Guns Magazine articles from October 2003

Guns Magazine archives from October 2003

Letter of the month.(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... I have just received my August copy of GUNS. I usually read Crossfire first, but this is the first time that I have written to it. When I got to the article "Tale of The Talking Six-Gun" it caught my interest right away. I have had a...

Still more wish lists.(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... I would like to see Glock produce a carbine. I would like to see the carbine available in .40 S&W and use standard Glock model 22 magazines. Of course there are others who would like to see this made in other calibers. I would also like to...

The sun never sets.(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... Would like to see Uberti make a short lever Martini-Henry rifle and carbine chambered in .45-70. The caliber would be the same but the cartridges would be a lot cheaper. Given the current price of the originals, it should be a saleable item....

Hearing the siren's song.(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... "Talking Six-gun" by Glenn Barnes in your August, 2003 issue brought a smile to my face. I thought that I was the only one to hear those "special" guns calling out to me from the display cases. Tell Glenn that I have a few of those talking guns...

A bargain-priced 1886?(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... My "Wishlist:" From Taurus: A "CIA" model 650SS2 in .45ACP or 10mm with a Phillips and Rodgers ejector system (no more "star clips"), and a 3-inch barrel. From Rossi: An 1886 in .45-70 for $450 to $550. From someone: A wide-bodied...

The faithful Ruger.(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... I read Glenn Barnes' article "Tale Of The Talking Six-Gun" with interest. I own a GP141, 4-inch blued barrel with full lug in .357 Magnum that I bought used from the local gun shop last year. The nifty little Ruger had caught my eye as nice...

My dog ate it ... honest!(Crossfire: letters to guns)
October 1, 2003... I read the letter from the gentleman in Utah concerning his experience with the K-Bar people. It compels me to relate a similar experience I had with the Burrs Scope company. I contacted them to request a replacement lens cover for their safari...

Of Texas and rumors.(On A Positive Note)
October 1, 2003... "Texas by God!" was the startled cry of notorious gunman John Wesley Hardin, as he spotted Ranger John Armstrong entering his railway car near Pensacola, Fla. Hardin grabbed for his Colt, but it tangled in his suspenders, giving Armstrong...

The .45 ACP approaches its centennial.(Handguns)
October 1, 2003... The hundred-year anniversary of the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge approaches. Trivia quiz: The .45 ACP was conceived in what year? A: 1911. B: 1905. C: 1904. Many would answer A, but they would have confused the cartridge...

Leupold's new Rifleman series.(Rifleman)
October 1, 2003... Leupold has introduced a new line of riflescopes called the "Rifleman" series. Currently there are three variable scopes in the series--a 2-7x33, 3-9x40 and 4-12x40. All are finished in a smooth, attractive, non-reflective matte and are...

Superknife.(Quartermaster)
October 1, 2003... Ever consider what would make an ideal folding knife for taking care of daily cutting chores? Personally I'd like something small enough to tuck neatly away so I'll actually have it when needed. To make it truly useful give it a razor sharp...

Nosler Match projectiles.(Quartermaster)
October 1, 2003... There was a time not so very long ago where there was only one name when it came to truly outstanding Match ammo. Today, this is no longer the case and a number of manufacturers turn out truly excellent Match loads. In the past few years I have...

Lyman 1200 DPS.(Quartermaster)
October 1, 2003... When it comes to reloading I'm all for anything that will make my life easier. Like most, I never seem to have enough time. So a piece of gear that will shorten my stay behind the bench is greatly appreciated. Well, let me preface that by...

Romance of the plastic shell.(Shotgunner)
October 1, 2003... By the mid-1950s, the wound-paper shotgun case had reached the peak of its development. The folded crimp had replaced the roll-crimped shell with over-shot wad. Winchester-Western had introduced a highly efficient, bottle cap shaped, obturating...

Model 9410: Winchester Model 9410 Packer, now with choke tubes.
October 1, 2003... Want a sure pattern for fun? Get a grip on the Model 9410, now even more fun and versatile with Standard Invector[TM] choke tubes. The Winchester Model 9410 lever action shotgun, introduced in 2001, has been a tremendous success. Shooters...

Barnes Triple shock X bullet.(Handloader)
October 1, 2003... Ever since they came along in the early '80s I have thought the Barnes X-bullet was one of the best game bullets around. But the solid copper construction that helped it work so well in the field pretty well threw the conventional loading book...

Be a good consumer.(Ranging Shots)
October 1, 2003... It is probably inevitable that if you buy enough things as you pass through life, sooner or later you'll get something that doesn't work correctly. It just happens. The next issue then is what to do about it. If you buy a gun or a magazine or a...

The misadventures of Pete Haggins.
October 1, 2003... Everyone should be blessed with a friend like my buddy Pete Haggins. Pete's father, Steve Haggins, christened him after a particularly potent concoction of his favorite Kentucky corn squeezin's. Our family farms were located about two miles...

Randolph S. Wright: his talent opens a window to the past.
October 1, 2003... Initially, you see only the entire scene. Then slowly, as you study all the fine detail, the image comes to life. If only for a moment, you find yourself transported to that particular moment of time... Ramrod straight, great grandpa...

