American Handgunner Nov/Dec 1981
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A Father's AdviceIf a sportsman true you'd beListen carefully to me ...Never, never let your gunPointed be at anyone.That it may unloaded beMatters not the least to me.When a hedge or fence you crossThough of ti~e it cause a lossFrom your gun the cartridge takeFor the greater safety's sake.Iftwixt you and neighboring gun. Bird shall fly or beast may runLet this maxim ere be thine"Follow not across the line."Stops and beaters oft unseenLurk behind some leafy screen.Calm and steady always be"Never shoot where you can't see."You may kill or you may missBut at all times think of this:"All the pheasants ever bredWon't repay for one man dead."Written by Mark Beaufoy of Coombe House,Shaftsbury, Dorset, England, in 1902, on presentinghis eldest son, Henry Mark, with his firstgun. Reproduced here by permission of the author'sgranddaughter, Mrs. P. M. Guild.STURM~ RUGER & Company~ Ine~2 Lacey PlaceSouthport~ Connecticut 06490 'T.S.A.Manufacturers of Firearms for the Responsible Sportsman
This flare launcher was specificallydeveloped to signal for helpin emergency situations. Forboatsmen, mountaineers, privatepilots. hunters, as well asrecovery and rescue services.The compact, easily handledlauncher fires 19 mm signalcartridges from areloadable 5round magazine. The emergencyflare attains aheight of 213.25ft. (65M). The launcher isdesigned for fast, simple onehandedoperation. It has beenproven and adopted by the WestGerman Armed Forces.SpecmcationsOperating principleFeedCaliberMode of fireSafetyDimensionsOverall lengthHeightWidthWeightsFlare launcher, full mag.Flare launcher, wlo mag.Magazine with 5 roundsSemi-automaticStraight magazine for5 rounds.75 in. (19mm)Single lireHammer safety catch3.15 in. (80 mm)5.75 in. (146 mm)1.45 in. (37 mm)15.70 oz. (445 g)7.94 oz. (225 g)7.76 oz. (220 g)
Customize your own gun with thefamous M·S Safari Arms componentsAt M-S Safari Arms, we are constantly developing customcomponents for the average shooter/sportsman as wellas the true professional. We developed the .45 caliber automaticEnforcer® and MatchMaster® pistols and now, thosesame.custom features are individually available for your ownhandgun. These parts are designed and priced so that you cancustomize your Browning, s&W, or Colt automatic easily andinexpensively with the same professional features that wereonce only attainable through custom gun mechanic~.All components are supplied in satin finished stainlesssteel or high luster blue ready for yourr, .M!!-local gunsmith's installation. ® rn~UrcerT Fixed Rear Sight Set. No·nonsense front and rear sightsdesigned for fast target acquisition. Provides the proper lightgap between front and rear sight. Melted full radius style. Blueor stainless steel. Rear sight fits standard dove tail. $14.95T Ambidextrous Combat Slide Release Set.Now full control of the .45 automatic withthe left hand. $29.50T Ambidextrous Combat Safety Set.Full position control with right or lefthand. Get the most from your automatic.A must for combat shooters, policeofficers, and all left handers. BrowningHigh Power: $39.95 Colt: $34.95·°Manufactured under pat. #3492748• Hammer. Stainless steel .commander style. Designed withenough metal for correct fittingof the sear engagement. $14.95• Beavertail Grip Safety. Providesbetter control of the weapon byspreading recoil over a larger area ofthe shooter's hand. This reducesapparent recoil and eliminates hammerpinch. Requires minimal framecontouring for a perfect fit. $15.00~ The Enforcer (3.8" barrel, E·I02)or The MatchMaster (5" barrel, E·I03.)Deadly accurate, .45 calibercombat pistols. Loaded with cus·tom features. Available in Teflon,Armaloy, blue, alloy, or stainless steelfinishes. Send $1.00 for fully illustratedcatalog and ordering information.~ Ambidextrous Safety Set forS&W Models 39 & 59. A must forthe serious combat shooter, policeofficer and left handed shooter.$39.95• Adjustable Rear Sight Set. Includesfront sight. Gives the proper light gapbetween front and rear sights. Providesshooter with optimum flat sighting surface.Designed for fast sight/target alignment.Blue or stai,;less steel. Will fit S&W Kframe. Standard: $29.95 White outlinedrear, dove tail front: $39.95A Extended Combat Safety. Match proven design assurespositive control of safety without having to shift orreposition grip. Browning High Power: $19.95 Colt $16.95A Extended Combat Slide Release. Now the same technology asapplied to the Enforcer parts provides for one hand controlduring reloading leaving the left hand free to insert a freshmagazine. B'rowning High Power: $19.50 Colt: $17.50Dealer Inquiries Invited~.,.National1-800-824-788824 HOUR TOLL FREE ORDER DESKMaster ChargeVisaC.O.D. OnlyCallOperator 758Ca lifomia only1-800-852-7777 .VIS4Alaska & HawaH1-800-824-7919• Combat Magazine Base Pads. Availablefor all Colt, S&W Model 39, S&W Model 59,Browning High Power automatics. With thiscomponent, you don't have to.worry about noise or damage to magazinewhen ejecting the clip - even from a standing position - during match,--------------shooting or in combat. $1.95IMAIL TO: M-S Safari Arms Dept. AH-981P.O. Box 23370 • Phoenix, AZ 85063 Make, .Please enter my order for:Quantity: QUanti~:)(:)~~ng0 Fixed Rear Sight Set St,inle" Blue (e) Colt Total,IStandard $14.958 With front sight ready for insert $19.95 ...$__Ambidextrous Combat Slide Release Set $29.95 ------$-I 8 Ambidextrous Combat Safety SetBrowning $39.95 0 S&W $39.95BColt $34.95 .. ------$--I Hammer \Stainless only) $14.95 . -- $--Beavertal Grip Safety $15.00 .§ ------~--Extended Combat SafetLI o Browning $19.95 0 Colt $16.95 . ---_.--$--o Extended Combat Slide Release0 Browning $19.50 0 CC!lt $17.50 . -----$--I o Information .on The Enforcer/MatchMaster& other M·S Products $2.00 . -----$--o Adjustable Rear Sight SetI Standard $29.95BOutlined rear, dove tall front $39.95 . . . . .. ------$-o Combat Magazine Base Pads $1.95IIBg~Yrn.i~~.. ~.~~~..3.9.. ~. ~~~ . ~~. . . . . .. ------$--SAFAR II Date Card Exp.__D My Check 0 My Money Order Is enclosed .. TOTAL: $--ARMS I ::::55_. 0 Mast. Chg. 0 VISA Card Shipping & Handling $2.00M-S Safari Arms. P.O. Box 23370. Phoenix, AZ 85063 • (602) 269.7283 I Clty state Zip _AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong> 5
MILLETTSeries 100 Adjustable Sight SystemThe Finest Pistol Sights In The WorldThis sight system replaces the factory sights with an all steel,JiIhighly finished, better fitting unit, which has finer clickadjustments for windage and elevation. NO GUNSMITHINGMOO,"" "" "" ".", '""""""Series 100•SefleslQOColt Combo 56.95Browning Combo 56.95Rear only 44.951911 Colt 45 Combo Browning Hi-PowerS&WKor N Frame 39.95(Specify model & barrell length)Series 100Smith & Wesson K & N Series~~cuPcomb051.95~ '~~:~Revolver 39.95Seflesl00Colt Gold Cup ComboInterchangable Sight PicturesPOSITIVE \L1GHI' .............. \ \DDEFLECTION ~SYSTEM /SefleslQOMark I Fixed SightColt Revolver~ ~~n Wesson "'" 3995Series 100 Series 100Ruger Revolver Dan Wesson RevolverGun Smith's Service KitSeries 100 Sight System 99.95WHITE OUTLINE--PPC TARGETThis a11 steel precision made sight fits Colt 1911 Autos and theBrowning P-35 hi-power fixed sight version. (Browning requiresminor dovetail modifications. Mark I Combo 27.95SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALERIf there is no dealer in your area. please send Cashier's Check or .Money Order. plus sales tax ICA residents) and $2 for shippingII"C" fiij IIDlllllU
RioT CONTROLMATERIEL AND TECHNIQUESby Col. Rex ApplegateThis revised <strong>1981</strong> edition of Col.Applegate's classic manual is thelatest study on tactics and toolsneeded to defeat every type of riotaction. Law officers will welcomethis look at riot control techniquesand equipment. Includes info ontraining riot patrols. handlingsnipers, preventing looting, usingcontrol tools, and more. 51h x 8Y2,hardcover. illus.. 300 pp. $19.95REAL SOLDIERS OF FORTUNEby Richard Harding DavisClassic true stories of six nineteenth-centurymen "who for pay.or for the love of adventure. foughtunder the flag of any nation."This reprint chronicles the militarycareers of such heroic men asWinston Churchill. William Walker.and Frederick Burnham. A thrillingtribute to men who worked at aprofession they believed in. 5l,7x 8\',. hardcover. illus.. 240 pp.$12.95EVERYMAN'S GUIDE TOBEITER HOME SECURITYby Vincent J. GuarinoWhat price peace of mind? Guarinopresents practical plans forsafeguarding homes and businessesfrom burglars. Detailedsuggestions help readers determineappropriate safeguard levelsand how to achieve them withlocks. doors. lighting. alarms.safes, and insurance. 5% x 8lh.softcover. illus.• 135 pp. $7.95FLEXIBLE WEAPONSby John SanchezDefinitive study on flexible weapons.by the author of Slash andThrust. Learn how to use chainmaces, manrikikusari, steel whips,meteor balls, and rope knivestheirlethal potential is for real!Provides a complete training programand construction plans for allweapons covered. Heavily illustrated.5lh x 8lh, softcover, i1lus:, 88pp. $6.00OTHER FASCINATING TITLESCombat Survival $12.95Survival Poaching $12.95Don't Become the Victim $ 6.00Home Workshop Silencers $12.00Never Say Die $ 8.00Survival' $ 8.00Alive In The Desert $ 7.00Total Resistance. $12.95How To Kill I $ 6.00How To Killll .........••......$ 6.00How To Kill III $ 6.00How To Kill IV $ 6.00How To Kill V $ 6.00(No Volume in the How To Kill Seriesavailable in Canada)Deal The First Deadly Blow ... $12.95LIVE OFF THE LAND IN THE CITY AND COUNTRYby Ragnar BensonAn all-new, practical guide written especially for survivalists and retreaters. Ragnar Benson,well known as the author of Survival Poaching, has based this information-packed book onhis own experiences while living off the land-even in cities-forthe past 40years. No frills,no gimmicks, and no nonsense in this one. Just 20 big chapters filled with over 120 "how-to"photos and diagrams in a deluxe hardcover edition. Contrary to similar writers, Bensonbelieves that fresh game (not plants) is the best source of nutrition in a survival context.Even in urban areas, critters are always plentiful-if you know how to find and trap them.Reveals many secrets known only to Indians and old-timers. PLUS hands-on advice aboutsurvival medicine, firearms, reloading, beekeeping, fuel storage, diesel generators, preservingfood without refrigeration; survival gardening, hunting, deadfalls and snares, and muchmore. Order now!5Y2 x 8Y2, hardcover, illus., 260 pp., ISBN 0-87364-200-7. $14,95SEC'RETS OF THE NINJAby Ashida KimThis is the real thing-the onlycomplete, hardcover study of thisterrifying and deadly martial artavailable anywhere. Over 175 photosillustrate Ninja principles ofinvisibility, covert entry, escapeand evasion, assassination, sentryremoval, meditation, .mind clouding,and much more. A riveting,all-new selection. 5lh x 8lh, hardcover.illus.• 160 pp. $14.95GET EVEN 1 & 2by George HaydukeGEl: Hilarious overview of the methods peopleuse to get even with big business, government, andplain old enemies. Tactics of the CIA. Mafia. andpolitical dirty tricksters.GE2: Hayduke's outrageous sequel to his undergroundbest seller. All new mind-boggling tactics touse against asinine enemies, business bums, footlooselovers-ripoffs of all types.Both vo/s. for entertainment purposes only!GEl: 5\', x 8\',. hardcover. 180 pp. $9.95GE2: 5\', x 8\',. hardcover. cartoons. 170 pp. $9.95The Set (2 volumes) $19.90CARE & FEEDING OF TENANTSby Andy KaneA humorous yet practical look atthe lucrative art of landlording byan author who may be the meanestman in America. A former gag writer.Realtor Andy Kane tells how tokeep wily tenants in their placepayingrent to make their landlordrich. Covers how to collect rents.fill vacancies. handle complaints.outsmart inspectors, and makemoney from tenants. 5lh x 8%,softcover. cartoons. 120 pp. $6.95BLACK MEDICINE I, II & IIIby N. Mashiro. Ph.D.Vol. I, Dark Art 01 Death-thorough and intriguingdiscussion of the human body's 140 vital points. Vol.II, Weapons AI Hand-112 parts of the body thatare natural weapons. plus 180 deadly makeshiftweapons. Vol. III, Low Blows-Mashiro's favorite.fighting techniques. Lethal responses to wristholds. punches. chokes. rear attacks. bear hugs.knives and clubs.11IY~-KlL· .FIREARMS SELF-DEFENSEAN INTRODUCTORY GUIDEby Robert M. PriceA comprehensive teaching guideabout safe, defensive gun-handlingfor firearms-owners. Priceuses photos and nontechnicallanguage to explain how gunswork and how to use them effectivelyand legally. Chapters include"Is a Gun the Answer?" "BuyingYour Gun." "Maintenance." "BasicMarksmanship," and more. 8lh x11. hardcover. illus.. 160 pp. $19.95THEY SHOOT TO KILLby Ronald TobiasComprehensive survey of criminalsniping incidents in America,documenting the lives of infamousmurderers such as "Son ofSam," and Charles (Texas Tower)Whitman. Explores the minds, motives,and methods of dozens ofcriminal snipers. (Note: We guaranteeyou won't be able to put thisbook down!) 5'h x 8lh, hardcover,283 pp. $14.95MANTRAPPINGby Ragnar BensonExplains how to use primitive traps to catch and killthat most dangerous animal: Man. Ragnar Benson.well known as the author of Survival Poaching, hasbased this gut-wrenching book on his personalmantrapping experiences in Africa. North and SouthAmerica. and Cuba. You have to see this one tobelieve it! Details plans for over a dozen ingeniousmantraps. such as the Malaysian Hawk, the AndesMountain Trail Trap. and the Cuban Water Trap. Amust for retreaters. 5% x 8%. softcover. illus.• ~8 pp.$8.00m n. . \"I I I I,, ", .,'LIFE AFTER DOOMSDAYby Dr. Bruce ClaytonWho will survive the nuclear warthat many experts predict is coming?Lite After Doomsday tells youhow to survive such a radioactivenightmare. 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COM8AJ COURSE.' .MIKE FICHMANSTEEL CHALLENGE BIG MONEY MATCH. .DRAWS HEAVY MEDIA AnENTIONTumYoiIr Hobby Into a~ro",Be a"GUN PRO"-the'Mali"Respect When·'t Co~s tb;G. ~-":: yCareers to Choose from: Counsel gunbuyers)n gun shop, spor\lng goods store,discount house. Work at shooting club orrange. Or start your own business - sell 'or repair guns. It's an exciting, satisfyinglife that pays you money - and it can beyour life". '11.4f YQU 8ct now!J, • f.,.Ils a "Gun Pro" trainee at If .,<strong>American</strong> WE SHOW YOUlIOWIO APPLYftl~ FOR A FEDERAL FIR~RMS. tIC~NSEIll/Oil quajij'yot/le!"W,se, ybum,llypbtain a FederalUcense to buy and sell guns, amm"unition andaccessories. "" while you are a student at North<strong>American</strong>. You can start making extra cash almostimmediately ordering guns for others on acost·plus basis..IN YOUR FIRST LESSON we reveal aballistics secret that can increaseyour hunting accuracy dramaticallyYour shooting friends will scarcely believe their eyes whenthey see how your shooting improves. It's part of your.training to become a gun pro. A simple, easy-la-understandchart included in your first lesson tells you everything youneed to know ...just one example of dozens of inside tipsrevealed as you progress through this exciting course"Approved for Veteransand Accredited by the•• ," '.National Home Study• Council• . How to buy and sell guns.;.customize, repair alld accurlzethem ... fit and finish stocks• '•• handloading ••• scopes, " "ballistics • , . antique firearmsblack pqwder " • , importingguns • " " chokes " ." • all younee
YOU MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED to the waterfront but ... you need the added assurance of stainless steel.Check out the latest UNDERCOVER .38 SPL. MODEL 7382.Seriously consider the outstanding features of this all Stainless Steel double action revolver.o Stainless Steel for maximum corrosion resistance, minimum maintenance. 0 Life-time, unbreakable heat treated BerylliumCopper Firing Pin. 0 Superior accuracy achieved by Rifling with 8 Grooves instead of 6. 0 Wide patridge type front sight andsquare notch rear sight provide Fast On Target capability. 0 Completely blocked hammer gives you that extra measure ofeSafety. 0 One Year Full Warranty, reflects the confidence of Charter Arms in the Materials and Workmanship in its products.Purchase your Stainless Steel Undercover .38 SPL. Revolver wherever fine handguns are sold. Write today for your free catalog, withall the details on the Charter Arms full line of firearms. Send $2.00 and get the handsome Charter Arms shooters patch.Cha,le, A,m, Co,po,allo"~6~n~11~~s Lane ~ Charter Arms CorporationStratford, CT 06497Fine <strong>American</strong> Firearms.. -
S'lUErASPHILIP C. BRIGGSFREESTYLE SHOOTING AND ITSSOMETIMES EXCITING POSITIONSTum Your Hobby Into aProfessionBe a"GUN PRO"-the Man Other MenRespect When It Comes tilGuns.Careers to Choose from: Counsel gunbuyers in gun shop, sporting goods store,discount house. Work at s~ooting club orrange. Or start your own business - sellor repair guns. It's an exciting, satisfyinglife that pays you money - and it can beyour life ... If you act now! .As I "Gun Pro" trainee at North<strong>American</strong> WE SHOW YOU HOW TO APPLYFOR A FEDERAL FIREARMS UCENSEIf you qualify otherwise, you may obtain a FederalLicense to buy and sell guns, ammunition andaccessories ... while you are a student at North<strong>American</strong>. You can start making extra cash almostimmediately ordering guns for others on acost-plus basis.IN YOUR FIRST LESSON we reveal aballistics secret that can increaseyour huntingaccuracy dramaticallyYour shooting friends will scarcely believe their eyes whenthey see how your shooting improves. It's part of yourtraining to become a gun pro. A simple, easy-to-understandchart included in your first lesson tells you everything youneed to know...just one example of dozens of inside tipsrevealed as you progress through this exciting course.Most handgunners start shootingsilhouettes while in a standingposition. Some never change. The NRAHunters Pistol course is shot only in thestanding position. And the IHMSA .22 LRshort course offers a standing class, as doboth organizations' long range courses.But, if you compete in any of thesematches, you'll be tempted to give someother position a try.And why not'! After all, the sport startedas a way to simulate handgun hunting, andwhat sportsman would risk wounding and·losing an animal.by taking a 100-yard-ormoreshot while standing? Then, too, afteryou've invested all that gasoline and timelong as the pistol does not touch theground or some artificial rest, such as thetop or sole of a boot, and is safe.First, I'll cover safety because this isclearly the most significant consideration.That piece of sporting equipment in yourhand is actually-and don't you ever forgetit-a weapon. Long exposure to firearmsused for paper or steel shooting tends tolower one's respect for the awesome destructivepower waiting to be unleashed bythe mere curl ofa finger. It's there, though,and seeing a few jackrabbits blasted intochunks of stewmeat scattered across thedesert by that innocuous device will returnyou to reality. Rabbit's foot or your foot,Approved for veteransand Accredited by the•I INational Home StudyCouncilHow to buy and sell guns •••customize, repair and accurizethem ... lit and finish stocks••• handloading ••. scopes •••ballislics •.. antique lirearmsblack powder • • • Importingguns . • • chokes • . • all youneed to know to answer elmostany question about guns, am-~'::. munition, shooling! .~//'\\Send for survey showingemployment success of ourgraduates. Graduation from thiscourse does not insure that youwill get a job. To find out howour graduates have done, sendfor our job placement record.ONlAt
safety rules require the muzzle to be positionedso that no part ofthe shooter's bodylies within an imaginary 90-degree coneextending forward from the muzzle andcoincident with the pistol's bore. This isgood advice for anyone.Positions, basically, are prone (bellydown), supine (on the back) and sidewinder(lying on the left or right side).The elemental principles are common toall positions and simple enough.First, don't choose a position that's notcomfortable. You can't do well whenthere's pain gripping your body-nomatter how well this particular positionworks for the local hotshot. Not everY0!.1ebends the same way. Those with ampletorsos or thick thighs will find it difficult toassume the supine Creedmoor position.That's okay. Try something else. Flopdown on your family room floor and wormaround until you find a comfortable positionthat will allow you to shoot the legs offthe TV stand.Second, the position must be one inwhich the pistol is not supported by muscletension. To provide a solid hold, the supportingbody elements must be relaxed,rather than held tautly in position. Theshooter's skeletal structure provides thesupport, bone-to-bone or bone-to-ground,with only flesh and cartilage separating thehard parts and the pistol pointed at thetarget. Muscling yourself into battery isfatiguing, difficult to maintain and, at theworst, subjects·the pistol to the steady beatof your heart.Third, pay attention to your head positionfor a clear view of the situation.Prescription lenses will provide a distortedor out-of-focus view of the sights andtarget, as the line of sight can be far fromthe optical center of the lens. Even plano- .lensed shooting glasses displace the targetwhen the line of sight is not perpendicularto the curved surface of the lens. Prone orsupine positions move the line of sightfarthest from the center of the lens andthus require extra effort to bend the neckto its limit to minimize the problem. (Youcan't eliminate it.) Sidewinder positionsallow a view through the center ofthe lens,albeit at 90 degrees to normal. Ifyou needprescription glasses, get a set ground foryour selected position-everyone else canbend or otherwise adjust their glasses toreduce the displacement.Fourth, the pistol is steadier when heldsolidly, as when pushed into the thigh in aCreedmoor hold. At rest across the expanseof the body, the pistol seems to bobaround more than is necessary.The prone position was one ofthe first tobe used in freestyle. It is a classic, solidhold for rifle and pistol shooters. It'sfavored by revolver shooters because thathellfire blast from the cylinder/barrel gapContinued on page 66JOHNSPILBORGHSPo. BOX 40529SANTA BARBARACA. 93/03SPECIALIZING IN6·.4~ LONG SLIDEMakes removing dents in shotgun barrelseasy. Use our one bronze expanding plug in·59-E50stead 01 several exp
Weaver's NewHANDGUN SCOPEWeaver's no-nonsense introduction to the handgun scope fieldis a quality design, competitive in pricehigh on the reputation of theirR·ding"T" model scopes as the toughestand most reliable in the business, plus carryingthe endorsement of the rifle siluetaclan, W.R. Weaver of El Paso, Texas hasentered the pistol optics market. Enteringthis market is no surprise, it was just a matterof time since they had all the engineeringand know-how that was applied to thedesign of the "T" models that revolutionizedthe rifle scope industry.The new pistol model has no exceptionalexternal features and looks like anyveteran Weaver scope sans the objectivebell. Of all steel construction, as is standardwith Weaver, it features the exclusivereliable MICRO-TRAC internal adjustmentsystem. The magnification is twopower (technically 1.95X) with a field ofview of 15 feet at 100 yards. The overalllength is 10 inches and weighs in at 10ounces, which is lighter than one competitorofall aluminum construction and heavierthan the others. COlltillued 011 page 67Eyepiece of the new Weaver handgunscope clears bolt handle of a stockXP- J00 with plenty of room to spare.
