Guns Magazine back issues from April 2008:
Brain fart.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Duke's article on Springfield '03 in the February 2008 issue is interesting and informative. However, it does contain one bit of misinformation. Duke erred in his description of the operation of the magazine cutoff. In reality, when the lever is down and ...
Right tools.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2008; ... As a loyal subscriber to GUNS, I enjoy the many articles about the maintenance and mechanics of firearms. A tool & die maker by trade, I put into practice many of the useful bits of information. In the February 2008, issue Duke wrote a good article on slugging barrels. He indicated the ...
Codrea a trojan horse?(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2008; ... I'd like to comment on Mr. Codrea and his recent article about the second amendment not guaranteeing the right to bear arms. My thought is maybe it does, maybe it doesn't. The fact of the matter is we don't need clowns like this idiot pointing this out to the antigun crowd. You don't think ...
Bill of rights.(CROSSFIRE: LETTERS TO GUNS)(Letter to the editor)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Please return to including the "Bill of Rights" in each issue. I have made 3-ring binders or folders for all of my guns and had been including a copy from your magazine in each one until the practice was discontinued. I especially want a copy in the folders for each gun my ...
The year of the rollers: competing with the Remington Rolling Block.(MONTANA MUSINGS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Any psychologist will tell you new experiences are healthy and I'm ready for some. So for me, 2008 will be the Year of the Rollers--Rolling Block rifles that is. At least that will be the case in regards to the BPCR Silhouette game, of which I shoot about 30 matches a year. The most used ...
Mighty mini self-loader: Magnum Research Domesticates the .17 HMR.(RIMFIRES)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Have you noticed the lack of semiauto's chambered for the .17 HMR? For a couple of reasons, mating the widely popular and super accurate .17 HMR to a semiauto, blowback action has proved to be a daunting engineering challenge. However, Magnum Research, the firm perfecting the gas-operated, ...
Sprucing up a bargain: S&K stocks can help turn an eyesore into a treasure.(RIFLEMAN)
Apr 01, 2008; ... I enjoy finding good rifles at bargain prices and sprucing them up to look like new, or better than new. The Remington 700 has been America's best selling, bolt-action sporting rifle since it's introduction in 1962. The 700 is a refined version of the older 721/722 models. As introduced it ...
I lost the rubber: buttplate, that is.(RANGING SHOTS[TM])
Apr 01, 2008; ... OK, so I have this good guy doctor from Detroit, and he has traveled 2,000 miles one way to do a tutorial for a midrange rifle class. He has his special Steyr Scout rifle personally autographed by Jeff Cooper under the biped leg (yeah, I know most of you don't understand, but the Jeff ...
Service rifle slings: overt and effective discomfort.(UP on ARs)
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you want to shoot in CMP or NRA Service Rifle competition, here's a thing you best be figuring out right quick like and in a hurry. In all but the standing position, we are allowed to use a sling for support in High Power Rifle competition, and that's ...
Handloading for precision Part II: these little things give you an edge.(HAND LOADING)
Apr 01, 2008; ... In Part I of Handloading For Precision, I offered this opinion: "Without going to extremes, weighing cases is the single most important thing you can do to improve performance in handloads. Deburring primer pockets in cases is helpful as well." That opinion, however, was offered without ...
Happy 50th anniversary Bianchi Gunleather: let's review some of the classic designs of elder statesman John Bianchi's holsters.(HANDGUNS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Monrovia, California, police officer John Bianchi was a gun enthusiast for whom it was hard to find a holster exactly right, a problem exacerbated by the fact he was left handed. He started crafting his own in his garage and, before long, the pace would soon change his life. The year was ...
The ersatz sniper: recreations of the Mosin Nagant WWII sniper are affordable and shoot well.(SURPLUS LOCKER[TM])
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With genuine military sniper models priced out-of-sight, why not add an ersatz sniper or two to your collection? The most prolific model currently available is the Russian M91/30 Mosin-Nagant mounted with a genuine Russian PU sniper scope. Selling for ...
21st century .30-30: bridging three centuries, this old timer just gets better.(OUT OF THE BOX[TM])
Apr 01, 2008; ... After kicking around for 112 years, one would think the Winchester .30-30 would pretty much be clawing for life in the face of the ballistic advances during the same decades. Yet, this historic big-game cartridge continues to breeze along, placing among the top five best selling centerfire ...
.45 ACP and .45 Colt?(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Q: I have a S&W 686+ with the cylinder milled down for full-moon clips. I also have a S&W 25-5 in .45 Colt. Would it be possible, and do you know anyone doing this work, to have the cylinder milled down to allow continued use of .45 Colt rounds and also to use full-moon clips with .45 ACP ...
6.5x55.(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Q: Is there any real reason why I shouldn't rebarrel a (specifically) M96, or M1938 Swedish Mauser action to a higher-pressure caliber? I am not talking about modifying any M94 action, only the M96/38 actions. It seems to me the current loading data on the 6.5x55 is deliberately limited in ...
The 6.8 SPC is a panther and a hunter.
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Given the opportunity to hunt with the 6.8mm Remington SPC (Special Purpose Cartridge)in a DPMS (Panther Arms) AR, the rifle not only met my expectations and performed perfectly, but my grandson also took a nice whitetail buck with the diminutive ...
New approach: the Ruger SR9 pistol.
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ruger has come late to the polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol market, but a unique combination of features and a bold approach to new product announcement can help them make up for lost time. Before the company dropped the SR9 bomb, Ruger had ...
The dual-digit WCFs: still the best of the old West's cartridges.
