Guns Magazine articles from June 2005

Guns Magazine archives from June 2005

Glock woes.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... More often than not when readers choose to write about their experiences with manufacturers it is a positive experience. A recent situation with Glock was quite the opposite. The slide lock spring on my M36 broke causing the slide lock to be...

More Rex whacks.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I really need to disagree with you on one part of your response to my choice of arms for Rex hunting. A Stegosaurus (the one with the tiny head, the goofy looking plates along the back, and the four big spikes on the tail) has a brain the size...

Experience: what armed citizens can learn from cops.(HANDGUNS)
June 1, 2005... In the latter half of the 20th Century, the most advanced armed citizens were ahead of the cops in a lot of ways. They discovered the most efficient two-hand stances first. They adopted the autoloader first. Civilian-dominated shooting sports...

Ed Brown Damara: the new rifleman's rifle.(RIFLEMAN)
June 1, 2005... The first centerfire rifle I ever owned was a sporterized, military surplus Lee-Enfield .303 British which cost me $17.88. I bought it mail order when I was 14. You could do that then. I had been putting in long days driving a tractor on our...

Tactics: sometimes it's how to think, not what to think.(RANGING SHOTS[TM])
June 1, 2005... Bastogne, Seoul, Hue, Mogadishu and Fallujah. Spanning history and most of the planet over the last 70 years, what could these places possibly have in common? They are not all in deserts, jungles or mountains. They are not all hot, cold, wet or...

The best load myth: your gun will tell you what it likes.(MONTANA MUSINGS)
June 1, 2005... In my journeys through gun shows and shooting matches, the most common--and at the same time most perplexing question--I am asked is, "What's the best load for my... (insert any cartridge or caliber here)?" When younger, in my ignorance, I...

Four-in-one rifles: a great way to explore the new world of rimfires.(RIMFIRES)
June 1, 2005... Here's an exciting new development that will warm the hearts of many a rimfire rifleman. Have you ever considered that the .22 LR, .22 Win Mag, .17 HRM, and the .17 Mach 2 might all be digested by one action fitted with four interchangeable...

The .30-30 Winchester: millions of guns have millions of deer.(HANDLOADER)
June 1, 2005... If you were to claim that more deer have been killed with the .30-30 WCF than any other cartridge you'd get no argument from me. And I'd only fuss a little bit if you said than all other cartridges combined. Such is the popularity of the...

Sharpening 101: how to become a sharp operator.(KNIVES)
June 1, 2005... Knife sharpening isn't some unfathomable mystery akin to brain surgery yet a surprising number of people lack confidence in their ability to put a good edge on a blade. Most of us learned this simple skill from our fathers, but we need to...

Ruger KP345: a nice clean, handy, ergonomic pistol.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
June 1, 2005... Ruger went big bore in 1990 with the .45 ACP P90. It always worked no matter what type of .45 ACP ammunition was stuffed in its magazine. I liked it. Then I read what that old pistolero, Col. Askins, said about the P90 and I liked it even more....

Kimber Valier: a classy SxS shotgun.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
June 1, 2005... Many years ago on my first trip to London, one objective was to visit one or more of the shops of the fine gunmakers. I had always admired the classic British double gun and wanted, someday, to own one. So on a rainy March morning I entered the...

Colt 1903 redux: some dead horses aren't.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
June 1, 2005... Some guns are timeless in design and function. The Colt 1911 is the foremost example, yet I've always thought the Colt 1903 Pocket was too. It hasn't been made since WWII, but Colt did make 572,215 1903 .32s and 138,009 1908 .380s before...

Correction.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2005... In a recent "Q&A column" Jeff John said the 1892 Marlin rifle could accommodate the .32 RF or the .32 S&W by using a trick firing pin. The correct centerfire cartridge to use in the .32 Marlin Model 1892 is not the .32 S&W, but the .32 Short or...