For years handgun scopes tough enoughto take the recoil of heavy caliberhandguns were few and far between.However, the shooting world changes andtoday there are several recoil proof modelsto choose; and from the looks of things weeven have a power race on.The Leupold M8-2X was the first of thelong eye relief tough ones, but over thepast few seasons other makers have enteredthe field with models from 1.5X to3X. Last year Burris and Thompson/Center moved up to 3X and at the same~ime Leupold and Redfield moved up to4X. This year Bushnell introduced theirI.3X Centurion with a 2.5X adapter, BurFisand Thompson/Center added a 4X andBurris has gone one step farther and addedthe ultimate 6X.The new Burris 6X-LER is lOW' longand weighs in at 9V2 ounces. The tube is Iinch in diameter and the eye piece and objectivelens housings are about l1"g inches indiameter. This is a small package for a 6Xscope, but the optics are very clear andbrighl. This is due to the fact Burris usesYou have a choice of three different reticlesand I recommend the Plex. This is thepopular style that features four heavywires that change to four fine cross wires atthe center. This reticle tends to center theshooter's eye on the target area, even inpoor light, and the fine center crosshairsmake close holding on small targets possible.The other reticles available are theplain crosshair and a 2 inch dot.BURRIS6.XLERBy Russ CarpenterIn spite of its high power, the new Surris6X is not too big for such as theThompson / Center Contender pistol.Powerful' handguns need powerfulscopes and Burris has met the challengewith a sturdy scope that has the powerquality <strong>American</strong> made lens and their specialHi-Lume lens coating process accentslight transmission without reflections ordistortion. These scopes are nitrogen filledto insure against internal fogging and theyare sealed and tested against leakage.The windage and elevation adjustmentsare graduated to move the point ofimpactV2 inch at 100 yards. However, I found thismovement about 20 percent less than this,but I feel this is no problem as the adjustmentson a hunting scope such as this willseldom be moved after initial sight in.The field of view is 8 feet at 100 yardsand the eye relief is approximately 14inches. Most pistol scopes feature an eyerelief of about 20 inches. Don Burris tellsme that with higher magnification it is opticallydifficult to build in a long eye relief.However, sighting with a scope of thismagnification requires a two hand holdwhich brings the gun closer to the shooter'seye. Shooting over a sand bag rest andusing two hands I experienced no difficultywith a clear sighting picture.Burris catalogs their new 6X-LER as theideal scope for high velocity .22 caliberpistols. The idea being the greater magnificationextends the practical range of avarmint type handgun. For this test Imounted the 6X-LER on a 10" barrelledThompson/Center Contender chamberedfor the .223 Remington. I used a set ofWeaver top detachable mounts. TheWeaver base for the Contender is comparativelynew, but I have found it an excellentchoice for use on the heavier rifletype calibers.All the shooting was from a sandbag restand groups were fired at both 50 and 100yards. I sighted in with Hornady's Frontierammunition loaded with 55 grain spirepoint bullets. After sighting in, I fired anumber of 5 shot groups and several ofthese were well under 2 inches at 100 yards..Those that were over, I was able to call asmy error was evident as the gun fired. Backat 50 yards the average group size wasslightly over 1.10 inches and several ofthese groups were under 1.0 inches.I had the silly notion I could improve onthis and handloaded the Hornady 55 grainSX bullet ahead of25 grains ofWinchester748 ball powder. The accuracy was equalto the Hornady factory loads, but it wasnot better. However, the lighter easier toexpand jackets of the SX bullets will expandeasier at the lower velocity from theshorter Contender barrel.For the handgunner answering the challengeof long range varminting the newBurris 6X-LER is a dependable scope wellsuited for its intended use on a ~long range varmint pistol. ~AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
Here's a run-down on what s new in sighting gear for '81Sighting equipment for handguns havecome a long way in a short period oftime. It wasn't too long ago that the onlyvocal proponent of glass sights for pistolswas Al Georg, and the only scope madefor handguns was a little l.5X Bushnell.Today, just about every handgun isbeing fitted with something other than thefactory sights, and a surprising number arewearing scopes. Shown here are some ofthe new offerings in scopes, mounts andother non-metallic sights. We test the newWeaver and Burris offerings on the precedingpages and spotlight some of the neweritems on this page.Weaver's first handgun scope mountthat requires no drilling or tapping is madefor the Ruger Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk... To get into the power strugglethat seems to be shaping up, Bushnellannounced their Centurion handgunscope, a l.3X that quickly converts to 2.5Xwith a power booster attachment. Redfieldis into the power game, and to their line ofhandgun scopes in l.5X and 2.5X theyhave added the 4X model. With an eyerelief of 12-22" and a field ofview of9 feetat 100 yards, it is ideal for hunting or targetshooting ... J.B. Holden has See-Thrumounts for most popular handguns;shown here is the Model 430 on a S&WModel 29 ... Maynard P. Buehler has beenoffering pistol scope mounts for manyyears. They can fit most popular handguns,and some of the odd-balls like theAuto-Mag, S&W 41 and 46; shown here isthe Ruger .22 auto ... B-Square Co. hasnew clamp-on mounts for the Colt Pythonand the Dan Wesson. No drilling or tappingis required ... If you prefer sidemounts rather than a top mount for your.45 or 9mm Colt auto, Whitney Sales has apistol grip mount with a base clamp to fitthe Bushnell Magnum Phantom scope ...Because of the increased number of rifleContinued on page 70AH Staff5. Grip mount for the .45 auto is offeredby Whitney Sales Co. 6. Buehlerbases fit Dan Wesson .357 Magnum or.22 revolvers and attach to the barrelshroud. 7. The Conetrol three-ring baseshown on a TIC Contender. 8. Redfield'snew 4X pistol scope. 9. TheAimpoint electronic sight fits mosthandguns. 10. The B-Square mount forthe Python requires no drilling.14 AMERICAN HANDGUNNEf1 . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
1. Holden's Ironsighter Model 430 mount on aSmith & Wesson Model 29 .44 Magnum. 2. Buehler mount onStandard Ruger .22 Auto. 3. Bushnell 1.3/2.5XPower Booster pistol scope. 4. Weaver's new pistolscope mount system on a Ruger Blackhawk.
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Our hero then spendsanother week, unsuccessfully, looking forhis slightly misplaced deer and concludeshe needs a 100-ought-100 Whizbang as theHong Kong just ain't no good no more.Ifyou haven't heard it before, let me bethe first to tell you no center lung shot deeris going to go very far without stacking up.If he is hit with a small caliber, particularlywhen the bullet does not exit, hemay not leave any blood trail at all becauselittle, if any blood will exit the small entrancewound. Internal bleeding though,will be profuse and death will occurshortly. This is the kind ofwound that willresult in the loss of a deer. At the hit, thedeer is going to head for the thickest coverhe can reach. Let's say the average lungshot deer that doesn't go down in his tracksand stay there will be immobilized within20 to 100 yards of where he is hit. He willalmost always be dead when found, whichmeans he will not move to give away hisposition when the hunter is nearby. In a lotof heavy cover you almost have to step onthe deer before you can see them.Deer are easily killed with well-placedbullets. No heart or lung shot deer will gofar. A solid liver hit also seems to kill veryquickly. Those stories ofbulletproofsuperdeerare just the mark of inexperienced orignorant hunters.The only time you can be sure of ananimal dropping in his tracks and stayingthere is when the brain or spinal column isdestroyed. Don't take that to mean I likehead and neck shots. I don't favor them atall and consider most ofthem I hear aboutthe mark of a rank amateur. A slightlymisplaced shot results in a jaw blown offorthe bullet passing through the throat. Ineither case, the animal usually cannotdrink and either slowly suffocates fromswollen tissue or dies of thirst and/orinfection. The statement that head andneck shots result in either an instant kill oran instant miss is born of sheer stupidity.Frequently, a heavy blood trail-and I'mnot talking about a few occasional dropsbut a track that looks as if the ground waspainted-will slow up and stop. I feel this isa case of the animal's blood pressure hav-ing become so low that additional externalbleeding just doesn't occur. By the sametoken, the animal is usually very neardeath and is often found very close to theend of the blood trail.In my experience, a low lung hit usuallyleaves a good blood trail. A high lung hitusually contains the blood within the chestcavity with correspondingly less externalbleeding. A blood trail usually does notstart at the point of impact. You may findhair, bone or tissue in the area where theanimal was standing, but blood usuallywon't be found for a few feet or yards, ifatall, particularly when the animal does notfall at impact.. In general, I favor a gun-ammunitioncombination that is likely to penetratecompletely through the animal on a broadsideshot. This allows ample penetrationon the angle shot through the shoulder or .diaphragm for penetration of the chestcavity. On a typical 45-degree angle shotfrom behind, I would aim to strike midbodyheight in line with the shoulder onthe far side. This allows the greatest marginoferror for a quickly fatal hit. From thefront angle, the mid-body height and junctionof the neck and shoulder is the bestaiming point. The idea is to penetrate thechest cavity with the bullet. On a broadsideshot, I would go for the shoulder-spine, _lung or heart, if possible.In my opinion, a center chest shot withany suitable handgun usually will result inthe deer's death within one minute.Even though deer aren't difficult to kill,only large caliber, powerful handgunsshould be used on them, I don't have muchuse for the .357 magnum for hunting verylarge animals. The .44 usually makeswounds three or four times larger than the.357, resulting in quicker, cleaner kills. Asmall whitetail, in optimum position forplacing an accurate killing shot, is about aslarge an animal l believe is within the.357's capability. Obviously, you can kill amoose with a .22. You can also kill themwith a .357, but that doesn't make eitherthe .22 or .357 as suitable for moose as alarger, more lethal weapon.It simply boils down to the fact thatwhile a lightweight, high-velocitymedium-bore bullet will doa decent job,under some conditions, a heavy, highvelocitybig-bore bullet will do a betterjobunder all conditions. There's no such thingin handgun hunting as being ......"overgunned:' ~18 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMSER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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SIGHT SETTINGSLUCY CHAMBLISSSOME IMPORTANT THINGSTHAT NEED TO BE SAIDABOUT HANDGUNNERS AND MATCHESIhave attended some nice award dinnersand ceremonies in my shooting career,as well as co-hosting awards banquets formy police department's II consecutivecombat regionals. However, The Outstanding<strong>American</strong> <strong>Handgunner</strong> AwardsFoundation dinner in Denver recently is atthe top ofthe list alongside the 40th WorldShooting Championships dinner in 1970.J. D. Jones, his wife, Jane, and their associates,hosted a distinguished dinner, honoringthe 10 nominees. I know it is easy tocompliment those who have honored youby nominating you for this prestigiousaward, but there was more to this dinner. Isaw more people there from the shootingindustry than I have seen at any gatheringin 20 years. There were more celebritiesthere, Joe Foss; the guest speaker, Bill Jordan;and Hank Williams, Jr.; and whodoesn't notice when famous people attenda shooting function! The company ofhostsand other guests, the beautiful commemorativeplaques all nominees received, aswell as a presentation firearm, the honor ofthe whole event makes it one ofthe highesttributes a handgunner can receive. I thankall those again, who made it possible forme.Harry Reeves, a member of the NRABoard ofDirectors for many patient years,was not re-elected in the '81 voting. Hismembership on the board will be missedby all, and by handgunners in particular.Harry was an articulate voice on the boardand on the Executive Committee for us,and was a willing, knowledgeable worker. Inotice that more of Harry's type are notbeing re-elected; in 1980 it was Mike Santanello.Luckily for us, at this writing,Mike is still on the Pistol Committee andHarry is still chairman of the NRA Police(LEA) committee of the NRA. However,we needed them on the board, and unlikemy decision not to run for re-election, theyboth did run and were defeated. These twogentlemen have, and probably still will,perform official duties at any NRA match,year after year, tasks that you cold not getone shooter out of 500 to undertake. Nottwo shooters out of 1,000 have studied therule books for a lifetime, as they have, tomake the necessary decisions from them.Harry and Mike probably will work theNationals, both at Perry. Harry at the PoliceCombat Nationals, or anywhere elsethey are needed. They are still helpinghandgunners, after some strong factionamong the NRA members, in effect, said,"We don't need you anymore." I askedHarry approximately how many days he'dspent away from home in 1980, travelingand working matches and meetings. Hisanswer was 92. It will be interesting to seewhich of the new directors spends thatmuch time working for pistol shooting. Ifwe want people like Harry, willing andable to do everything from plug a shot at aRegional, to wording a new pistol rule at aUIT meeting in Denmark, we'd better reversethis trend toward losing competitiveshooting directors on the NRA board. Ihave embarrassed Harry and Mike bywriting this about them, for they are veryunassuming, dedicated shooters who donot seek glory or recognition, but I thoughtthese things should be said about them. Ifmore NRA priority isn't given to competitiveshooting and its importance realized,what, I wonder, will happen to us?Legislative power and a large membershipare fine, but let's not have tunnel vision,and funds, for those two activities only. Ifhandguns are legal and millions of <strong>American</strong>sare NRA members, but the sport ofcompetitive handgunriing is discouragedand even allowed to die, we have still lost.The jury system to replace referees inNRA matches apparently is not working,and is disliked by both officials and competitors.When it can wind its way backthrough the rules maze to be avoided bythe NRA, I predict it will be. As I've alwayssaid, though, you never know until you try.In shopping around, more than ever, forthe best competition at the least expense,the match program becomes increasinglyimportant. I throwaway several a month ,,that won't tell me what I need to know. A"turkey" program usually means a "turkey"match: save your money for a goodone. I have noticed in shooting in matchesin 16 states, a good match program has'nothing to do with the size town, club, orrange. Big ones write bad ones, little onescan write excellent programs. Along withother valuable information, tellus iftheevent is NRA-approved, registered, or atryout. Ifthe match is none ofthese, whoserules are you going by? Location? Draw anaccurate map. This doesn't have to be toscale, but don't turn visiting shooters rightwhen you mean left. If it's on a militarybase, don't say "the range is in the vicinityof the flower shop." I can just see the MPContinued on page 2922 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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If that weren't enough, he is also adesigner and fabricator of accessory itemsfor John Browning's 1911 Service Pistol.There can't be many of those (guns ormakers) in England. To me, Great Britainseems an unlikely place for Sarony's kindof operation, but he is oblivious to anyfeelings of being handicapped.Sarony was in the United States to showafter each shot, the barrel returns to thebattery position. If the tube can "float,"tight groups will be a sometime thing. If itreturns to exactly the same place after eachshot, five holes fired from a machine rest at50 yards can be covered with a silverdollar. The process of hand-working apistol to this point of excellence is called"accurizing;' and requires the services ofaskilled pistolsmith, plus a wheelbarrow fullof cash. (This isn't intended as a slam.Good 'smiths are worth the money, andfull-house jobs correctly done are a lot ofwork.) 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Manitoba R2X 2V6,ofr to the press and potential distributors afull-length recoil spring guide he has developed.After some discussion, I obtainedone of the few samples he had with him,promising I'd return to Arizona and try itout.Most full-length guides intended forColt's Government, Gold Cup, and Commandermodels-or copies thereof-aresimply that, a long rod to guide the spring.Depending on how well the slide andframe are fitted, they mayor may notgenerate some beneficial effect onaccuracy. They do tend to make recoil feela little smoother and, if they're heavyenough, reduce the kick, making for fasterrecovery between shots.Sarony's device, called the "Perfector,"does all of this and much more. First, aspring-loaded buffer has been built in inorder to protect the frame and slide againstcracking when they are subjected to steadydiets of top-end loads. Second, unlikeother guides (including the standard item)that are flanged at the back in order to seaton a matching shoulder in the frame, thePerfector rests on the front of the barrellink lug and presses against it in such a wayas to push the lug upward, thereby lockingthe barrel firmly at the breech.Inherent accuracy in Browning designautomatics depends largely on how well,While an occasional jam may be toleratedin a bullseye paper-puncher, hang-upsmust be eliminated from weapons used forserious purposes.In recent years, Colt has tried to improvethe Government Model and GoldCup by offering a collet style barrel bushingthat wedges to the slide and barrel asthey go into battery. By eliminating playbetween those parts at the muzzle, averageaccuracy has improved to a point at whichit is more than acceptable for military/police/combat sidearms. But if nothing isdone at the chamber end, and the barrelcan float at the breech, any advantage atthe muzzle may be negated. The acceptedtechnique to correct this is to weld up andfit the lug on the bottom of the barrel so theslide stop pin will cam it upward, or use a"long link" with greater hole spacing toachieve the same end. An ingenious alternative,which Sarony uses, is to applypressure to the slanted front of the barrellink lug from a horizontal plane throughthe recoil spring guide, and thus force thebarrel up. But, as a practical matter, thistravel is limited by the length of the link. Ichecked this out in an old loose-as-a-gooseG I gun. First, I assembled it with thePerfector and a barrel, minus the link. As~xpected, the barrel locked up all the way., (;oll/illutd Oil paRI' 2826 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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LEFT HANDERS!AOORESSNow-the SwensonAmbidextrousSafety.Patent No.3492748.For use on all .45 caliber Colt, Mk IV, Gold Cup,Lightweight and Combat Commanders, 1911 and1911 Al govt. models, and Vega, AMT Hardballer,Detonics and Crown City Arms. $40.00plus $1.50 postage & handling. California residentsadd 6% State Sales Tax. Overseas postageslightly higher. Installation instructions included.RIGHT HANDERS!THE$Swenson Extended SpeedSafety for all abovemodels:$25.00 plus $1:50postage & handling.6% Calif. Sales Taxfor Calif. Residents.Overseas slightlyhigher postage.Complete installationinstructions included.SWENSON'S .45 SHOPPost Office Box 606Fallbrook, Ca. 92028Phone: (714) 728-5319COLT .45AUTO PISTOLThis book covers nearly every facet ofthe Colt .45 Auto Pistol. From mechanicaltraining to manual of arms for thepistol to marksmanship training tocomplete detailed inspection, disassembly,repair and replacement of parts.Plus drawings on the construction ofrepair tools and fixtures. With over 100pages and over 80 clear photos andillustrations, this book has it all on theColt .45 Auto. A must book for anygunsmith or pistol owner.128.------$4.95II! DESERT PUBLICATIONS'\I Dept. AH Cornville, AZ 86325NAMEI have enclm,ed $__ Please Rush me·_cOpy(s) ofThe Colt .45 Auto PistolCITy ST ATE__ ZIP _-I PISTOLSMITHIContinuedfrom page 26Then I replaced the link and tried again.This time the barrel didn't come up quiteas far. For the record, when I tested thisparticular piece it did somewhat betterwith the device than without it. Andclearly this pistol was a horrible example.At the other end of the scale, I tried it in, myoid Gold Cup_ Some years ago thispistol was worked over by some Air Forcearmorers at Camp Perry, and I. knew itwould shoot all day into three inches at 50yards. Installed in this piece, the Perfectorshowed no improvement in accuracy. Understandably,it couldn't because thebreech and slide/frame fit were tightinitially. Recoil control was notablysmoother, however.An out-of-the-box Gold Cup showedabout a three-quarter-inch reduction atthe same distance, as did a new, but wellbroken-inSeries 70 Government Model.So, we come to the bottom line. At thesuggested retail price of around $50, thePerfector is expensive. But it is exceptionallywell made and machined fromstainless steel bar stock. First class alwayscarries a price tag, and this is a qualityitem. The system works well. Between th~ ,buffer and the fact that the assembly isbutted against the barrel lug instead of thenormal recoil spring guide seat shouldnegate any chance for cracking the frameor slide, and for end-peening of the seat.This should justify the unit's cost to manyusers who shoot a great number of heavyloads and/or have aluminum framepistols. The breech lock-up feature willhelp some guns more than others, dependingon how sloppy they are in the firstplace. I haven't tried it yet, but I suspectthat substituting a government matchgrade "s" link with an oversized lower Ihole might be beneficial in some cases.Fixed sight users who employ the Perfectorshould expect a slightly lower point ofimpact, requiring a little file work to re- ,zero.The only thing I didn't like about thePerfector system is that when it's installedyou can't "pinch cycle" the slide back withthe thumb and forefinger to load onehanded.This mayor may not be of consequence,depending on how you use yourgun. In any event, the condition is commonto all full-length guides, regardless ofmake, and there are other ways to onehandload the pistol. Sarony is aware oftheproblem and working on a variation tocorrect it.Price aside, and considering a marketcrowded with spring guide options, theFINEST QUALITY STONEWAREGUN MUGSFOUR STYLES AVAILABLEPlease specify choicesTwo for $11.00 PPD.Four for $20.00 PPD.Send check or M.O. to:STONE PFACTORYPoginy Hill RoadNewport Center, VT 05857SATISFACTION GUARANTEEDCKNAZI-Collectors M-43 StyleBlack S-S Caps. Only $15.00Postpaid. Order your sizeNOW. Our 224-page fully illustratedcatalog only S3.OO
JEFF COOPER'SFIREWORKSAvailable NowThe Ultimate Cooper!Foreword by: Mel TappanCooper on Everything• Auto Racing• Big Game Hunting,~.:---...• MentalConditioningfor Combat• Rhodesia• Terrorism• And much moreIllustrated by:Fred LucasCasebound 19.95$1.00 Postagefromthe lanus pressP.O. Box 578 RRogue River, OR 97537Dealer Inquiries Invited.Personal checks must clear before shipment can bemade. Please include street address for UPS shipment.SIGHT SETTINGSContinued from page 22who is going to stop you at the gate knowingwhere the flower shop is and, if he, does, taking the time to tell you in detailtheprogram should. I remember gettingsuch hopeless directions to an NRA CombatRegional in one of our biggest easterncities and becoming so lost that I startedfollowing a truckload of Port-O-Lets (outhousesto the non-shooter), figuring theywere headed to this "deluxe" range I hadtravelled 1,200 miles for. They were. Thatwas the same match that listed a motel inthe program, we'll call it Cherryville, threemiles from the range-only it was 28 miles.WHERE TO EAT AND SLEEPList a couple of motels in your pro.gram,with prices, addresses and phone numbers,even noting which is closest to the range.With a rented car, or your own, miles areexpensive nowadays. Be assured when youcall or write the motel, they won't knowhow far they are from the range: "Whatrange?" Eating facilities? Again, if thematch is on a military base, give directionsor draw a map to the post cafeteria in yourprogram. And, ifyour program says, "Thisis an excellent place for competitors toeat," be sure that it is, and that shooters canfind it and eat on that 45-minute lunchbreak.A TEXTBOOK BY E. R. FENJOHNABOUT THE PROPER USE OF AHAND GUN TO DEFEND A HOMEAND ITS OCCUPANTSHARDCOVERILLUSTRATEDSEI\D$4.95 PLUS 77C; POSTAGETO:GOLD STAR PUB. CO.DEPT. AH111, 90 CRICKET AVE.ARDMORE, PA 19003AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>DON'T SKIMP ON USEFULWORDS IN THE PROGRAMFees? List how much per match andwhether the N RA fee is included or not.For some matches, a package price is practical,for some it isn't. Make amounts clearfor figuring exact expenses. The statement,"Awards will be given on basis of numberof entries," tells us exactly nothing. Youcould require four or 40. You know goingin how many you need to break even ormake a little profit for the next match, sotell the competitors. Finish time?Approximately an hour and emphasizethat you're only guessing-but your guessis better than ours-what time the last relaywill finish. If you've worked the match before,heaven knows, you remember whattime you finally got to go home. Airlinereservations or driving time home are betterdecided, and extra nights at motelssaved. Don't skimp on useful words in amatch program, give details and see if entrydoesn't increase.Finally, combine matches into as fewdays as possible. Bullseye shooters can do2700 in one day, International can do atleast three matches in one day. Don't dragan International Preliminary Tryout overfour days, because it's hurting the sport'spopularity. Which brings me to my nextcolumn's subject, the civilian's mistake ofshooting all the International ~events, instead of specializing. ,29
