Guns Magazine articles from November 2007

Guns Magazine archives from November 2007

Lions!(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I read with interest Clint Smith's article on protection from mountain lion attack. This might seem a ludicrous suggestion, but it was used successfully to stave off tiger attacks in India. As Mr. Smith correctly mentioned, cats attack in a...

Cross dominant rage.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... You have done it yet again! When will you learn a firearm is never depicted being pointed directly at the reader/viewer as shown on pages 18 and 19 of September's issue? Cancel my subscription immediately. James D. Pipkin Dallas, Texas...

More on cross dominance.(CROSSFIRE LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... Massad Ayoob's article on cross dominant eyes and handguns was right on, no pun intended. I am a Concealed Carry Instructor and have found the statistics mentioned in the article on the number of people who are cross dominant to be accurate....

Custom XDs: do we need to do more? Of course!(RANGING SHOTS[TM])
November 1, 2007... I am a proponent of the Springfield XD pistols, although I admit to being a late bloomer. The XD pistol as . offered was of no interest to me until it became avail able in .45 ACP. Since then, I have tested all the versions available with the...

Mil-dot reticles: they look quirky, but the reasoning is sound.(OPTICS)
November 1, 2007... Previously, we talked about minutes-of-angle (MOA) vs. inches, dialing elevation and windage vs. using reticles with hash marks and how the error between the two becomes larger as more correction is made. That is, if the amount of correction I...

Which pistol caliber for self defense? Four different people come to four defensible conclusions.(HANDGUNS)
November 1, 2007... One the staple questions of gun magazine readers and Internet gun enthusiasts is, "What's the best caliber for self-defense?" I found myself recently in a district attorney's office, chatting with the DA and two of his investigators. The coats...

Rah for the rass! The RCBS entry to the field of portable rests is a winner.(RIFLEMAN)
November 1, 2007... Once, long ago, I was bunting on a large ranch with some friends using their very old, very beat-up 4x4 pickup. It was used only on the ranch and hadn't been licensed in years. Its windshield looked like a road map of Los Angeles and its body...

Taming the big .50s: it's not so hard.(HANDLOADER)
November 1, 2007... For about a dozen years my everyday running around car was a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. If I'm not mistaken, this particular Cadillac had the largest engine ever put in a passenger car at 500 cubic inches and developing 500 horsepower. The power...

My shooting buddies: they make it all worthwhile.(MONTANA MUSINGS)
November 1, 2007... Just about any endeavor is more enjoyable if done alongside people you like. I do a considerable amount of shooting here on the home place by myself as part of my job to gather information for these articles. But, come weekends during...

The "safe" slug myth: shotgun slugs are required in some areas, but why?(SHOTGUNNER)
November 1, 2007... The shotgun slug is less safe and more dangerous in the field than a 150 grain .30-06 bullet or a 50-caliber muzzleloading projectile. Does that statement sound improbable? Conventional wisdom would say so. I've just finished digesting a...

Germany's Gewehr 88 Commission rifle: it's far a better rifle than most give it credit for.(SURPLUS LOCKER[TM])
November 1, 2007... Pity the Gewehr 88 Commission rifle. Neither Mauser nor Mannlicher, yet incorporating features of both. It gets short shrift in most books on German firearms as some deviant committee design appearing between Paul Mauser's Model 71/84 and his...

Minox binocs: Old World German quality shines.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
November 1, 2007... If there's ever a golden age of optics, we're living in it. There have never been better riflescopes, spotting scopes and binoculars than those made right now. Never has your money bought so much quality or such amazing performance. Just...

The Lyman great plains rifle: still a great value after all these years.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
November 1, 2007... The plains and mountain rifles of the early 19th century were uniquely suited to the realities of the fur trade and the westward expansion of the middle decades. In comparison to the traditional Pennsylvania long rifle, it was shorter and bored...