The searcher (with apologies to John Ford and John Wayne): an epic story of one man's quest across the western landscape for the perfect .44 Special.
October 1, 2003... Growing up in the kinder, gentler 1950s was a wonderful experience for many reasons, not the least of which was the excellent, and very wise teachers I had in high school. Several of the men were returning veterans, while the English department...

Marlin's stainless .44 Magnum.
October 1, 2003... In the eastern half of the country there are plenty of whitetail deer and lots of guys who hunt them. For the life of me I've never been able to understand why super magnum rifles are so popular there. To be sure there cam be some long shots...

As good as its name.
October 1, 2003... Few reviews move along so trouble free and are so positive as this one. Usually something happens--the weather is dreadful, or the performance, while good, is not particularly outstanding. This time though, things were different. What is...

Rollin' on the river.
October 1, 2003... Wilsonville, Oregon, based Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is best known for producing solid, working knives with a heavy bent towards the bang-for-the-buck factor. If you've never owned a CRKT knife before, you're in for a real treat....

Remington goes retro.
October 1, 2003... It must have been fascinating to have worked at Remington during the 1960s. It was as if someone at the corporate level said, "Let's throw out the rulebook. Let's try something new. Let's look at some modern materials and contemporary designs."...

A hunter's essential: modern camp stoves.
October 1, 2003... We've all seen the ads. You know, the ones where the camper is sitting with a look of absolute bliss on his face, sipping his freshly-brewed morning coffee. Or finishing his evening meal next to a bubbling stream. And he did it all on an open...

Fall catalog showcase.
October 1, 2003... A.G. RUSSEL[TM] KNIVES The oldest mailorder knife company, AG. Russell Knives has a tradition of offering the finest quality knives and accessories worldwide. Lines include Randall, Dozier, William Henry, Boker, Marble's, Ka-Bar, SOB,...

Cartridges in the niche.
October 1, 2003... Learning a new outdoor is fascinating, a grand adventure for sportsmen who enjoy the challenge and consent rewards that follow. When I moved from the center of my home state to the southernmost part I was in the dark. Where was the best...

New .17 HMR cleaning kit.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Hoppe's Hoppe's has created a new gun cleaning kit for firearms using the popular .17 HMR caliber cartridge. The kit which comes with an optional reusable polypropylene box, includes Hoppe's No.9 solvent. Hoppe's lubricating oil,...

Soft lead sabot slugs.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Lightfield Ammo Lightfield Ammunition Corp announces that its line of saboted slugs for rifled barrel shotguns is now being manufactured with 99.9% pure soft lead for maximum stopping power. Other improvements in the second generation...

Deerhunter Edge.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Speedtech The new Deerhunter EDGE from Speedtech Instruments is a handheld instrument that informs deer and elk hunters the current and four-hour future predictions of game animal movement and location. The Deerhunteris predictions...

Wolverine hunter.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Kellam Knives Kellam Knives has added the new Wolverine fixed blade hunter to it line of fine hunting knives The Wolverine features a 3.7-inch razor-sharp precision tempered blade and a handsome died curly birch wood handle. The...

Yaqui style holster.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Fobus USA Fobus USA introduces the new Model C21B Yaqui style holster. Manufactured from a sturdy synthetic that is impervious to extreme heat and cold and weighs just 1.8 ounces. Accommodates all popular Model 1911-style pistols....

Orion hunting knife.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From MercWorx The Orion is a new hunting knife from MercWorx designed to deliver uncompromising curling power and reliability. The Orion features a synthetic non-slip grip and a .190-inch thick 154CM stainless steel hand ground blade...

Seal Revolver.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From SOG The Seal Revolver fixed blade from SOG Specialty Knives allows the user to rotate between a 4.75-inch stainless steel blade and the 4.75-inch survival saw. Noted knife designer Robbie Robinson's patented technology enables the...

Patriot shoulder holster.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From DeSantis Holster DeSantis has added the Model N94 Patriot to its line of Sidewinder shoulder rigs. Key features include a newly redesigned thumb break system, padded ballistic nylon holster and double magazine pouch and a wider...

Double-Up system.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Brownells The new Double-Up brush and mop system from Brownells threads on both ends enabling the user to mix and match while cleaning 12 gauge shotguns. The bronze Double-Up brush and mop system is for standard bore solvents and the...

New Super-X pheasant loads.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Winchester Winchester has introduced its new Super-X long range shotgun loads for pheasant hunting. These high velocity loads, in 12 and 20-guage, deliver strong patterns with copper-plated, hard lead shot propelled at speeds that are...

Three new custom knives.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... From Buck Buck announces the addition of three new custom blades to its family of fine knives. Pictured top to bottom are the Model 196 Mini Alpha Hunter with 2.5-inch drop point blade and elk antler handle, the Model 532 BuckLock folding...

Blue Book of Airguns.(New Products)
October 1, 2003... The 3rd edition of the Blue Book of Airguns, written by Bob Beeman and John Allen and edited by Steve Fjestad, is now available in both soft cover and a special publisher's limited edition hardcover. The 312-page soft cover reference guide...

No lawyers.(Campfire Tales)
October 1, 2003... One of the world's toughest businesses is the restaurant business. It seems that the most successful ones find some kind of a gimmick to survive. Two establishments may serve food of equal quantity, quality and price. One survives and does...