Guns Magazine articles from December 2006

Guns Magazine archives from December 2006

Phony baloney.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I've heard of the truth stretched to the limit, but give me a break! John Taffin notes the JB Custom Mare's Leg (August 2006) is a Model 92 Winchester converted to .45-70. That's pure B.S., poor editing or both. Paul Edstrom North...

Connor fan.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I just read the "Odd Angry Shot" in the September 2006 issue. I agree wholeheartedly with the very well-spoken and intelligent discussion on respect, as presented by Mr. John Conner. It is very unfortunate that most people don't understand the...

Ayoob right on.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I just want to congratulate GUNS Magazine on their superb editorial staff and their continued expert coverage. There was a time when I picked up a "gun magazine" just to check out guns for looks, period. Then I decided to actually read them and...

Oopsie.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)
December 1, 2006... The zip code for Peacemaker Specialists was wrong in Mike Venturino's column several months back. The correct contact info is: Peacemaker Specialists, 144 Via Fuchsia, Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805) 238-9100,...

Winchester RIP.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... John Taffin laments the passing of Winchester as the presage of the death of civilization. I think it happened long before the doors were closed at New Haven. Winchester of 2004 was not Winchester of 1894. It was a different company and they...

Women who outshoot men: more women are beating men at the man's game. What can we learn?(HANDGUNS)
December 1, 2006... The Glock Sport Shooting Foundation started a new gig they call GSSF League competition. In League events, the course of fire is a series of fixed-time runs, starting from low ready, pitting the shooter's Glock pistol against the...

The world's most popular .22: the Marlin Model 60 just keeps on ticking.(RIMFIRES)
December 1, 2006... What numbers over 11,000,000, takes a licking and keeps on ticking? It's the 11,000,000 Marlin self-loading .22s made to date. The model at the top of the heap earning the title of "the most popular .22 in the world"--the ever-attractive Model...

Updating the look.(RIMFIRES)
December 1, 2006... Now, if after being around for almost 50 years, the Model 60 might need a makeover, look no further than the Dragunov-inspired synthetic stock from Advanced Technology. This racy, spacey-looking drop-in gives the Model 60 a cool, 21st...

Hunt prep: the farther afield you go, the fewer surprises you need.(RIFLEMAN)
December 1, 2006... In the early days of practical pistol competition we had a lot to learn about reliability. As one old pro put it, "If your gun worked all the time, and you hit the targets most of the time, you'd likely win the match." The stories I could...

The foundlings: which sleeping dogs should be left to lie?(THE SMITHY)
December 1, 2006... We're in a marvelous era where we can collect and shoot old guns our fathers couldn't (without a lot of trouble) and our grandfathers had long since put away as obsolete. Some of these guns are in various states of disrepair and we need to...

Selecting home defense ammo: how to select what's best for you.(AMMO)
December 1, 2006... Readers always want to know what is the best ammo for personal protection and home defense. I have the answer. It is anything with which you can put lots of holes in the center of mass of your assailant and continue putting them there until the...

Of slings and things: innovative solutions.(RANGING SHOTS)
December 1, 2006... An adage goes something to the effect of, "A sling to a long gun is what a holster is to a handgun," or something like that. Anyway you get my point. So as would be appropriate for an old guy, I just like regular old-style learned in the Boy...

Cleaning up: and other corrosive thoughts.(SURPLUS LOCKER)
December 1, 2006... Corrosion ruined more barrels of military firearms than the wear of the powder and bullets passing through them. Corrosively-primed ammunition plus the vicissitudes of cleaning your weapon religiously under battlefield conditions, climate...

The truth about bison hunting: it's not what you think.(MONTANA MUSINGS)
December 1, 2006... Our editor recently advised us some readers complained about the photo of Clint and me with the dead bison. They said, "Shooting a bison is akin to shooting a cow in a pasture." Never mind the temperature that day was about 10 below zero and...

Stupid is dangerous.
December 1, 2006... Some city folk moved out here to Montana and bought a bison bull to reside in their backyard with their daughter's pony. The bull quickly gored the pony. to death and the family wanted someone to kill the bison. I went along to help load it and...

Fastest gun in the west: the XS lever scout.(OUT of the BOX[TM])
December 1, 2006... Years ago, Jeff Cooper sent me his notes following the first skull session he hosted at Gunsite devoted to the parameters, development and design of the "scout rifle." I thought the very intense discussion read more like a solution in search of...

