American Handgunner Nov/Dec 1981

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 1981 51