Guns Magazine articles from May 2003

Guns Magazine archives from May 2003

Coming attractions. (On a Positive Note).
May 1, 2003... Here's a little inside glimpse into the workings of GUNS Magazine: For each month of the year, we have an "editorial theme." These are useful both for pure business purposes--allowing advertisers an advance glimpse into the content of an...

Remington's 2002 Classic rifle. (Handloader).
May 1, 2003... This Handloding column will be a bit of a departure. On page 20, I'm going to share with you the interesting experiments I've been pursuing with the .221 Fireball cartridge. But right now, I'd like to tell you about a limited-production...

America's top choice.
May 1, 2003... Of all the 22 caliber rimfire rifles sold in America today, more of them are manufactured by Marlin than by any other riflemaker. It's not surprising, really, when you see what we have to offer. First, we offer you a choice. And what a...

Spec.-Ops Pack-Rat. (Quartermaster).
May 1, 2003... Let's face it, as Americans we tend to be pretty gear happy. Yeah, we sure do love our widgets. However even the latest, greatest gadget won't do you any good if you can't put your hands on it when you need it most. While this sounds pretty...

C&R Ammo's First Shot. (Quartermaster).
May 1, 2003... When I was just a kid my step father introduced me to his S&W service revolver. Nothing out of the ordinary, it was a pretty plain, and well worn, 5-inch .38 Special Hand Ejector. As a police officer, he carried that old wheelgun starting in...

Lahti Tripod Adapter. (Quartermaster).
May 1, 2003... Simple is good in my book and the Lahti Tripod Adaptor is about as simple as it gets. What's it for? Well, when afield there are times when the rifleman will have to take a difficult shot without any support other than his shooting sling....

The shooting sling. (Rifleman).
May 1, 2003... Years ago, I traded for a Remington 700. It was fitted with some oddball brand scope and a lightweight, two-piece shooting sling. The scope promptly broke and the rifle was later traded for something else. The sling remained, and for more than...

Quest for perfection loading the .221 Remington Fireball.
May 1, 2003... For some months now, I have been on a noble quest to see just how good it can get with my neat little Cooper rifle. I told you about this little dandy in the April issue and hinted at the accuracy, but with a bare smattering of factory ammo...

Gun show treasure. (Shotgunner).
May 1, 2003... Littlest Shotguns It wasn't so many years ago when there were a variety of miniature clay target systems on the market. MOSKEETO was one of the most popular brands. Most were designed around smoothbore .22s and the little, long rifle shot...

Until inna got it!
May 1, 2003... The IZH-27 In just three years has become the fastest selling over and under shotgun in the World. We have received letters and e-mails from proud 27 owners saying they have sold their expensive O/U, bought an IZH-27, and went on a spending...

Survival tips for buying used guns. (More Bang for Your Buck).
May 1, 2003... PART TWO: REVOLVERS A quality revolver, be it double or single action, is a splendid work of incredible precision. That buttery smooth action commonly encountered on old Colts and 'Smiths is not there by accident. Factory workers are...

Small handgun attitude. (Handguns).
May 1, 2003... The review of the Leonardo DiCaprio movie Catch Me If You Can was written for the Washington Post by Stephen Hunter, the gun-wise author of the excellent "Bob the Nailer" novels. In it, Hunter makes an interesting observation on what the guns...

Takes a licking and keeps on: torture testing Zeiss' Conquest 6.5x20.
May 1, 2003... If you're going to pick a fight with someone, it certainly behooves you to pick an individual to dance with you're sure to beat. Just common sense right? Well common sense isn't always so common, and I'm somewhat miffed to report that I...

In the time of Billennium: is Beretta's latest special occasion handgun as cool as it looks?
May 1, 2003... Beretta has built steel frame pistols before. Beretta has built single action semiautomatic pistols before. Beretta has built fancy guns before, some of them strikingly beautiful. All of these concepts come together in their latest, the...

Sportsman's steel.
May 1, 2003... A good hunting knife is one of the hunter's most important tools, It's just as important, or more so, than the firearm. A good hunting knife should allow the hunter to quickly and easily field dress game, but more importantly, the knife should...

Perfect packin' .480: J.T. investigates a handy-sized .480 sixgun.
May 1, 2003... As this is written the newest sixgun cartridge, the .480 Ruger, is approaching its first birthday anniversary. Chambered in Ruger's stainless steel Super Redhawk, which is available with either a 7 1/2- or 9 1/2-inch barrel, the factory loaded...

Crossfire letters to guns.
May 1, 2003... GUNS MAGAZINE[TM] welcomes letters to the editor for "Crossfire." Send your letters to. CROSSFIRE, GUNS Magazine, 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108. Email: ed@gunsmagazine.com Just prior to press time, the untimely...

Short shots: a quick look at three great new guns from Legacy Sports International.
May 1, 2003... A Model '92 In .454 Casull! Rossi's little Puma Model '92 carbine chambered for the .454 Casull was the surprise of the 2002 Shot Show. Many said putting a cartridge rated at 65,000 psi into a lever action design dating back to 1892...

PT-90 metal frame. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From GAMO USA New from Gamo USA is the all-metal frame PT-90 semi-automatic air pistol. The PT-90 propels .177 pellets with a muzzle velocity of 410 fps and is capable of 1.25-inch, five-shot group at 10 yards. Other features include a...

Leather Mini-Range Bag. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Bagmaster The Mini-Range Bag Deluxe from Bagmaster offers a stylish and convenient way to transport your handguns. Manufactured in the U.S.A. from classic four-ounce "earth tone" suede leather, the Mini Deluxe has an 8x3x12-inch main...