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, _"" " "1small. The area on the pin where the ASjhp load can offer 100% success is onlyabout 2" x 6~' Hit in other places, the pm ISjust as likely to fall over as be carried offthe table.The big bore revolvers, however, allowthe shooter to be as, Winner Ad Clark said,"A little bit sloppy:' A full power .41 or .44will carry the pin off the table regardless ofwhere you hit it. In fact, the Al police loadout of the longer barrel lengths has provento be 100% reliable. The Al and .44 semljacketedloads tend to blow the pin apartwhile taking them off the table.Both of Clark's Model 29s had customfull-length ribs with Elliason sights, andhad been Mag-Na-Ported. He used'a 250grain cast semi-wadcutter on top of a stiffcharge of Blue Dot. While not a maximumload, it produced velocities in the 1400 feetper second range, which proved to be morethan adequate.Fellow <strong>American</strong> <strong>Handgunner</strong> stafferMassad Ayoob used a Colt NationalMatch AS with Federal hollow POllltammo. He did fairly well, after overcomingsome initial problems. Next time,however, he'll rely on a long-barreled .44.I used a Colt MKIV .45 that was stockexcept for a set of Micro sights and a triggerjob.I used current production SuperVel jhp. As anyone who was present couldtestify, I had a multitude ofgun problems.However, the feeding problems were notthe fault of the ammunition, as my gunwouldn't even feed hardball reliably. Asluck would have it, my Bar Sto barrel andbushing arrived in Detroit three hoursafter I left for the match. A change of barrel,magazines, and extractor cured all theproblems I was having with my AS. Unfortunately,this wasn't possible until Ireturned home from the match. For me,the match was a disaster.For the '81 match, Bill Clede, the PRHoncho for S& W, shipped me a 8¥Sths inchbarreled ModelS? Al Magnum. The gun isin the process of having a trigger job andBo Mar full-length rib installed by ShootersService in Livonia, Michigan. Whenthey're through with it, I'll take it over toMag-Na-Port to be ported. A pair ofPachmayr rubber grips will finish thealterations. A ModelS? with a six inch barrelwill be used as a backup. I haven't finalizeda load yet, but two years ago I endedup in 28th place using a long barreled .41with the police load. Using this moderateload, I never needed more than five shotsto clear the table.Information regarding rules and accommodationscan be obtained by writingRichard Davis at Second Chance, Box 56?,Central Lake, Michigan. Richard haspractice targets featuring life size bowlingpins lithographed on heavy paper for $5.Choosing the revolver over the auto mayseem a backward step to some, but it seemsto me that we ought to be honest enoughwith ourselves to choose what works bestinstead ofgetting tangled up in ~intellectual exercises. ~IPSCChampionsWi.With~'1IornadJ ..".45 Combat/Target Match...a favorite of championslike JOHN SHAW(Winner <strong>1981</strong> Steel Challenge 1980 and '81 IPSC Champion)~John Shaw has always been very impressedwith the excellence of Hornady Bullets. He........-::::; won the coveted 1980 IPSC championshipusing the Hornady 230 gr. 45 FMJ FP.Now he is even more impressed after using the newCOMBAT/TARGET Match, a 45 cal. 200 gr. JacketedSemi-Wadcutter (JSWC). This was the winning combinationfor John in the <strong>1981</strong> Steel Challenge speedshooting championship, as well as the <strong>1981</strong> IPSC·What makes the Combat Target Match bullet afavorite of champions? Accuracy and dependability.During an initial 4000 rounds of test firing, thisbullet performed flawlessly. The special point enhancesfeeding in automatics. The new Semi-Wadcutter~design gives sharp, clean holes and the long bearingsurface means greater accuracy. In its' jacketed configuration,the bullet delivers consistent performanceat both combat and target velocities.Join the champions. ShootHornady bullets. We have over 110jacketed bullets to choose from.Send for free list or see your dealer.HORNADY MANUFACTURING co.P.O. Box 1848. Dept. AH-llGrand Island, Nebraska 68802AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong> 31
Hard on the heels ofthe GCA '68 whichrestricted importation of numerous.25 auto pistols from Europe, new manufacturersof .25 autos sprang up in thiscountry to fill the steady demand for thediminutive automatics. But one of theoldest manufacturers of firearms in theworld, Beretta of Italy, beat the devilaround the bush by instigating the manufactureof their fine .25 Jetfire and .22Short Minx in this country. The Jetfire,also known as the 950 BS, is a provendesign of long standing, being a singleaction blowback operated autoloadingpistol. With an aluminum alloy frame, theJetfire weighs but eight ounces empty. Itholds nine shots with one in the chamber.We have been testing the new <strong>American</strong>-madeBeretta Jetfire and can give it aclean bill of health. Fit, finish, and functionare all flawless. The little pistolBy Ray Ordoricais .61 inches. The case headspaces on themouth, just like the .45 ACP. Publishedballistics give a 50-grain bullet a nominalvelocity of some 810 fps.There is no question that with similarbarrel lengths, the .25 ACP is much morepowerful .than even the .22L.R., a statementmany will dispute. However, I makeit based on actual tests this past winter onsmall game, testing my Beretta against asix-inch barreled S&W K-22. The .25 hits aharder blow than the .22L.R., even hollowpointsout of the K22, for head shots onsmall game. Many ofour experts have saidotherwise, but I wonder if they have reallytested the .25.misfire, you have to pop up the barrel andclear the chamber manually. You can'tjustwhip back the slide and eject the badround and jack in a new one. In fact ifyoutry this you will have a heluva mess onyour hands to clear. I can't help feel thisfine little gun would be improved with theaddition of a good extractor.The grips are checkered plastic. Nearthe bottom ofthe left grip panel is a buttonrelease for the magazine. This is not themost convenient position for a fast reload,but I doubt if many will want to use thisgun in combat matches.The trigger guard is actually a leafspring that bears against the underside ofthe barrel. There is a lever on the left sideof the receiver which, when pressed forward,releases the breech end of the barrelfrom a recess in the frame. The barrel,which is pinned to the frame by a trans-Foreign-born but <strong>American</strong> made, theBeretta pop-barrel.25 auto is fast becomingone of our most popular pocket pistols.It takes a lot of ammo to fill the magazine.Eight in the clip and one in thechamber is a handful of shells.punches them out reliably as fast as youcan work the trigger, and the gun shootsexactly where it looks. It puts them into thex-ring of a standard NRA B-7 target whenfired with center hold at seven yards, whenI do my part. That's less than a two-inchdiameter circle.Whatever the reason, the .25 ACP is oneof our most popular calibers. Historically,the '.25 ACP came into being in 1908 whenJohn Browning designed the Colt VestPocket pistol and the cartridge for it. Thecartridge is a rimless configuration whichgives ultimate feeding reliability frommagazine to chamber. Bullet diameter isabout .251 inches, and over all case lengthSince beginning assembly in the States,Beretta has added a nice-but little-safetythat operates similar to that on the .45 ColtGovernment Model. This permits carryingthe gun in a cocked and locked configuration.I for one prefer to pack the little rodaround with one in the chamber and thehammer fully down. Itis a very easy gun tothumb-cock.Fired cases have lots of room to escapethe gun, as there is no ejection portper se,the slide being completely open on topfrom halfway up the side of the barrel infront of the breech, a typical Beretta design.The gun has no extractor, whichmeans if you have a faulty round and averse axle-pin underneath the muzzle, isthen popped up by the action of the trigger-guard/spring,leaving the breech openand accessible for cleaning, loading, orinspection.Opening the barrel is also the first step infield stripping. After ensuring the gun isunloaded and the magazine is removed,pop up the barrel and push it forward"over center" out of the way. Cock thehammer, then move the slide very slightlyrearward and lift up on it. It will come upand off the receiver, exposing the innardsfor cleaning. This is all that's necessary orrecommended in home care of the Jetfire.To reinstall the slide, match the ends of32 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
Next to a .44 Magnum, the .25 looks like a pipsqueak, butthere's a lot of reliable firepower in the Jet fire.the recoil spring to the slots in the undersideof the slide and press the slide downand back until it snaps into place. Closethe barrel and you're all set to load andshoot. Very simple, very clever, and verywell done.The sights are a fixed tapered frontblade and a small rear notch cut in aprotruding lump at the rear of the slide.While they are rather dismal by targetshootingstandards, they look where theyshoot and are adequate for an arm's lengthweapon. It would be nice to have a widerflat-topped front blade and a correspondingwider rear notch. Neither would detractfrom the Be~etta's pocketability, andAMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>both appear easy to achieve.The first impression one gets shootingthe Jetfire is that it takes a lot of ammo tofill the magazine. With eight in the magazineand one in the chamber, one has a realhandful of shots available. It is no big jobto haul back the slide to chamber a round,but there is no need to do so. It is easil
Sequence, 'eff to right: in holster with hammer down; strap opened and gun pushed down; pistol.~ ,,~ -. - '.TEST REPORT:By Don ShumarCock your Coltin theJ:?:t~~innovative holsterOne reason more law enforcementagencies don't use Colt's GovernmentModel .45 or Browning High Powerpistols is they can't or won't tolerate thepiece in Condition One (chamber loaded,cocked & locked) and don't want theirpeople on the street with anything lessthan an instantly ready sidearm.From an institutional point of viewsafety is the overriding question. Improper. handling can result in a loud bangfollowedby lawsuits or worse.,The majorityof 1911 or P-35 pistol related accidentsfall into three categories: (1) when someoneincorrectly unloads, leaves a round in34el~.eenI t0 S erthe barrel, and then does somethingfoolish; (2) the gun goes off while beingcleared or loaded; and (3) the hammerslips from under the thumb while beinglowered.In addition, Public Information personnelmust calm uneasy citizens by explainingthat yes, it is O.K. for officers to carrycocked pistols, while Community Relationfunctionaries rush about trying to placateminority and sob sister groups out protestinghow "provocative" and "intimidative"those obviously prepared sidearms are. Nowonder some chiefs think "automatic" isjust another word for hassle.Organizations aren't the only ones thatget nervous about Condition One. Many'of the big auto's fans prefer to keep thehammer down and do a fast fumble whenit's time to shoot. Others, through gross'ignorance, wear the pistol half-cocked,which is totally unsafe.An alternative is Condition Three(empty chamber, 'loaded magazine, hammerdown). When a shellshucker is left inthis mode most of the accident potentialpreviously noted is sharply reduced. Butthen you may be too safe. What if you'recaught by surprise and have to shoot• quickly without time to jack back the slide?Fast "clicks" won't save your bacon, sothere you are. Either sacrifice some safetyin exchange for speed, or be completely (?)safe and hope that in an emergency there'splenty of time to get ready.Richard Seldeen, a Los Angeles DeputyDistrict Attorney and part time holstermaker, was well aware of all this and ~.decided to do something about it. Hisanswer is an excellent one-what he calls a"double action holster" for single actionautomatics.In this rig, the pistol is carried in ConditionThree, about as safe as you could ask.To draw, you thumb off the safety strap,grasp and push the grip down, then comeup and out. This f1ash-of-a-second movementcycles the slide, chambers a cartridge,and cocks the hammer. You'reready to go!Holster loading a .45 isn't new. Back inthe '50s Sgt. Tom Lougnhan, a USAFMilitary Policeman stationed in New YorkCity would demonstrate one way using hisstandard 1911-Al and G.1. holster, slightlymodified by removing the trigger guardAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
out with round chambered and hammer back.wedge. Tom would whip up the flap withan extended right thumb, wrap his fingersaround the butt, lift the gun about halfwayout, twist the handle outward, digging therear sight tightly into the lifted flap, andthen push down to do the thing. Thistechnique wasn't new when I first saw it,and while it worked for him I didn't find itdependable. Occasionally the sight'srounded corner would slip and I'd end up .with a stovepipe or on half-cock.Seldeen's design avoids this. The lowerpouch is steel reinforced, open ended, andhas a block sewed in at the bottom tosupport the slide. The center is cut away toexpose the ejection port and provide clearanceso the frame/handle assembly can beshoved down. On top the gun is securelyretained by a strap which wraps around,but does not depress the grip safety (ifthere is one). It's simple, and it works.The self-loading feature in no way compromisesother carry options. As situationsdictate use any Condition you choose. It'seven possible to partially drop the magazineand clear the pistol while it's still inthe holster.One seldom-appreciated advantage ofwearing a vacant chambered automatic isthat snatchers will come away with what ineffect is an empty weapon. By the timethey find out, they should be in serioustrouble. No street cop armed with a magazinepistol should overlook this point.Proper use and speed come with practice,so Seldeen wisely includes a dummycartridge with each order. With it you candevelop proficiency withoutdanger. Neverwork out with live ammo, and keep at ituntil you've got the movements down pat.I took my test sample to some of theAMERICAN HANDGUNNER • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>boys from Mongoose Security Engineering,a local protection and investigationservice that looks after a number of silvermines and other interesting projects. Theiroperatives are very much into automaticsPistol being cycled when pusheddown. Slide retracts and a round ischambered and you're set to go.because they often work in wide opendesert areas where fast back-up from ablack & white isn't likely.It wasn't long before we began to appreciatethe way the D.A. holster worked. Theonly problem was that on infrequent occasionsthe slide would hang up in the rearposition as pressure from the right sid,e ofthe holster backed out the slide stop as itcame opposite the take down notch. Dicktells me this has been corrected in currentproduction by cutting a groove or slot forthe pin to ride in. I simply cut the protudingstop pin to just under flush with theslide. This didn't hamper regular fieldstripping and cured the problem.Since you have to push down againstrecoil spring pressure it's a good idea tomount the holster on a wide, sturdy beltand retain it with keepers. When drawing,come up quickly so the slide will snap intobattery or you may leave a case rim hungup under the extractor hook.The Double Action holster is made forColt's Government Model, Gold Cup, andCommanders; the AMC Hardballer;Browning's P-35 Hi Power; Detonics; andthe Star P.D. in stock issue form. If yourgun has been customized or modified besure to tell them in what manner when youorder. Most alterations can be accommodated,but they need to know what theyare. Suggested retail price is about $40.00.For more information or to order write:Seldeen Leathercrafters,222 Ramona Place, .....Camarillo, CA. 93010. ~35
Following the 1980 Bianchi InvitationalPistol Tournament, which MickeyFowler won handily with a SC0re of 187885X, I prognosticated in my <strong>American</strong><strong>Handgunner</strong> report, that Fowler's impressivescore was "likely to stand as the targetscore for future participants as long as the'Tournament employs the same set of fourindividual matches." Well, the tournamentformat is unchanged and the winner in<strong>1981</strong> once again was Mickey Fowler, buthis 1980 score would have gotten him nobetter than third this year. That stillwouldn't be so bad, in this, the richestshooting match going. However, my onlyprediction regarding scores for upcominganniversaries of the Bianchi shootout isthat the perfect score of 1920 is not onlypossible, but likely. I would not be surprisedto see ties at the perfect score,settled, of course, only by the X-count. .Fowler's winning score in the <strong>1981</strong>Bianchi Tournament was '1890-88, only 30points shy of the perfect 1920.Because of his win last year, and alsobecause it is simply a pleasure, as well asan education, just to watch him shoot,Fowler attracted a gallery at every event.That gallery got its only disappointment atMatch No: 4 when Mickey left but oneplate standing at the completion of the 48plate string. Not to take a thing away fromFowler's accomplishments, since he needsno apologies whatsoever for his performance,but had he cleaned the FallingPlate event, he would have thrown the <strong>1981</strong>tournament into turmoil.First of. all, the additional 10 pointswould have made him the first shooter tojoin the 1900 club and receive the one-timecash award of $5000 from John Bianchi.This was the first year that the award wasposted, and Fowler is odds-o!! favorite tobe the first to win it. It wasn't to be in the<strong>1981</strong> tournament, though.36Secondly, had Fowler knocked over all48 plates, it wouldn't have been known atthe time, but it would have thrown thatevent into a four-way tie. The three supershooters who starred in the drama wereMark Duncan who finished 2nd overall;Mike Dalton, 3n1; and Nick Pruitt, whofinished 4th.Ray Chapman, whose Chapman Academyis location for the shoot, envisions adifferent method of determining the win-By Jim WoodsAmerica's premier money shoot producedfew surprises, but a lot of hard competitiveaction by a gathering of today's best gunners.ner ofthe plate event next year. Ifa shootercleans all 48 in the regulation match, he'llkeep shooting until he misses one. Thisway, a record for the event automaticallywill be set for future shooters to pursueand there will be less likelihood of a tie.The shooter will still record 480 pointstoward his aggregate score. The total numberof plates shot, over 48, will determineonly the winner of that event.Other top finishers are tabulatedelsewhere in this report but some of themajor winners include Paul Liebenberg ofSo. Africa, the International winner whofinished 8th overall as well; and EdithAlmeida, winner-of the Ladies Event witha 1652-45X also of So. Africa, and whotook the· same prize last year.The firm of Mike Dalton, Mike Fichman,Mickey Fowler, and Graig Giffordtook team honors. This is a new award withthis just past tournament, and like otherspecial awards, does not require shooting aseparate match. It is required that a teambe registered as such at application time tobe eligible for the team award. The totalscore of all four team numbers was 7433323X out of a possible 7680 (4 x 1920).Another award, new this <strong>1981</strong> Tournament,was the Median Award presented tothe man (or woman) in the middle of thelist ofscorers. The award, $500 in cash plusa silver tray, sponsored by THE AMERICAN HANDGUNNER, was presentedto Mike Carmean; whose 1605-4X placedhim 119th out of 238 competitors.. Just to prove that all the recognition,and prizes, don't have to go to the very topAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
Line up of shooters at the Practica'Match. Here they are at the JO yard'ine, where each shoots 36 rounds.The only reason arevolver didn't winis because MickeyFowler shot an autonament, even though all winners so farhave shot the Colt auto system in customdress. At the start, three years ago, thecourses of fire were designed to present noadvantage to the auto pistol. There are nospeed loading requirements, no reloadingwhile jumping or running, and all coursesare fired in six-shot increments.Theoretically, at least, a revolver shouldhave an equal chance against the auto.A PPC shooter has finished second thelast two years, and I'll predict a First Placefor someone of PPC persuasion in the verynear future, possibly even next year. Thereare just too many good revolver shootersianehishooters, our Man-in-the Middle hailsfrom Newport News, Virginia, where he isactive in the Virginia affiliate of IPSC, theLafayette Gun Club. His club, ofwhich heis on the Board of Directors, is the hostclub for the <strong>1981</strong> IPSC Championships,and was for the 1980 Championships a,swell. His gun for the Bianchi shoot was aClark long-slide Colt .45 auto.And, on the subject ofcompetition guns,Mickey Fowler's was a custom long slide.45 auto by Devel, named by its maker"Gammon:' (The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Handgunner</strong>will report on this gun in the next issue.)Second place finisher Mark Duncanbrought back the same PPC revolver th'athe built himself, and with which he placed,5th last year.PPC revolvers and their shooters continueto make good showings at the tour-Mike Carmean receives the'<strong>American</strong><strong>Handgunner</strong> Trophy from Jim Woods.He scored in the midd'e of the list.37
The Bianchi Invitational Pistol Tournament,in its three years of operation,has attracted top shooters, worldwide;serious competitors who are accustomed tothe pressures of the high prestige, bigmoney shooting matches.Yet, in each of the three tournaments todate, a top competitar has experienced alapse in concentration that resulted in afailure to reload for one stage, and a resultantlower finish.It started in 1979, the first tournament,with Mickey Fowler who had fired sixrounds from a .45 auto clip that wasloaded with the usual seven rounds. At thestart of the next stage, he checked thesame magazine, saw the single round in thelips, thought it to be a fully loaded magazine,slammed it home in the butt of hispistol, and jacked the round into the chamber.He was shooting the steel plates, anddropped five shots of his six round string, ofcourse, and wound up in second place atthe end of the tournament. He may nothave beat out Ron Lerch, who won that inauguralmatch, even if he had fired his fivemore rounds, but he sure didn't help hiscause any. But for that one lapse of concentration,he could have owned the tournamentfrom the very start.The same year, 1979, the Third Placefinisher was a top PPC shooter, MikeMurray. Obviously, his high finish madehim ane to watch the following year, anddozens of spectators watched him in 1980when he failed to reload for a stage at themoving target. Not only did he drop threerounds, 30 points, on that event, but heTHE BIANCHI JINXwas still "snakebit" for the next day'smatch as well. He went on to finish in theNumber 20 position, and the term "BianchiJinx" was started to be heard buzzedaround the Chapman Academy, Murrayshook it off in the <strong>1981</strong> tournament,though, and climbed back to 6th in theoverall standings this year.Gavin Carson of South Africa was the<strong>1981</strong> victim of the Bianchi Jinx. This time itwas at the Barricade event, and his embarrassmentwas similar to Fowler's in 1979an auto clip not fully loaded. Gavin was theInternational Event winner in 1980, andfinished 2nd in that special category in<strong>1981</strong>. Again, not to downgrade the Number1 shooter in that event, but only 20points ·separated winner Paul Liebenbergfrom second place Gavin Carson. PossiblyCarson's lapse did cost him First Place. AsGavin related it, "... Iwas on a real 'high;just me and the target, and I was shootingwell. No one or nothing distracted me, I· justblew it ..." .Well, "Bianchi Jinx" was whisperedabout the range and hotel once again, thistime a little more seriously than the year before.All the shooters affected so far havenot been those of lesser talent who may notmake the "cut" and not get invited backnext year. They have been among the verybest, the pros, the contenders. What gets inthe way of their total concentration? Hardto say. Will it happen again next year,maybe at the Practical Event? Also hard topredict. Does the jinx exist at all? A lot ofshooters at the Bianchi ~Tournament think so. -,competing to ignore their chances of takingthe tournament.There has been much verbal and printeddiscussions these past three years of theBianchi Invitational Pistol Tournament, asto the merits ofthe revolver vs. the auto. Inspite of my prognosticating, again, thistime that a PPC shooter will take a nel!rfuture winner's spot, I believe I have theanswer.as to why a revolver has not won upto now. It's so simple. It's because ~Mickey Fowler shoots an auto. ~THE BIANCHI CUP <strong>1981</strong>SCORE1890-881882-831869-831868-641863-781858-821854·731851·711843-761835·661831-851831-761831·641829-571825·601824-661822-611816-551815-491810-47NAMEFOWLER, MICKEYDUNCAN, MARKDALTON, MIKEPRUITT, NICKWEDDLE, ROYCEMURRAY, MICHAELCAMPBELL, TOML1EBENBERG, PAUL(REP. OF so. AFRICA)GIFFORD, CRAIGPRIDE, JOHNCARSON, GAVIN(REP. OF so. AFRICA)FICHMAN, MIKEWILLIAMS, KENTROGERS, WILLIAMROCK, JOHNSHAW, JOHNCLARKE, DAVID, PETER(RHODESIA)GRAY, BRUCEBOWKER, WAYNEGRABBATIN, CHARLESTom Campbell of Smith & Wesson ashe attacked the falling plates. He isin the process o·f going prone.
