Guns Magazine articles from November 2004

Guns Magazine archives from November 2004

GI's in danger.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I would like to comment on Massad Ayoob's article in the September 2004 GUNS magazine titled "GI's in Danger" Before I begin I would like to state that I am an avid gunner and a current soldier in the U.S Army having been deployed recently. I...

The quest for excellence.(Ranging Shots)
November 1, 2004... Recently, a student asked me what percentage of fire in a gunfight--and the training appropriate to gun fighting--did I think needed to be geared towards precision fire? My answer was simple: "All fire should be precision fire." We should be in...

The real story Glock trigger pull weights: Glock critics say its trigger pull is too light. It may be that they've been weighing it wrong.(Handguns)
November 1, 2004... My friend and fellow instructor Dave Maglio is a Glock fan. His department issues him something else to wear in uniform, but he almost always has a privately owned Glock for off-duty carry. When he became the 17th IDPA Four-Gun Master, he did...

Ramshot hunter: picking powders perfectly.(Handloader)
November 1, 2004... It wasn't all that long ago a handloader's selection of powder was a relatively simple thing. Basically, we didn't have a lot of choices. Now things are really dull if we don't have a bunch of new powders every year. The powder business is...

The Hatfields ain't feudin' no more.(Shotgunner)
November 1, 2004... Nope, they're designing and importing some of the most beautiful side-by-sides we have seen in a long, long time. Better, yet, they're affordable. You may remember the Hatfields. No, not the murderous mountain clan, but the builders of...

Upgrades from the Weatherby custom shop.(Rifleman)
November 1, 2004... Weatherby made a run of Mark V rifles fitted with injection molded, straight-comb stocks and carrying a most attractive price tag in the late 1980s. I didn't care about the stock, but I did care about the price. I promptly bought one in .340...

Colt New Service.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I was delighted with the Sept. 2004 issue of GUNS magazine when I saw Glen Barnes' article on the Colt New Service revolver. The New Service is my favorite double action revolver. When I was a small boy, living in New York State, I was very...

Primer Hi-Jinx.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... The article "High Primer Hi-Jinx" contains a critical omission which is a safety issue. The article fails to mention the possibility, in semiauto, pump, or lever-action arms--may of which can be routinely cycled rapidly--of a slam-fire with a...

S.S.S.U.F.: soak, slosh, suck-up & flush 'yer gun clean.
November 1, 2004... You sneer in doubt, no doubt. In that case, you've never heard of S.S.S.U.F. Whazzat? Soaking, Sloshing, Sucking Up and Flushing. You don't need expensive. high tech equipment like an ultrasonic cleaning system to make it happen, either. Local...

Model 95 Steyr.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... There was a great article on the M 95 Steyr rifle in the August '04 issue. However, in the article it said you have to size .333 bullets down to .329, and risk ruining them doing it. Huntington Die Specialties (601 Orb Dam Bird, Oroville, CA...

Bill of rights.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... The "reprint" of the Bill of Rights on page 38 of the current issue of GUNS couldn't be a more timely reminder of our most precious freedoms with the November elections just over the horizon. I was particularly impressed with the motif of the...

Wheel Guns are Real Guns.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I am a fairly new subscriber and I'm thoroughly impressed with your entire magazine, from the content of the articles to the quality of the paper. I really appreciate the no nonsense, down-to-earth, approach each writer takes. I look forward to...

The .45-70 lever gun.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Permit me to congratulate you for your September '04 issue. It's a 99 percenter. The only real distraction for me was your monthly prize, that sinfully beautiful faux muzzleloader. The other articles on the Tokarev, the S&W .45 Colt Mountain...

The Shotgunner unclear?(Crossfire Letters To Guns)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... Have you ever noticed that most proven facts are eventually disproven? The earth is flat, blood-letting cures disease, gun control reduces crime, you can't travel faster than the speed of sound, this certain diet pill won't cause heart failure,...