The variable Gantry Mount: tired of dialing for distance? Here's an alternative.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
December 1, 2006... At a recent sniper match a fellow competitor and Alabama Police Captain advised me to look at a new scope mount produced by Christopher Self of Selma, Alabama. It was many months before it arrived, but when it did, I was truly amazed at the...

Winchester 1873 Safety.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
December 1, 2006... Q: I have done a lot of shooting and reloaded thousands of rounds of ammo, but one thing I have never done is loaded black powder cartridges. I just became the proud owner of an original 1873 Winchester rifle in .38 WCF. I have an 1892 in .38...

Legal danger.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
December 1, 2006... Q: I have been unable to find any info on this firearm. Can you help? It is a pump-action Remington pistol, chambered for .22 Remington Special. Thanks for your help and the outstanding articles. Name Withheld A: Although it appears to...

Big game ammo.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
December 1, 2006... Q: I would like your opinion on two to three options for taking a Bull Elk with the .30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester. I tend to like a heavier bullet and I also used to like Sierra bullets, but I no longer do any hand loading. Your opinion...

Air rifle scope.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
December 1, 2006... Q: I recently purchased a Beeman air rifle to shoot in my basement. I set up a benchrest to test the accuracy of the rifle and am disappointed in the groups. I have traced the problem to the telescopic sight I am using. Turning the adjustment...

Accurate reliable durable: the guns of Robar define custom utility.
December 1, 2006... Few companies have carved out as distinguished a niche in the shooting world as the Robar Companies. Founder Robbie Barrkman was one of the first who recognized the deficiencies of factory-produced firearms for precision police and military...

The Daisy saga: this true American icon is still going strong after nearly 120 years.
December 1, 2006... Without a doubt, one of the all-time great American success stories has got to be the Daisy company, this nation's largest and oldest manufacturer of youth-oriented BB guns. Many folks may not be aware this mammoth producer of BB guns...

Return of a classic: the original "short magnum" holds its own in the Ruger M77.(Cover story)
December 1, 2006... It's a pairing made in heaven for the hunter. After a long absence, a Ruger Model 77, chambered for the classic .350 Remington Magnum is back in the line. Topped with Weaver's latest 1.5-5X variable, this handy and powerful Ruger/Remington...

Shoestring sharps: the Pedersoli Model 1874 mounted with a Leatherwood6X Scope is second to none in terms of accuracy and performance.
December 1, 2006... I have a thing for Sharps Model 1874 rifles. (Have I said that before?) I'd rather shoot one than any other type of firearm on this planet. They are accurate, reliable and historical. They are also expensive. They have always been expensive....

The ultimate survival pistol.
December 1, 2006... For many shooters, myself included, the most comfortable semiauto grip frame is the nearly 100-year-old 1911. Ruger realized this and in 1992 introduced the 22/45 polymer grip .22 pistol duplicating the feel of the 1911 while at the same time...

Packin' lightly: no more achin' back.
December 1, 2006... There are shooters who simply cannot hold up, a heavy gun normally and do well with it. Diamond Dot is one of these people as the muscles in both of her shoulders have been torn beyond being able to be stretched and put back together. (No, I...

Pretty in plainness.
December 1, 2006... The Olive Drab Ruger 10/22 was put together for function not form and yet it is very attractive in a plain way with its fluted olive drab barrel and matching over-molded rubber stock. I have traditional black Hogue over-molded rubber stocks on...

The camo Browning.
December 1, 2006... As with the Ruger 22/45 this Browning Buckmark with its 7 1/4" Trail-Lite camo-colored barrel is a natural for the camper, hiker, fishermen, in fact any outdoor activity. It came equipped with a Nikon Team RealTree camo-finished red-dot sight...

I draw the line at pink.
December 1, 2006... Way back, I mean waaaaay back in the 1950s, High Standard offered their .22 Sentinel in such garish colors as gold, blue and even pink. At the time I would not have been caught dead or alive with one of these. Perhaps I have become more...

The Red Browning.
December 1, 2006... One Browning came with a fluted I barrel, 10" long set up for serious varminting with a Leupold 4X LER scope on a Tactical Solutions' base. The Red Browning is actually a tri-color with its matte black receiver and grip frame, red grips and red...

How do I love thee?
December 1, 2006... Let me count the ways as we look at this 10/22 from Tactical Solutions. I don't know why, but I am really taken by the looks as well as the performance of this little .22. The bull barrel is finished in RealTree Camo as is the Nikon 3x9 scope,...

The olive drab Browning.
December 1, 2006... Although equipped with a red dot scope this little Browning with its 4" Trail-Lite olive drab barrel and matching grips would be much handier, and definitely easier to pack, with iron sights. The barrel is also threaded for a Technical...

