Guns Magazine articles from July 2004

Guns Magazine archives from July 2004

Letter of the month.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I am a new subscriber although I have purchased your magazine for some time. I enjoy not only the gun reviews but the gun related articles as well. Glenn Barnes, John Taffin, and Massad Ayoob are quickly becoming my favorite writers, I go...

Calling 'em like we sees 'em.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I just purchased a Single Six .17 HRM, and was dismayed with the trigger pull as were you. I have several Ruger single actions and this is the only one that showed no improvement with aftermarket springs. I wonder if this is a result of product...

The $0.00 difference.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... I just wanted to tell your readers about the awesome service from Springfield Armory. I own a Springfield Armory XD-40. It's a reliable and extremely functional firearm. I'm a Deputy Sheriff in West Texas and my XD has ridden in my holster...

Smile when you cut that string.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Suzi Huntington's endorsement of the practice of carrying knives was refreshing to read. In the early 1980s my father-in-law shared a profound revelation with me, "Carry a pocket knife and you'll use it at least once a day!" I've embraced...

Carcano critique.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Your April issue was a great one as usual. Most interesting was the article on the Carcano rifle. There has been some revisionist thinking about this rifle recently. Bodinson describes it as a "fine battle rifle," and other recent writers have...

It's the hip clip.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... As a subscriber to your great magazine and 625 shooter, I read with great interest your Quartermaster column about the new moon clips. I contacted Scott Beckham, of Beckham Product Design (866-726-2658), and after talking with him a short time...

You guys don't stink.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Thanks for letting us, the reading public, know about your new move in the May issue of GUNS Magazine. I'm happy to know you are in a bigger and better place and hope it will help you to continue to publish such a great magazine. I read it from...

The magic of VCI.(Shotgunner)
July 1, 2004... Protecting your shotguns from the ills of corrosion just got much easier with the introduction of a variety of new products incorporating what has been used by the military for decades--Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor--"VCI" for short. It was...

Assets of CCW.(Ranging Shots)
July 1, 2004... With the addition of a couple of new states to the concealed carry forum, a whole bunch of new folks have the legal approval of their state to defend themselves. As everyone knows, the issue of carrying concealed weapons is a serious one...

The ins & outs of better shooting.(Sharp Shooter)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... English supplement improves vision and allows you to pick up, focus, and lock in on moving objects faster than you ever thought possible. Recently, I received this letter from Brian Howe of Richmond, VA. Sharpshooter: A couple of...

Caliber confusion....(Rifleman)
July 1, 2004... "A beautiful buck walked past me. I aimed carefully and squeezed the trigger. In an instant. I was blinded by smoke and stunned by an explosion... I had loaded a .308 cartridge in my .270 rifle. The gun was damaged beyond repair. The stock was...

Holstering the big iron.(Handguns)
July 1, 2004... The highest-performing handguns are often the heaviest. Here's how to enhance 24/7 comfort with your favorite blaster. You realized that you carried a handgun because you might actually need to fire it, so you decided to carry the one you...

Of mounts and rings and things.
July 1, 2004... Reams of material have been transposed onto newsprint by authors raving about the perfect barrel for accuracy, the best trigger for this or that, the most rugged stock design, or perhaps the most superior optics. These subjects are clearly...

Hard facts for soft shooting: Remington Managed Recoil Ammo.
July 1, 2004... "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." That statement is so important that it is a law of nature. Sometimes it's called Newton's Law, although he has several. When a bullet goes one way the gun simply has to go the other....

Slip-slidin'.(Handloader)
July 1, 2004... Those of us who load rifle cases face the necessity of finding some way to keep from sticking a case in the sizing die. That always means some form of lubricant. When I was a youngster my teacher sent me to the drug store to buy some anhydrous...

Babes and war babies: three steely-eyed vixens take on the demons-of-darkness ... guess who won?
July 1, 2004... Recently there occurred a gathering of sorts or a reckoning, if you will, of things that if looked at individually in the normal world of firearms training might be considered all anomaly. This blending of ideas brought out some interesting...

Keeping the classics alive: Taffin's tips on the care and feeding of old friends.
July 1, 2004... Matthew Holden woke up screaming and sweating, his body racked by cold chills. This had happened to him often ever since the terrible time the Yanks called the Civil War, while the Johnny Rebs referred to it as the War of Northern Aggression....

Bad news for the bad guys: the next best thing to being there!
July 1, 2004... On the subject of gunfighting, the great philosopher Clint Smith says, "Always cheat, always win!" Well, cheating has been taken to a whole new level with the new Corner Shot[TM], from Corner Shot Holdings LLC. Simply put, the corner shot...

Wolf in sheep's clothing: is it or isn't it? This retro-classic from Tussey Custom is full of surprises.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... "You're not actually going to shoot that, are you?" "Oh sure," I answered, locking the slide open and applying a couple drops of oil as if to further prove my intentions. "But it looks mint," he continued, "unfired even!" His eyes, which...

Time traveller: deer hunting 16th century style.
July 1, 2004... The matchlock is one of the very earliest forms of firearms. Ignition is by a burning slow match (nitrated cord), which is clamped into the "serpentine. " If the gun is not immediately fired, the match must be readjusted from time to time as it...

Russia's gas-sealing Nagant: how a revolver of this complexity stayed on serious active duty for 50 years is still astonishing!(Surplus Locker)
July 1, 2004... The name, Nagant, is prominent in Russian small arms history. It's a name that is associated with Russia's famous service rifle and carbines, the Mosin-Nagants. When it comes to handguns, the name, "Nagant," in Russia carries with it the same...

Invisible Gun.(Quartermaster)
July 1, 2004... Did you know deer have a sense of smell 10,000 times more acute than humans? And, were you aware experts estimate they have 500 million scent receptors and are capable of detecting more than 20 odors at the same time? If true, maybe the eighth...

