHOOTING!)
November 1, 2005... The most popular and exciting branch in Swedish pistol shooting is without doubt an outdoor activity called FALTSKYTTE or "field-shooting." Ask any Swedish pistol shooter and you will, in all likelihood, heal the same response. That FALTSKYTTE,...

Desert Warrior: Kimber honors the troops with the military-tough Warrior series!(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... Don't let anyone tell you gut choices don't run in cycles Very often some new fad will replace an old standby only to gradually fall from favor. Sometimes its replacement is the good old gun that probably shouldn't have been replaced at all....

The same--only different Thunder Ranch Oregon.
November 1, 2005... After 11 years of astounding success can a shooting school located in south Texas be moved to Oregon and reopened without something essential being lost? That is precisely what Clint Smith has done with Thunder Ranch. I know this to be true...

The Book of Two Guns.
November 1, 2005... New books come to the market on a regular basis. Many a book's content is based on speculation, theory and more often than not the opinions of the author. Every once in a great while a book comes to us based on fact, and such is the case with...

Turning target: a personal practice platform.(TAC II)
November 1, 2005... Elite Target Systems has come up with one of those products that make you push that spotted and stained Rocky Mountain Elk Association ball cap back on your skull, grin from ear to ear and say, "Man, I just gotta have one of those." I've always...

Norwegian reader.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I read with great interest Gary Paul Johnston's recent article about the Norwegian 11.25 mm service pistols (July/Auguse 2005). Over here they are affectionately known as either 1914s or Kongsberg Colts. There are still a few of them about on...

Panache?(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... My wife (the one who buys the Kimbers, SIGs and S&W 41s in the family) was looking through the latest issue when it arrived yesterday. She spotted the ad for those neat telescopes (Insider, Sept/Oct 2005). That's the one where it says that...

Oops!
November 1, 2005... In the "You can shoot the Nationals!" article in the Sept/Oct issue, we foolishly misidentified this smiling face of Sheryl Cruz as Athena Lee. Our sincerest Handgunner apologies to both ladies, since they could probably kick our...

Fall 2005 catalog showcase.
November 1, 2005... A.G. RUSSELL[TM] KNIVES The first and oldest mailorder knife company, celebrating over 40 years in the knife industry, has a tradition of offering the finest quality knives and accessories worldwide. Lines include Randall. Dozier, William...

Digilight flashlights.(GUNNYSACK)
November 1, 2005... We are smack dab in the middle of a revolution. Not long ago flashlights were big things with batteries that always died right when you wanted to see something. Today you can carry dazzling hands-full of lumens in a few ounces of aluminum or...

Zeiss victory 8x32 FL binocular.(GUNNYSACK)
November 1, 2005... Optical products are the most difficult for me when it comes time for the Gunnysack. The reason is all about price. You can buy a pair of binoculars for a lot of bucks and you can buy some for a fraction of the cost and how can I say one is...

Truglo 2x red dot.(GUNNYSACK)
November 1, 2005... The name Truglo may be more familiar if you've seen those fiber optic front sights on some S&W revolvers or in other applications such as shotgun sights, but their line now includes a series of sights for archery and firearms. We're all...

Montana X-treme Cowboy Blend.(GUNNYSACK)
November 1, 2005... It's one of life's little ironies a product called Montana X-treme came from a small town in North Carolina. That was corrected when the company was purchased by Western Powders and moved to Miles City, Montana. The product line has expanded to...

The GunVault.
November 1, 2005... I admit it; I'm a die-hard gun chick. I'm also a morn. Which makes me a die-hard-safety-freak gun chick. Like many gun-nuts, I keep a gun next to my bed. Anyone coming into my house with evil intent is in for a very nasty surprise. However, I...

Stocking stuffers: all around! Here's a look at filling your stockings without draining your pockets.(CHECK IT OUT)
November 1, 2005... Ah, the holiday season. A time to be with your family and enjoy the holiday spirit, eat good food and sometimes do the worst thing of all--shop for the family. Knowing what to get the ladies and gents of the family can sometimes be a hassle, so...

Cowboy express sights: XS Sight systems.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... I know you're asking why we're featuring a rifle sight in American Handgunner and the answer is because we can. But seriously, we have a number of readers who enjoy the Cowboy Shooting Sports and the lever action rifle is 1/3 of the firearm...

Concealment cover: Grassburr leather works.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Those busy guys at Grassburr are at it again improving the mountable holster with a new concealment cover, which is required for carry in most states. The cover also acts as a dust/weather protector in outdoor mounted applications such as farm...

Autoporting: Mag-na-port.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Mag-na-port has long been known for it's porting on hard kicking single and double action revolvers. For decades they have provided a unique system of porting semi-automatics by using a metering port through the barrel, and an oversized...

