Guns Magazine articles from January 2008

Guns Magazine archives from January 2008

Unsafe?(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... Bob and Dennis recently commented on the old Model 70 and here's my two cents. The cone breeching, though it facilitates feeding, is less safe than modern designs in terms of gas handling. Secondly, the .300 and .375 H&H caliber rifles are...

What's in a price?(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... Like Vern Henderson, I too am an old codger who wonders what some of those mega-bucks shooters can do that my more "blue collar" types won't. But until the laws of human nature are repealed, there will always be those who would sell a kidney in...

Thank You America.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... The "Thank You America" letter by Dr. J.J. Martin of Belgium in the October issue is one of the most touching and genuinely heartfelt articles I have ever read about our participation in Europe and the Battle of The Bulge. Thank God for friends...

Advanced basics for the 1911: some thoughts on how it should be set up for defense.(RANGING SHOTS[TM])
January 1, 2008... Arguably, the Colt 1911 is an effective and modestly popular handgun. Even though some puke at the thought of another article on the 1911, there is a whole other bunch of folks jumping up and down for joy at the prospect. I remember when you...

Familiarity: it doesn't always breed contempt. Sometimes it fills the larder.(RIFLEMAN)
January 1, 2008... Many years ago another teenager and I were walking around the country with our .22s. I had my bolt-action An-schutz sporter, my companion a Savage slide action. We came on a big jackrabbit, scooting along at 50 yards or so. Working the...

Parallax vs. focus: no big deal to hunters, but target shooters need to know how to use this tool.(OPTICS)
January 1, 2008... In the shooting world, accuracy and precision are not always synonymous terms. Hitting a deer in the kill zone at 100 yards might be described as an accurate shot because it was productive, though the point of impact might have been 5" from the...

No you can't! You may say you can, but I doubt it.(MONTANA MUSINGS)
January 1, 2008... In a recent conversation with a retired West Virginia State Policeman named J.J. Miller, he uttered one of the best pearls of wisdom I've ever heard. In fact I think it should be named the "Number One Natural Law of Shooting." What he said...

The handguns of Eliot Ness and the untouchables: what guns did crime fighters use during the Prohibition Years?(HANDGUNS)
January 1, 2008... When I was a kid growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was The Untouchables, starring Robed Stack as Eliot Ness, the leader of the real-life squad of Federal agents who took down the murderous Chicago gang boss AI Capone in one of the great...

CIA's Ultra 87: an improved 870.(SHOTGUNNER)
January 1, 2008... Moving into the general defense shotgun market is an interesting new model designed by Steve Kahaya of Century International Arms. Based largely on the Remington 870 platform, CIA's model has some refinements even Remington overlooked. The best...

Hodgdon's Varget: this powder lives up to its name.(HANDLOADER)
January 1, 2008... I've got a new favorite smokeless powder. It's Varget. That may seem odd to my long-time readers, since I'm obviously identified with black powder. But it's true. Remember, one of my new shooting interests is with the rifles of World War II,...

Mauser's first repeater: the early history.(SURPLUS LOCKER[TM])
January 1, 2008... Produced in quantity and commonly appearing at gun shows and over Internet auction sites is the large and robust Model 71/84 Mauser chambered for the black powder 11x60mmR cartridge. Historically, it was Paul Mauser's first successful repeater....

Winchester remembers John Wayne: Duke's singular lever action rifle helped him attain stardom.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
January 1, 2008... That wonderful year 1907. Theodore Roosevelt was in the second half of his second term as president, the engineers at Smith & Wesson were hard at work creating the .44 Special Triple-Lock and in Winterset, Iowa, on the 26th of May, Mary Brown...

Caliber comparison.(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
January 1, 2008... Q: I am a long time subscriber to both GUNS and American Handgunner and love both mags. I am in the market for a .270 WSM or a .300 WSM. I am interested in the Kimber 8400 models. Do you have any plans for articles on these? I would also like...

Casting about.(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
January 1, 2008... Q: As both an avid hunter and rancher, I have come to the conclusion a handgun with the proper loads could come in quite handy while checking cattle and working from my ATV. One memorable afternoon spent in a while watching a seriously...

When precision counts.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For more than 230 years, the strength of America has been forged by innovative spirit, entrepreneurial successes, industrial genius and the determination of talented people free to pursue new ideas, to participate in...

Could a 1911 hunt? Springfield armory's 10mm long slide can.(Cover story)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The guys at the Springfield Armory Custom Shop have done it once again. They've created another 1911 masterpiece, but this one is a little different than most. This camo-clad pig-slayer is a serious hunting gun for...

The Bushmaster predator: a multi-purpose utility rifle.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Close upon the introduction of Bushmaster's 24"- barreled "Varminter," the predator hunting community began clammering for a shortened version for easier portability and more dynamic handling qualities. The...

Carbines: a handier type of long arm.
January 1, 2008... Carbines as a genre of firearms have always interested me, whether military types or the saddle-ring lever guns of the Old West. Back in 1964, I heard the DCM was selling off US M1 carbines to bona-fide NRA members for a mere $20. To my...