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In the English language, arcane wouldmean something old fashioned, orout of date. In French it means mysteriousor secret. Though it is not well known now,in the language of the <strong>American</strong> handgunner,it may in the future signify the mostlethal of all armor-piercing pistolammunition.Arcane bullets are manufactured inFrance. They do not at this time have aU.S. importer. Nor are they currentlybeing made under license in this country.Their performance is so astonishing,however, the editors felt it would be worthwhileto inform its readers ofwhat is a significantdevelopment in the history ofpistol ammunition. .Arcane bullets are currently available in.380,9 mm, .38 Spl., .357 Magnum, and .45ACP. All but the .380 have a conical bullet.The .380 is a round nose design due to limitationsin overall cartridge length in thatcaliber. The .380, 9 mm, .38 and .357 allshare the same bullet weight, which is aminiscule 70 grains. The .45 ACP weighsonly 120 grains! So, how do they do it?Arcane bullets are made of copper. Theyhave no jacket, nor do they need one. Theyare made out of pure copper, through andthrough. This, as well as their light weightand efficient configuration, account fortheir remarkable performance.The traditional problem with lightweightpistol or rifle bullets has been thatThis devastating handgun ammunition was developed especially forthe French Secret Police. It may be overloaded, but it is effective.they were just too fragile, and their penetrationand expanded frontal areasuffered as a result. Since they are made ofcopper, rather than having a copper jacketaround a lead core, Arcane bullets areutterly indestructible. They are not anexpanding bullet. And that brings up thetraditional problem with armor piercingbullets; lethality. This, of course is also aproblem for all the small bore pistol bullets.They count on the expansion of thebullet to make up for low mass and frontalarea. The Arcane bullets solve both problemsquite well.I do not have samples of .380 Arcanebullets, but was fortunate to be able to importsamples of everything else. Chronographedvelocities are listed in Table A.Because the Arcane bullets are travelingso fast, and because their conical bulletshape apparently sets up a shock wave, thelittle copper bullets produce wound channelsas large or larger than the very bestconventional, expanding bullets! I havekilled a variety of large animals with thisammunition and I can vouch for its effeciiveness.To try and demonstrate just howBy Andy Tillmanettectlve a lightweight, indestructible bulletis, I shot samples ofeach caliber into 25lb. bricks of potter's clay. I shaped eachbrick to a dimension of II inches long and 4inches deep. Its water content was about15%. It produced a deformation onexpanding bullets similar to what I havefound exists when thin bones like ribs orthe sternum are hit on ferral dogs. Penetrationwas also comparable. The only thingwhich is unrealistic about this potter's claywas the huge wound cavities, however, itdoes give you a relative idea of how thevarious calibers and bullet designs compare.See Table B.As you can see, the diameter of the woundchannels ofthe Arcane bullets equal or exceedsome very well-made expanding bulletsand far surpass the excellent KTWbullet in 9 mm (it also does so in .45 ACP).So how does the Arcane concept stand upagainst our own, home grown KTW bulletswhen it comes to penetration of barricadematerial?Penetration in dry tamarack logs.9mm Arcane 7" (bullet tumbled.)9 mm KTW 9 3 /,"9 mm FMJ 6".45 Arcane 6 1 /,".45 KTW 5".45 FMJ 3"It was interesting to note that the .45 Arcanebullet remained point forward in t'1\Stest, and the 9 mm did not. Upon closer examinationit was found that the ogive ofthe 9 mm bullet was not as steep as that onthe .45. As a result, it is apparently not asstable, and it tumbled, significantly reducingits penetration. The ogive is identicalon the .38 and .357 bullets and when testedthey too tumbled. I would suggest that themanufacturer increase the length of thebearing surface and increase the caliber ofthe ogive on their 9 mm".357 diameter bulletsto solve this problem.Penetration of 1/16 inch rolled steelplates was also tested. Three plates werelined up, 8 inches behind one another. Resultsindicated that the Arcanes were justas effective as the KTW armor piercingbullets.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
Looking more like medieval towers,the rounds of Arcane ammo show theirpointed bullets that are devastating.Needless to say, I am very Impresseowith Arcane ammunition. It is the onlypistol ammo I am aware'ofwhich combineshigh shocking power with equallyhigh penetration. In concept I think it isthe best pistol ammunition available.The fly in the ointment is that the manufacturerin France insists on loading Ar-9 mm Arcaneentry 5 1 12"exit 7"top 7".38 Spl. Arcaneentry 5"exit 5V2".357 Arcane(2Y2" barrel)entry 6 1 12"exit 7 1 12".45 ACP Arcaneentry 6V2"exit 9"Table B 9 mm KTWentry 3"exit 4V.".38 Spi. + P WW STHPentry 5"exit No exit.357 Rem. 125 gr. JHP(2Y2" barrel)entry 6"exit 6".45 CCI Lawman 200 gr. JHPentry 3%"exit 3 1 12'''Best of both worlds. The .45 ACP Arcane bullet weighs only J20 grs.but it produced the 'largest wound channel in the test program•.Table A9 mm .38 Special .357 Magnum .45 ACPBarrellength. 411." 4" 2" 5" 2" 5"Velocity.(fps) 1792 1790 1728 2018 1856 1602Bulletweight. 70 gr. 70 gr. 70 gr. 120 gr.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
cane ammo to what we in the U.S. consider(and rightfully 'so) ridiculously high pressure.After several phone calls to France Iwas finally able to learn that pressures areapproximately as follows: 9 mm-45,000psi; .38-50,000 psi; .357-54,000 psi; .45ACP-unknown.The manufacturer claims that Arcane.38 ammo is labeled plus P in Europe; consideringthat 19,900 psi is plus P in thiscountry I should certainly hope so! Donot, I repeat, do not shoot. 38 Arcaneammo in anything but a .357 Magnum revolver.That I almost tested it in a .38 airweightstill gives me the shudders!What is maddening about this whole situationis that the Frenchmen know thereare U.S. powders which could achieve velocitieswithin 100 fps of what their ammunitionis now loaded to, and do sowithin normal pressures. HS-6 is probablyideal, but it is not available in France. So. they use a French single-base pistolpowder known as GS-7. It is green in colorand has a burning rate about like Unique.This is a little bit too fast to be optimum,but it bulks out the case perfectly. But sodoes HS-6. You would think they wouldimport some!To this they reply that only Bullseye and2400 are available in France, and that theArcane ammo achieves its high pressurefor only a few milli-seconds. Not longenough, they claim, to blow up a gun. I forone don't plan to find out they are wrong.The .45 ammo I tested has a bulge aroundthe unsupported portion ofthe case whichis so large it looks almost like a belted magnumrifle case. To this they responded thatit is combat ammo, not for target practice!I reloaded some of the.45 ACP bulletswith 15 gr. of HS-6 and got 1500 fps andapparently normal pressures.The accuracy of the Arcane ammo issurprisingly good. I did not conduct a formalaccuracy test, but instead fired at anIPSC Item silhouette in the roll-over proneposition at 50 yds. All calibers put 3 or 4out of 5 shots into the center 5 zone. Eventhough this ammunition is at least 300 fpsfaster than any other ammo on the market,in my pistols, with my grip no major sightadjustments were necessary.Despite their eccentric attitude towardspressure, the French manufacturer has asane policy towards the sale of this ammunition.It is strictly for police, militaryor other state, federal or legitimate para- .military organizations. It is not cheap. InFrance I believe each round sells for about$2.00 U.S. This is largely due to the antiquatedmethod they use to make the bulletitself, which is turned on a lathe, ratherthan an automatic screw machine.If they receive an order for a millionrounds they can afford to have them madein a more efficient manner. Then the costshould come down below what the KTWbullets sell for, since copper is cheaperthan the bronze alloy used in them (and Iwould think a lot easier on the bore ofyourContinued on page 6644 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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ARDFACTSaboutARDFINISHESThe "blue steel" revolver and auto pistolare slowly giving way to new nickel andchrome finishes that are durablePhoro by John KleinmanBy Michael BaneHard chrome, electroless nickel, Teflon,Nitex, Metaloy-the number of"new" surfaces for handguns seems togrow daily. Just a few years ago the onlyacceptable finish for a handgun was blued,with maybe a few nickeled guns of questionableancestry on the side.But the boom in the handgun shootingsports, such as silhouette and combatshooting, has triggered a search by handgunnersfor the "perfect" handgun finish.This perfect finish will never require cleaning,be indestructible in the face of grimyfingerprints, salt water, and just plain neglect,never wear, and improve the performanceof the gun.Bob Cogan has heard it all before, andhe just laughs."No plated finish is the panacea peoplethink it's going to be;' he says. "No finish isimpregnable, and no finish can stand up toeverything people can think up to do to it."Cogan should know. As the owner ofAccurate Plating and Weaponry in Clearwater,Florida, Cogan has become one ofthe foremost gun platers in the country.His specialty is hard chrome with abrushed finish that uncannily resembles46stainless steel, so much so that at the recentS.H.OT. show in New Orleans an executiveof a major handgun company wasfooled by Cogan's .45 automatic frames."You're sure they're not stainless?" heasked Cogan.Mossberg's Abilene single action revolversand custom pistolsmith Jim Clark'ssuper .45s are both hard chromed by Accurate,as are guns belonging to Alaskanguides and servicemen in Guam. So whenwe decided to try to make heads or tails ofthe glut ofgun finishes, it's only naturalthat we turned to Cogan."There are two kinds of people whoshould have their guns plated," Cogansays. "People who use their guns a lot, and.people who don't use them at all."Almost any finish, he says, will be moredurable than bluing, and any finish will ultimatelywear out. How often you have toclean the gun and how much attention youhave to pay to its maintenance is more afunction of where you live than of thegun's finish."If you live in Arizona and have yourgun hard chromed or electroless nickeled,then maybe you won't ever have to cleanit;' he says. "Try that here in Florida andno matter what kind offinish is on the gun,it's going to rust;'In terms of the straight-out resistance torusting and corrosion, Cogan says the winner,hands-down, is the Teflon" finish.Rather than a plated finish, Teflon' is abaked on chemical finish, and it is fiercelyrust and corrosion resistant."Unfortunately, it is also fairly soft aI\.
won't guarantee nickel plating on a magnumgun."Many factory nickel plating jobs are theresult of a two-stage project-first the gunis copper plated, then the nickel is put onover the copper. "It's stronger, but I stilldon't think it's strong enough," Cogansays.Electroless nickel, he says, is a whole differentanimal. "Electroless, like Nitexwhodoes Colt',s .work-has the samebonding characteristics as chrome," Cogansays, "and it's more resistant to salt thanchrome."Ifit has any drawbacks, he says, they aretwo-fold. Electroless nickel is a softer surfacethan chrome, with a Rockwell HardnessRating in the high 30s as opposed tochrome's Rockwell 60."Electroless also plates everywhere, andthat includes the inside of the barrel andthe inside of the cylinders," Cogan says."That means that you've added usuallyabout .002" ofnickel to the bore and cylinders.To me, if the gun manufacturer hadwanted that bore to be .002 smaller, hewould have made it that size:'Obviously, Cogan's favorite finish is47
After chrome processl an accur;zed .45;s ready tor reassembly.here are numerous other types of gunTfinishes. !-jere's a sampling of finishesfrom three of today's top gun refinishers:~ METALOY: "The basic element of Metaloyis chrome, but it's broader based,"says Jim Turney, the owner of Metaloy."Metaloy is not industrial hard chrome,decorative chrome, or anything like that."What Metaloy is is hard, anywhere from68-72 Rockwell and probably the hardestmetal finish presently available."Arkansas pistolsmith Bill Wilson has put200,000 rounds through an accurized .45auto that's been Metaloyed, and it's stillmaintaining the same groups," Turney says."The finish is so hard that the gun doesn'twear nearly as fast."Metaloy provides anywhere from 10100 times the corrosion resistance of bluing(depending, of course, on the climate inyour locale) and is guaranteed not to chipor peel. .While Turney has noticed a tremendousupswing in demand for his finishespeciallyamong big bore handgunnersheis still quoting a turn-around of from twoto six weeks. Metaloy costs $82 for automatics,$77 for revolvers, and $72 forsnubbies, with appropriate discounts fordealers and police. Metaloy, Inc., 6567 21Place "E," Tulsa, Oklahoma 74129.NITEX: "We can put a Nitex finish onanything-iron, steel, stainless,aluminium-except pot metal," saysNitex's James Essary.Nitex is best known as the originator ofColt's electroless nickel finish, and over100 of Colt's guns go through the NitexA TRIO OF GUN FINISHESprocess each week. Nitex is one of thehardest nickel finishes, pushing 49 Rockwell,and it shares traditional nickel's corrosionresistant properties."During a field test on a Nitex gun, itdidn't show rust for 96 hours;' Essary says."And even then the rust didn't spread beneaththe Nitex." Retail cost for a Nitex jobis $95. Nitex, 600 N. Glenville, Richardson,Texas 75081.TEFLON-S:~ It's on frying pans andsawblades, and if rust is your mainnemesis, Teflon'"' may be the answer foryour handgun as well."Teflon'"' doesn't rust, cuts down on lubrication,and doesn't get super cold, whichis a big factor for people who use guns invery cold climates;' says George Maguireof West Coast SECOA, which has beenTeflon ®-treating guns since 1969. "ATeflon~-coatedgun won't stick to your skinwhen it's cold they way steel will."Basically, Teflon-S'"' (a type of Teflon designedfor industrial use) is a baked-onfluorocarbon finish. Its lubricating qualitiesare legendary, and many police departmentshave adopted it because of that andthe ease of cleaning a Teflon'"' finish brings.-"Teflon'"' will stand up much better thanany other finish to open salt, and we're gettinga lot of business from coastal gunshops and boat and yacht captains for thatreason;' Maguire says. -A Teflon® finish retails for between $50and $60, he added. West Coast SECOA,3915 U.S. Highway 98 South, Lakeland,Fla. 33803(Teflon'"' is a registered trademark forDuPont's patentednon-stick finishes.)hard chrome. While any gun finish is, ultimately,a compromise, Cogan feels thatchrome has the fewest negatives with themost positives."It's harder than stainless steel; it's aslick finish, so it automatically improvesthe wear surfaces; the boyding of thechrome to the steel is tremendous; theRockwell is high; it doesn't plate the boresor the insides ofthe cylinders, and, I think,it's a beautiful finish," he says. "A manwho has a gun plated by me, if he takesreasonably good care of it, it should lastthe rest of his life. Even a cop should beable to get a good ten to twelve years out ofthe finish."But, as he pointed earlier in the interview,no finish is a panacea. Chrome willrust, he says, not as fast as bluing, butquicker than nickel.The other finishes on the market, hesays, usually fall into one of the threecategories-chrome, nickel, or a chemicalbasedfinish like Teflon:" "The formulasfor those finishes are becoming closelyguarded secrets;' he says, adding that hisown employees now have to sign a strictno-competition contract. .In addition to chrome plating, Accurateoffers nickel, bluing, parkerizing, and goldplating. Despite the demands, Cogan refusesto do black chrome work. "There'smore b-s about black chrome than anyother finish," he says. "We used to do it,and although it doesn't rust, it wears justlike blue, and it wears just as fast as blue:'It's also an extremely hard finish to apply,.very finicky and prone to failure, anotherreason Cogan prefers not to deal with it.The secret of any finish, he says flatly, isin the polishing of the metal before it'sfinished. "It's that simple-you can't get abetter finish on a gun than the handworkbefore the finish. Sometimes people expectmiracles."As if to illustrate his point, Cogan leadme to his gun safe. Included in the safe aresome incredibly rusty relics-the actionswon't work, the rust has eaten deep.pi~,and the instructions art simply to "plateit."Even with those rusty relics, Cogan's businessis a labor of love. The 34-year-oldCogan had a degree in Humanities andwas working as an insurance salesmanwhen he decided to have a Hawes WesternMarshall .44 chrome plated."I'd always been a gun buff, and I'd alwaysworked on my own guns," he says."I'd left my gun at a gun store to be plated.Four weeks passed, then six, and when I-asked what happened, they blamed theplater. So I went down to his shop to seewhat had happened."Within a couple ofyears, he'd boughtthe shop. Continued on page 7548 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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GUN BLUINGNICKEL PLATINGWe Guarantee Satisfaction!3 Week Service or LESS. We do QUALITY WORK.We DON'T GRIND them up· SEND FOR PRICE LIST.REBEL GUNREFINISHING1620 No. Magnolia Ave.• Ocala, Florida 32670PHONE (904) 629-5465DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED-SEND EEL.Treat your guns to the amazingVacuum Teflon' ProcessMASTERSHIELD• PERMANENT PROTECTION FOR ALL HANDGUNS •• Totally eliminates the need to oil your gun • Not a surface coating so it can't wcar off• Easier cleaning - surface dirt and powder residue • Warrantied for the life of your gunsimply wipes off • Does not alter the finish• Reduces leading • Improves functioning of auto pistols• Eliminates rusting • Minimizes wear of critical internal parts• Smooths action • Proven in the fieldLOW COST - LIFETIME PROTECTION FOR ONLY$34.95 plus $2.00 shipping and handling per handgunDEALER INQUIRIES INVITEDMODERN PRACTICAL andDEFENSIVE SHOOTINGis being taught at the CHAPMANACADEMY OF PRACTICAL SHOOTING.Courses are n'ow available for pistol,.rifle and shotgun. The courses havebeen attended and praised by worldclass competitive shooters as well aslaw enforcement personnel. For informationwrite:CHAPMAN ACADEMYP.O. BOX 7035 • Columbia, MO 65205(314) 696-5544BLAt:1 SHEEP EITEBPBISESSTEEL EJECTOR HOUSING ASSY.Replacements forBlackhawk and Super Blackhawk RevolversOnly-$19 95 includes:Blued Housing, Ejector Spring, Ejector Rod & Screw.Ready to Install.Specify Model and CaliberEAGLE ARMS CORP.P.O. Box 27564 • Tucson, AZ 85726 • (602) 623-6123saves time over the paper punchingmethod.The key to saving time and ammo sightingin on paper is simply by starting theactual shooting at close range. Set a targetat 25 yards. Shoot, and if there isn't a bullethole in the paper move in to 10 yards.Whatever the distance,. when you haveholes in the paper adjust the sight until it'sshooting reasonably close to where the gunis pointing.You should have decided by now to sightin at a particular distance. I can't recommendless than 50 yards for any scopedhandgun. If you've adjusted to hit thepoint of aim at 25 yards and shoot at 50,you'll find the gun is shooting quite highand perhaps to one side or the other. I sightin magnum revolvers about three incheshigh at 50 yards. This allows the trajectoryof the bullet to allow it to fly within threeinches of the line of sight from the muzzleto around 125 yards. It's not a bad way tohave one sighted in.I normally sight in the flat shootingTICs or XPs chambered for rifle or rifletype cartridges about three inches high at100 yards for general usage. Depending onthe caliber, load, barrel length, etc., thiscombination can give a dead on hold on adeer-sized animal at from the muzzle to250 yards.All manufacturers' instructions list theamount of correction each increment ofadjustment give their scope. This is usuallygiven at 100 yards distance. If the manufacturersays one "click" moves the bulletimpact one inch at 100 yards it will usuallymove it about one half inch at 50 yards.As it isn't unusual for scopes to "hangup" when adjusted it's a good idea to tapthe adjustment apparatus a few times aftermaking an adjustment. Firing a couple ofshots will usually also serve to free a "hungup" reticule.Shooting should be done from a steadyrest if possible. Assuming your first groupis a foot high from the center of the bulland about the same amount right on ascope that moves one inch per "click" at100 yards, your next step would be to dialin 25 clicks "left" and 18 "down" to try toachieve an impact point three inches highat 50 yards. After adj usting, tap the adjust-~.ment mechanism and carefully fire at leasttwo shots to determine what adjustmentshave actually taken effect. If further adjustmentsare needed; make them. Sightingin is really a simple problem if you'Vti:done it a few times. I realize it can be atrying experience ifsomething goes wrong,but aside from mounting problems most,.. ~THE COLT .45 AUTO PISTOL.. . .. $6.30AR-15, M-16 ANO M-16Al (5.56mm Rifles). . .$8.70INGRAM MAC-l0. . .$5.50; Ml CAR8INE. $8.75The most comprehensive. best iliustrated manuals tor the use,maintenance and repair of these effective weapons.Money order or credit card only- in store or by mail- catalog $1.00SURVIVAL 800KS (213) 763-0804Oept AH • 11106 Magnolia Bivd.· North Holiywood. CA 9160150 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
