Guns Magazine articles from November 2003

Guns Magazine archives from November 2003

Letter of the month.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2003... I have been an avid reader of the firearms press for over 25 years. By far the best article in the last quarter century has been John Taffin's "Guns in the Classroom?" in your September issue. Young people are the future of our sport, our...

Still more wish lists.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2003... Guns I would like to see made: 1) A Ruger Single Six with the regular grip and the bisley grip in .22LR, with an 8-shot cylinder and octagonal barrel. Why waste all that metal on a 6-shot cylinder? 2) A .22 caliber conversion kit for...

It's the '06 for me!(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2003... With the new 'short' mags becoming all the rage, we shooters now must have somewhere in the neighborhood of 10,000 different calibers and case lengths to choose from. First there were double rifle big bore magnums, then long-action belted mags,...

Another vote for a Rossi '86.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2003... Here's a couple for the wish list you are compiling at GUNS magazine: I'd like to see Rossi introduce a Model 1886 in 45-70. Not being a U.S. company, they might not add a totally unnecessary tang safety, and I might be able to actually...

Politically incorrect.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2003... I enjoy reading a magazine I find entertaining and educational. GUNS magazine fits both criteria. I have enjoyed it for some time, and the September '03 issue had many great articles, but I will just give you my two cents worth on two of them....

Bring 'em back, please!(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2003... I hope I haven't waited to late to get on the "Wish List." I would like to see: 1) USRAC (or whoever holds the patent) come back with the Winchester Model 100 with the original calibers plus the .358 Winchester, particularly the carbine...

Ol' moze.(On A Positive Note)
November 1, 2003... Three days ago, at 2:30 in the morning, my account finally came due. For the first few years, you tend not to think about it much. But as they grow older and become such an integral part of your life, a thought surfaces in the dark...

The niche of the double action auto.(Handguns)
November 1, 2003... When police unions dragged their chiefs kicking and screaming into the world of semiautomatic service pistols, it was conventional double action (DA) autos that were purchased at first. The bosses figured that if" pointing cocked revolvers at...

The universal shotgun.(Shotgunner)
November 1, 2003... The mood in my hometown was pretty tense following the attack of 9/11. We live close to the permeable U.S./Mexico border where thousands of illegals cross over without being detected each month. Within a few minutes drive are a Raytheon cruise...

LaserLyte QD laser system.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2003... It doesn't seem so long ago that lasers were only the stuff of Sci-fi movies. Not anymore, today they're well within reach of the working man. One company offering reasonably priced laser sighting systems is LaserLyte. They make a Quick...

Katz Knives Safari Kit.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2003... Headed into the woods for some relaxation, fun and adventure? Trying to bring only what you need to lighten your load? Well, if so Katz Knives has a nifty new tool you'll want to consider. Called the Safari Kit, it features a quick release...

Wolf adds .308 Winchester.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2003... Wolf Performance Ammunition continues to expand their ammunition line with the introduction of .308 Winchester. It was only a few short years ago the Wolf label first appeared on the U.S. market. Produced at Tula Cartridge Works in Russia, the...

"Go outside and play!".(Ranging Shots)
November 1, 2003... Have you driven through any neighborhoods lately? It seems to me there is a shortage of kids playing outside. Remembering back to being a kid I recall one of Mom's standard responses, "Go outside and play." Fortunately, my mom was different...

A quick look: the Air Force Talon SS.
November 1, 2003... Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) rifles are currently enjoying a huge wave of popularity among the general shooting population. Although some PCP enthusiasts may not realize it, modern PCP rifles trace their ancestry back to the tremendously...

RCBS' Little Dandy.
November 1, 2003... Few things in the life of a serious shooter are as rewarding and fulfilling as reloading your own ammunition. Do you remember the first time you fired that inaugural batch of home-brewed amino through your handgun? If you did your homework...

Memo from Iraq.
November 1, 2003... We receive many letters, but few are received with such interest as those from our service men serving overseas. To Major Olsen and all our men and women in uniform: We appreciate you, and we're keeping you in our thoughts. Stay safe, and come...