The Czech roller-locking hot shot: going ... going ... almost gone!
November 1, 2004... Next to the Russian Nagant, the Czechoslovakian Model 52 pistol is the most intriguing and distinct handgun to appear on the surplus market. It's a big handful of beautifully machined steel, weighing 34.5 ounces unloaded and, fed a diet of hot...

Fat man and little boy: a .50 caliber kick with .22 fun.(Survival Package)
November 1, 2004... These are great days for big-bore fans. Bolt guns in .458 Lott, .475 revolvers, .50-cal. AR-15s, .450 Marlins... whoa there, old hoss. Back up. Did you say 50-caliber AR-15s? You bet. Alexander Arms makes rifles based on the AR-15 design....

The do-all .30-06: from mice to moose, the venerable '06 can take 'em all.
November 1, 2004... The .30-06 Springfield is the most versatile cartridge ever developed. Considering North American big game only, the 7mm Remington Magnum may win the horse race by a nose. But all in all, the hundred-year old '06 has captured fans worldwide...

The Taurus 24/7: the Brazilian-made polymer-framed pistol lives up to its name--it's accurate and reliable, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
November 1, 2004... Once upon a time, about 60 years ago, in a serene Brazilian riverside village named Porto Alegre, a small tool manufacturer started business under the name Forjas Taurus. Soon the small tool manufacturer turned its sights (clever gun reference)...

The colt snubbies: once the quintessential cop gun, the "Dick" special still serves.
November 1, 2004... One of the vivid memories from my childhood was watching my Dad getting dressed for work. My earliest recollection is of a large man in a medium blue shirt with a badge and a row of shiny buttons. I had the special job of making sure his...

Handgun harvesting: hunting with a handgun requires patience, skill and ability. None of which John has ... just kidding!
November 1, 2004... It was one of those afternoons that only occur in the late fall days of Indian summer and especially only in the mountains of Southern Idaho. Crisp, cool mornings with a touch of frost, the welcoming of the sun as it rises to remove the chill...

Idwell The Rock Jr.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2004... Unless you inherited the sharp eyes and steady hands of Alvin York or Daniel Boone. determining the accuracy potential of your favorite "Old Betsy" is best accomplished with some type of sturdy rest. I've used Caldwell's "The Rock" deluxe front...

Remington's Youth Ear Muffs.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2004... Taking little "Junior." or maybe his baby sister "Juniorette," to the range for his or her first shooting lesson is an event destined to deposit serious memory dollars hi the old brain bank for all involved. In preparation for this holiday-like...

Galco Rifle Slings.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2004... A rifle sling is one accessory often taken for granted and under-appreciated, yet its usefulness and importance ranks right up there with your cartridges and optics. If yon don't believe it, try spending a few days hunting in rough mountain...

Speer .38 special +P 135 grain GDHP.(Quartermaster)
November 1, 2004... What's the best ammo I call carry in my snub-nosed .38 Special revolver? Until recently my answer to this age old riddle was to grab whatever was lying close by and stuff it in the chambers. It didn't really matter what you carried. Getting top...

The anywhere rest.(Out Of The Box)
November 1, 2004... Harris Engineering makes a line of well designed bipods. For accuracy testing, varmint shooting, action shooting competition and open country big game hunting, the SL version is just about perfect. It is strong, rigid, fast and simple to attach...

Auto-Ordnance WWII 1911A1.(Out Of The Box)
November 1, 2004... As I write this it is the sixth of June. For Americans, this date will forever be remembered as D-Day. Television and radio broadcasts are filled with accounts of the desperate and heroic events of 1944, as well they should be. On the desk...

Gamo Compact Target.(Out Of The Box)
November 1, 2004... Want to be a better pistol shot? Most shooters do, yet surprisingly few of us shoot nearly as well as we're capable of. That's a pity, because pistol shooting is really a simple process. There are only four critical steps to sending bullet...

Taffin's lament.(Crossfire Letters To Guns)
November 1, 2004... Dammit, Huntington, show a little patience with techno-electro-challenged geezers like John Taffin and me. Some of us grew up when the nice lady on the phone said "number please," and then hooked us up with the party we wanted to talk to! The...

