Guns Magazine articles from May 2007

Guns Magazine archives from May 2007

Not 5th wheel.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... I am a big fan of John Connor, and have often shaken my head over the silly and even petty letters I have seen objecting to his views, word choice or what have you. But I now suddenly find myself complaining as well after following his...

It's free.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... It was great of David Codrea to remind readers GUNS Magazine from 50 years ago is online for free each month. I would like to thank you for putting the corresponding month's magazine (only 50 years earlier) on your Web site. I was not alive 50...

Connor.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... I've never subscribed to a magazine in my life the NRA didn't give me free. I'm about to subscribe to both GUNS and your sister mag American Handgunner based solely on the writing "prowess" of one John Conner. You really should give that a guy...

Surplus fan.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2007... Many thanks for your review of the FN-49 (Feb 2007). I was not sure if you would deem it sufficiently characteristic to be included in your Surplus Locker. If you offered a Life Membership in GUNS I would join today! Jon Kent via...

Let's talk Turkey: it's time to become "dedicated.".(SHOTGUNNER)
May 1, 2007... Keen of sight, omnivorous in his food habits, old Tom turkey, in my mind, ranks right up there with the devious whitetail deer. To hunt him is to respect him. You can spend a lifetime pursuing him and still be outfoxed on a regular basis. So be...

Shooting for group: a rifle's application determines how it's tested.(MONTANA MUSINGS)
May 1, 2007... It's hard to imagine something as simple as shooting groups with a rifle could cause controversy. But, recently on a Web site dedicated to shooting Sharps rifles, a guy unloaded on me because I shoot 3-, 5- and 10-shot groups. His stand was...

Match rifle sights: they help you hit where you're looking--again and again.(UP on ARs)
May 1, 2007... Target rifle rear sights are sort of like barrels, or at least what I have to say about choosing one is. The reason for choosing based on reputation--which also usually has a lot to do with cost--is while we're buying one at a time, we want to...

The Colt Official Police: 61 years of production, 99 years of service.(HANDGUNS)
May 1, 2007... A buddy of mine came by today with a Colt Official Police he'd recently purchased. I dug out my old Army Special, the 0P's predecessor, and we had a fine blast blasting with blasters of the past. Turned out my ancient (1922) sixgun would still...

Get a grip: put beauty on the beast.(RANGING SHOTS[TM])
May 1, 2007... In my world, we have an old saying going something like, "It doesn't matter how good of a shot you are, you can't shoot until you get it out and you can't get it out until you get ahold of it," This of course deals with several things like hand...

The ouch effect: minding pain.(RIFLEMAN)
May 1, 2007... Recoil has a direct effect on firearm accuracy. Recoil causes a firearm to move during the brief interval while the projectile is traveling down the bore. To achieve accuracy the gun must be held the same way for every shot, so gun movement is...

Itty bitty bullets: loading the .204 Ruger.(HANDLOADER)
May 1, 2007... Our industry depends on new products every year to keep shooters' interest up and to make sure they spend a little money. They do and so do we, so our world revolves nicely on its axis. When the .204 Ruger was introduced in 2004 it created a...

Between the covers: books you really need.(SURPLUS LOCKER[TM])
May 1, 2007... One of the pleasures of collecting military surplus arms is reading about them. They are living history. Each model was tested and adopted by a country, served with its military and is associated in some way with historical events or...

Hi tech, low drag: advanced technology Hi-Point 9mm carbine stock.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
May 1, 2007... Two of the fastest-selling firearms today are the Hi-Point 9mm semiauto pistol and the Hi-Point 9mm semiauto carbine. My dealer tells me they are very hard to acquire and do not stay on the shelf very long. There are two reasons for this--they...

FN PS90: a semiauto version of a new buzzgun.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
May 1, 2007... The PS90 is a civilian semiauto version of FN's P-90 subgun, which is a very futuristic-looking bullpup-style carbine available to military and law enforcement. Before we get to the gun, though, we need to talk about the new cartridge it fires....

.45 Super.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
May 1, 2007... Q: The December issue's Gun of the Month is chambered for a round called the .45 Super. What exactly is the difference between the .45 Super and the .45 ACP? Jim Golden Dobson, NC A: In a word, power. The .45 Super is a beefed up...

From birds to behemoths: these knives'll skin 'em all.
May 1, 2007... The explosion of knife designs over the past 30 years means hunters and outdoorsmen have more options than ever before. While many of us carry several knives, both fixed and folders, it is possible to have one knife to do it all--from birds to...

Heir to the crown: is Kimber's 8400 our new Rifleman's Rifle?(Cover story)
May 1, 2007... With the passing of Winchester's Model 70, the mantle of "The Rifleman's Rifle" is sadly open and I nominate as heir to this claim the Kimber Model 84 Long Action. With its combination of classic, graceful lines, understated beauty and...

Handgun hunting 101: think before you shoot.
May 1, 2007... To be honest, I've always considered hunting big game with a handgun as bordering on a stunt. And to be certain, if it is not done with heavy emphasis on ethics and competency, it most definitely is a stunt. Here's an example. I once knew...

Shooting softly: airsoft, a new breed of airgun, has surprising applications.
May 1, 2007... There is no denying the fact airsoft guns--some folks call them "softair guns"--are a rather unprecedented phenomenon within the world of guns and shooting. These days one can hardly avoid encountering airsoft guns, for they are almost...

Auto retro: USFA, the leader in "cowboy" guns, steps into the 20th century.
May 1, 2007... Doug Donnelly, headman at USFA, has deep feelings about producing high-quality traditionally styled firearms. His Single Actions are some of the finest ever produced with special attention to detail and authenticity while incorporating some of...

