Guns Magazine articles from March 2001

Guns Magazine archives from March 2001

LETTERS.
March 1, 2001... Not In My Fortress I'm not quite sure why I'd want to turn my house into a "fortress" with the addition of electronic surveilance devices, high-tech alarm systems, wireless intercoms, motion-sensitive lights, stealth bombers and the like....

Errata.
March 1, 2001... In the "GUNS Insider" December 2000 column it was stated that Charlton Heston "lobbied for the continuation of the National Endowment for the Arts." The article should have stated that Heston sat on the National Council of the Arts from 1966 to...

THE OTHER 1911s: It Isn't Just a .45 Thing.
March 1, 2001... For most of the shooting public, the 1911 pistol is automatically (if you'll forgive the pun) associated with the .45 ACP cartridge. That fine round accounts for somewhere between 90 percent and 99 percent of all 1911s produced at the various...

.38 Super.
March 1, 2001... Introduced at the end of the Roaring 20s, the .38 Super drove a pointy, hardjacketed 130 gr. bullet at 1,215 fps. It routinely pierced the auto bodies and "bulletproof vests" of the period, but shot through human bodies like an ice pick and...

10MM AUTO.
March 1, 2001... Norma created the 10mm Auto cartridge to Jeff Cooper's specifications and Dornaus and Dixon created the Bren Ten pistol to go with it. Unfortunately, the gun didn't stand up terribly well to the powerful round, and the Bren Ten went down the...

Accuracy Potential.
March 1, 2001... Handloads and top-grade factory ammo can help you determine if that new rifle you just bought is an undiscovered treasure. One of the nagging questions we face when acquiring either a new or used rifle is whether it has any inherent...

STEYR TACTICAL RIFLE.
March 1, 2001... The claim of "the best Steyr ever" will take a lot to live up to, but this precision .308 may be up to the challenge. Steyr's Tactical rifle is a carbine-size version of their recently introduced SBS bolt action rifle, chambered in .308....

CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARM & ROTATE YOUR RIFLES.
March 1, 2001... Spring is almost here, and it's time to rotate your rifles. The correct rotation pattern for this time of year is: coyote rifles to the back of the gun safe, big game rifles to the middle, and varmint rifles to the front. Of course you cleaned...

The Trigger Effect.
March 1, 2001... Factory triggers, with few exceptions, are too heavy, often with excessive motion and overtravel. The threat of litigation gets much of the blame, but another factor is that most triggers aren't designed to provide a light pull. A police...

GRAIN AND GRAIN! What Is Grain?
March 1, 2001... For the shooter and handloader, a grain is the basic unit of weight measurement. Without them, we'd be in a haze about how much powder to use or what weight bullet is appropriate for our cartridge. But why we use them and where they come from...

Concealed Carry Clothing.
March 1, 2001... YOU NEED MORE THAN A HOLSTER TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE -- AND DISCREET -- CONCEALED CARRY ENSEMBLE. Instructors for concealed handgun licenses and police trainers whose jobs include preparing personnel for off-duty encounters often hear a...

STEEL Gets Cheap.
March 1, 2001... With the prospect of ever-expanding non-toxic shot requirements, Winchester is facing the challenge head-on with the development of a new and less expensive steel shot for the hunting community. Called "cast steel shot," the new shot is...

The ROLL Crimp Lives.
March 1, 2001... Shotgun shells were once made of paper, and crimps were rolled. If you handloaded, one of the basic tools on every bench was a hand-cranked roll-crimper, now considered a relic. When the factories introduced the much easier to manufacture...

The Xpert Is Best When It's Small.
March 1, 2001... Surprisingly, a breakdown of Winchester's new Xpert steel-shot shells reveals that the #1 shot is not perfectly spherical, but rather exhibits some facets, surface irregularities and a few ovoid-shaped pellets. The shot column is encapsulated...

DUCKS Unlimited Guide To Shotgunning.
March 1, 2001... Here, distilled in 43 short, pithy chapters, are so me of Don Zutz's best columns collected from the pages of Ducks Unlimited magazine. Subjects covered range from gun fitting to the selection of guns and loads for hunting over decoys. The book...