CRKT knives: pure hunters.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
November 1, 2007... It's enough to give hunters a bad attitude. With tactical knives garnering the overwhelming amount of attention in the cutlery market these days those who like a good old-fashioned "pure" fixed-blade hunting knife have had little to celebrate....

Cover to cover.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I wish to express my appreciation for your fine August issue. I just subscribed and I sat down after dinner and read the magazine cover-to-cover. I receive several gun magazines, but GUNS is now my favorite. I especially liked the...

Original words.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I would like to forward a few quotes for consideration, in reference to the mail by John P. Hansel in September's issue. "The Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States, who are...

More gun control?(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... Regarding John P. Hansel's letter in the September issue, I also subscribe to Gunlist and a few issues back, a letter almost verbatim, was sent to them except, if memory serves, it did not carry the same signature! I think the anti-gun faction...

Agrees with H&M.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... In response to the letters by E.Y. Morris and John Hansel in the September issue, I say, "Far out!" I thought I was the only gun owner who thought these kinds of thoughts. I don't think you'll get too many letters supporting them, but I do. ...

Obdurate Mess.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... I just read Duke's article in the September issue on casting bullets. He means "obturate" rather than "obdurate." It has been so many years since I trained at Fort Sill I had to look it up in the Book of Handgun Reloading. You have to watch...

Don't guess.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
November 1, 2007... Q: I am wondering if it is safe to use the reloading tables meant for the .450 Marlin for my Marlin 1895.45-70 rifle. I am under the impression the .450 Marlin is belted to stop this amino from being used in an antique or other weaker actions....

.22 Remington special.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
November 1, 2007... Q: I have an old Remington Pump Model 12-CS in .22 Remington Special. Is the.22 RS the same as the .22 Winchester Rimfire? My Remington doesn't seem to eject the Winchester cartridges very well, so I am wondering if they are the same. ...

7.62x39mm.(QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)
November 1, 2007... Q: I have been told by the local "gun experts" the 7.62x39 is a short-range, inaccurate round. I wonder if you could do an accuracy test with an AK-47, Ruger Mini 30 and some type of bolt-action 7.62x39? It would be interesting to see just what...

Do-all rifle/scope system: have it all: close quarters battle and long-range rifle. Hunters benefit, too.
November 1, 2007... The problem is, carrying a Close Quarter Battle (CQB) rifle always left me wanting a long range rifle, too. Likewise, carrying a long range rifle always left me wanting a CQB rifle as well, Sniper/spotter teams often do just that, but in a...

S&W'S enduring masterpiece: approaching its 10th birthday, the Model 945 has a devoted coterie of fans. And it's not a 1911.(Cover story)
November 1, 2007... Smith & Wesson finalized their Model 945 in 1997 and formally introduced it in 1998. Though the firm had quietly produced various 1911 pistol components over the years, S&W back then steadfastly refused to copy a gun with the trademark of Colt,...

Ruger's winning pair of .44s: if a job needs a .44 Magnum, these sixguns do it best.
November 1, 2007... The reason for wanting a powerful sixgun when wandering off the beaten path is sound, especially in bear country. Bears can be a problem in Alaska and to a lesser extent in the lower 48. Black bears will normally shy away from humans, however,...

Christmas gifts for the serving soldier.
November 1, 2007... Since I began writing these military Christmas gift guides for GUNS and our sister publication, American Handgunner, you folks have never ceased to amaze me. Your interest in selecting and sending thoughtful Christmas gifts to friends and loved...

So you want a sniper rifle? It's not as hard as it seems.
November 1, 2007... Over the last couple of years rye mentioned several times I've endeavored to assemble a collection of World War II sniper rifles, and even reported on their shooting results a bit. I also said buying them consumed a considerable amount of my...

A fair question.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... "Would banning firearms reduce murder and suicide?" What with all the calls to do just that, and all the laws building up to it, that sounds like a fair question. It's posed by Don B. Kates and Gary' Mauser in the Spring 2007 Harvard...