Stand free or crouch in servitude.(RIGHTS WATCH)
May 1, 2007... "Gun program arms citizens with the best weapon," reads the headline. The author is columnist Stanley Crouch. The paper is the notoriously anti-gun New York Daily News. Have they had a change of heart? Not exactly. He's referring to...

Marine receives Medal of Honor.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
May 1, 2007... A corporal who died shielding men in his care from a bursting grenade deserves America's highest military decoration President Bush has confirmed. Actions by Cpl. Jason L. Dunham who would have turned 25 last November 10, merit the Medal...

Cleaning house in Somalia.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
May 1, 2007... Air Force AC-130 gunships struck al Qaeda targets in Somalia last January 8 in an operation allegedly hitting al Qaeda concentrations in the southern part of the country, but Pentagon officials did not comment. Press reports said the...

Successful deployment.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
May 1, 2007... The "Rat Pak" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 43, Detachment (Det.) 4, returned to San Diego last December 15 from a six-month counter narcotics deployment aboard USS Thach (FFG 43). The detachment conducted operations in...

Court sides with us.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
May 1, 2007... The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of Safari Club International, Ducks Unlimited and the US Fish and Wildlife Service in an appeal brought by the animal rights group Fund for Animals concerning...

RCBS Universal Hand Priming Tool.(QUARTERMASTER)
May 1, 2007... Seating primers correctly has always been the most difficult and sometimes most frustrating aspect of reloading. I started with a No. 310 Tong Tool in the 1950s. To prime a case, it was necessary to place one case and one primer at a time...

Blade-Tech training barrel.(QUARTERMASTER)
May 1, 2007... One of the worst things about working with new shooters is the certain knowledge they are going to point guns at you. We hear all too often of training incidents where an "unloaded" gun went off and someone got hurt. At the same time it is...

Gun club memories: the Civilian Marksmanship Program is more about the shooting than the guns.(A GUNS MEDLEY)
May 1, 2007... Like a lot of longtime match shooters, I started out my competitive experience in smallbore rifle at a "gun club." That was 1966 and I'm 47 right now. We shot every Tuesday and Thursday night in the high school gymnasium. Right. We took guns to...

New Pro Shooting Bag.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From safe direction Safe Direction's new Pro Shooting Bag is crafted from 1000 denier Cordura nylon and features a patent-pending, fold-down ballistic containment system ensuring personal, property and liability protection from accidental...

New MCR rifle.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Cobb Mfg. Cobb Mfg's new semiauto, gas-operated MCR (Multi-Caliber) rifle's AR-style frame interchanges from calibers ranging from 9mm to .338 Lapua. Other important features include AR pistol grip and buttstock, upper and lower...

Old West replicas.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Chaparral Arms Chaparral Arms offers a new line of handsome Old West-style replica rifles and revolvers. The long gun line features a Model 1876 rifle, 1873 carbine and rifle, 1866 carbine, 1878 coach gun and a 1873 six-shot...

New SEALs rifle scopes.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Vision Net Inter'al Vision Net Inter'al introduces its new line of SEALs rifle scopes and dot sights and accessories. These ruggedly built scopes are offered in the following magnifications: 6-24X, 4-16X, 8-32X, 4X, 2-8X and 3-9X....

"Big 50" Sharps rifle.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Cimarron Firearms The Cimarron "Big 50" Sharps rifle is the top-of-the-line when it comes to power, performance and accuracy in a historically accurate firearm. Available in .50-90 caliber, the Big 50 features a 34" octagon to round...

New .375 Ruger.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Hornady Hornady's new .375 Ruger cartridge is slightly larger in diameter than the .30-06, but shares the same overall case length, allowing it to be chambered in any standard length action. Developed specifically for hunting...

New tactical carbine.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Stag Arms Stag Arms' new Model 2T tactical carbine, chambered in 5.56 NATO, delivers outstanding accuracy and performance right out of the box. The left-handed version is Model 2TL. Key features include a forged aluminum milspec...

2007 Annual Manual.(NEW PRODUCTS)
May 1, 2007... From Hodgdon powder The new 2007 Annual Manual from Hodgdon Powder features more than 200 pages of comprehensive recipes using a wide range of powders, including Hodgdon, IMR and Winchester data in the top 50 reloaded rifle and handgun...

Buck Knives X-Tract and Transport: a pocket full of coolness.(SPOTLIGHT)
May 1, 2007... At some point in our lives, most of us have probably owned a Buck Knife. The name conjures up images of fishing or hunting trips with Grandpa and knives of basic, sturdy design--you might even say, predictable. Well, move over Grandpa, there's...

Taurus PT 1911, Galco holster and tops Thunder Hawk knife!(YOU CAN WIN THIS FREE)
May 1, 2007... Taurus made a big splash in the 1911 market with the introduction of the PT 1911. This modern looking .45 ACP pistol offers many amenities found only on far more expensive pistols like Heinie fixed sights, beavertail grip safety, checkered...

Untold endings.(ODD ANGRY SHOT)
May 1, 2007... The caller--"Nigel"--didn't give his name, and he didn't have to. I knew that Haw-Haw laugh and nasal English accent. We had worked together in a multinational group tracking known and suspected terrorists prior to a major international...

Even a blind hog ... good things do happen.(CAMPFIRE TALES)
May 1, 2007... Everyone who trades or buys guns eventually finds themselves in situations like I described in the "The Money Pits" here last October. It is not a question of "if" but "when." However, the pendulum normally swings both ways and, like the blind...