Good things come in threes.(Rifleman)
November 1, 2003... Talley Scope Rings For CZ Rifles The integral receiver scope bases on the popular CZ rifles is an excellent feature. CZ rings are strong and well made. My only objection to them is they mount the scope higher than necessary. The fine...

Lyman 1200 DPS.(Handloader)
November 1, 2003... It wasn't really very long ago that the first digital powder scale came along. It was a spinoff of a laboratory scale that was simply told to read grains instead of grams. This was an expensive piece of gear, but it changed my reloading...

Reflexive: most of us hunt with the bolt action, but have you given thought to its proper operation?
November 1, 2003... OPEN HAND TECHNIQUE Ideally no more than one cartridge would be needed for a big-game hunt. The goal should always be one properly placed shot with an adequate bullet, the objective to kill the game instantly and painlessly. To strive for...

Period-style precision: "money well spent," is Clint's assessment of MVA's period-style scope.
November 1, 2003... Accuracy has always been it's own best reward. Accuracy is by definition: "an exactness or correctness free from mistake." Accuracy, whether achieved with words, rocks, rifles or bombs is always satisfying as well as effective. In the...

Natural selection: Kahr's PM9: for a century, Americans have enjoyed a love affair with the pocket auto, and this downsized roscoe just may be the highest evolution of the breed.
November 1, 2003... A neighboring couple has come to me because they know I'm into guns, and the lady of the family has decided to carry. We bring her to the range with a selection of handguns suitable for her intended purpose. She's particularly taken with the...

Levergun loads: the .44-40 WCF.
November 1, 2003... If the SHOT Show had been operating way back in 1873, that year would have gone down as one of the truly memorable shows for the great cartridge/firearm combinations which, 130 years later, are more popular than ever. These three landmarks were...

The compleat turkey hunter.
November 1, 2003... The turkey is North America's greatest game bird, and its recover from a population low of 30,000 in the 1930s to more than 5.6 million today is one of the hunting community's greatest success stories. It is said that if Benjamin Franklin had...

You can win this: Remington 870 SPS-T turkey gun!
November 1, 2003... The fabled Remington 870 is hands down the most popular and versatile pump shotgun in the country. Whether it's tasked with knocking over mallards or riding in the squad car, it's always up to the challenge. The 870 is also highly adaptable for...

Ruger's Super Blackhawk.(Out Of The Box)
November 1, 2003... Forty-eight ounces of bear killing, hog slaughtering, deer slaying, silhouette shooting and target blasting perfection--Ruger's famous New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum is one tough, versatile six-gun. Introduced to the shooting public in...

Going steady with Caldwell.(Out Of The Box)
November 1, 2003... On any visit to the rifle range, you'll see shooters at the benchrest trying to get ol' Betsy zeroed for the upcoming deer season, or maybe just checking out the latest pet handload. Often as not, you'll see some sort of improvised rifle...

Rock River arms commander.(Out Of The Box)
November 1, 2003... For more years than I like to admit, a Commander size .45 has been my primary defensive handgun. It's not unusual for someone to ask why I don't carry a full size gun. Honestly, that is a decision based on what I like instead of some objective...

Caywood's first class firelocks.
November 1, 2003... With a clack flint strikes frizzen, whoosh the priming charge leaps to life and almost immediately the gun responds with a throaty boom, filling the air with pungent white smoke. You may be standing on a concrete firing line, dressed in modern...

Quick-Mount recoil pad: from N.E. Custom Gun.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Quick-Mount recoil pad from New England Custom Gun can be attached directly to the gunstock with wood screws or by the unique Quick-Loc system. This option allows for fast substitution of the recoil pad, which comes in a choice of four...

Rifleman scope & mounts: from Leupold.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Leupold's line of Rifleman scopes and rings deliver accuracy, durability and reliability in an affordable package. With a suggested retail price beginning at under $200 the Rifleman line comes in three popular magnification levels: 2-7x33mm,...

Cigar box folders: from Imperial Schrade.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Imperial Schrade offers a handsome collection of folding knives in attractive cigar box presentation displays. Inspired by the artistic creations of the Walden Cigar Company in the early 1900s, the colorful boxes hold the following four knives:...