good quality scopes are quite reliable andyou shouldn't have any problems.If you're used to only iron sighted gunsat first a scope sighted gun will feel awkward,particularly revolvers. The gun mustbe held a couple inches lower than withiron sights. It feels top heavy with thatextra weight on top. Some mounts fit toofar forward and the scope makes the gunexcessively muzzle heavy. You can see thetarget much better and also see the crosshairwiggle and wobble all over the place.Don't worry about it. The wobble is thesame as it was with iron sights. The clearsight picture ofthe scope just allows you tosee it-and control it much better. 500rounds down the road the unfamiiiaritywill be gone and the gun will feel naturalagain.Scoping your gun will enable you to cutyour groups in half. Remember, if youcan't see a target you can't hit it.With the current crop ofscopes by Redfield,TIC, Leupold, Bushnell and Burris, agood revolver and ammunition shouldgroup 2.5 to 3 inches at 50 yards and 5 to 6inches' at 100. This of course assumes theshooter is capable of this degree of accuracy.The TICs and XPs in stock versionshould with well prepared ammunition getaround 1.5 to 2.0 inches at 100 yards for 3 to5 shot groups.Scoped pistols won't be satisfactory foreveryone. However, I feel anyone seriouslyinterested in handguns should have a couplescoped and shoot them enough torealistically appraise ~their performance. ~Hornady .25 ACP bulletdesigned for reloadingHornady Manufacturing Company hasadded a new .25 caliber 50 grain bulletto its line of pistol bullets for reloading.The new round nose, full metal jacketbullet is designed particularly for usewith the .25 caliber Colt Automatic ofpre-World War I vintage as well as themore recent imports by Berreta, Galesi,Astra and other .25 caliber autoloaders.It is said to be the only .25 caliber ACPbullet available for reloading.Reloaders will find that the new .25caliber is manufactured to the identicalspecifications used in the bullets loadedin factory ammunition.In addition to the new .25 caliber,custom reloaders can ~ake advantage often more new bullets r~cently added tothe Hornady line. All are described in acomprehensive new bullet chart nowavailable free from Hornady.Frontier Cartridges, a division ofHornady. is also offering the .25 Auto infactory ammunition.For more information on .25 caliberbullets, ammunition, or the complete lineof Hornady bullets, write: HornadyManufacturing Company, P.O. Box 1848,Grand Island, Nebraska 68801.IN STOCKGun Accessories, Clips, and Parts forBroomhandle Mausers, Lugers, P-38,1911A1, M1 Carbines, etc.Send $1.00 for Catalog to:MIDWEST FIREARMSDEPT. 1A, 16580 CEDAR AVE. SO., ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068SMITH & WESSON and RUGERMOST MODELSIN STOCKWe have Bushnell & Weaver scopes at tremendousdiscounts. We also offer many specials on Ruger. Colt,Remington, S&W. SAKO, TIC, Winchester. Armalite,Hardballer, Back-Up, Leupold, Weaver, Bushnell. Etc.Please send us $1.00 in stamps or change to covershipping and handling on our large illustrated list. Your'dollar is refundable on firs.t order over $100.00.HIGH QUALITY MERCHANDISE ATREASONABLE MARKET PRICES.CLICK!J & G Sales Inc.442AH Miller Valley Road Dept. AHPrescott, Arizona 86301Telephone: 1·802-445-9650When you hear it, you can believe it.TheWichita,•.45 automatic pistol target andcombat sight systems feature easy to operatepositive click elevation and windage adjustments.When you hear the click, you canbelieve it, so your shooting is more accurate.In addition, these all-steel sights, designed byrenowned pistolsmith Ron Power, have beenruggedly constructed. Each is made to withstandthe shock of service ammo and heavy loadsbetter than any sights you've seen before. Andthey're legal for all 15PC and NRA competitions.Visit your favorite dealer to see (and hear)Wichita Arms target and combat sight systems.~f?:\\.45 Auto Pistol Rear Target Sight $49.50 ~.45 Auto Pistol Rear Combat Sight $49.50Wichita Arms /333 Lulu, Po. Box 11371, Wichita, KS 67211 / (316) 265-0661BROWNELLSCATALOG #34Designed forThe Gunsmiths - Dealers - HobbyistsWho Service the Needs of theMillions ofSportsmen & Target Shootersin the U.S. TodayONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY PAGESDedicated to the principle that the man who works on guns deserves the Best* possiblein supplies elmmediate service from in·stock inventories .Personal association withknowledgeable gun people eConstant adjustment in product performance. •SELECTED FOR THE SELECTFor the trade are tools for every need .Chemicals tor every application eSupplies for everyoperation eAccessories for from crown to buttplate, to shoot, to service, to repair, to re·buildor build the Gun .Electroless nickel plating • Wood carving tools .Engraving supplies .Hotand cold gun bluing .Special glass bedding· Acraglas . Acraglas Gel.·ONLY THE BEST(*Some things are just naturally bener than others - and for over 40 years our gun trade haswasted no time alerting us to the difference. As a simple matter of survival, if it doesn't do it"best" we don't dare carry it!)Price $3.25* - FREE TO QUALIFIED GUNSMITHS/DEALERS (FULL & PART TIME)Serious Gunnuts & Hobbyists lOur new regular customers of the future): Ask, and we will send Federal Firearms Licensingprocedures with your $3.25 catalog order. For the good of the entire shooting Fraternity we are anxious to help you getstarted as a legitimate professional· full or part time - or enhance your guncraft. The future fate of shooting in any areadepends on the activity of the local gunsmith. YOU can both serve and enjoy!"Refunded on first $30.00 order. "Foreign orders: $4.25"THE" SOURCE CATALOG YOU SHOULD NOT BE WITHOUT-----BROWNELLS. Inc. MONTEi~~t ~~~~E 50171-----AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong> 51
THE LEWIS LEAD REMOVERSATISFACTIONGUARANTEED$9.75Revolver Cleaning Kit. Removes leading fromForcing Cone, Cylinder, and Barrel. Available ineither 38-41-44-45 cal. Bra•• cloth patches (Pk. 10)$1.90. Order direct or from your dealer. Check orMoney Order. or Money Order.~ GUN SPECIALTIES INC. .~ College Park, Georgia P.O. Box 31MATCHSHOOTERSHANDGUN CASESWHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST Will 00Choice of 3,40r 5 gun models in beautifulblack or brown simulated leather.lok·Grip tray holds gun securely. Hascompartment for spolling scope andaccessories. Scope bracket and carryingstrap optional. 4 or 5 gun cases availablewith back door compartment. Personallydesigned by Frank A. Pachmayrfor discriminating shooters. See at yourPachmayr dealer or write for info.~GUN WOR'KS, INC.t~TH GRAND AVENUE' lOS ANGELES. CALIf 90015THEY CAN'T STEAL IT •••IF THEY CAN'T FIND IT.These books ore Brand New. Titles Will Vary. When theCover is closed, you con't tell these from on ordinarybook. Inside openings ore lined with Red Velvet-likeMaterial.OPENINGWIDESENIOR 5'12"STANDARD 5"HEIGHT•POSTPAID8'1."' $16.998" $14.99. POSTPAID IN 48 STATES. DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED.ROGCHILD, INC., P.O. BOX 1336FCLARKSBURG, WV 26301More repair shopsfor saw warrantyUnder the tutelage of ServiceOperations Manager Roy G. Jinks,Smith & Wesson is expanding itsroster of Authorized Warranty ServiceStations.To date, a total of 20 repair,facilities have bl;en named, personneltrained and parts supplied so thatfactory-type service can be performedat locations more convenient to thecustomer. In the past, there were onlysix designated warranty servicestations.A list of current Warranty ServiceStations follows:Alaska-The Cop Shop, 3707Woodland Drive, Anchorage, AK99503.Alabama-Walker Arms Co., Inc., R2,Box 73, Selma, AL 36701.Arkansas-Gun Exchange, 5317 West65th Street, Little Rock, AR 72209.Calif.-Cheshire & Perez, 136 EastWalnut Street, Monrovia, CA 91016.Bolsa GUnsmithing, 9196 BolsaAvenue, Westminster, CA 92683.Pacific IntI. Service Co.; P.O. Box 3,Janesville, CA 96ll4.Florida-Smith & Wesson ServiceStation, 7710 North 30th Street,Tampa, FL 33610.Maryland-Maryland Police Supply,7112 Darlington Drive, Baltimore,MD 21234.Minnesota-Ahlman's, Route I,Box 20, Morristown, MN 55052.Missouri-Nu-Line Guns, Inc., 1053Caulks Hill Road, Harvester, MO63301.Walker Arms Co., Inc., 127 NorthMain Street, Joplin, MO 64801.No. Carolina-Genco, 520Hendersonville Road, P.O. Box 5704,Asheville, NC 28803.Ohio-Cherry Corners Gunsmith,11136 Congress Road, Lodi, OH44254.Oklahoma-Sports WorldIncorporated, 5800 South Lewis Ave.# ll5, Tulsa, OK 74105.Tennessee-Gun City, U.s.A., 573Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN37210.Texas-Mueschke Manufacturing Co.,1003 Columbia Street, Houston, TX77008.Lone Star Quns, ll60 Park Boulevard,Plano, lX 75074.Virginia-.Bob's Gun & Tackle Shop,746 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA23510.Canada-Spikeblock EmergencyEquipment, Ltd., 320 Mary Street,Victoria, B.c., Canada V9A 3V9.Northview Gun Specialists, 101Amber St., Units 5 & 6, Markham,Ontario, Canada, L3R 3B2.COMBAT SHOOTERS• Parts for .45 autopistols• Adjustab1e.:rear sight• RecoiySvstem• a-round .45 magazine• Magnum nllerslon\kitsDEALERS!No mess or fuss. just bright-.' .. ~ clean brass. Clc.ans inner. Uter~ ~ case surfaces. even primer_~.'.... pockets. Ten hmes faster than,itttI(:-.,. '1D _ tur:nbler. No moving parts to rc·-....;: ........ . :._ palf or replace. Large capacity-I. :. 250 45's. 100 .30-06. Only draws.. -, ~, 20 watts on regular 110 current.Complete with 2 Ibs. shell media and extra tub forcleaning small parts with solvents. Sold in gun shopsworld overw;t~46~ ~r(f.aid. Check.. Master Charge. Visa. Dealers~ YDEN-HOUIES COMPANY, INC.1844 Arroya RoadColorado Springs. Colorado 80906WE HAVE AVENT RIBFOR IT! $17 95'PLUS $100POSTAGE. HANDLINGA great new lookfor your favorite DA 4" or 6" Install it yourself in'minutes. No machining. Available, too, for all RugerBlackhawks and the 6'/2 Super Single Six.~..L. ALL Box 2496r""'·~ HARTFORD CT 06101p·········1II: .ff!UJ~:• HOLSTERS.• Lawrence Holster # 14 •• for revolvers and auto· •matics is a flap-typethat offers better gun ••protection than anyother belt-style holster. ••Available at leadingdealers or bv mail. ••14 Plain•146 Basket •Weave
If you're planning to move.please let us know at leasteight weeks before changingyour address. FiU in thefollowing information to insureuninterrupted service.NamePublication1. Present addressAttach address label from arecent issue or print yourname and address exactly asshown on the label plus yourLD. number which appearsdirectly above your name onthe label.AddressCityLD. number2. Fill in new addressNameNew Address _-----;City_-'--_State Zip _State Zip _Mail this form to:PUBUSHERS'DEVELOPMENT CORP.591 Camino de la Reina,Suite 200San Diego, CA 92108_____Classic mini-revolversfrom Freedom ArmsThe Freedom Arms line of minirevolversrepresents a blend of old andnew. They combine the classic look andfeci of their turn-of-the-~enturycounterparts with the latest in moderngunsmithing technology. Precision-madein the U.S.A. oy experienced, skilledcraftsmen, the four models available arein .22 magnum, long or short, and .22long or short.Contact Freedom Arms, Freedom,WY 83120. .180 gr. SJHP .44 Rem.right for small gameIntroduction of a 180-grain semi-jacketedhollow point bullet in .44 RemingtonMagnum caliber now provid~s a factoryloadedlighter bullet from Remington forthis great handgun round. The highermuzzle velocity of this bullet, at 1610 fpsproduces flatter trajectory and promisesbetter performance on small game andother animals up to deer in size. Itslighter weight simultaneously tends toreduce the recoil sensation of a heavy,handgun caliber.A unique feature of this new bullet isits truncated cone profile, similar to thatof Remington's Yellow Jacket rim firebullet. The truncated cone shape hasdeveloped a reputation for excellentaccuracy and has excellent mushroomingcharacteristics.For the .44 Remington Magnum 180grain SJHP, muzzle velocity has beenchronographed at 1610 fps with muzzleenergy at 1036 ft/lbs.At 50 yards, muzzle velocity equals1365 fps, muzzle energy 745 ft/lbs.COMBAT AND IPSC SHOOTERSJones Extended Magazine ReleaseButton for Colt, AMT and CrownCity Autos. Completely replacesthe existing release. No drilling ortapping necessary. Instructions included.Patent Pending. $19.95postpaid. N.Y. res. add 7% tax.JIM'S FLYE SHOPPE Oept. AHGRd. #1 9518' Rt. 60 Fredonia, NY14063t:::::::::::::filJl NEW! ~)(=:::\"WINNER 44"Front Break for theS&W Model 29 - 8·3/8"Ruger Super Blackhawk/~-~ 7%"~EN~'~tl91s.l~YFor complete info,send selfaddressed,stamped envelope to:LOU RENOENTERPRISESP.O. Box 253Okeechobee,Florida 33472TYLER'S "T" GRIPBETTER SHOOTINGwith this improvedcost Aluminum GripADAPTOR. For Colt.S & Wand Ruger D.A.Revolvers. DURABLE, PRAC·TICAL-EASY TO INSTALl.THREE ATTRACTIVE FINISH COLORS.POLISHED or BLACK $5.00; GOLD $5.25-- TYLER'S TRIGGER SHOE---Durable light weight cast aluminum for Colt, S & W(mc! mony ulher modern pistols, rifles ond shotguns.POLISHED or BLACK $3.75; GOLD FINISH $4.00ORDER DIRECT OR AT YOUR-FAVORITE DEALER. Sendmake & mouel of gun. No C.O.D.'s please. Add $1.00for Shipping Chorges. Fully Guaranteed. GenuineStog-Wood & Synthetic Gun Grips. lee loadersBullet Molds - Gun Accessories. Buck Knives - HandmadeHolsters & Belts. leather & Clorino. .- Dealer Inquiries Welcome - Add $1.00 postage:MELVIN TYLER MFG. AND DI5T,1326 W. Britton Rd.• Oklahoma City, Okla. 73114Call toll free 800·654-8415 Outside OklahomaTHE ORIGINAL RIG@Rust inhibiting grease is back at yourlocal gun dealer or sports shop now lor write to:RIG PRODUCTSP.O. Box 1488CANOGA PARK, CA 91304AHll~ <strong>1981</strong> Mitann Inc.~ WALLET-HOLS'rERIfor Hi-Standard Derringeri ~U~i i~L~~~;i;~~;~~~'J: .E~~~~G~~::~' =~~'rER, and other L
There is a lifetime of design experience inevery Herrett's stock.THE NEW HERRETT'SSHOOTING MASTERVs*9Shooting contidence with your personalIi'andgun starts with stability under heavy recOiland thaTis,what I have designed into thenew Shootin'g Master stock. Carved in matchedtraditiona I wa Inut to tolerances that exceed thegun frame itself. With smooth line rounded butt,speed loader clearance, and combat style fingergrooves. Designed for identical right or left hand hold.It is the ultimate for combat or silhouette shooting.This is quality to match your professionalism.Choice of smooth, fine line or skip checkered for Ruger, Colt and S&W,DA revolvers.,,~~r. 'aler~rett·~ .~ Available from yout deal.r.lIJ ~ "":""i For catalog send $1.00~ gtoc~~ . ..9HC. . P.O. Box 741-Hll"'E':' '" ~ Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 U.S.A.~ryr~C{f~~~hC~~E~~p·"GROU P-GRI PPER"~-Dramatically I mproved Accuracy-Maior Reduction in Both Felt Recoiland Muzzle JumpSend SASE for details on the Accu·Comp~System .m:: $1.00 for complete .rt.i.... 'r._M~brochure of Custom Modifications &Accessories.CASE-GARO®Ammo Protection for <strong>Handgunner</strong>sBy rn~rn• Dirt and moisture resistant• Virtually indestrucible• Guaranteed for 3 yearsT'SOB SCOPEMOUNT FORBIG' BORESBy Joe DemrodHistorically, keeping scopes firmlyaffixed to hard kicking handguns hasbeen a real problem. SSK Industries, Rt. I,Della Dr., Bloomingdale, OH 43910 hassolved the problem of keeping scopesmounted on the hard kickers.When the recoil level of the .357 Magnumis exceeded the forces applied tomounting screws and rings increases at arapid rate. There just isn't much in betweenthe .357 and .41 Magnum in the wayofrecoil. The 044 is scoped more frequentlythan the .41 and its recoil is slightly greaterthan the Al Mag.The TIC in .30-30, .30 Herrett, .357Herrett, .35 Remington, Al Mag, .44 Mag,and AS Win Mag are quite vicious in theirrecoil characteristics in the 10" guns andquite a bit milder in the 14 inchers. Custombarrels in .30-40 Krag, .338, 358, 375, All,0430, and 45-70 are capable of far exceedingthe stresses applied to scope mountingsystems by more conventional and lesspowerful cartridges.I've been disappointed by many currentlyavailable systems over the years. I'vetried gluing them to the barrels and quite afew other methods. My collection ofsheared serews, rings that walked rightthrough the mount, windage screws andbent rings is extensive, This damage ismainly from the 10" TIC in .30-30 andother hard kickers.When looking at handguns for scoping,they should be segregated as far as physicalcharacteristics and recoil and otherforces likely to be generated.rn54(A)~The NEW Mag-100 $2.95(B) The ORIGINAL Case-Gard 50's $1.49(C) The GENUINE Ammo Wallet (TM) .. $2.49 to $2.99(D) The UNIQUE Magazine Wallet (TM) $3.69-.. rn®MTM Molded proS~::t:57 For complete information see your MTM Dealer, or~::~:~~e,Fl.ul.1 c.o.lor.l.98.1.ca.ta.lo.g.••••"5680 Webster Street. Dayton, Ohio 45414i .The .22 autos. The Ruger is a good exampleof one very well suited to scoping.The SSK base mounts ahead of the rearsight with three high tensile strength sockethead screws. The base is "guttered" so therings and scope may'be removed and thegun used with iron sights. When the scopeis wanted simply slip it back on and it's notnecessary to re-zero it. The same type systemcan be utilized on many of the otherAMERICAN HANDGUNNER • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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For illustrated price list.Write To: 2187 Lakeaires Blvd., White Bear Lake,Minnesota 55110.THE PEACEABLE MAN"STAINLESS STEEL" FINISHAccomplished with hard chrome platlng.Looks like stainless-wears like stainless-hard as stainlessRevolvers S59: Pistols $67:Long guns S73 and upPARKERIZING-BLUING-NICKEl-GOLO IlBKISPECIAUZING IN .45 ACCURIZING.SIGHT ALTERATIONS, TRIGGER AOJUSTMENTSGENERAL GUN SMITHINGSend .ell-edcl...Hd,• tamped envel_ lor price list."ACCURATE" PLATING & WEAPONRY1937 Calumet St. No, 22Clearwater, Florida 33515Wholesale-(813) 733-Q923-RetailFLUORESCENT COLORS!BULLSHOOTERS' new FLUORESCENTSight Insert Kit.. An acrylic resin with5 tluorescent colors: red, yellow. orange,blue. green. and opaque white. A liquidthat hardens in 10 minutes. without heat.Inserts won't fall out, withstand hotbluing, Our Fluorescent kit includes sidetorms.mixing bowl, and complete. illustratedinstructions on front and rear sightinserts. Immediate shipment. satisfaction guaranteed.20 INSERT FLUORESCENT 6 COLOR KIT .... $16.95 Ppd.150 INSERT FLUORESCENT 7 COLOR KIT S3850 Ppd.300 INSERT FLUORESCENT 7 COLOR KIT ... $5900 Ppd,(Original 12 insert opaque 4 color kit . $11.95 Ppd.)Ask about our luminous pigmentArizona Residents add 6% Sales TaxBULLS~TERS'SU~YDept. AHI1241 East Prince Road/PO. Box 13446/Plastics DiviSionTucson, Arizona 85732/602-298-6924See Your Dealer for DemonstrationBullshooters' Supply is a division of the B.E.W.B. Corp..22 autos. Some will accept a "guttered"base, others won't. The .22 autos are excellentchoices for scoping. Their usefulnessfor plinking the small game hunting isgreatly increased by scoping them.Revolvers must be considered in severalways. Recoil, barrel or shroud thickness,material, and frame construction is important.I don't believe in drilling more holesthan necessary to assure a strong mountsystem and absolutely do not think holesshould be drilled in the top strap of manyrevolvers. Likewise, mounts that utilize therear sight elevation screw hole in the frameto affix themselves to the frame are subjectto damaging the threads. When this occursit's a real problem getting an iron sight towork on the gun.If the revolver has a ribbed barrel obviouslythis is the best place to mount thescope base. With the scope mounted directlyabove the barrel balance is adverselyaffected. The SSK TSOB Base for ribbedrevolvers mounts with up to three large,strong screws to the rib and extends overthe frame to allow a wide latitude in positioningof the scope without drilling theframe.On single action revolvers such as theAbilene, Ruger, Interarms and similarwithout a ribbed barrel and having verystrong frames it is necessary to use theframe as an anchor for the base. There justdoesn't seem to be a practical way of makinga 100% reliable mount without drillingon these revolvers in .44 Magnum caliber.The requirements ofscoping the centerfireauto pistols are highly specialized andtheir use is so limited they probably aren'tworthwhile discussing although theWildey will probably warrant scoping.From the looks of the Wildey it shouldprobably be the easiest ofthe centerfire autosto scope.The most frequently scoped pistol isprobably the TIC Contender. In calibersof .357 Magnum and smaller it's usuallynot a problem to keep a mount on it. In thehard kickers, I've seen scopes slip in therings, rings bend and the four mountscrews shear off.The T'SOB Base utilizes the originalfour mounting holes in the TIC barrel plusadding two more forward of those fourholes to increase the "footprint" of themount screws from approximately 1.455"to 2.600". This wide spacing of the screwsand rings provides much greater mechanicaladvantage as well as increased.45 COMBAT SHOOTERSAmbldlxtrous Salltys $30.00. Extendld Ambidextrous Salltys $36.00Extlndld Splld Salltys $17.50NEW Trlgglr GUird Shol - sqUirlsTrlgglr GUird $14.95Extlndld Magazlnl Rllml - $21.95drlllid Ind tap,ld, compllte .Extndld Slidl Rilim - BI $16.50Extendld Slidl Rllme - SS $1 B.95NEW LOAg or Short Adlusll~11 Trlgglr,Smooth Faci (aluminum) $12.50Wldl Grip Salltys-Blul, spicily Gov'!.or Comm $17.95Combat Rubblr Bm Pads-BH Palso $ 1.50Combat Rubber Bm Pads-6 Pack $ 6.95Pachmayr Grips GM-45, GM-45C $13.00Combat Flxld Sights-Red Dot Front. .. $21.00NEW Recoil Spring Guide Assembly $IB.5oCombet Shok-Buff, Gov'!. or Comm $ 5.00NEW Plnt-A-Lubl, grem lor maultrilles $ 3.50Rogers Combat PPS Grips .. , $13.D0Roglrs EZ Loaders $ 8.50Roglrs Idaho Loaders $ 4.50ALL BIANCHI PRODUCTS - 30% OFF-RetailSend Cashiers Chick or Money OrderCOD'S Wllcome - Add Sufficient PostageIIATtHE% SHOOTERS SUPPLIESP.O. Box 17591-A, Nashville. Tenn. 37217Phone (615) 331-0224We Stock RCBS Redfield Burris And ManyOther Accessories At Greatly Reduced PricesSend $1.25 For Our <strong>1981</strong> Catalog.MONOGRlp®Made for:• S & W: SQUARE BUTT K FRAME• S & W: ROUND BUTT J FRAME• RUGER: SECURITY-SIX; POLICESERVICE·SIX: SPEED-SIX'• (Post 1976 serial numbers 151 and above)MONOGRIP~ features include: Unique,ONE·PIECE construction e Hogues famedorthopedic hand fit e Fully Jrelieved for all speedloaders with positive case ejectione Compound, ambidextrous ..palm swells e Proportionalfinger groovese ExclusiveCOBBLESTONE" -non-slip, non·irritating .stipple pattern e /'Strength and .durability ofreinforcedNylon No cheapplastics.$1895 Check ormoney orderplus $2.00 postagehandling (Californiaresidents add 6%sales tax).HOGUECOMBAT GRIPSP.O. Box 460Dept. HGR3Morro Bay, CA 93442AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong> 55