Rights watch: a huge success!(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
January 1, 2008... "On August 28, activists in cities across America will hold a national day of protest to focus attention on the scourge of illegal gun trafficking," declared the Brady Campaign press release. "The Brady Campaign and its network of Million...

1,600 youths at trap championships.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
January 1, 2008... More than 1,600 young trap shooters and their families traveled to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, last week for NSSF's Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Trapshooting Championships. The SCTP...

Private awarded distinguished service cross.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
January 1, 2008... Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Army Pvt. Stephen C. Sanford of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, for displaying extraordinary courage during the evacuation of...

Frazier museum.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEW)
January 1, 2008... With Louisville, Kentucky, hosting the 2008 NRA national convention, the Frazier International History Museum encourages firearms enthusiasts to pay a visit while attending the convention. The museum houses an impressive collection of...

Medic awarded silver star.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEW)
January 1, 2008... Even after having been thrown several meters, knocked unconscious, set aflame and buried under rubble all as a result of a suicide-vehicle-borne IED, a Fort Riley medic braved small-arms fire to save the lives of fellow Soldiers and Iraqi...

$1 million to NRA.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEW)
January 1, 2008... Co-CEO of Springfield Armory Dennis Reese announced his company s donation of $1 million to kick off the NRA's new Competitive Shooting & National Championships Endowment. The announcement came on the 100th anniversary of the National Matches...

Walt Ostin's Tom Threepersons.(QUARTER MASTER)
January 1, 2008... Tom Threepersons served in the El Paso Police Department during Prohibition at a time when gunfights occurred for over 230 straight nights. The Southwest was still quite wild and unchanged, however, one major change was being instituted. Four...

Gunslick's combo-clean.(QUARTER MASTER)
January 1, 2008... Here's a gun cleaning idea whose time has come--aphosphor bronze brush combined with a cotton mop. Gunslick has named their new cleaning accessory, the "Combo-Clean." Good name for a neat and valuable tool helping eliminate accuracy-robbing...

A classic American hunting rifle: a micro restoration spiffed up this ol'Winchester Model 70.(A GUNS MEDLEY)
January 1, 2008... So much has been written about the Winchester Model 70 by better men than me, I'll say little more here. Suffice to say it took the American market by storm upon its debut in 1936 and earned the nickname "The Rifleman's Rifle." The Model 70...

Holster Vault.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... From Galco Gunleather Keeping pistols safe from unauthorized users is essential in today's risky environment. Law enforcement personnel, airline pilots and lawfully armed citizens can all benefit from the Holster Vault's unique features....

The MicroStream LED key-chain flashlight.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... From Streamlight Weighing just over 1 ounce, this new, ultra compact key-chain light utilizes a new .5-watt high-flux LED, as well as Streamlight's proprietary Micro Optical System (MOS) technology to deliver exceptionally bright light while...

The PM-4 wireless Preymaster caller.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... From Johnny Stewart This new caller incorporates all of the great features of the original Preymaster caller with the added extras predator hunters have asked for. The PM-4 Preymaster caller is a remote-operated unit with a wireless range...

Black Mamba style M40 holster.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From DeSantis Holster Handgun hunters have long recognized the practicality and comfort of chest carry. Concealment isn't a primary concern and, a big revolver is easily accessible from this position. Recently,...

The Glock Model 21 SF.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... From Glock Incorporating features originally desired by military, law enforcement and civilian markets, this new design, aptly named the Glock 21 SF (short frame) offers a reduced trigger reach in the grip dimension along with an...

Dry-fire safety device for Marlin S model rifles.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... From Technical Marketing Associates Cowboy Competitors who favor the Marlin "S" model rifles should consider this new dry-fire safety device. It is SASS approved and period correct in appearance. Simply rotate what appears to be a...

Browning flashlights: shed a little light in your life.(SPOTLIGHT)
January 1, 2008... Everybody needs flashlights and there is no such thing as too many. You need one in your car, by your bed, in your kitchen, at least one in your hunting gear, and the list goes on. And if you follow Clint Smith's rule of one is none and two is...

You can win this free: Sig Sauer P226 .357 SIG and P226 AirSoft training pistol!
January 1, 2008... Trigger time is important in keeping up your defensive handgun skills and, in our busy world, it's sometimes difficult to get all the range time we'd like. GUNS encourages you to become proficient with your defensive handgun and what better way...

Paper orphans: random notes our wandering correspondent almost never used.(ODD ANGRY SHOT)
January 1, 2008... I scribble notes constantly. It's my job, my life, my compulsion. Weapons, tactics, quotes, places-people. At year's end, I have boxes full of 'em, and many are "paper orphans"--fragments, ideas, observations with no context to frame them...

Good friends, good guns.(CAMPFIRE TALES)
January 1, 2008... Not in my wildest dreams did I ever envision myself serving as Chairman of the Outstanding American Handgunner Awards Foundation, which I did through the 1990s awarding the bronze statue to eight sixgunners. Back in the 1970s, when the NRA Show...