New 7mm-08 Handi-Rifles: from New England Firearms.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... New England Firearms has created both a adult and youth version of the Handi-Rifle in 7mm-08. Both the adult model (SB2-708) and the Youth version (SB2-Y08) feature a 22-inch barrel, factory-mounted scope rail, American walnt-finished stock and...

New catalog: from MidwayUSA.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... MidwayUSA has published the first edition of its new Affordable Shooting & Reloading Master Catalog & Reference Guide. The new 436-page catalog is packed with items of interest from the casual shooter to the professional gunsmith. Also included...

Lead-free shotshells: from PMC Ammo.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... PMC Ammunition introduces 2 3/4-inch lead-free shot shells for upland game and clay target shooting. Specifically designed for use on Federal lands, hunting reserves that share waterways with national parks and for sporting clay ranges with...

Daly HP 9mm: from Charles Daly.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Charles Daly introduces the new Daly HP single-action 9mm semi-automatic pistol. The Daly HP features a choice of 10-round or pre-ban 13-round double stack magazine, XS rapid target acquisition sight system, extended slide release, improved...

New Clipper holster: from Mitch Rosen.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Clipper is a new inside-the-pants holster for semi-automatic pistols from Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather. The Clipper fastens securely inside the waist-band with a sturdy spring steel clip for maximum concealment, security and...

Catalog No. 56: from Brownells.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Brownells has published Catalog No. 56, featuring nearly 30,000 quality shooting sports products and accessories. Over 2,000 new items have been added and the expanded index makes referencing the catalog easier than ever. Factory gun parts are...

Rollerbox organizer: from Slide Systems.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Rollerbox Sport is a new robbing utility carry box for firearms and hunting accessories. The Rollerbox Sport fits securely in the bed of a pickup truck and rolls on rails from the cab to the tail gate for quick and easy access. It is made...

BuckRidge Red Dot: from Optronics.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The BuckRidge line of fine optics from Optronics includes the Red Dot Series of shotgun/slug/handgun sights. The Red Dot Series features NR magenta multi-layered, waterproof, fog-proof and shockproof fully coated optics. Available in two...

New Tent Cot: from Kamp-Rite.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Tent Cot is a nifty new portable tent/cot combination that supports 300 pounds yet weighs just 18 pounds. The Tent Cot measures 36 inches high, 30 inches wide and seven feet long. The sturdy legs keep the unit seven feet above the ground....

Teflon Trigger Lube: from KG Industries.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... KG Industries' new KG-5 Micro-Teflon Trigger Lube greatly reduces the friction between the critical parts of the trigger mechanism. Key ingredients include proprietary sub-micro particles of Teflon that also provide superior corrosion...

SAS Slug Gun: from Weatherby.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Weatherby has added the new SAS semi-automatic Slug Gun to its line of fine firearms. Important features incude the Italian-made, self-compensating gas system for reliable duty and easy maintenance, a matched 22-inch rifled barrel with...

TouchOpen gun safe: from Personakey.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The new TouchOpen gun safe from Personakey utilizes revolutionary fingerprint recognition technology to allow instant access to your firearm, even in the dark. Fingerprints may be stored in the mechanism's memory, verified or deleted with just...

Vintage Mausers: from Mitchell's.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Vintage original World War II-era German army rifles are available from Mitchell's Mausers at well below current market prices. At $295 these collector quality 98K series bolt-action Mausers are an outstanding value. Each rifle comes with an...

SporTrak Topo GPS: from Magellan.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The new SporTrak Topo handheld GPS receiver uses preloaded interactive topographic maps to ensure a hunter's safe return to and from camp. The pocketsize unit weighs just 6.1 ounces and the armored, waterproof casing enables it to function...

Guns-n-roses.(Campfire Tales)
November 1, 2003... It's time to come out of the closet. I confess. I'm an addict. I took that first no turning back step in 1956. That was the year I bought my first sixgun and started that total decline into dependency. In those pre-plastic cards and...