LEE'S RED RAMP KITS - $9.95The original liquid sight kit, highly fluorescent under poor lighting conditions. Ourmaterial should not be mistaken by the "Bull-agna" being offered by same would-becompetitors. • Mini-Kit - 1 color (your choice). will do 60 sights - $9.95.• Deluxe Mini-Kit - all four colors(red, orange, yellow and white). will doNEW lH. Spring IUti for all SpHd 50.. &250 sights - $35.00. • Regular Kit Se All "its conlo,n homm'lf spring and- 1 color (your choice). will do 125 Tn'il
Beginning reIoacIingmade easy by NRMAA new 35mm sound/slidepresentation that introduces theviewer to reloading rifle, pistol andshotshell ammunition is now availablefrom the National ReloadingManufacturers Association (NRMA).The 51-slide show, complete withprofessional narration and musicbackground on cassette tape, isdesigned for use by gun clubs, huntersafety instructors, schools, firearms •dealers and other interested parties.The cassette tape is recorded on bothsides, with one side having aninaudible signal for triggeringautomatic slide changers; the otherside has an audible beep for manualslide changing.According to NRMA ExecutiveSecretary Bill Chevalier, the slidepresentation is intended as anintroduction to reload~ng, but not as acomplete course, and should befollowed up by detailed instructionfrom a kfi(:)wledgeable teacher usingloading data available from thevarious manufacturers of reloadingtools, components and accessories.For more information contactNRMA, Suite 300,1221 S. W.Yamhill, Portland, Oregon 97205.The presentation covers reasons forreloading, including economy,accuracy, performance and hobbyattraction, then explains the firingprocess of a modern cartridge. Thecomplete nomenclature of metallicand shotshell cartridges, as well asbullets, is shown and explained.The different types of shotshells areshown, along with an explanation of.the basic types of base wads andpaper and plastic hulls.The presentation takes the viewerthrough the steps of metallicreloading, showing the various toolsand accessories needed to completethe cartridge. Emphasis is given toreloading data manuals, and theviewer is urged to follow them strictlyin selecting the proper load.The presentation also includesinformation on bullet casting andbullet swaging, heavy duty reloadingbenches, and a complete recitation ofsafety rules while reloading and bulletcasting.The.sound/slide show wasproduced in cooperation with themanufacturing members of theNRMA A detailed course outline forteaching reloading classes is alsoavailable at no cost from the NRMA,and is a logical sequel to the showingof the slide show.TbenewHorwl,HandbookA handsomely bound volume packed with comprehensive reloadinginformation - our new edition of the famous Hornady Handbook ofCartridge Reloading is perfect for any reloader who needs the answerto anyone of thousands of technical questions. Contains ne~ loads,including complete information on metallic silhouette cartrIdges...new ballistics information...new trajectory and wind drift data. Over650 detail-packed pages full of easy-to-use information on everythingfrom how to start reloading to how to "fine tune" your loads for specialshooting conditions. From beginner to perfectionist, this is thehandbook every reloader should own. Only $9.95O"nthenl"lstmost completeAvailable at shooting goods dealers or writeHORNADY MANUFACTURING CO.Dept. AH-llBox 1848, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801Hornady Bullet BoardIt's our handsomest yet...and most complete. The seventh edition in ourfamous bullet board series features 118 actual samples of Hornady bulletsplus samples of Hornady round balls to boot. They're all permanentlymounted on a handsome wood-grained shield precisely reproduced from anactual hand carving and topped with a soaring <strong>American</strong> eagle. An excellentreference near your bench. Perfect to decorate your den...or to use as aspecial gift. Only $63.50 at shooting supply dealers everywhere..HWhen ordering direct from Hornady, you must include copy ofFederal Firearms. d License plus $4.00 for shipping and handling.I I OrI18 l Hornady Manufacturing CompanyItI III a:;,!4M[I)\ltflfflhtfflji% Box 1848, Dept. AH-ll Grand Island, NE68801AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong> 57
MORAN'S CUSTOMPYTHONMIKE BARACHWhen handgunners get together for abull session, the Colt Python is,along with a lot of other handguns, subjectedto both praise and criticism.However, no one can deny that it has oneof the smoothest out-of-the-box actionsmade. If you think the factory action issmooth, there's a custom pistolsmithnamed Jerry Moran that'll make the factoryaction feel like gears grinding afterhe's through putting his "Custom SuperTune" on a Python's insides!The Moran Custom is more than just arun of the mill action job. It's a highlyTOItl'S GUNBLUING SUOP1818 Crestview DriveCarroll, Iowa 51401(712) 792-4238PPC Conversions on S&W, Colts andRugers. Specializing in 10" Bull Barrel for.22 auto In-Shop bluing. satin nickel,gold and all types of metal and woodfinishing. Delivery time-3 to 5 weeks.Write or call for details and prices.PERFECTION IS OUR STANDARDTHE CYLINDER & SLIDE SHOP ANNOUNCES3 NEW PRODUCTS FOR SHOOTERS OF THEBRO\NNING HI-POVVERWIDE COMBAT TRIGGER• Drop-in installation.Spe(ial design will notsnag on holsters• Redu(es felt trigger pull• Ideal for (ombat andtarget shooters• Eliminates mag. safety$ 24.95 eachcomplete with detailed instructionsplease add $1.00 postage per orderEXTENDED MAG. RELEASE• Drop mag. withoutshifting grip• No snag design• Also fits Colt autos• Easy instaUation(drill & tap 1hole)installation available $ 10.$19.95 eachEXTENDED SLIDE RELEASE• Drop-in installation• Release slide withoutshifting grip• Ideal shape forspeed and (omfort$19.95eachSNDP INC.~ P.D. BfJK 9J7FIiEMDNT. NE. 68'2SI)CYlINDEIi&SlIDE-:::-' PH. 4'2 721·4277Dealers please inquire'Moran's Custom Super Tuned Pythonlooks no different from the outside butyou can't see the action work.precision tuned and modified piece ofmechanicalcraftsmanship that's strong anddependable. Jerry is very enthusiastic towardsthe Python as he feels it's an alreadyfine handgun, he just makes it better, andthat he does well.Moran offers various packages, as I j:;allthem, depending mainly on shooter preferenceand, keeping safety and reliabilityin mind. The Moran Custom Double Actiononly includes: Elliason adjustable rearsight, notch-back front sight, sight protector,trigger stop, smooth trigger using stainlessweld, Moran Custom speed hammer'which is bobbed and lightened for faster,ignition time, and the action completelytuned. Prices start at $150. Without thesight package it'll run you a bit less. In thi\.package, the single action mode is completelyeliminated as its primary use is incombat or combat-course shooting.The second package is the MoranCustom Super Tune both in double andsingle action modes. It includes all of thepreviously mentioned features with the exceptionof the D.A. only. The single actiontrigger pull has been refined by Jerry to thepoint that it feels like an electronic trigger,but it's totally mechanical. It runs from$165.Before Moran starts to rework eachPython, the gun is completely inspectedfor worn parts and replaced if necessarywith the customer being chargedaccordingly.Single action trigger pull is tuned to let58 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
off at a crisp, movement-free 2-3\12 poundsdepending on customer preference and thetype use the gun will see. I personally preferaround 2\12 pounds for accuracy workand hunting. I've handled three ofMoran's Custom Pythons and all the S.A.trigger pulls were excellent. Cocking thehammer of a Moran Python is unbelievablysmooth and effortless. You have to feelit to appreciate it. Offhand, I shot a twoinchfive shot group at twenty five yards. using hot hunting handloads, which Ithink is decent.The Double Action mode of Moran'scustom tuning is outstanding. In squeezingthe trigger, you'll find you can't detect eventhe slightest hang-up or rough spot. Ifyoufire D.A. slowly you can just feel the handtouch the leg on the extractor star, butthere's no feeling of an increase of resistance.The smoothness of Moran's six-tosevenpound D.A. pull reflects in theaccuracy obtainable with the gun. I'm noBUEHLERMOUNTIf you wantto see how accurate the Smith'&Wesson Model 41 is, install aBUEHLER pistol mount.Installation is easy. Just remove barrelassembly and the rear sight, drill and taptwo holes. Quality and dependable pistolmounts available for .22's to .44 Mag.Send for free catalog 36HMAYNARD P. BUEHLER, Inc. ·0RI N D A, CA. 94S63The WichitaTMMulti Range Quick Change Sighting Systemwill revolutionize the way you compete.Imagine this. You can pre-set 4 settings on the rear sightthat quickly 'click' into position by simply turing a serratedwheel to 1-2-3-4. Then, to compensate for day-to-day .light and weather conditions all you adjust is the front sight.You eliminate the need to tamper with the rear sight. Nowthat's a revolutionary sighting system.It's available forall Wichita silhouette pistols, andcan beadapted to any firearm. Front and rear sights may bepurchased separately.Wichita Multi-Range Rear Sight $69.95 ~~Wichita Adjustable Front Sight $39.95 ~Contact your Local Dealer. Please specify firearm.Wichita Arms / 333 Lulu, Po. Box 11371, Wichita, KS 67211 / (316) 265-0661seasoned D.A. shooter and Ishot threerounds of ammo into a 15/16" group attwenty five yards in a sitting position, takingjust enough time to align the sightsafter each shot. That's respectable in anybody'slanguage.Again, the double action pull dependson the type use the gun will see. Jerry sets itat seven pounds for hunting and sixpounds for target work. I favor light triggerpulls in both modes, however in D.A. thereis a point of reliability in busting primers.Moran's method of improving thePython action is known by only a few people.He ingeniously changes the lock-up ofthe cylinder so that the bolt enters into itsrecess in the cylinder before the hammerfalls in double action firing, as do the DanWesson, Ruger & S&W. The Colt revolverline normally engages the bolt into the cylinderlocking recess just as the hammerstrikes the firing pin. This could allow thecylinder to be off-center in relation to thebore just enough to shave the bullet as itenters the forcing cone, destroying accuracyand also possibly causing injuryAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>MAKE BIG PROFITS FAST SELLING, DISTRIBUTING HOTTEST NEW SURVIVAL-HUNTING WEAPONI~ ,NOLICENSE REQ :~~~~'UNAYAlLABlE [~SE~H(R~eapon Of, M re powerful! -~(f)USA SURVIVAL' ~A~ ~llN~~e~~~pl"Oved';.~;"~~~ '. .. made HUNTING. ~e,-"#eW'.. UI!'.\S}.:...... "'"'""" ...~ N\.H'9~hst§ '~1ff;-~__-... ~"'>1k NO VIO 1>V'g. OST££38"2 G~"I600I" j . ti"~,· \rr~ 9 9 ~;:;F~H/DARTSTF1~'~i;rr ~~~~Slt'l:I'!IiIOI. ;~ S .~~,",SILENT, POWERFUL, ACCURATE, HITS T ~n..EBUlLET.1mprovea versIOn offamous Am blowgun. ~~ fi. 4 IiTluilli~Sport!Kills varmints;£ests. Defense. Ideal gift. Compressed breathgives amazing power. 200 ft. range. :~~~;~~!o~~S l~oe~~:i ~~(~t?~~~ar:e~iiS~~~~i:~~~~~~~~~KS:~~$~.~;!~b~I~5~;ft$~3?~7~:~~~~~ ~~ ~$".97! Extra darts$3.50.forl00! $5.95/200! $14/500! $261M! SuperBONUS BUY2gunsgel600darts.sling. quiver. ~~8patches, camouflage, targets, carry box ($22 Free)! BUY 3 SMvfE+cleaning rod +900 ($32 Free)! BUY 4 ~~~SAME+1100+Guerrila Gun ($50 Freej BUY 5 SAME + 1300+FREE7thGUN! ($65) BUY6SAME+1600! ($65) ~
MatchI#S,A&BStage A - 7 yards 12 RDs. 25 sec.Stage B ·25 yards 18 RDs. 90 sec.6 RDs. Kneeiing6 RDs. Standing Barricade, LH.6 RDs. Standing Barricade, R.H.25)(,5-10lJ1rr~a~Utt ~l1npCustom Gun Work 45, PPCShort Cylinder P.P.C. Conversion (pal Pend)Douglas 1·10 twist BBL 1,(ll1O" Dia. 6" LongSquare recess muzzleCylinder is shortened to function with 38 spc.H.B.W.C. only'Reduced Leading'No bullet jump'Reduced recoilX-Ring AccuracyEach gun individually builtFred SChmidtTel: (004) 74692695904 Signal Hill Rd.Mechanicsville, Va 23111to bystanders. If it were off-center farenough, the gun could be ripped apart, not·to mention what might happen to theshooter. Moran's modification of cylinderlock-up greatly improves and strengthensthis weak point of the Colt revolver.Lifting the sideplate and looking intothe action ofa re-worked Python would revealnothing out ofthe ordinary, but somewherein the midst of the parts lies the answerofwhat Moran does to the action. I doknow that the basic mechanical advantagesthat were designed into the Pythonaction are Jerry's primary concern. Heworks with the action to insure that each ofthe parts works to complement the mechanicsof the others. He also covers everyother detail of the gun's functioning tomake it a precision tuned mechanical pieceof equipment.As can be seen, Jerry Moran specializesin improving the Colt Python. Other thanreplacing the sights and installing a frontsight protector, which is his trademark, heemploys no external changes. He will, ifneed be, re-barrel a Python with a factoryreplacement but that's it. He feels that thePython barrel is very accurate, and I tendFREE 8" 3.4 HP BENCH GRINDERwith the purchase of ANY lathe or mill from CORBINin the next 30 days, WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY ACOPY OF THIS AD! Send $2 today for illustratedcatalog of over 140 machine tools complete with specsand prices. We ship direct to you anywhere in the USA.Known world· widefor qualityand value:WE DID IT!THE PROTECTORThe Protector is designed to giveyears of service while giving yourhandgun the protection it deserves.Money Back GuaranteePY'8PY·l0FINALLY:4 Sizes To Protect MostHandgunsSMALL AUTOSREVS TO 2-MOST AUTOSREVS TO 4-PY·12PV-16YOUR OROER SENl WITHIN 24 tlO\JRSCHECII OR MONEY ORDER· NO C.O D"5ADD"OOSHIPI'lNGFORrlRsrllt'"• A pistol case that really protects• A design that is superior to any otherLARGE AUTOSREVS TO 6-TtC, XP100REVS TO 10"• Breathable Naugahyde Sweat-Pruf construction• A total system that utilizes the best of quality materialsTO ORDER: Enclose coupon with Name & Address(include Zip Code)Completely secure VeJcro~ closurepv-sPV-10PV·12PV·16No zipper to scratchHERE'S HOW THEMAIL TO:HAYNES ENT.P.O. Box 12275"Dept. HP1"Santa Ana, CA92712Functional design quickly drawnX 6.95X 7.95X 8.95X 9.95TOTALc----CALIF. RES.ADD 6'11> 1-----1SHIPPINGTOTALENCLOSEDSend a .10 SASE for Olner product Into,mallon.DLRS. INa, tNV.'i>~.,!~e8SYSTEM PROTECTSr----L.......--Author shot this J5/ J6" group withdouble action at 25 yards. A smoothaction is essential to accuracy,to agree. The only other process I wouldencourage a Python owner to have donewould be to have Larry Kelly Mag-NaPort the gun. It'll cut the muzzle jump andfelt recoil considerably being especiallyeffective in double action shooting.Due to the quantity oforders Moran receives,there's a rather long waiting list, althoughhe advises that he is catching up. Adeposit will get you a slot, and you willthen be notified of how and when to shipthe gun. For more detailed informationwrite: Jerry Moran, 2275 East FarrandRd., Clio, MI 48420. (313) 686-9266In conclusion, I feel that Moran'sCustom Python is undoubtedly one of thebest available. I've handled a lot of tunedactions, not only in the Python but othersas well, and I've yet to come across onethat'll beat Moran's. He isa true master of his field.60 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
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carry, with the gun in hammer-down-on-aloaded-chamber, and also cocked-andlocked.To get the gun (any gun) out ofone's pocket in anything approaching ahurry is very difficult unless one's hand isalready in the pocket on the gun. Eitherway, though, hands off or hands on, it wasslightly faster for me to get the gun intoaction with it cocked and locked. HoweverI prefer to hand cock it on the draw andhear the satisfying "snack" as the hammercomes fully back with the muzzle on target.I don't like the idea of the cocked andlocked piece floating around in my coatpocket. A pocket is not a holster.I did a little shooting here in Ala~kaduring this past winter when it was someforty below zero out. Although not manywill use the Jetfire in such extremeweather, I can happily report the little gunperformed perfectly in that killing cold.A final note. If you carry a gun regallyfor defense, you may have to use it someday.I believe any defense weapon must becapable of stopping one's opponent withone or two. good body hits. I seriouslydoubt that any handgun short of a .44 Spl,.45 ACP, or .44 Mag (midrange loads) willdo this consistently. The Beretta Jetfire isno.44 mag. If I had-to put all my faith andtrust in a handgun to save my life I wouldalways choose one ofthese larger weapons.But I would choose any handgun for personaldefense over and above a knife or mybare hands under any conditions. 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The Magnificent BerettaMINX .22 SHORT JETFIRE .25 CAL.No extractorblowback411actiononlypistolwith instantbreech cleaningdoublesafetyfeatures.WHA'I"SNEW.45 auto pistol drumfor 30-shot firepowerBingham Ltd. introduces therevolutionary Taylor MK I Pistol Drum.It has a 30-round cartridge capacity anduniversally fits all Colt series .45 pistols.Manufactured to exacting militaryspecifications using ordnance qualityMinx M2-CaI. 22 short. Overall Length 4'h",Length of barrel 2'h" ... Weight 10 ozs ... 6 shots...Thumb safety ... Half cock safetyJetfire-CaI. 25 ...Overall Length 4'h" Length ofbarrel 2Vi' ... Weight 8 ozs ... 8 shots Thumbsafety ...Half cock safetyDistributed exclusively byJ. L. GALEF &SON INC.Galef COMPANION folding single with ventilated rib.Here's an outstanding all purpose shotgun. Tang safety, 12and 20 gauge chambered for 3" magnum, suitable for 2%"shells. Also 16 and 28 gauge for 2%", 410 gauge for 3" and2V2" shells. Hand checkered rolled engraved receiver.For full details write Dept. D-lland include your dealer'!:> name and address.85 Chambers Street, New York, N.Y. 10007Wichita WSPThumbrest StockREINHART FAJEN INC.• Box 338 AH Warsaw, Mo. 65355Model#5DArrCHAi=lMAN Hi·RIDEIITMWITH A NEW "ADJUSTABLE TENSION" CONTROLINOWAVAILABLE FOR BROWNING H.P. AND HECKLER & KOCH P95Bianchi knows competitiondemands confidence - that'swhy the "Chapman" HI-RIDEfeatures:• Full grip clearance • Fullleather lining. 1Deep sightchannel for a fast draw. Versatilecross draw and side drawholstering • Low cut front• Hand fitted togun. Adjustabletensions • Metal reinforced.Made for Colt Gov't. 45 &Gold Cup, Brng. H.P. 9mm.Plain tan only.Complete rig as shown $74.40,includes belt, holster and pouch.WriteModel #B9today for full color'.. "Fancy Stitch Belt" I~~ -.'. catalog. (send $1.00)AT'BIANCHI'FRANCHISED DEALERS WORLDWIDE ,...-!~kChr l.. BIANCHIOR ORDER DIRECT! Sen~ cash. check or money ~~(~%.~~1?order (sorry no C.O.D. s) Add 10% for postage ~i 'hi)/'and handling. Calif. res. add 6% sales tax. , 'f '£;~\When ordering holsters please state Model J'J;;,,, !f:;,\ @l]1~LbI]fij[frnI]mNo" color. finish. right or left hand. and make -~. ~~ T /® c., • Dof gun. model. caliber and barrel length. .~I TMImmediate delivery. 100 Calle Cortez, Dept. # AH11 /81, Temecula, CA 9239064materials, the added weight is balancedto reduce recoil, allow greater accuraoyand reduce recovery time. A pistol canbe carried in most holsters with drummagazine in position.The Taylor MK I Pistol Drum,complete with loading tool, is $46.50 Rlus$2 shipping and insurance:: Order frqmBingham Ltd., Dept. AH,)775-C .Wilwat Drive, Norcross, GA 30093.Speed loader's springrams shells in placeJet-Loader is spring-activated, making itpossible to load the revolver cylinder inany position up to horizontal. A hiddentrigger activates J et-Loader's spring,ramming the shells home into properposition. There is no shell loss ifJet-Loader is accidentally dropped.Also available are special carryingcases in single and double models, plainor basket-weave.Write or phone: TICO International,Inc., World Trade Center #339, SanFrancisco, CA 94111, (415) 391-3464.Self-glowing sightfor night shootingGun sights fitted with precision dots andlines that glow in the dark with aAMERICAN HAN.DGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