NightView monocular scope: from Weaver.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The NightView is a new compact digital monocular scope from Weaver. The NightView's digital imaging technology yields a crisper view with a clear contrast and detail-rich display in low light conditions. The Sony high-sensitivity CCD sensor...

Commemorative leather jackets: from Neil Cooper USA.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Neil Cooper USA has added a new line of Leather A-2 bomber jackets and T-shirts commemorating the U.S. Armed Forces. Pictured is the design honoring the U.S. Air Force, featuring the famous quotation from patriot Thomas Paine embroidered above...

New tactical knives: from Sigarms.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Sigarms offers a new line of high tech tactical knives, including the Sig Tac Folder. The Sig Tac Folder features a 3.75-inch AUS 8 modified Tanto-style stainless steel blade, reversible pocket clip, dual easy opening thumb stud, synthetic...

New shotgun system: from Advanced Technology.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Advanced Technology produces an accessory system for 12-gauge Mossberg, Remington and Winchester shotguns. The accessory aftermarket conversions include top folding stock with pistol grip, butt stock with pistol grip, forend pistol grip,...

New Sig holster: from Fobus.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Fobus USA offers a for Sigarms standard Models 220, 225, 226 the receiver. The Fobus SG21 holster is available in a variety of styles, including right hand paddle, belt, Roto-Holster paddle and Roto-Holster belt. Contact Fobus USA, 1300...

Shootist holster: from Triple K.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Triple K has created the Shootist, a beautifully crafted western-style holster for centerfire revolvers. The Shootist is made from top-grain cowhide and fully lined for maximum comfort and reliability. Reinforced with metal inserts for maximum...

New Auto Eagle: from Al Mar Knives.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The new Auto Eagle is the latest innovative creation from AI Mar Knives. The Auto Eagle features a super sharp highly polished four-inch 154CM stainless steel blade, available in choice of matte or black finish, blain or partially serrated. The...

Hideout Land Blind: from Land Edge Concepts.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Land Edge Concepts manufactures a complete line of portable covers for hunters, including the Hideout Land Blind. Available in choice of three or six-man models, the Hideout is lightweight and sets up and collapses in minutes. Features Mossy...

Warthog compact: from Pare-Ordnance.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The new Stealth Warthog .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol from Para-Ordnance has a 10+1 capacity, is 6.4 inches long and weighs just 24 ounces unloaded. Key features include non-reflective black Para-Kote finish, tritium night sights alloy...

New Performance Gear: from Wolf Ammunition.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Wolf Performance Ammunition has created a new line of shooting accessories, the performance Gear collection. The collection is composed of the ProSeries and AdvanceSeries gun cases, range bags, a shotshell pouch and Concealed Carry waist pack....

New Acu-Bolt rifle: from Henry Repeating Arms.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... New from Henry Repeating Arms is me American made Acu-Bolt all stainless steel single-shot colt action rifle for target shooting or varmint hunting. Chambered in choice of .22LR, .22 Magnum and .17 HMR, the Acu-Bolt features a one-piece...

Custom knives: from George Tichbourne.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... The pure artistry of Canadian master knife-maker George Tichbourne is evidenced in his new Companion Bowie-style knife (pictured top) and the Elk Hunter (bottom). Both feature mirror polished 440C stainless steel blades, cryogenically treated...

New sabot slugs: from Hastings Amino.(New Products)
November 1, 2004... Hastings Ammunition introduces a new laser accurate line of sabot slugs. The 12-gauge, 1.25-ounce sabot slugs are available in both magnum and low recoil youth loads. The magnums produce 1,500-fps velocity with muzzle energy of 2.734 ft lbs....

For the children.(Campfire Tales)
November 1, 2004... We are in a veritable cultural war in this country. Bill O'Reilly has risen to the top of newscasters/journalists by continuing to highlight this fact. What the network alphabet channels ignore, The O'Reilly Factor spotlights. There was a time,...