Ruger's Hawks.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
June 1, 2005... Q: I enjoyed the article "Ruger's Hawks" by John Taffin in the March issue. I wanted to ask about the Old Model Blackhawk pictured on page 61 that appears to be stainless steel. I know Ruger did not make a stainless Old Model, so what kind of...

Derringers.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
June 1, 2005... Q: I just received an interesting stainless steel double barrel derringer for Christmas. It is marked "Model 1" made by American Derringer. The gun is in a nice Doskocil plastic case and included six .45 Colt shells and two .410 shells 2 3/8"...

Single Six woes.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
June 1, 2005... Q: I have a Ruger Single-Six in .32 H&R Mag. It is very aggravating trying to load and unload it when the cylinder turns too far then clicks and locks up and you can't turn it back to the right place. I recall reading in either GUNS or American...

The Type 14 Nambu: great pistol but a lousy cartridge.(SURPLUS LOCKER)
June 1, 2005... Like the Arisaka rifle, the Type 14 Nambu pistol has been the recipient of some of the most undeserved, uninformed gun bashing penned in the firearms field. Let me begin by pointing out the U.S. Ordnance Dept. tested the Nambu for accuracy...

Gun feel like mud? Get rid of the crud! The guns guide to rifle cleaning.
June 1, 2005... Well, sure, since you ask, I suppose you could clean your rifle with Jack Daniels and oil it with Quaker State. But don't blame me when your next shot rainbows over the 12-point buck centered in your crosshairs and hits a stoplight the next...

The Wildey survivor: a man-sized magnum semiauto pistol.
June 1, 2005... In the modern era of action movies, both good and bad guys have been armed with a Desert Eagle and Dirty Harry used both the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum and the .44 Auto Mag to good effect. Remember how difficult it was to find a Smith .44 Magnum...

The Battle of Adobe Walls myth vs reality: the facts have been twisted over the years, but the real story is still astounding.
June 1, 2005... Every student of American Western history has heard of The Battle of Adobe Walls The general conception goes this way. On June 27, 1874 a horde of Comanche, Cheyenne, and Kiowa warriors descended on a trading post in the Texas panhandle but...

Merkel doubles: small-bore doubles are just as much fun as the big bores.
June 1, 2005... I have no way of knowing for sure, but as a dreamer of sorts, I think the guy who invented the double barrel rifle probably survived an encounter where one barrel got him by--but just barely. Whether a charging lion or two guys with spears, a...

Weapons of choice.(RIGHTS WATCH)
June 1, 2005... "Smith & Wesson is the handgun of choice among America's criminals." We know this because Steve Bailey of The Boston Globe tells us so. The columnist berates the gun maker for not pursuing an agreement hatched between its former British...

Why We Fight: A seven film anthology released during WWII.
June 1, 2005... Why We Fight A seven film anthology released during WWII directed by Frank Capra, U.S.A. www.goodtimes.com. Hollywood was different during WWII. There was no defeatist talk, simpering or whimpering like we've been getting today. Our...

Millions in public funds wasted.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Elected officials in California, who say they are concerned about crime and public safety, have wasted almost six years and millions of dollars that should've been spent fighting crime rather than in pursuit of a lawsuit against the firearms...

Preventing remote hunting.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... A possible introduction of remote hunting, by way of the Internet, in Texas has sparked a proactive response from several states. Legislators in Texas, Virginia, Hawaii and Maine have introduced bills to prohibit computer-assisted and other...

SCI to install big game wells in the Mojave National Preserve.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Safari Club International and the California Department of Fish and Game received permission from the Mojave National Preserve and the U.S. Department of Interior to "convert four ranching well developments into wildlife guzzlers for mule deer"...

New York focus on youth.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... New York State's Department of Environmental Conservation is currently conducting public comment sessions statewide to review proposed changes in the upcoming deer season, which includes switching the opening day of its Southern Zone firearms...

Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings.
June 1, 2005... Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings Harold A. Murtz Krause Publications, 2005 The tinkerer's delight is back and includes 975 isometric views of modern and antique firearms on more than 1,000 pages. While breakdown instructions...