Illuminated T-Sight PatternsHandgun.s wtt~ solid rear sight.PRICE COMBAT GUNSCUSTOM .45 COMBAT WORKRdiable - Accurate - Tastefullyexecuted combat modificationsperformed on the .45 auto.lYpeA2-00t systemHandguns and rtn:es with adjustaQIe rear sights.lYpeBLine--Dot systemlYpeCBracket-Dot systemgreenish hue and that can only be seenby the firer are now available throughgunsmiths for installation on hand guns,rifles and shotguns. Sights are renderedvisible in the dark by installation ofT-Sights, tiny, self-luminous markersthat use no batteries, wiring or power,and that have doubled the night shootingscores of expert marksmen.T-Sights' self-luminous quality comesfrom a low energy isotope, tritium,sealed in a tiny, phosphor-coatedcapsule, unobtrusively embedded in themetal of the gun's' sights.T-Sights are unaffected by moisture,water, oil, corrosion, temperature orshock. No maintenance is required, andT-Sights have a 10-20 year useful life.A T-Sight brochure is available bywriting Self-Power Lighting, Inc.,8 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NewYork 10523.Case conditioning kitfor handgun calibersAttractive display kit includes thePrecision Case Trimmer and thefollowing accessories: Outside NeckTurner, DBT Base, Deburring Tool,Inside eck Reamer, Primer PocketCleaner and Center, Primer PocketChamfering Tool and Case Length Gage.Specially packaged to save money. Save$11.90.Available in following calibers: .243,.250, .270, .300, .308, 30.06, 8 x 57Mauser, .358, .38 Special, .357 Mag, .44Mag and .45 ACP. Retail price $59.70.Complete information available fromForster Products, 81 E. Lanark Ave.,Lanark, IL 6l046.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>Treat your gun to the finest!Handmade, Glove Leather Lined Holsters. $25 00For years we have used these holstersand have found them to be the very best. Wewere so impressed that we bought the company.Our production is totally handmade.Each is signed by the maker. You will find theseholsters to be of the highest quality.ABOUT THE HOLSTER: The design is thetraditional western style high ride favored bylawmen for over 100 years. Each is made withthe proper thickness oak tanned leather of thebest grade available.The lining is top quality glove leatherand made so the smooth side is next to yourgun. The lining is treated with silicone toprevent rust.The lining is sewn on the top outside ofthe holster. Then rolled over so no stitches areexposed to wear. It is then bonded to theinside, a full welt is inserted and the. holster issewn and lock stitched with waxed linenthread. A drain hole is put in the bottom toallow debris to fall thru and air to circulate up.Each holster is hand finished and hand fittedto our shop gun to assure proper fit and crossoverstrap tension.Unlike pressure molded holsters whichare hard and stiff due to compression, ours isvery pliable and will hold your gun snugly,preventing it from moving while holstered.This type of design and construction virtuallyeliminates bluing wear. Also the holster doesnot squeak when worn or when the gunis drawn.Wear tests for the past 8 years haveshown this design far superior. Available formost high quality handguns, but not ~recommendedif gun has a sharp front target sight.Available in natural or black, right or lefthand - same price.Guns with barrels of 4" or less $25.00Guns with barrels 5" to 7v," $30.00For basket stamp finish, add $ 3.00For hand carved floral(natural only) add $ 5.00TO ORDER: Please give us gun make,model (if available), and barrel length (measuredfrom front of cylinder to tip). Sendcashier's check or money order. Allow 3 to 4weeks for delivery. Add $2.00 for postage andinsurance. Give us name and full addressincluding zip.65
CUSTOM COMPETITION HANDGUNSFROM THE ACCURACY SPECIALIST,ALPHA PRECISIONThe "FIRST IN ACCURACY" is our name• Competitive prices • Over 20 years experience.Dependable functioning • Professionalcraftsmanship •• All work fully tested and guaranteed •• Fast service, less than 15 days for most work·• Send large SASE for details •• Pull a dot fastener• Series 4100. Tan or black,right or left hand, available in sizesto fit most single action handgunsPPC, ISPC, DUTY, TARGET,SILHOUETIE, AND SPORTALPHA PRECISION, INC., Dept. 01,1231 Sunderland, Ct.Atlanta, Georgia 30319 (404) 458-0477HUNTERFLAP HOLSTERforerSuper~.acRhawRlOW'BarrelThe Hunter Corp. Dept. AH-1181A Division of Crockett & Kelly, Inc.3300 West 71 st Avenue, Box 467Westminster, Colorado 80030See your dealer today or send $2.00 for our new <strong>1981</strong> catalog.Name _~ ~Address.CityL ~State Zip I .__ARCANE AMMOContinued from page 44pistol). The Arcane bullets also have theadvantage of not requiring a Teflon coatingto lubricate the bearing surface as theKTW bullets do, and should be able to bemanufactured cheaper as a result.Until Arcane ammo is either importedor manufactured in the U.S., I will still bedevoted to KTW ammo, as I feel it is anexcellent product and a good buy for themoney. But there is no denying that Arcaneammo, in concept has several advantagesover it or any other armor-piercing orexpanding ammo made. The most excitingbullet to me is the .45 ACP. You get the bestof both the large and small bore cartridgeswith this bullet. The bore diameter of .45with the penetration ofa 9 mm. Now that'ssomething to get excited about!If you as an individual or organizationhave a legitimate need for this high-performanceammo and would like to evaluate itfor yourself, you may contact me throughthis magazine. I will be happy to share thesamples I imported at my cost (about onedollar apiece) plus shipping charges.Please provide adequate proofthat you arean employee or representative ofa federal,state or municipal organization.Discretion forbids me from mentioninghow many layers of Kevlar these bulletswill penetrate. But Arcane ammo shouldbe just the thing for the Drug EnforcementAdministration or any agency likely to encounterfelons with body armor.Arcane bullets are not yet perfected,but I feel they will be soon. It's remarkableammunition. High shock and high penetration.In my book, that's an ....unbeatable combination. ~SILUETASContinued from page Jlis kept away from body parts. To keep thepistol off the ground, it must be set on thecupped free hand and, though that's moresolid than standing, it's not as solid assupporting both barrel and butt. An unlimitedgun stocked with a short grip(shorter that your hand) and a fat fore-endcan be shot quite solidly prone by restingthe gripping hand on the ground and thefore-end on a gloved fist. Still, the proneposition isn't used much these days.Supine positions abound and are derivativesof the Creedmore position pioneeredin handgun use by early silhouetteshooters like Skip Talbot. In the classicexample, the legs are drawn up, with kneestouching, and the feet are spread to form asolid triangle against which to brace thepistol, which is held with the grip against66 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
the thigh, and barrel along the calf. Theshooting elbow, often protected with a pad,rests directly on the ground, and the headis supported by the free arm drawn overthe head, with knuckles on the mat. This isa very solid position, well adapted to midgripbolt action pistols-and it'll burn thehell out ofan unprotected leg when you'reshooting a revolver. Blast shields are mandatoryfor revolver shooters who choosethe supine position. Variations are foundin leg positions, with those who are flexible.enough placing one leg on the other footwith the foot flat on the ground. Elevationadjustment is made by varying foot andleg positions. All are very stable and by,farthe most popular positions in use, nodoubt for the very reason of stability.The sidewinder position resembles aslightly relaxed fetal attitude. With theshooter lying on his left or right side to suitthe hand, the pistol is supported on thedrawn-up legs, which are adjusted to allowthe handgun's butt to rest on the lower leg,the fO,re-end and barrel on the upper leg.The shooting elbow is on the ground andthe free hand is commonly used to providelateral support for the pistol as a headsupport is neither required nor comfortable.Blast shields ·are necessary for revolvershooters who use the sidewinderposition. There are variations, such asholding the pistol between the legssideways,too. You might try this one, ifeither you, or your glasses, are thick.Now that wasn't hard, was it? Justpractice a little at home, get the feel of it,then get out there andscore that 40.WEAVER SCOPEContinued from page 12The normal eye reliefis 15\12 inches but itwill function from 10 to 24 inches. Theclick adjustment is \12 minute at 100 yardsand it comes with a dual-X or dot reticle asstandard equipment. This new Weaver,with the proven "T" model adjustment,should be the ticket for the handgunhunter and silueta shooter. The price ofthis new piece of handgun optics was notfirmed up at this writing, but I am told itwill be well under the $100 mark.For testing, I mounted the scope in theRemington XP-1OO which takes the standardrigid one piece rifle base and the standardquick detachable one inch rings. ForRuger S.A. revolvers, they have a new systemwhich needs no drilling or tapping toinstall. The accurate 7mm BR cartridgeperformed as expected, delivering 10 ringaccuracy at fifty yards. The MICROTRAC system was put to the test again andagain by walking the shots across the target;neat little groups methodically decoratingthe paper.The new scope is tough, reliable andshould be a welcome addition to anyserious handgunner's battery. It ...,.will be available in early 1982. ~AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>(1) Phenomenal molecular bondguaranteedwill not chip orpeel(2) Extremely Hard satin finish (70Rock. "e") with superlubricity(3) Excellent protection againstrust(4) All internal and external partsprocessedMetaloy Co.• Inc.6567 E. 21 PI. "E"'Tulsa, OK 74129(918) 836-3781-.\1-~~\~~ C4ft.~.~~.'(\~ c,~~Il-~G~ li041?"t( C04~c,ll-S S ~~ ?J,~ i1!l(j If. Clift1/.~ ~GFRANK GREEN'SBASIC PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP SEMINAR2 (60 min. each) CASSETTE TAPES & DETAILEDPHOTO FLIP-CHARTSight alignment & trigger squeeze, same old stuff, right?? WRONG!!!TRIGGER CONTROL explained like never before ... new learningtechniques make HANDGUN MARKSMANSHIP what it should be. .. EASY as 1. .. 2 ... 3!!!!!!!! I TELL IT LIKE IT REALLY IS ... MYTHSTAKE THE BEATING THEY DESERVE. LEARN HOW TO FIRE A HANDGUN ACCURATELY IN LESS TIME THAN YOU THINK POSSIBLE........................ AND I GUARANTEE IT!!!!!!!! :Valuable information for BEGINNERS and SEASONED PERFORMERS ... outstanding preparation for any handgun activity . .. TARGET... POLICE . .. SELF-DEFENSE. You gain from my 20 years of pistolcompetition and instructor experience: 10 years as Officer-In-Chargeof U.S. AIR FORCE Marksmanship Teams . .. winner of OLYMPIC SILVER medal; PAN-AM & WORLD SHOOTING GAMES GOLD medals'NATIONAL PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP . .. NRA Life Member and NRAQualified Instructor. PAY ONCE . .. get professional teaching andcoaching for yourself, family and friends . .. Refresher always available.Listen to TAPE #1 at home, using the detailed PHOTO FLIPCHART as quick reference for grip, trigger, sighting etc. ... hancUeyour gun while "listening" ... your aUention isn't divided by trying toread a book . .. you develop greater concentration. When you areready for live firing practice, take TAPE #2 to the range with you . .. Iwill coach you through actual firing sessions and teach you to assayyour performance. YOU LEARN TO EVALUATE AND IMPROVEUPON YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE! COMPLETE SEMINAR ...$28.50 postpaid (No COD or Credit Cards, please) Send check ormoney order with name and address for UPS delivery to:FRANK GREENDept. AH, 530 W. Oak Grove Rd., Montrose, CO 81401HAVE QUESTIONS? WANT AQUICK ANSWER? CAll 303-249-7003Advanced Marksmanship & Special Subject Seminars available soon. Watch for ads.Dealer inquiries welcomed.67
One let conill" ot 4 animalI.1/5 scale N.R.A. Small Bore rifle silhouettes.1 set. $9.983,'8 scale IHMSA.'12 pistol silhouettes. 1 set. .$,17.80SWMS manufactures standard or custom scaledsilhouettes for your range. For more Information.send 25' and a self-addressed envelope toSouthwe.t Metallic Silhouette.P.O. 10. 476 Uvalde, Te.al 71101Or Call: (512) 271-5454 or (512) 271-3217Full scole long lasting Jolloy 360 long range pistol andhigh powered rifle silhouettes. .$.269.99FineMetallic SilhouettesINSIDERContinued from page 69. Provide criminal penalties for failureto report loss or theft of one'shandgun.10. Transfer enforcement responsibilityfor the Gun Control Act of 1968 fromthe Secretary of the Treasury to theAttorney General.11. Provide civil liability to handgun victimsfor any person who "negligently. sells" a handgun in violation ofthe actif the gun is later used in a crimeagainst the victim.Town'sResidentsHave to ,Tumin HandgunsRcently in this column (<strong>American</strong><strong>Handgunner</strong>, July/August, <strong>1981</strong>), Iwarned of the coming pressure againstguns in general and handguns in particular.No great mystical power was necessaryto make that prediction, but events sincethat was written-attempts on the lives ofPresident Reagan and Pope John Paul 11-Introducing the "COMBATMASTER" practical pistolcompetition rig~Designed by Jim Highley andManufactured by Don HumeLeather GoodsHolster features:cross draw & butt forwardcomplete grip clearanceadjustable tensionsteel linedwide deep sight channelslotted for 1'1," belt)pouch has adjustabletension'slotted for 1'14" beltbelt is double lined1'1," widthalso revolver holsterstension held speed loaderpouchall items, offered in black onlyComplete rig $74.00Holster, any model $32.00Magazine Pouch $12.00Speed loader pouch $15.00Belt $30.00Order direct. add 8% postage andhandlingOklahoma residents add 3% Sales TaxDealers' inquiries invited.Immediate Delivery.Make orders to:COMBAT MASTER. 202 S: Elm,Commerce" Oklahoma 7433968 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
SilhouetteShooters DiaryYou can shoot better, scorebetter,by taking away the guesswork!Use our handy pocket-sized Shooters Diary.• Discounts Available• DealersInquiriesinvitedSend check or money ~order (CT reSiden.ts add71h% sales tax) withname. address, ZiP codeONLY$3.25 RAMS TEN, 'NCORPORATED':"J.~-t'"Includes• Lots of Score Sheets• Sight Adjustments• Gear• Guns, Ammo• Range Conditions,., and more'Box 396Wallingford. CT 06492WONDE.SIGHT~t~~~~rt~ar":'ig~~~~~~e.:~.:S&W ''I('' and "N" frame revolver•. Alsoadapts to current models and many otherrevo'vers using one tapped hole in frame.CA. RES ADD TAX$21.95 FACTORY ORDERS POSTPAIDFIREARMS DEVELOPMENT LABUZG YOLO AVE.,OROVILLE, CA 9S96SWHENTHE FACTSUNFOLD,THE CHOICE ISSMITH &WESSONThere's a specialfeeling about S&Wfolding knives. Andthe facts provethey're designedand made bypeople who know agood workingblade.£.lfilJUltra-ThinSportsman'sKnives combinefunctional lockbackdesign withpocket knife convenience.They'reall stainles.s, only1/4" thick and 3"long when dosed.The 440 stainlessblade is 2%" ofworking beauty, in~ Smith&\\esson@ a BANGOR PUNTA Companyhave brought handguns to the attention ofmedia people and lawmakers throughomthe world.The headline shown here could be oneof the most significant of the 1980s. If theMorton Grove ordinance is upheld in thecourts, we, as handgunners, are in for a lotof trouble. Almost every city, county andstate in the U.S. has lawmakers who willpounce upon this opportunity, and therash ofgun prohibition bills will tum into atidal wave that will engulf the nation fromMaine to California.<strong>Handgunner</strong>s who have been coastingalong on the wings and wheels of the coreof others who have been battling the antigunners,nationally and locally, had betterget a move on! Ifyou are not supporting atleast one national pro-gun organizationand at least one local group, you're just notcarrying your weight. It will probably beasking too much to suggest that you attendcity councilor state legislative meetings, orthat you pound the pavement to promotethe pro-gun lawmakers. But is it asking toomuch to have you join the NRA and atleast one gun club in your area? Or wouldyou prefer that you let the other guy do it?Your only other choice is .10 wait and see.Then, someday, you'll be told where totum in your handguns, and you can figureout what to do with your collection ofholsters, cleaning gear and reloadingequipment.9mm RevolversWe can't call it a proliferation yet, but havedip point (Model6063) or drop point(Model 6064).£.lfilJWe designedthe Shooter's Knifefor handgunners,The Shooter's Knife(Model 6065) has aclip point blade anda screw driver bladecrafted from stainlesssteel. Theyhave a notched tangto provide a securelock for the openblade, a recessedlock release, asoft brassbladeA Superior Design that offers MORE.Quality, Comfort & Custom FitlilenaiaM~OOthat's just right for ~....__..~::~__""'''''''IIIIIIII'adjusting sights,(Or for thestop and genuinerosewood in thecontoured handles.The blades are 31/2"long in either a clippoint (Model 6061)or drop point (Mode16062)design.And a snapflapWessonhide TM beltsheath comes witheach knife. £.lfilJThe SwingbladeSporter (Model6041) is a uniqueFor MoreInformationContact:Safety Direct. Inc.23 Snider WaySparks. NV 89.431CHRONOGRAPH-VELOCITY TEST ~YOUR RELOADS • _>_. , •.FROM $79 J~'i • _ >~'>-W~~TS\ F~ERp6~i:E~UU" . > •Cus!. Chr. Co, Box 1061 Brewster WA 988121...............---,. SILENCERS are legal when purchased WllhlO the P'OVISions of Federal and State law. Ruger Mark I, 10122Sporter, AR15/M16. Remington 700.Browning Auto Rifle, and more, as well asMachme Guns. Send $10.00 101 our InformativeIllustrated catalog and dlSlInCliveJonlthln Arthur Ciener logo T-Shirt or $3.00 fOf catalog on~.RO 1. BOI 66Y6, 6B50 RNeredge Onve, T"usv~le. Fl 317BO 13051 16B·1911HAVE A GUN THAT SHOOTS THEWAY YOU WANT IT TO!Real hand fit actions, every part matchedand polished for beautili,Jlly smooth crispfeel. S&W -Colt - Ruger revolvers only,Write for information.P.O. Box 23028ACTION WORKS Richfield, MN 55423design with ashroud that securelylocks the blade inthe open position aswell as endosingandscrews on fish- ,:-------1iiiii.-~r--::~-__ing reels.) £.lfilJ 'Maverick FoldingHunters are alsoprotecting the bladewhen the knife isdosed. Entirelystainless, its 3" flatground, 440 stainlessblade providesplenty of razorsharp working edge.Only 43/4" longwhen closed. It'sperfect for hunting,backpacking andcamping. It comeswith a Wessonhidepocket sheath.£.lfilJ S&W knivesare made in ourown factory forunmatched quality,performance andvalue.Smith & Wesson,Springfield,Massachusetts01101.