Christmas gift guide 2006: stocking stuffers for happy hunters & serious shooters.
December 1, 2006... Yeah, we know exactly what you're thinking... You've blown it again. You're too late, and you're Christmas-Gift-Clueless. That Happy Ho-Ho Day is comin' on like a Badlands blizzard, and you haven't got a single present wrapped an' ribboned....

Blast from the past.(RIGHTS WATCH)
December 1, 2006... I'll bet most of you didn't realize you could get two issues of GUNS Magazine each month instead of one--and it won't cost you a penny more. That's twice the issues, twice the articles.... What's the catch? There are two, actually. First,...

US airmen teach Iraqis.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... Hall of Unsung Heroes Flames glow orange, red and yellow, smoke billows into the hot desert air and the already warm day becomes even warmer for the firemen who have to walk into an inferno. And for the firemen of the Iraqi Air Force,...

Little red ball.(VIEWS NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... Hall of Unsung Heroes It was still pitch black outside as Aron's handler placed a tracking harness around the 4-year-old German shepherd's midsection, just like numerous times before, and took him to a waiting Humvee. The Humvee started up...

Tankers make believers.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... Marines from A Company, 2nd Tank Battalion, RCT-5, reinforced an entry control point on the outskirts of Fallujah, an operation they conduct on a regular, but erratic schedule. The tankers roll a section of M-1A1 Main Battle Tanks to the ECPs...

Busy little apache.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... Hall of Unsung Heroes (Some Are Civilians) USNS Apache responded to a shipboard fire aboard the Tahoma Reefer, an Estonian commercial freighter last August 10. The Tahoma Reefer's engine room burst into flames while Apache was...

Getting it right.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... During a presentation at the National Firearms Law Review Seminar, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) indicated it had conducted 5,239 inspections of licensees in 2005. It revoked about 2.5 percent of licenses (113...

Retraction wanted.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... Robert Marcus, owner and operator of Bob s Gun Shop in Norfolk, Virg., is exploring legal action against the Virginian-Pilot newspaper over an article which claimed the store sold "most" of the firearms involved in an alleged gun trafficking...

Women shooters.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... The rise in participation of women shooters across the nation is not escaping the notice of newspapers. The Boston Globe delivered a colorful insight to Ladies Night at the Manchester (New Hampshire) Firing Line shooting range, where the appeal...

Georgia gun shop sues Bloomberg.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... A Smyrna, Georgia, gun shop is suing New York city Mayor Bloomberg for $400 million, reports the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The lawsuit claims the mayor organized an illegal and "nefarious" undercover sting on the Georgia business. A spokesman...

Poster ladies.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... For a limited time, a donation to the Happy Trails Children's Foundation, will get your image forever immortalized on an Official Colt poster. "Cowgirls Shoot Colts Too" With the Carolina Belles, Tornado Alli, Fannie Kikinshoot, Catawba...

Romancing the writers.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... The Second Amendment Foundation and NSSF teamed up to provide a Firearms and Fiction Seminar for more than 100 romance novelists attending the Kiss of Death Chapter of the Romance Writers of America Conference in Atlanta. The writers learned...

Youth makes Virginia history.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... Ryan Tribble, 15, a participant in NSSF s Scholastic Clay Target Program, became the first skeet shooter in Virginia history to hit 100 targets in four shotgun divisions--12 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge and .410--all at the same event, reports the...

Walk-in access sought.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... The Colorado Division of Wildlife wants to expand its popular Front Range walk-in hunting program to the Western Slope this fall, reports The Daily Sentinel. Plans for the program, now in its sixth year, call for adding waterfowling this fall...

Right to regulate.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
December 1, 2006... In a significant decision by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; North Dakota's right to regulate its hunting seasons and fees was upheld. The challenge came from the state of Minnesota after North Dakota established a week-early resident-only...

Hoppe's elite cooper terminator.(QUARTER MASTER)
December 1, 2006... If you hadn't noticed, Hoppe's has gone high-tech with a complete family of cleaning solutions under the name "Hoppe's Elite." Yes, old No. 9 is still in the lineup and still smells great, but as gun-smith Roy Dunlap once remarked, "It's...

Garrett cartridges .45-70 hammerheads.(QUARTER MASTER)
December 1, 2006... The hunter with a scope-sighted, rifle such as a .30-06 depends upon long-range accuracy and reliable bullet expansion for success. Those who choose traditional leverguns are more concerned about penetration, as the calibers are usually large...