Armadillo: Blue Wonder.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Armor Accessories has announced the addition of Blue Wonder Armadillo protective coating. Armadillo is a polymer protectant that applies easily to any metal or wood surface and effectively repels water. The coaling provides an invisible "shell"...

Battery upgrade: Pelican Products.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Pelican Products perfects technology by upgrading their rechargeable batteries to Nickel Metal Hydride. The recyclable NMH batteries will double Pelican's rechargeable light run time, and are a cutting edge, renewable power source that does not...

Multi-purpose bag: Maxpedition hard use gear.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... The Maxpedition MPB Multi-Purpose Bag is a no nonsense, professional multi-purpose briefcase with loads of space and 22 independent carrying compartments. The inside features stiff removable panels for separating your gear and for attaching any...

Antique Guns: Stoeger publishing.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Stoeger presents Antique Guns: The Collector's Guide. Antique Guns is a concise and meticulously researched guide and pricing source covering most of the pre-1900 American and European firearms that interest most collectors. The book includes...

Driving holster: Action Direct.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2005... Action Direct Inc. announces the latest addition to its growing line of concealment holsters with the Driving Holster. This rig is a crossdraw holster specifically designed for those who spend a great amount of time behind the wheel. It can be...

Louder than words!(THE INSIDER[TM])
November 1, 2005... Since Handgunner teamed up with the Louder Than Words fellows last year, their efforts to "put their money where their mouths are" continues. They've just announced a new raffle 1911, which will be given away at the 2006 SHOT S how. There's...

Dwight's daughter rocks.(THE INSIDER[TM])
November 1, 2005... After beating-up Dwight VanBrunt of Kimber fame in the last Insider. I thought it only fight to make amends. So. here's Dwight's charming 15-year old daughter, Keni. posing with one of many trophies she took on a recent safari with Dad. She...

PETA kills animals.(THE INSIDER[TM])
November 1, 2005... And if you don't believe us, go to www.petakillsanimals.com for the whole story, complete with PETA employees caught dumping dead animals in public dumpsters, immediately after picking them up for "adoption" from a veterinarian's office. Tell...

Rochelle scores.(THE INSIDER[TM])
November 1, 2005... Reader R.J. Coker won the S&W Model 625, Merkworx knife and Kydex holster trio from SDM Fabricating in a recent Handgunner custom Handgun of the Month contest. Well, Mr. Coker was so happy, he let Rochelle (who makes sure the winners get the...

End of trail news.(THE INSIDER[TM])
November 1, 2005... FMG is proud to publish the official gunzines of SASS. As a sponsor of EOT, we're happy to say the 24th event went off in a blaze of sixguns and glory! The new site at Founder's Ranch in New Mexico was a perfect setting, so set your calendars...

Add it up.(THE INSIDER[TM])
November 1, 2005... 15,000 Attendees at SSS's End of Trail 2005. 40 Scholarship grants awarded by SASS. 9 Pro-gun laws passed in Texas in 2005. 3.6% Murder rate decline in 2004. 2 Shoppers trampled to death at opening. ...

Meopta HA/HS 75.(news from the front)
November 1, 2005... Gads, I love great optics, and my old bud Walter Seace is now the head guy at Meopta USA, purveyors of stunningly-great rifle scopes, binocs and spotting scopes. Made in the Czech Republic, the line is absolutely top quality in every category....

Twin 500s.(news from the front)
November 1, 2005... Only a Handgunner reader would dream this one up. Paul Caraballo III decided if one S&W 500 was good, then two was even better. Then, holster-maker Jerry Evans of Haugen Handgun Leather helped Paul out with a double-fig of Python skin, just to...

Wilson goodies.(news from the front)
November 1, 2005... Ryan Wilson's business has exploded and his line of knives has rapidly risen to be among the most respected in the industry. His Integral Fighter is probably the toughest thing I've seen in a long while. At a full quarter-inch thick, this 440C...

Sig mags.(news from the front)
November 1, 2005... The 20-round 9mm mags for the P226 are back in stock and the new, low price is $59.95. You can order through your dealer or purchase online in the SigStore. NOTE: This magazine is NOT for sale in states which have moronic gun laws, like...

Uh-oh.(news from the front)
November 1, 2005... The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has agreed to pay a $12,000 fine for providing advertising as illegal corporate campaign contributions. The check is going to be made out to the Federal Election Commission for unlawful contributions...

Lying bastards department.(news from the front)
November 1, 2005... The American Hunters and Shooters Association (AHSA) is masking itself as a pro-gun, pro-hunting organization. However. if you dig deeper, we found the president of the AHSA was none other than John Rosenthal, co-founder of "Stop Handgun...