Apr 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Back in the late 19th century Winchester developed three cartridges destined to remain popular right into the 21st century. Oddly enough, although they were introduced in rifles, they were small enough and weak enough pressure-wise to be chambered in ...
Perfecting perfection: developed originally for the US military trial, Glock has tweaked its popular G21SF .45 ACP for citizen-shooters and domestic law enforcement.
Apr 01, 2008; ... There are more ".45 automatics" in police service today than ever before, and the Glock G21 is quite possibly the single most popular among them. It's standard issue for many state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies. It is authorized for carry by every armed agent of the FBI ....
"Homegrown terrorists".(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... "If you encounter any of the following, call the Joint Terrorism Task Force," read the flyer from the FBI's Phoenix Division. "[T]he purpose of this information sheet is to assist uniformed patrol officers in identifying potential domestic terrorism." Well, after ...
Steel challenge joins USPSA.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The United States Practical Shooting Association announced it has acquired the Steel Challenge and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association from founders Mike Dalton and Mike Fichman. The Steel Challenge was founded in t981 with just 70 shooters competing for $20,000 in cash and ...
Army sergeant awarded DFC.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... A 1st Stryker Brigade Soldier who saved the life of his platoon leader was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross last December 12 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, for his actions during an ambush in Iraq. Sgt. Gregory Williams, squad leader in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1/5th ...
Cancer society charity shoot.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... The Nashville, Tenn., office of the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society squarely hit the target with its inaugural Charity Shoot last August 2007. With solid support from local business leaders, entertainers and public officials, the volunteer-driven event raised more than ...
Youth embrace hunting.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... As more and more recent state and federal hunting-related data is released, an encouraging similarity continues to be seen: a growing youth movement is heading afield thanks to new opportunities. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports more than 2,700 Minnesotans took ...
Gift of history.(VIEWS, NEWS AND REVIEWS)
Apr 01, 2008; ... I recently received a piece of history in a care package from my father-in-law, Walter Omiecinski while deployed here at Sather Air Base, Iraq. Inside the package, contained a 48 Star American Flag first purchased by Mr. Omiecinski's parents in 1940. The flag was first raised ...
Bore blast--the ultimate cleaning gadget.(QUARTER MASTER)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Outers' new "Bore Blast" is a techy approach to cleaning and lubricating a bore without asking you to employ much elbow grease. It consists of a C[O.sub.2] dispenser unit, three chamber dimensioned adapters and foam rubber wads capable of handling bore sizes from 17 through 30 caliber. ...
Hogue grips.(QUARTER MASTER)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Hogue Grips is a second generation grip company begun by retired LEO Guy Hogue and now carried on by his sons. Hogue had a most unique idea. Instead of two grip panels fastened by a screw through the center he came up with the idea of a one-piece stock which would slide over the grip frame ...
On safari! With a "60 something.".(A GUNS MEDLEY)
Apr 01, 2008; ... The sear broke crisp and clean on the left barrel of the Rigby, the 500-grain Woodleigh softnose catching the lion square in the chest, right under the chin ... (GUNS September 2005) Among the cast of characters in this true story, was Francis Nyawni, one of the most amazing ...
The Doc Holliday & Kate Haroney Tribute Revolver.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... From America Remembers To the world-at-large, Doc Holliday was one whisky-soaked, bullet-spitting Son-o'-Thunder whose only saving grace was he would soon be dead. Whenever Hollywood tackles the OK Corral gunfight, it is "Doc" who always steals the show. His unique combination ...
Storm Case iM3220.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... From Hardigg Cases Responding to the demand for uncompromising protection in a roomier case, and in an effort to ease the pain of equipment transport, Hardigg presents the latest addition to their Storm Case line: the Storm Case iM3220. Measuring 44" L x 14"W x 8.5" H (including ...
Universal Holster Mount.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... From Sure Set Holster Mounts Sure Set Holster Mounts present this amazingly versatile handgun mounting system. Offering personal protection for home, office or anywhere deemed desirable, these holster mounts can attach to your bed frame, under your desk or counter, on your wall, and/or in ...
Corrosion Stop.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... From The B'laster Corporation Corrosion Stop (part No. 16-CST/ is the B'laster Corporation s water-resistant spray corrosion inhibitor/ protectant. This multitasker penetrates resists water, displaces moisture prevents further corrosion, creates a protective barrier and ...
Stop game spooking bad breath.(NEW PRODUCTS)
Apr 01, 2008 ... From Hunter's Serious hunters know they need to be scent free to consistently get close to trophy game animals. Now, Hunter's Specialties has added another important piece to their highly effective Scent-A-Way scent elimination system with their new Scent-A-Way Breath Kit. The ...
Portable bullet cases: PocketPak by FormPlus Industries.(SPOTLIGHT)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Sometimes I find things in the strangest of places. Researching another product put me in touch with the makers o! the PocketPak Bullet Cases and, what at first looked a bit silly, turned out to be an interesting, handy lind. Most hunters (and avid target shooters for that ...
Sorting out the sheeple: it's not hard, just use this simple survey.(ODD ANGRY SHOT)
Apr 01, 2008; ... In the months running up to the national elections, I'm constantly approached by people wanting to know my position on "gun laws." I've learned the hard way many don't care what I think--they just want to tell me about how I'm a misanthrope and my guns are evil. I've learned, ...
Great shots: where skill meets luck.(CAMPFIRE TALES)
Apr 01, 2008; ... Before investing money in customizing any sixgun, it is a good idea to thoroughly check it for worthiness. Diamond Dot had offered to pay for the engraving on a sixgun of choice, so even though it was for my 45th birthday I chose a .44. Not just any .44 mind you, but perhaps the most ...