RAF saves Iraqi police commander: look ma, no bullets!(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... An RAF Tornado GR4 crew saved the life of an Iraqi Police Commander hast May by "scaring all living grace of God" out of he rogue militias who had ambushed him. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The crew, Flight Lieutenant Ben Cable, on his first...

Big drug bust.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Wave Ruler swooped on a Caribbean drug smuggling boat in one of the biggest interdiction operations of all time. Wave Ruler, supported by a Royal Navy Lynx helicopter, stopped up to five tonnes of cocaine...

Stepping up.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... A Neighborhood Watch has been organized among the residents in the Andaloos district of Fallujah to keep watch against insurgent activity. Weary of the violence to which their community has been victim, the Neighborhood Watch is devoted to...

"Old Ironsides" under repair.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned ship in the Navy, will undergo a pier-side repair commencing in October 2007. This will be most extensive restoration effort on the ship in 11 years and is estimated to be completed in September 2009....

Choose your weapon.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... Sather Air Base security stands behind Browning's masterpiece--the M2 .50 BMG. This M2 .50 BMG machine gun is emplaced atop an Iraqi hardened aircraft shelter at a critical point at the north end of the Baghdad International Airport runway,...

A first! husband/wife team wins championship.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... Shooting for Team Safariland, Rob and Kippi Leatham won the National Title at the 2007 Springfield 1911 Single Stack/USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) Nationals last April at PASA Park in Barry, Illinois, making them the...

NRA foundation reaches $100 million milestone.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... The National Rifle Association sister organization, The NRA Foundation, recently awarded a grant of $5,460 to the Boy Scouts of America, Chief Seattle Council. The grant will be used to expand the group's rifle range from 10 to 16 firing...

Bloomberg coalition loses another Mayor.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... Citing careful review of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg s statements and actions, listening to the concerns of many of his constituents and receiving communications from and speaking with officials at NSSF, Oldmans Township, New Jersey,...

88-year-old shooting range closing.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... The University of Toronto has decided to close its 88-year-old shooting range, the Toronto Star reports. Despite an incident- and accident-free history, the range will close Sept. 30, 2007 because officials decided firing guns on campus was not...

Aimpoint's new Army contract.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... Aimpoint, the originator and leading manufacturer of electronic red-dot sighting technology, has secured a new $9.88 million IDIQ contract from the US Army, RDECOM Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground for supply of M68 Magnifiers for use...

AG proposes enhanced ATF powers.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales wants legislation giving ATF the power to impose suspension and civil fines against FFLs violating federal firearms laws and regulations. Last year. NSSF supported legislation (HR 5092--"BATFE Modernization...

Pigeon enthusiasts charged with killing hawks and falcons.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... Federal authorities charged seven Southern California men associated with "roller pigeon clubs on charges related to the fatal beatings and shootings of federally protected raptors. The seven cases in Southern California, along with charges...

Brownells acquires Sinclair.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... After working out the details with lose friend, Bill Gravatt, president of Sinclair International, Brownells has purchased the well known and respected firm. Bill, Pete and Frank Brownell had been talking about the project for some time before...

Marine saves child.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS: RIGHTS WATCH)
November 1, 2007... A3-year-old boy lay lifeless beside a swimming pool last Father's Day, his body blue and eyes closed. After hearing cries from across the street to call 911, Sgt. John P. Leiva ran inside, grabbed his phone, threw it to his wife and scaled a...

Truglo dual-color multi-reticle 2x red dot sight.(QUARTERMASTER)
November 1, 2007... If I hadn't won this rugged little rascal in a raffle I might have overlooked it, and if you have, I recommend you take a second look. TruGlo's latest electronic scope is one multi-talented multi-tasking MVP that gives high-speed performance at...