USAMU shooter chosen as Army Athlete of Year.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Major Michael E. Anti of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit has been selected as 2004 Army Male Athlete of the Year. Maj. Heidi Grimm and Capt. Anita Allen are co-winners of the Army's Female Athlete of the Year award. Anti and Allen are members...

Trijicon ACOG official Marine "Rifle Combat Optic".(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Trijicon ACOG riflescope (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) has earned the singular distinction of being named the first-ever Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) of the United States Marine Corps. A multi-year contract was awarded to the...

You can't ask their age, but ...(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Quality Deer Management Assoc. has published a guide to help hunters and game managers make a calculated guess on the age of live white-tailed deer, based on behavior, time of year and other physical indicators. More than three-dozen...

Civil liberties?(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Last year, Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy complained in Congress he was prevented from flying to and from Washington because his name was on the Transportation Security Administration's "no-fly" list, one of the 12 used by federal agencies...

1955 GUNS magazine.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Don't forget, each month we're putting up a free, downloadable electronic copy of that month's 1955 GUNS on our Web site. It is complete in a PDF file just as it left the printer long ago. Enjoy!

Won't they ever learn?(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... In their efforts to "control crime," Britons incrementally were prevented from owning certain kinds of guns and then prohibited from owning any kind of gun. The crime rate increased because "control" efforts addressed only guns and not...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Director in new role.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... Steve Williams has resigned as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to become president of the Wildlife Management Institute. WMI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to scientific wildlife management. In leaving, Williams told...

Total waste of money, but they're learning.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The man who runs Maryland's State Police force has testified a mandate to collect ballistics information hasn't helped solve crimes. Col. Thomas E. "Tim" Hutchins testified about a state police report that calls the Integrated Ballistics...

New Jersey Audubon endorses deer hunting.(NEWS)
June 1, 2005... The Star-Ledger reports that for the first-time in its 108-year history, the New Jersey Audubon Society is supporting hunting as a management tool to reduce the state's white-tailed deer population. In a report that was scheduled for release...

Wrong name.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... In the February 2005 issue, J.B. Wood writes in "The Name Game Part I," "Then there are those with a 'reset' system, in which the hammer or striker is 'half-cocked' when the slide cycles. In this group are the Glock, the Kahr, and the...

CZ 52.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I sent a copy of the Nov '04 article on the CZ 52 to a friend of mine, Jan Balcar, who has written several articles for the Czech firearms magazine Strelecka Revue. Mr. Blacar informs me that the CZ 52 was made only at the plant in Strakonice...

More Connor friends.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I just had some comments to say about the lashings some subscribers think that John Connor has been getting. John doesn't display a sense of "low class" as a certain gentleman proclaims in the March '05 Crossfire. As a matter of fact, the...

Whack a rex.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... What shoulder fired weapon to use for whacking a T-rex? Easy, I'd go with an RPG and a center of mass shot. Lee French Medford, Ore. You might be on to something. Downside? There is some evidence T-rex hunted in packs. I guess if...

Not so smart guns.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... I was very concerned when I read that the team working on "smart" gun technology in New Jersey expects to have a system ready lot production in January 2006. New Jersey has already passed a law that will ban the sale of any standard handgun...

Be careful.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2005... Mike Venturino's "Be Careful!" column in the March issue rang a bell with me. While a high school and college student during the 1950s and part of the '60s, I worked part time for a gunsmith in Austin, Texas. The gunsmith was the official...

Nosler brass: the best of the best.(QUARTERMASTER)
June 1, 2005... A misconception among many shooters is that "brass is just brass." Perhaps if your shooting interests lie in casual plinking or action shooting where shots are generally at close range, maybe what brand of brass you stoke your loads with is of...

Redding Reloading press: the Big Boss.(QUARTERMASTER)
June 1, 2005... I'd wager a keg of pistol powder, two cases of primers, three bags of shiny new brass and a fresh out of the oven homemade apple pie that more reloaders use a single-stage press than all others combined. Why? The reason is simple--they're easy...

