NEW! - Jeffersonian

ASTRA A-SO
Continuedfrom page 40
at 25 yards. Imagine that, a gun that shoots
tighter with combat loads than it does with
target! Even some of my most meticulous
reloads, moving at relatively low velocities,
didn't group as well as the hot defensive
numbers.
AMMO NEWCOMER
The very best groups were fired with a
newcomer to the ammo field: The American
Ballistic Company's new Super Sonic
175-grain jacketed hollow-cavity .45s. This
round is listed at 1,275 fps-yet it
consistently grouped at just under two
inches. I look forward to much more experimentation
with this ammo from Marietta,
Georgia.
After I had fired my SOOth round and
silence again returned to my ranch, I
looked at the Astra A-80 with a pleased
smile. It handles and shoots every bit as
good as it looks. Were I walking into a bad
situation with my eyes wide open, I would
know with certainty that I was well armed,
indeed.
The Astra A-80 is marketed in the
United States by Interarms (10 Prince
Street, Alexandria, VA 22313).
Maybe for some of you I have left the
best for last. If you are into minor calibers
with large magazine capacity, for whatever
reasons, the Astra A-80 can also be had
in IS-shot versions chambered for the
9mm Parabellum, or the .38 Super. Price,
though high, is not out of line when
you consider the peace of mind you are
purchasing. "Made in Spain" just may
take on a whole new ~
meamng. ~
WHAT'S NEW
Continuedfrom page 65
Poly-Choke makes new
add-on rib for TIC
A Thompson/Center Contender Super
14 add-on raised ventilated rib now is in
the line of handgun ribs produced by
Poly-Choke Company, Inc.
The new rib comes packed in a
complete do-it-yourself kit, which
enables the buyer to mount it without
the use of any tools.
For more information, write the
company at ISO Park Avenue (Dept.
AH), East Hartford, CT 06108.
New sights introduced
for 'sUho' shooters
New front and rear sights designed
especially for handgun shooters in the
unlimited category of silhouette
competition have been introduced by .
Iron Sight Gun Works, Inc.
Jerry Barlett, company president, told
the American Handgunner that the sights
also are excellent for handgun hunting.
The sights present a broad, clear
picture, designed to work well with lessthan-perfect
light (or less-than-perfect
eyesight).
The front sight is of Patridge design
with a rearward slant. It fits any standard
3/8 inch dovetail.
The fully adjustable rear sight is
slanted rearward; one click of elevation
equals two inches at 200 meters. It
simply screws onto a Remington XP-IOO ,
a T/C Contender 14-inch, a Wichita or
Wichita MK40. Also available is a flat
base rear sight for Sako actions (drilling
is necessary on Sakos only). Mount
screws are included with all rear sights.
Barlett said the new sights are
"providing distinct advantages" for
shooters in IHMSA (International
Handgun Metallic Silhouette
Association) matches.
"We find more and more of them in
the winner's circle," he added.
The front blade is priced at $5; the
rear sight, at $38.50.
For more information, contact Barlett
at 815 West 17th St. (Dept. AH), Upland,
CA 91786.
Compensator system
helps reduce recoil
A new compensator system for .45
autos provides a significant reduction of
muzzle rise and felt recoil and the
benefits of a six-inch match barrel!
bushing custom-fitted to the pistol.
Designed and produced by J. Michael
Plaxco, the system achieves recoil
reduction by re-directing combustion gas
through a ported component on the
barrel.
The system is easily removable and the
shooter can re-insert his original barrell
bushing, if desired.
The in-shop time for fitting a "Plaxco
Compensator System" is approximately
four weeks. Cost: $250.
Plaxco, a 29-year-old custom
pistolsmith, won the 1982 Steel Challenge
tournament, a combat-type match held
on the Juniper Tree range in Canyon
., Country, California. Competitors
numbered 154, from 21 states, Guam and
Australia.
For more information on the system,
write Plaxco at Route I, Box 203 (AH),
Roland, AR 72135.
Continued on page 73
45 Colt Auto, 10 rd
15 rd
45 Colt Auto, 20 rd
25 rd
45 S.S Mags, each
Colt 38 Super, 2 In pouch
Colt 9mm, 2 in pouch
Browning 9mm high power, 2 mags in free
$ 8.66
13.8U
4.49
6/2400
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14.95
16.95
1895
7.49
6/3800
1588
1995
pouch, (13 rd) 19.95
Browning 9mm, 22 rd 18.95
30 rd 24.95
S&W Mod 59, 30 rd mag 24 95
9mm Luger or 9mm P·38 Walther, 2 in pouch 22.95
Colt Woodsman 22 cal. all models since WWII 1595
Ruger 22 Auto, all models, each 9.95
2 In pouch 19 95
Star'PO 45,2 in pouch 21.95
S&W M39, 2 in pouch 19.95
Star BKS or BKM, 9mm, 2 with pouch 2195
';' MOON CLIPS FOR ALL 45 CAL REVOLVERS
8 pr 200
20 pro 4.00
50 pr 8.95
Please include 1.75 minimum postage
and handling per order
ALL MAGS GUARANTEED TO FIT AND FEED
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