Steyr ProHunter. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Dynomit Nobel Dynamit Nobel USA is importing the Steyr ProHunter and ProHunter Mountain hunting rifles from Germany. Both models offer all-weather performance thanks to their ergonomically designed synthetic stocks. Options include...

Personal safety video. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From ACPS A new 34-minute personal safety video, "Protecting Yourself, Your Family & Your Home," is available from the American Council on Personal Safety. The video is based on crime prevention seminars conducted by the ACPS throughout...

Instructional video series. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Competitive Edge Gun Works Competitive Edge Gun Works has produced a comprehensive series of instructional videos, with renown custom gunsmith Larry Crow. The 11-video series covers the assembly and disassembly of Ruger,, Colt and...

.17 HMR Rough Rider. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Heritage Mfg. Heritage Mfg. introduces the new Rough Rider six shooter in the hot .17HMR caliber, which delivers increased velocity of between 1,750 to 1,800 fps. Other features include adjustable Millett rear sight with Williams Fire...

SUV Gun Lock Box. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Addept, Inc. Shooters and hunters owning sports utility vehicles can transport their firearms securely in the new SUV Lock Box storage system. The Lock Box and its assortment of handy storage drawers fit snugly into the rear cargo...

New semi-auto holster. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Mitch Rosen The USD II is a new addition to Mitch Rosen's line of quality gun leather. The USD II, based on the company's popular Slim Line design, is crafted from premium grade cowhide and features interchangeable belt loops...

Field Hunter camo. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Charles Daly Charles Daly's line of Filed Hunter shotguns is now available in Advantage Timber HO and Realtree Hardwoods HD camouflage in the new 20-gauge models, which feature ventilated ribs, multiple choke tubes and barrel lengths...

New "Scope Scrooz". (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Sloney Pt. Stoney Point Products' new stainless steel "Scope Scrooz" is designed for temporary scope mounting and fitting of bases and rings. The Scope Scrooz is specially designed to assist in the installation of Stoney Point's new...

New camo binoculars. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Thunderbolt Thunderbolt Sales introduces its new 10x50 power camouflage binoculars. Key features include ruby red coated lenses, comfortable rubber eye caps, and a soft vinyl zippered carry case with adjustable strap. Value priced at...

Tracker 7-shot revolver. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Taurus Inter'al The compact frame .22 Magnum Tracker double action seven-shot revolver features a 6.5-inch matte stainless steel vent ribbed barrel. The Tracker has adjustable front and rear sights, ribbed rubber grips and weighs only...

New sporting clays shotgun. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Benelli USA The Sport II is a new sporting clays shotgun imported by Benelli USA. Among the important features of the Sport II are a cryogenically-treated barrel to deliver higher velocities, more consistent patters and a higher...

New fixed blades: From Mercworx. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Mercworx introduces an extensive line of ruggedly handsome and high-tech fixed blade knives, all handcrafted in the USA from 154 CM stainless steel. The three models pictured are the Equatorian extreme heavy duty, the Sniper fighter/field and...

New fixed blades: From Benchmade. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... Benchmade has created a pair of new fixed blade knives for 2003, the Model 190 Drop Point Hunter and the Model 192 Bird & Trout. Both feature 440C stainless steel blades hardened to 58-60 HRC and stabilized hardwood handles to resist cracking,...

X-Timer lock back. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Imperial Schrade The X-Timer is a new high-performance "quick-lift" one-hand opening lock back knife from Imperial Schrade. Features include a 3.5-inch stainless steel blade with durable non-reflective epoxy finish, gunmetal gray...

Game Processing Set. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Meyerco The Model MBDP2 Game Processing Set from Meyerco provides the hunter with every cutting tool needed for cleaning, skinning and butchering game in the field, along with cutting chores in camp. The nine-piece set comes in a...

New Bird's Eye knives. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Remington Remington introduces a new line of Bird's Eye fixed blade knives with one-piece laminated maple wood handles and sturdy 420 high carbon stainless steel blades. The four models are the Clip Blade and Drop Point (each with...

Access lock backs. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Buck Knives Buck Knives has expanded its family of Access lock backs to include the Model 462 Mini (partially serrated 1 1/8-in blade), the Model 463 Mid-Size 2 2/4-in blade) and the Model 465 Maxi (3-in, blade). All feature a...

Recon 1 folder. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Cold Steel Cold Steel's Recon 1 tactical folders are sleek and lightweight, but have the cutting power of a chain saw. The three models are the Clip Point, Tanto point and the Spear point. Each has a fourinch AUS 8A stainless steel...

New Jouni folder. (New Products).
May 1, 2003... From Kellam Knives The new Model FJ1 Jouni folder from Kellam Knives, designed by company president Jouni Kellokoski, is the perfect blending of beauty and performance. The one-hand opening function is accented by stunning coco bob...

Meet the gunsmith Ballard Rifle, LLC.
May 1, 2003... What, I wonder, is the mysterious force that draws people of a certain nature together in one community or geographic locale? Examples? I'm told that if the theater is your joy, there's no place but Broadway. Movies? Why, Hollywood is the...

Grandpa's guns. (Campfire Tales).
May 1, 2003... Unless I am in my office at the back part of the house, I rarely ever hear either the phone or the doorbell ring anymore. My dogs tell me when someone is at the door, however with the phone, my first clue is usually the recorder coming on, and...