Tipton best: Gun Vise.(QUARTERMASTER)
June 1, 2005... Another nifty gadget to make gun cleaning easy is the Tipton Gun Vise. It is so much easier to plop the gun in something sturdy rather titan trying to hold it between your knees or letting it slip around on a piece of old newspaper. It has...

Cowboy Action Catalog.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Brownells Brownells has published the second edition of its popular Cowboy Action Catalog, featuring over 300 new additions to the 40-page publication. The catalog features a comprehensive selection of parts, tools and accessories for...

New turkey load.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Winchester Winchester's new Supreme Xtended Range Hi-Density turkey load weighs more than lead shot pellets and provides tighter patterns and longer-range performance, as well. The Xtended range Hi-Density shot is 10 percent denser...

Springfield XD sight.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From LaserMax LaserMax introduces a new laser sighting system for the Springfield XD semi-automatic pistol with 4" and 5" barrels. The LaserMax system installs quickly inside the weapon, replacing the recoil spring assembly. The sight...

Alumina accessories.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Leupold Leupold has created the new Alumina, a thread-on accuracy system for the Golden Ring line of riflescopes. Alumina accessories utilize available light to the best advantage and protect optics from dirt, rain and rough handling...

New Magnum binocular.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Minox The 6.5x32 Individual Eyefocus (IF) Short Magnum is the latest addition to the Minox family of lightweight, compact binoculars. This new binocular features an aspherical lens technology that allows magnification to be increased...

New one-hand Rescue knife.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Buck Buck's new one-hand operating Rescue knife is a double-blade, multi-function emergency tool designed for quick deployment. Both 3" blades lock open and are made of rugged 420HC stainless steel, heat-treated to the ideal standard...

Imperial Action Wax.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Redding Reloading The latest addition to the Imperial family of lubricants is the Action Wax, a handy specially formulated paraffin-based product created to reduce friction on rifle, handgun and shotgun actions. Its anti-galling...

4-wheeler camo kit.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Camoclad Camoclad introduces a handy Realtree pattern camouflage kit to accent 4-wheelers, golf carts and ATVs. Made from 3M vinyl, the kits are scratchproof, waterproof and fade resistant and come in both removable and permanent...

New Trailing Point Skinner.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From George Tichbourne Canadian master knife maker has created the new Trail Point Skinner. This beautifully designed working knife features a 3.38" 440X-OAL stainless steel blade with a super sharp edge for maximum cutting power and field...

Stylus Accessory pack.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Streamlight The new Stylus Accessory pack from Streamlight features an ultra-slim Stylus pen light, glare guard protector, Sharp Spot (which fits on the end of the flashlight to extend the beam), a special holster for quick access and...

New tan field pouch.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... From Kleen-Bore Kleen-Bore's Field Pack Cleaning Kit is now available in a tan field pouch, adding an element of camouflage for use in desert, swamp or sandy environments. The kit includes a four-section cleaning rod with snap-down handle,...

Got butter? Some nifty gadgets from Spyderco.(NEW PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2005... When I was asked to do a new column in GUNS magazine about products that I enjoyed, the first question I asked was "Can it be knives?" Once I got my yes, the second question was. "Can it be Spyderco?" I have always been a big fan of Spyderco...

You can't make this stuff up.(ODD ANGRY SHOT)
June 1, 2005... Okay, maybe my life's been a little different. I guess not too many people have taken advanced scatology studies from bronze-age warriors--how to identify "friend or foe" by takin' apart their poop with a twig I or had a monkey pee down their...

Tradin' guns 21st century style.(CAMPFIRE TALES[TM])
June 1, 2005... Until the passage of the GCA '68 (Gun Control Act of 1968, more often labeled the Infamous Gun Control Act), trading guns in this country was relatively simple. Magazines were filled with ads allowing anyone to order by mail. Thousands upon...