GG&G Flip-Up Sight.
March 1, 2001... The latest, most cutting-edge military rifle is the M4 version of the M16A2. Basically, the M4 is a modular weapons system featuring a foreend with Picatinney rails for mounting the operator's choice of white lights, night vision devices,...

Briley Shotgun Porting.
March 1, 2001... The name Briley is synonymous with high-quality shotgun modifications and accessories, specifically choke tubes. A recent addition to the company's offerings is the Briley Ultra Port, an EDM porting system for reducing recoil in shotgun...

MTM Utility Case.
March 1, 2001... Injection-molded plastic cases are the staple of MTM Case-Gard, the foremost of which are their assortment of boxes for reloaded ammunition. We cannot imagine what our years of handloading would have been like without MTM. They offer a variety...

Scattergun Technologies Side-Saddle Mount.
March 1, 2001... Carrying extra ammo is a necessity of combat that dates back to Biblical times, when David reportedly slipped a few spare pebbles in his back pocket before venturing out to meet Goliath. So it is with the modern combat shotgun. It's prudent...

WORLD SNIPER CHAMPIONSHIP.
March 1, 2001... This unique and demanding event challenges the full range of skills expected of a modern tactical rifleman. They came from 20 states and three foreign countries; from federal, state and local police agencies; from the U.S. Marine Corps and...

THE LR-300 TACTICAL RIFLE.
March 1, 2001... THIS VERSATILE, COMPACT DEFENSIVE CARBINE FROM ZM WEAPONS IS ONE OF THE MOST RUGGED VERSIONS OF THE M4 RIFLE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Recognizing the need for a compact, adaptable weapon, the U.S. military recently adopted the M4 version of the...

THE WILCOX POWER GRIP.
March 1, 2001... FROM FULL DAYLIGHT TO NIGHT VISION, THIS INCREDIBLE LITTLE HANDLE OFFERS A WIDE ARRAY OF TACTICAL VISUAL OPTIONS Wilcox Industries manufactures exceedingly high-quality electronic targeting devices for firearms that, if all goes according...

CAST BULLETS FOR SEMI-AUTOS.
March 1, 2001... Savvy handloaders can turn their defensive pistols into enjoyable plinkers or even serious hunting handguns with these unconventional loading techniques. While common sense demands factory jacketed loads in semi-automatics for...

SELF-DEFENSE AMMO.
March 1, 2001... High-tech designs and premium performance give today's shooters a lot of options when it comes to selecting a handgun round. One of the most daunting chores gun owners face today is deciding what ammo to use in a concealed-carry or...

7.45 LDA Pistol ParaOrdance.
March 1, 2001... Our Gun Of The Month prize for March is the new 7.45 LDA single-stack, double-action 1911-style pistol from ParaOrdnance. Chambered in .45 ACP, the 7.45 LDA may be the most exciting development in the 1911 design in many years. Weighing in...

The Custom Pistols Of GARY REEDER.
March 1, 2001... As strong as they are beautiful, these classic handguns are designed and crafted with serious field use in mind. Custom gunsmith Gary Reeder specializes in single shots and sixguns designed for handgun hunting. Reeder uses five basic...

New .22 Air Rifle.
March 1, 2001... From AirForce The Talon .22 caliber single-shot is an impressive new adult air rifle from AirForce Airguns of Ft. Worth, Texas. The Talon .22's adjustable power level delivers the .22 pellet from 400 to over 1,000 fps, allowing for the...

Image Stabilizing Binocular.
March 1, 2001... From Fujinon, Inc. Hunters will love the third generation TechnoStabi 14x40 binocular, with its innovative digital image stabilizing function. Dual vibration sensors and gyro position sensors, computer-linked to direct-drive motors, lock...

Sub-Compact Pistols.
March 1, 2001... From Talon Industries Talon Industries introduces a pair of sub-compact semi-automatic pistols, the T-100 .380 ACP and the T-200 9mm. Both models are double-action, lock breach, with 10-round magazines and have 3 1/3" barrels and weigh 20...

Gunfighter Grips.
March 1, 2001... From Eagle Grips Cowboy action fans can now accessorize their sixguns with functional and attractive grips from Eagle Grips. Eagle's "Gunfighter Grips" maintain the authentic look and feel of the Old West, while improving performance. Grip...