RCBS Vibratory Case Cleaner-2.(Quartermaster)
July 1, 2004... My two favorite shooting buddies often accuse me of paying more attention to my brass than to the fundamentals of marksmanship. I can't deny the fact I truly love shiny cartridge cases. And it's also true my shooting skills are lagging compared...

Mt. Baldy bullets.(Quartermaster)
July 1, 2004... Want a quality hard cast bullet but don't have the time or talent to create your own? Don't feel bad you're not alone. I've got lots of time but my talent is questionable at best. Fortunately for discerning cast bullet shooters, Mt. Baldy...

M1A: a rifle for close spaces or far places.
July 1, 2004... The John C. Garand designed M1 rifle, often called "the finest battle rifle every made," is the grandfather of the M14 rifle. Adopted in 1957 the M14 rifle's tenure as a main battle rifle made for the probable European war against mother Russia...

It'll be our fault.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... What's the first thing that pops into my mind if you say Remington? The .30 Remington pump-action rifle I inherited from my Grandfather when he passed away. It was his "keep on the tractor in case something of interest pops up behind the...

I wish I may, I wish I might.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... 1) I would like to see Ruger make some new cartridge offerings for the Mini-14/Mini-30 line. Something with a little more power would be nice, maybe Winchester's new Super Short Magnum cartridges? 2) For the Glock engineers to figure out a...

Still serving proudly.(Crossfire: letters to guns)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Reference Massad Ayoob's Hanguns column in the June issue: From day one the M7 shoulder, or chest holster, was issued in-lieu-of the M12 Hip Holster, during initial fielding of the M9 pistol to Armor or Cavalry units for the reasons listed in...

Bianchi Endurance pack.(Out Of The Box)
July 1, 2004... Nobody voluntarily carries a pack simply because it's much easier and more comfortable to hit the trail unencumbered. But sometimes our "stuff" overwhelms us, and even though we wear our trendy cargo pants with lots of pockets, we may need a...

Hartford Armory Remington.(Out Of The Box)
July 1, 2004... These are the best of times; these are the worst of times. No matter which side of this argument one takes it is very easy to build a substantial case for one's position. When it comes to firearms this is especially true. On one hand we can...

Cowboy Action Cleaning Kit.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Hoppe's Hoppe's introduces its new Cowboy Action Cleaning Kit for .45 caliber revolvers and rifles and 12-gauge shotguns. The kit features a high-quality three-piece brass rod, Hoppe's No.9 Solvent, Lubricating Oil and brushes,...

Gold .22-250 cartridge.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Black Hills Amino Black Hills Ammunition welcomes a new .22-250 centerfire cartridge to its popular Gold line. The .22-250 features a 60-grain Nosler Ballistic-Tip Partition bullet, specifically designed for the needs of long range...

"Rooster Cogburn" collection.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Triple K Mfg. Triple K Mfg. proudly introduces its new Rooster Cogburn collection, which pays tribute to silver screen star John Wayne's Academy Award winning performance in the classic western film, "True Grit" Pictured is the...

New bolt-action rifle.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From DSA, Inc. DSA introduces the new MPI bolt-action rifle in .308 Winchester, guaranteed to shoot 1/2 MOA at 100 yards with match grade ammunition. The MPI is factory fresh with a Remington 700 action and comes with a Badger Ordnance...

Two-room tent.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Paha Que Paha Que Wilderness has created a comfortable new two-room Promontory tent. The Promontory has two separate, but connected rooms, under one roof. The peak height of the tent is seven feet, with a 12x10 foot footprint dividing...

New flattop receiver.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From DPMS/Panther Arms DPMS/Panther Arms is offering its first solid steel flattop upper receiver for the hot-selling LR-308 series rifles. Machined from 4140 steel and heat treated to a Melonite finish for increased hardness and wear...

Western Shoulder rig.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From El Paso Saddlery The Western Shoulder rig is a new carved undercover system from El Paso Saddlery. The Western Shoulder rig is crafted from stain-resistant pre-dyed top grain leather and features a horizontal design with eight-point...

Weather Warrior bolt actions.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Savage Arms Savage Arms' new Weather Warrior bolt action hunting rifles are designed specifically for use in adverse climatic conditions. Key features include stainless steel action and barrel, dual bedded barreled action bedded into...

New youth rifle.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From European American Armory European American Armory is importing the Baikal Model Cm2.22LR youth target rifle for beginning competitive shooters. Features include hammer forged coated barrel with target quality rifling and chamber,...

Professional Hunter.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Cimarron Firearms The Professional Hunter chambered in .45-70 is inspired by the Sharps Model 1874 and was designed for western-style hunting, shooting and long range competition. Key features include a 32-inch octagon matte finish...

"The Duke" western rig.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Galco Inter'al "The Duke" western rig is reminiscent of the one made famous by film legend John Wayne. It features a high ride holster, in either strong side or cross draw in right and left hand notions. Both the holster and the...

Ivory Micarta handles.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... from Katz Knives Katz Knives is now offering stunningly handsome Ivory Micarta handles on selected models in its line of fine fixed blades and folders. Pictured are the Lion King (top) and the Wild Cat. The Lion King features a 6.13-inch...

Monarch Butterfly knife.(New Products)
July 1, 2004... From Knife Mart Knife mart is marketing the new Monarch Butterfly fly from Roton USA. The Monarch features a precision-machined mirror polished 440-C stainless steel blade with choice of reverse curve Bowie or double edge patterns. The...

For the children.(Campfire Tales)
July 1, 2004... We are in a veritable cultural war in this country. There was a time, way back in my young life, when the movies, schools, churches and the home worked together in many ways to pass certain accepted and cherished values on to the kids. That has...