Roy's ]P)ancake®,themost ]P)ractical holsterSend $1For Our NEW<strong>1981</strong> Catalog #9for Combat shooting.and we've been making itfor years!Custom Combat Handguns & Accessoriesfor the Discriminating Shooter.NO.6 Extended Combat Safety (blue orstainless) $19.50No. 7 Extended Combat Slide Release (blue orstainless) 20.00No. 10 Heavy Duty Recoil Spring (Govt. orComm.) 2.50No. 11 Heavy Duty Recoil Spring Kit (Govt. orComm.) 4.50NO.5 Magazine Base Pads. 1.50No.8 Beavertail Grip Safety (Govt. or Comm.) 22.50No.9 Commander Style Hammer (4140steel) . 16.95No. 13 Pachmayr GM·45C Combat Grips 17.50No. 14 Pachmayr Mainspring Housing (Bor C) 9.75No. 23 Break-Free ClP (90gm) 3.45No. 16 Rogers E·Z loader Magazine Well. 9.95No. 15 Rogers PPS Combat Grips (black) . _ 14.95No. 22 Bbl. Bushing Wrench 3.00No. 31 Extended Magazine Release 21.95No. 32 Laka No. 77 Stainless Magazine withpad .16.00..'5 .r~.jl).o~.,PAIICAHE®HOLS'rERS'-----/"t8Roy's Custom Leather Goods, Inc.~~~I7.. :;~~~.':.~~1753 ~-f!WILSON COMBATNO.1 Competition MatchTrigger 515.95WILSON COMBATNo. 25 Full LengthRecoil Spring Guide &Plug 530.00 Govt.·GoldCup or' Comm...-WILSON COMBATNO.4 CompetitionMagazine With Pad(7rd-Stainless) 519.50.A'\'\A~oWILSON COMBATSHOK-BUFF"Shock Absorber KitNo_ 255.50std.; No. 20512.95deluxe (govt. or Comm.)fiiiiiiii~10DWILSON COMBATWilson-Dwyer "GroupGripper:: No. 12 Govt.·Gold Cup 522.95; No. 12CComm. 527.95.WILSON COMBATNo. 3 High VisibilityCombat Sights 525.00,No. 3D with 3 dot system532.00_ We will install in3 weeks for a 520.00labor charge.Add 52.50 postage & handling per order,..NQ.credit card orders please. Ark. residents add 3 percentsales tax.Send SASE for price list or 51.00 for NEW complete picture brochure of Custom CombatModifications & Accessories:-AII orders processed within 5 business days.WILSUN501-234-1599Put the best leather on your side ... wear ours!!!'S GUN SHUP Route 3, Box 211·0, Berryville, Ark. 72616Phone: 501·545-3618you noticed the renewed interest in 9mmrevolvers? Ruger has offered the 9mm/.357 magnum single-action for some time,but that's about where it stood until a coupleof years ago when Ruger announcedthe 9mm double-action in Service Six andSpeed Six configurations. These touted aunique, patented ejection system that fell .victim to the wide variations in case dimensions.Current models require the useofhalf-moon clips. Now we have the S&W547. This, too, exhibits a unique, patentedextractor system. This handgun presumablyis aimed at the European market, perhapswith an eye to U.S. shooters who willfollow the military into 9mm. For this reasonit's necessary to ask whether this autopistol cartridge will ever be compatiblewith revolver design. Does the 9mm belongin a revolver. Perhaps it's not as crazyas we think. After all, some guys are tryingto put the .357 magnum into an auto pistol.Bits and PiecesIrv Stone of Bar-Sto Precision has discontinuedoffering collet-type bushings for the.45. He found that because of wide variationsin slides, breakage of the colletssometimes occurs. Irv will offer fitted NationalMatch type bushings only, and willhave them made up in a number of a.D.sizes to assure a good tight fit to the customer'sslide. Irv foresees no loss of accuracyby switching from the collet-typebushing. By the way, Irv is moving to a newlocation, and ifthe address has been establishedby the time you read this, you'll findit in his new ads.<strong>American</strong> <strong>Handgunner</strong> published an adfrom DBP Engineering recently, showingthe company's new muzzle brake for attachmentto .45 barrels. We had one ofthebrakes here and had no problem with it.However, DBP's testing showed a potentialproblem that is being corrected. If youordered a brake, you've probably alreadyreceived a letter from DBP explaining thesituation. We will have a new brake inhouse for tests, and we'll let you ~know our findings. ~SCOPES, MTS, ETC.Continued from page 14calibers being cham bered in theThompson/Center Contender, andbecause these big bore cartridges can kickthe hell out ofa scope, T /C has introducedtheir line of RP scopes that are, as thename implies, recoil proof. Available in1.5X, 2.5X, 3X and 4X, these scopes arefactory tested to 32 G's and are backed bya lifetime warranty; and they're not justfor T/C's. They can be fitted to most Colt,Ruger and S&W models ...The future of pistol scopes and mountslooks bright, with new, tougher scopes,more adaptable and easier to installmounts, and more gun models that can befitted. Many of the scope companies areworking feverishly on a variable scope for70 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
DUNK-KITA NEWCONCEPT INGUN CLEANING!!e Dunk-Kit, the fast, easy way to clean andprotect your guns is used and endorsed bygunsmiths, pistol shooters and police.e Dunk-Kit cleans, oils, and displaces moistureall in one easy operation.eDunk-Kit comes in a large '/4 gallon pail, isreusable, and should last lor years.eDunk-Kit is also ideal lor cleaning andprotecting small parts, reels, cycle chains oralmost anything!For your Dunk-Kit, send $12.95 plus $3.00lor postage and handling to:Larson'Industries,Inc.P.O. Box393Fremont,He. 68025E1.eaSll no C.O.D. 's. Send street address lorU.P.S. delivery. Dealer inquiries invited.handguns, but none have yet held up to thepunishment of some of the big bore magnumcalibers.IRON SIGHTSA casual observer to the handgun scenemight think that the people making sightsfor the .45 aut6 cannot come up withanything new. From the plain old fixedsights, we've seen the rush toward the highvisibility rear sight blades and a rainbow ofcolors for front sight inserts. We now haveadjustable sights of every description, andclick adjustments to fit specific shootinggames.Almost as big as the sight market for the.45 auto is that of the hunting and silhouettefield. It is here that we are concernednot only with high visibility forthose quick shots, but also precise clickadjustments from a mechanism that cantake the beating of field use with highrecoil handguns.Here's a run down on some of theinteresting metallic sights offered from advertisersin the pages of The <strong>American</strong><strong>Handgunner</strong>:Wilson's Gun Shop offers high visibilitycombat sights for the .45 auto;' these fixedsights retail at $25 or $45 installed ... Longthe favorite of target and combat shooters,King's Gun Works has the King-Tappencombat sight at $29 and King hardbailersight at $18 or $21 with white outline ...James E. Clark offers an adjustable rearsight for the single and double actionRuger revolvers. It replaces any of theSWAGED I.EADPISTOL BULLETSThe Albertsofferingconsists ofTWENTY designs from.32 to .45 PLUS a pair of beltedconicals for black powdershooters. The depth of theAlberts line demonstrates ourgenuine interest in providingexactly the bullet you want. Prelubedfor fast, clean reloading,and constantly checked againststringent manufacturing standards,you can be confident whenbuying Alberts.Swaged lead bullets are our onlyproduct - they have to excel.Cost? Absolutely competitive - andAlberts prices have remained constantsince 1979!Send 50¢ for 4 page brochure, and 4pages of Loading Data.THE ALBERTS CORPORAfION12-8 Commerce Road. Fairfield, NJ 07006~REMIIITII RElOIDllllOIE~Handgun bullets of thehighest caliber.At Remington, we offer you the most completeline of reloading components in the industrySo no matter what type of shooting you do- from silhouette to target to law enforcementto game-there's a Remingtonpistol or revolver bullet that'sright on target.And you'll be happy toknow that all Remingtonbullets-from our .38 cal.,148 gr. wad-cutters to our.44 cal., 180 gr. semijacketedhollow points- arethe most consistent performersfor your money.Which is why, on the rangeor in the field, shooters ofthe highest caliber shootbullets of the highestcaliber.Remington.To learn more about the advantages of reloading in theRemington Reloading Zone, ask your Remington dealerfor our new components catalog. It's free. Or write usat the address below. These bullets, listed by grainweight and type, are generallyin stock at your dealer's. Othersare available on special order.9 mm. 115 JHP. 124 Me, 357cal. no SJHP. 125 SJHP. 158 SP'158 SJHP. 158 LOSWC; 38 cal.95 SJHP. 110 SJHP. 125 SJHP.148 LOWC, 158 LORN, 158LOHp'158 LOSWC; 41 mag. 210SP' 210 LO; 44 cal. 180 SJHP.240 SP' 240 SJHP. 240 LOGe.240 LO, 45cal. 185 MCWC, 185JHP. 230 Me. 230 LD, 250 LO.Remington is a trademark registered in theUnited States Patent & Trademark Officeby Remington Arms Company, Inc.,Bridgeport. Conn. 06602.
• - ~f~A~"DODGE CITY',~ .~:lT GUARANTEED I~E? . Don't be fooled by the low price!CATAUll> • Genuln. heavy c_hlde. Completewith leg & hammer tie. and bullet'\ loops. Stote:MakA>, Madel, Caliber &\ barrel length. Meo._ where warn.EI DORADO LEATHER.., a PANORA"'A. P.O.Box S81C, LoMe.a C.... 92041II!"TUMULTOUS HILARITYAND LOTS OF IT!!!THE FUNNY. FUNNY .BOOK ABOUTTHE PISTOLSHOOTERS ..Lee.. Echols,'.45 Nat'l Trophy Winner 1941J Send $6.00 to Lee Echols, 1640Maple Dr., Unit 68, Chula Vista, CA92011. CA buyers add 6% sales tax.WHAr5NEW~·····DREAtiNAljGiiT·····~: 357/44 B & D :: Conversions of S&W 27-28 Ruger 357 :: T.C. Contender-Marlin 1894 :: BAIN & DAVIS :: 559 W. Las Tunas, San Gabriel, Ca. :..•.••...................•...... .~....~.:~-L1NE GU~~\\'..."UNDER RIB" ) .PPC GUNS BUILT 1 .. BULL BARRELS "\\ IHANDGUN BARRELS RELINEDHANDGUN CYLINDERS RECHAMBEREDJAY SCOTT GRIPS & COLT PARTS - $10 MIN" ORDERS&W SIGHTS INSTALLED ON COLT SLIDESS&W MOD. 28 TO 44 SPECIAL & 45 L.C.6" Python Barrels $52.95 prepaidNU-L1NE GUNS1053 Caulks Hili Rd, Dept. AHHarvester, MO 63301SENO LARGE ;A S E (314) 441·4500FOR BROCHURE (314) 447-4501FUNCTIONAL, RELIABLE, COMBAT PROVENPISTOLSMITHINGSend $1 for full list of services available.EXCLUSIVE WEST COAST DISTRIBUTOR FORESSEX ARMS .45 Receivers & SlidesDealer Inquiries InvitedCHUCK RIESP.O. Box 205, Culver City, CA 90230MAKER OF CUSTOMLEATHER PRODUCTS FOR THEPRACTICAL PISTOL SHOOTER#455"SECURITY"Many new. products for bothautos and revolvers.Send $1 for new '81 Catalog.GWM DAVISP.O. Box 446 • Arcadia· CA 91006Full floating vent ribfor hunting I silhouetteWith the popularity of handgun huntingand silhouette shooting, Simmons GunSpecialties, Inc. has seen the need for afull floating ventilated rib and hasdesigned such a rib for your favoritehandgun. Each is custom fitted to yourindividual gun and finished to yourspecifications-either dust blued, polishblued, or your choice of the three newSimgard finishes which are non-glaresandblast, brushed satin, or ultra-britethat looks like stainless.The rib (blued) for most handguns is$86, or with Simgard finish: $167.50.Write or call Simmons Gun Specialties,Inc., 700 Rogers Rd., Olathe, KS 65061;(913) 782-3131.Wilson Combat sightsoffer high visibilityManufactured out of 4140 steel andfitting factory dovetail slot in .45 autoswith very minor filing needed, theWilson Combat High Visibility CombatSight has a sight picture very similar tothat of a low-mounted or buried Bo-Maradjustible sight setup at less than half thecost, installed. Wilson's will fit withinthree weeks shop time for $45 plus $4return shipping complete, or install yourown at retail price of $25 per set (you getfront and rear) plus $2.50 postage andhandling.Rear sight has 5x40 Allen head setscrew for positive locking after zeroing.Both front and rear sights have fine50 Ipi serration. Contact Wilson's GunShop, Rt. 3, Box 211-D, Dept. AH,Berryville, AR 72616. Dealer inquiriesinvited.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:A. JACK ROSENBERG& SONS12229 COX LANEOALLAS, TEXAS75234214·241·6302DONJlJDD 45 ACClJRACYJOBSSPECIALIZING INTARGET/COMBAT PISTOLSMITHING THE 45 ACPALL POPULAR SIGHT OPTIONSGUARANTEED ACCURACY AND PERFORMANCECOLT ... S&W ... RUGERLONG SASE FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRICE LIST3202 W. DENGAR 915-694-1766MIDLAND. TEXAS 79701NRA LIFE MEMBERBRASS'.45 ACP-9mm & .38 SuperWE HAVE IT!Call For Quantity Prices(512) 858-4441THE BRASS WORKSp.o. Box 315HDripping Springs, TX 78620SHARE YOURINTEREST INSHOOTINGTELL A FRIEND ABOUTBlNDGUNNERMAGAZINEBetter yet ... givethem the enclosedsubscription ordercard.72 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
Ruger adjustable sights MiniatureMachine Co. has adjustable sights for theS&W Model 39 and 59. These use thefactor.y front sight, have a white outlineand are available in black or nickel finish... Lee's Red Ramps offers the originalliquid sight insert kit. Available in fourflourescent colors, the inserts are easy toinstall. Lee also offers a white outlineblade for Colts, Rugers and Micro rearsights ... Gutridge, Inc. has their "Quickline"combat sight for .45 autos that leadsyour eye to the target quickly and accurately... M-S Safari Arms offers fixedor adjustable sights that are cut full radius;both are available in blue or stainless forthe .45 auto ... New from Wichita Arms isthe .45 auto target and combat sights.Designed by Ron Power, these all-steelsights feature positive, audible clicks andrugged construction. For silhouette shooters,Wichita has a Multi-Range Quickchange sight system that permits presettingof four positions ... Millett Industriesstarted with their unique fixed sightsfor the .45 auto and now have a completeline ofadjustable sights for Colt, BrowningHi-Power, S&W and Ruger revolvers andthe Dan Wesson ....Detonics has a newCombat Selector rear sight that fits theDetonics and Colt ,45's. It has a three-dotline-up that is fast and accurate ...Within the next six months there will beat least a half-dozen new makers Of metallicsight trying to get their piece of themarket; whether these will be any better isyet to be seen, but you can be sure thatthey will offer some unique features.However all of the scopes, mounts andmetallic sights mentioned above havefound proponents throughout the handgunningfield; choose the one that's rightfor you, and shoot with the confidencethat comes with usingquality components.HANDLOADINGContinued from page 16heavy bullets. They sought to determinewhether velocity and kinetic energy, consideredalone, were significant factorsi 1the evaluation ofa bullet's ability to drop alarge animal.Experiments were carried out at theChicago Stockyards and involved the shotingof beef cattle scheduled for slaughter.Close-quarter, rapid-fire tests includedboth revolvers and autoloaders in calibersthat ranged from .476 through .455 and .45on down to .38 and .30. A variety of bulletweights, compositions, shapes and velocitiesadded to the thoroughness of theexperiment.As if to confirm tests conducted byBritish Ordnance in the mid-19th Century,the fact of heavy bullet superiority wasimmediately apparent. Quoting Dr. LaGarde's report: "The tests showed that theGunEngraving=DENVER'=[®=BULLETS'=ITVINC.At Denver Bullets we also produce 19 sizes of blackpowder round and maxi balls.Please feel free to contact us anytime we can be of service.EuropeanMaster Engraver• All types of firearms.• Traditional or High Bas~Relief.• Quotations upon request.• Reasonable pricing.Hendrik Kleyn5500 Kenowa S.W., Grandville, MI 49418Telephone (616) 530-8824 or 532-2281303-893-3146Remanufactured andNew Ammunition.Hard Cast Bullets1801 W. 13th AVE.DENVER, CO 8020413031 893-3146HARD CAST DENVER BULLETSPlease do not confuse our hard bullets with the softer swaged bullet. Swaged bullets require asofter lead and therefore areprone to leading. Our bullets are sized to the exact diameter required and at the same time they are pressure lubricated with ourhigh temperature. non sticky, hard bullet lubricant.PREPAID FREIGHT POLICY 10,000 or more rounds of ammunition pre-paid to continental U.S. All bullets prepaid to continentalU.S. regardless of quantity. ~.- .,AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>30 CARBINE1 15 grain round nose380 AUTO95 grain round nose9mm125 grain round nose38 SPECIAL'48 grain double end wadcutter38 SPECIAL148 grain button end wadcutter38 SPECIAL148 grain hollow base swaged38/357158 grain semi-wadcutter41 MAGNUM220 grain semi-wadcutter44 MAGNUM240 grain semi~wadcutter44 MAGNUM250 grain semi-wadcutter·44 MAGNUM~ 290 grain seml-wadcutter45 A.C.P.185 grain semJ-wadcutter45 A.C.P.200 grainsemi-wadcutter(H & G deSign)•45 A.C.P.230 grain round nose45 COLT250 grain flat nose73
~tNG~ RED g§5SINCE 1949 RAMP ...COD,MASTER CARD,VISA ACCEPTED.CA. RESIDENTSADD 6%.SHIPPING &HANDLING 1.50KITSAccept no substitutes use only genuine King'sWhite Outline Blades forColt, Ruger and MicroSights4.95 if purchased with KitAccept No Substitutes, Use King's Products OnlyInstall better-than-factory front sight inserts with ourhighly visible colored insert material! Choose from fourextremely durable acrylic colors: Red, Orange, Yellowor White. Detailed instructions included with each kit.Std. Kit one color, your choice, @ 25 inserts. . .. 9.95Pro Kit one color, your choice, @ 100 inserts, completewith mixing bowl and dropper 20.00Additional colors at extra costAcrylic Hardener 'h oz. 5.00; 1 oz. 8.00; 2 oz. 12.00Colored Powder 'h oz. 4.95; 1 oz. 10.00; 2 oz. 18.00Mixing Bowl 1.80 Dropper 50¢Dealer Inquiries Welcome. Order from:KING'S GUN WORKS1837 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91201 (213) 244-6811 or 244-7686SWIVEL-IHIULIEI1b:::!~::~Favorite of hunters and SWAT teams! One,fluid motion tilts gun butt forward andout for swiftest, smoothest draw action.Available for most revolvers and largeautomatics ... brown only.4" & 6" Barrel Rev.& Lg. Auto's $54.95 Retail8" Barrel $64.95 Retail10" Barrel $74.95 RetailOptional 2nd Half Harness with Single AmmoPouch - $19.95; Double Ammo Pouch - $27.95(if Cuffcase also desired, add $10.95). Liningadd$10.00.State make, model, BBL and whether right or left·handed.Add $3.00 per holster tor handling and shipping. New Yorkresidents add appropriate sales tax. Foreign orders -add15% shipping, U.S. funds only. Send money Qrder or certifiedcheck. MasterCard & Visa-give expiration date-accepted.DeSantis manufactures a complete line ofholsters creatively designed to fill the, specific needs of gun enthusiasts and lawenforcement personnel. Mail $2 for ourcomplete 12-page, full color catalog.Dealer inquiries invited-call or write.DE ~.....5i1ntls-Holster and Leather Goods Co.I,.~Dept. AH11, 155 Jericho Turnpike : ......Mineola, NY 11501 • (516) 742-7900k'.-,"'.. ~~~Tj'~tI.. l',,)'" ,.....,~J~- ... . I"'i'j' /~ ~-:: .. ~. «l~..-_ ~~ ....:1:,1 ,l- ••.476-caliber lead bullet has the greateststopping power. Its weight is 288.1 grains,muzzle velocity 729 f.s.; muzzle energy 340foot-pounds. The .4S-caliber lead bulletwith a slightly blunt point was next instopping power. It weighs 250 grains with amuzzle velocity of 720 f.s. and muzzleenergy of 288 foot-pounds."Another segment ofthe doctor's accountof these tests, in detailing the effectivenessof light, high-speed bullets versus weightyslow-movers, states that "the animals invariablydropped to the ground when shotfrom three to five times with larger caliber(heavier) Colt's revolver bullets, and theyfailed in every instance to drop when asmany as ten shots of the smaller diameterjacketed (lighter) bullets from the Colt'sautomatic and Luger pistol bullets hadbeen delivered against the lungs or abdomen.This failure on the part of the automaticpistols of small caliber set at rest atonce the claims of the makers to the effectthat the superior energy and velocity oftheir weapons was a controlling factor instopping power:'British Ordnance, as noted, had its sayover 100 years ago. Significantly, conclusionsregarding the superior stoppingpower of heavy bullets were not based onpenetration or even wound-channel comparisonsin ruptured gelatin blocks. Bulletperformances in these areas generally areassociated with composition, shape,diameterand speed. All of the foregoing areimportant. However, in rating the stoppingpower of bullets, the British emphasizedthe importance of what they termed"dwell time." The expression suggests thatmuch importance must be placed upon thespan of time during which a given degreeofforce is applied to the target object whenpure stopping power is being evaluated.Within this concept, high velocity (regardlessof sensational kinetic energy figures)actually exists as a deterrent to bulleteffectiveness.If velocity, penetration and high energyfigures fulfill the objective of your handgunhandloading, lighter bullets willdoubtless provide what you're seeking.Expansion properties, regardless of bulletweight, also must be considered. Even alight bullet ofeffective shape and comp05itioncan often outperform a heavy bulletthat is resistant to expansion.Meanwhile, however, no one has succeededin disproving the findings of theearly experimenters whose work has beencited here. It is puzzling to note that manyhandloaders, working with soggy telephonedirectories, soap blocks and kineticenergy charts, find cause to disagree.We're grateful to Martin W. Boxer forsharing results of his experiments. He hasraised important questions about thelimitations of handgun barrel lengthand the availability of suitable powdersin the loading of relatively heavy bullets,all of which call for investigation anddiscussion in future ~articles. ~74 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>
FINISHESContinued from page 48"Only I still didn't know anything aboutplating. The first guy I had managing theplace took me to the cleaners, so I decidedI'd better learn how to do this myself."He studied chemistry and the science ofplating metals, then went to local platingshops and begged to be allowed to work'1ust for the experience." Then he platedand replated his own guns, meticulouslylearning the fine art of polishing andbuffing-hours spent that are now payingo~ .In addition to plating, Accurate alsodoes general gunsmithing, including a varietyof services on the .45 automatic.Cogan himselfremains an avid hunter andsilhouette shooter, which, he says, is the secretof running a good gun plating service."You've got to know guns and like guns todo a really good job at this;' Cogan says."And that's the first question to ask anyplater before you commit your gun to berefinished."Cogan suggests that the shooter whowants to plate his gun talk to a number ofplaces and consider all the pluses and minusesofeach finish before going ahead:"It's important as you, the shooter, knowsboth what you want and what you'll begetting," he adds. "Make sure you're dealingwith a gun plater, not a bumper rechromeror a jeweler or an industrial hardchrome service." Cogan's hard chromefinish runs from ....$59 to $67. ~..•provides handsome appearance of stainless steelWRITE FORFull color illustratedbrochure and nameof nearestdealerTHIS IS THE FINISH! It protects ALL metal surfacesby a combination of heat and chemical treatments.The surface you see; the bore where deteriorationis most deadly; moving parts - without harm toclose machine tolerances, without loss of temperto springs. Far outlasts blueing. Lab and fieldtested for several years. Provides like-new restorationfor favorite older guns; special good-lookingprotective finish for that new purchase. Resultsguaranteed! Investigate.COMBAT COURSEContinued from page 8an understatement. This stage wasbasically an old-fashioned fast drawmatch. Set at seven yards were twol2-inch discs, one over the other and threefeet apart. The contestant was required tosimply draw and shoot the bottom plate(three feet above ground level) first, thenthe top plate (six feet above the ground) tostop the timer. Because of the extremelycompetitive pace being set, many shootersfelt they couldn't afford the luxury ofseeing whether their first shots hit beforesnapping off a second shot at the stopplate. Missing a first hit was disastrous,with a five-second penalty being includedin the score. After the smoke had cleared,Nick Pruitt remained on top with thevictory. His factored time was 13.04 seconds.Ofspecial note was l5-year-old SeanDexter, placing third with a score of13.40 seconds.. Stage Four was the Cobra Gunskin FiveTo Go. This stage was frustrating andbeguiled many competitors into thinking itwas easier than it looked. Five lO-inchdiscs were spread out before the shooter.They were in a diagonal line, ranging fromseven to 18 yards downrange, left to right.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . NOVEMBER/DECEMBER <strong>1981</strong>75
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