The Lee production melting pot.(QUARTERMASTER)
December 1, 2006... I've long depended on the entry-level 10-pound capacity bottom-pour pot from Lee Precision. Light, handy and economical, the heating element is durable and provides a fast melt and good temperature maintenance. It met all my bullet casting...

A to Z fan.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I was especially pleased to read articles by two of your contributing editors, Dave Anderson and Glen Zediker. Anderson has a wry wit I find very entertaining and I appreciate his sense of humor. His comments about important issues for new...

Brad fan.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I have now seen everything! I got home last night and my wife was reading my October GUNS. I asked the natural question, "Why are you reading my magazine?" In her lovely voice, she answered, "Because Brad Pitt is in it." Without...

Rights watch.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
December 1, 2006... I'm no lawyer, but having undercover people buy guns from dealers to give to felons looks like entrapment to me. The key to entrapment is, "In whose mind did the crime originate?" It looks to me like New York City's. Curt Fesler ...

New Catalog No. 59.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From Brownells Brownells has added over 1,000 new items to new Catalog No. 59, bringing the total product line to 30,000-plus shooting sports accessories. Key new additions include an array of after-market accessories for the popular...

Marble arms improves.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Tang Peep Sights Marble Arms has added new taller uprights and significant upgrades to improve its renowned tang peep sights. Among the improvements are graduation lines for better elevation control, top-end lock nut to ensure perfect zero...

New corrosion resistant.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Firearms Storage Bags Heritage Packaging has developed a new line of Z-Corr corrosion resistant storage bags, specifically designed to protect stored firearms from moisture and other environmental hazards. Test samples were subjected to...

Riverboat gambler.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From Tichbourne Knives The Riverboat Gambler is one if the most impressive creations from Canadian master designer George Tichbourne. It features a super-sharp 9" 440C-OAL stainless steel blade, thumb ramp and Spanish notch for maximum...

New Panther scopes.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From BSA Optics BSA Optics introduces the new Panther line of "all weather" riflescopes. The long swept-back hood protects the ocular lends from the elements, even in the most adverse environmental conditions. The hood performs as a...

New J-frame laser sight.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From LaserMax. LaserMax has expanded its line of laser sighting systems to include the new J-Max sight for J-frame Smith & Wesson compact revolvers. The J-Max is a smooth, side-mounted laser system placing the module high on the frame just...

New short-action EMP 1911.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From Springfield The new EMP (enhanced micro pistol) from Springfield is the smallest production model 1911 on the market. This little short-action is specifically designed to fire 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 GAP. The EMP features a magazine...

Liberator tactical light.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From First-Light USA Now hunters and shooters challenged by dark or low light conditions can benefit from the hands-free lighting enjoyed by the military and law enforcement professionals. The Liberator's LED emitter offers up to 80 lumens...

Genuine stag handle Bowies.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From Katz Knives The popular Alamo Bowie is now available with genuine stag and stag crown handles. Both knives feature a 10" blade, crafted from XT-75 440C plus 58-59 Rockwell "C" scale stainless steel. The full-tang construction offers...

Camo Shotforce stocks.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From Advanced Technology New to Advanced Technology's Shotforce line is a model in Mossy Oak Break-Up pattern camouflage. The collapsible, six-position California-compliant buttstock with pistol, grip and matching fore-end are the key...

Stainless steel model P.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... From Cimarron Arms The popular Model "P" sixshooter, a faithful replica of original Sam Colt design, is now available in a stunning highly polished stainless steel finish. The Model "P" is perfect for lovers of traditional Old West...

Robarized Colt 1911 .45 super!(YOU CAN WIN THIS FREE)
December 1, 2006... Yep, in honor of Robar's 20th Anniversary as a custom gun house, we're giving away this totally custom 1911 Colt featuring Robar's Super Deluxe package. Robar was one of the first to realize blue steel wasn't the bast finish for a working gun...

Civvie gear: even Connor has fun guns.(ODD ANGRY SHOT)
December 1, 2006... Amongst the truckloads of e-mail messages you folks sent in response to "Gimme A Prop" (July '06)--and I'm still sloggin' through those--a common question has been somethin' like, "OK, we know your main mania is military and police guns and...

Being thankful.(CAMPFIRE TALES)
December 1, 2006... "I'll be back in 15 minutes." So said the emergency room doctor as he left me sitting in the examining chair. The 15 minutes stretched into an hour as he had far more serious cases than mine to take care of. As I sat there, I realized the clock...