"Site-In-Clean" Rest/Case.
March 1, 2001... From MTM Case-Gard The new "Site-In-Clean" rest and case is the latest new shooting accessory from MTM Case-Gard. The rest is designed for sighting-in rifles or patterning shotguns. An adjustable rear leg allows for precise positioning and...

New Storage Chest.
March 1, 2001... From Hoppe's The new Shooter's Storage Chest from Hoppe's is crafted from handsome solid hardwood and richly finished and fitted with premium gold-toned hardware. The Hoppe's logo is embossed distinctively on the side of the chest, which...

New Pump Action Shotgun.
March 1, 2001... From European American European American Armory's latest pump-action 12-gauge shotgun import is the Model MP-133. This rugged scattergun features a hammer forged chrome-lined barrel, machined aircraft quality steel parts, dual action bars...

New Air Guns.
March 1, 2001... From Gamo USA Gamo USA has two new air guns, the Model PT 80 Beretta-style semi-auto pistol and the powerful Shadow Black Hunter rifle. The PT 80 comes in .177 caliber and has a suggested retail price of only $89.95. The Shadow Black...

The New "Longhorn".
March 1, 2001... From American Western Arms The new Longhorn 1873 Single-Action Army revolver is the latest addition to the American Western Arms line of Old West six-guns. The Longhorn features a blue case frame, 4140 steel cylinder, cross-pin frame,...

Rossi Matched Pair.
March 1, 2001... From Taurus USA Taurus USA is importing the Rossi Matched Pair rifle in .22 and .410 calibers. The Rossi Matched Pair's action allows the use of the rimfire barrel and centerfire shotgun barrel interchangeably. In less than 30 seconds the...

.380 Comp Pistol.
March 1, 2001... From Hi-Point Hi-Point has introduced the new .380 ACP Comp Pistol, which features an optional laser function. The two-tone polymer frame features a 4" barrel with triple-port compensator, 10-shot and eight-shot magazine with space clip...

Walther Solace Knife.
March 1, 2001... From Gutmann Cutlery The Walther Solace is a fixed-blade concealable knife specifically designed for personal protection. It features a para-cord wrapped handle, 3 1/2" 440A stainless steel blade and an overall length of 8 1/4". The Solace...

Winchester Camp Defender.
March 1, 2001... From U.S Repealing Arms The Winchester Model 1300 Camp Defender is a new multi-use eight-shot shotgun from U.S. Repeating Arms. The Camp Defender is equally effective for home defense, grouse hunting and as a quick-handling slug gun for...

9MM PARABELLUM.
March 1, 2001... To most shooters, loading the .45 frame 1911 with 9mm ammo is akin to going to a personal fitness trainer and asking him to make your biceps smaller. It doesn't seem logical -- until you get into special-purpose needs. A 9mm on a .45 frame...

MARLIN And H&R 1871 MERGE.
March 1, 2001... Marlin Firearms, one of the country's largest and oldest manufacturers of lever-action rifles, announced in November that the company had purchased the assets of H&R 1871, the world's largest manufacturer of break-action, single-shot rifles and...

Chanqinq Of The Guard At Ruger.
March 1, 2001... The man whose name has become a legend in the field of modern firearms manufacturing and design, William B. Ruger Sr., has turned over the reigns of the company which bears his name. On Oct. 24 of last year, Ruger made the official announcement...

FROM THE JUNGLE TO THE FIELD.
March 1, 2001... Some of the finest hunting rifles ever made began life as military weapons. In the tradition of converting robust combat rifles into sporting service, the Gibbs Rifle Company has introduced its slick new Quest II rifle, based on the Model 7...

WWW.FREEREPUBLIC.COM.
March 1, 2001... Here's how the site administrators describe the online presence: "Free Republic is an online gathering place for independent, grass-roots conservatism on tile web. We're working to roll back decades of governmental largesse, to root out...

DOIN' THE NUMBERS.
March 1, 2001... $50,000 Investment made by Bill Ruger in his new firearm-manufacturing company in 1949. (Source: Sturm Ruger & Co. press release) 16 Million Number of firearms produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. throughout the 50 years William...