Hawkeye borescope.(QUARTERMASTER)
November 1, 2007... After shooting rifles over many years I have seen lots of weird quirks. Although many variables can occur as the result of ammunition changes and such much of what goes "wrong" has to do with the rifle barrels themselves. A pretty difficult...

Shooters ridge magazine and loader.(QUARTERMASTER)
November 1, 2007... Hate to load those high-capacity 10/22 magazines? Rather be shooting? Here are two new products from Shooters Ridge, a member of the ATK family that will definitely keep you shooting. The first is a conventional, single stack 25-round,...

Bog-pod tripod.(QUARTERMASTER)
November 1, 2007... On a recent Axis deer hunt, I carried a Bog-Pod telescoping tripod for difficult offhand shots. It reminded me of the African shooting sticks many professional hunters provide their clients at the moment of truth. In Africa, the sticks are...

Silver screen Legend X: a tribute to Hopalong Cassidy.(A GUNS MEDLEY)
November 1, 2007... To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Happy Trails Children's Foundation Silver Screen Legend fund raising project, Colt's Mfg. Co. of Hartford, Connecticut, donated a pair of very special .45 Colt Single Action Army Model P 1873...

Planting Food Plots DVD.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... From Hunter's Specialties The popularity of planting food plots for wildlife has grown tremendously over the past few years as hunters and landowners have seen the advantage of providing proper nutrition for the game populations on their...

Norma African PH Hunter line ammunition.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... From Black Hills Shooters Supply The latest ammunition from Norma for 2007 is the African Hunter line. In nine hard-hitting calibers from the .375 H&H to the .505 Gibbs, PH Hunter ammunition is designed first and foremost to provide the...

The ZB-7 Trauma Pad--powered by Zoombang.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... From 5.11 Tactical Series Anyone looking for new ways to keep law enforcement professionals at the cutting edge of safety and performance should consider the ZB-7 Trauma Pad--powered by Zoombang which is an advanced visco-elastic polymer...

Exquisite gun & knife sets.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... From Lone Wolf Knives Lone Wolf Knives has increasingly gained recognition for its intriguing and unique limited edition knives. Quantities of each limited edition knife are confined to a reasonably low range so these knives truly merit...

Schuetzen shooting print Mixed Company.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... From Randolph S. Wright At a time when gender dictated separate places in American society, Schuetzen shooting provided a splendid public opportunity for men and women to gather in mixed company. Capturing the attitude of an age long gone,...

The ZFH1500 Flashlight Holder for the AR-15 rifle.(NEW PRODUCTS)
November 1, 2007... From Elzetta Design, LLC This innovative product mounts to the standard front sight of AR-15, M16, and M4 rifles and allows the mounting of a flashlight, laser sight, or other similar accessory. The patent-pending design offers tremendous...

Savage Arms: Hunter's Edge Fixed Blade.(SPOTLIGHT)
November 1, 2007... If you're on a hunt, you need a knife and you don't want something huge, or heavy. Nope. You want smallish and light enough to be carried easily. You also want something sturdy enough to take a bit of a beating. It would be nice if you could...

You can win this free hunting combo set!
November 1, 2007... You read about this very beautiful and super accurate Kimber 8400 .30-06 in May's issue and now just one of you will win it free topped with a Burris 3-10X Signature Series scope. The scope reticle is Burris' Ballastic Plex, so you can deliver...

'Bout this "gunwriting" thang: so you think it's all beer and skittles, eh?(ODD ANGRY SHOT)
November 1, 2007... "So," several of you have asked, "Just how do you get to be a big-time professional gunwriter guy?" Fair question. The problem is, I can't answer it because I ain't one. I know several, and I'm not one of 'em. If you had asked, "How do you get...

Out of the closet.(CAMPFIRE TALES[TM])
November 1, 2007... I now hereby officially come out of the closet, the plastic pistol closet, that is. However, to understand, we have to start at the beginning. I have not had many great ideas in my lifetime, but one certainly was the Shootist's Holiday. Even it...