GUNS Magazine December 1955 - Jeffersonian's Home Page

(Continued from page 34)TARGET GRIPS BY FITZducks were as plentiful as leaves on the trees.What a thrill to watch a big flight comeswooping down toward your blocks, thenblaze away at 'em, always getting your limit-and fine gunning, as well."Williams admits that many people thinkduck hunters are foolish to arise far aheadof the dawn, then go forth to shiver andhuddle in a blind on a frosty marsh."To me, there's more to duck hunting thanbagging ducks," he says philosophically."There's the pleasure in companionship ofother sportsmen. There's the stillness of themorning-a kind of challenge to yourpatience. And there's the final test of yourskill and marksmanship. Even when I didn'tget any ducks, I usually learn somethingnew about 'em."As for decoys, the sharp-shooting batterhas tried them all, including the old-fashionedwooden blocks, cork-made ones, molded-paperor plastic, rubber and shadows."I've had good luck with wooden decoys,"explains Ted. "True, they're heavy and unwieldy,but for use at a fixed blind, they'rebest, I think. Pellets may chip them, yetthey won't sink. They can be repainted, too,thus giving a gunner plenty of mileage."On the subject of plastic decoys, the broadshoulderedgunner feels that they have severalpossibilities, although he doesn't like the waythey bob about in the water."Shadows are practical," advises Ted.'Many hunters enjoy making them duringthe winter months. They really draw blackAVAILABLE FOR: S&W K,Combat M&P (So. Bt.) MagHiwoy Pat 44 & 45 Target &~utd'smai; colt OM & OP,Trooper, 357 Mag. & Python.RIGHT HAND ONLYSTANDARD MODEL: Fullchecker both sides, plainthumb-rest; walnut ....$9.95DE LUXE MODEL: Larger panels DeLuxechecker plus Anti-Whip tooling onthumb-rest ...................$11.95CHERRY WOOD: Hard white cherry AntiqueFlintlock Finish, De Luxe as above...........................$13.95 .GENUINE ROSEWOOD: Any grip listedabove, Magnificent Flame grain Rosewood........................ $25.00Allow two weeks.Send Check or M.O. Sorry, no C.O.D.Money Back GuaranteeSimplified Engine Turning Tool 1LOS AKGELES 49, CALIF.Wà B U ~ -Sell Trade New orUaç Guns - Gun Part* 1BARLOW'.S GUN SHOPFederal Licensed Dealer5565 S. Howell Ave. Milwaukee 7, Wla.HERE AT RILEY'S you have a wide choice of new and used gunsover600 in stock, assures immediate delivery of your favorite makeand model in the gauge or caliber you want. And whether you chooseto visit RJLEY'S or write us for quotations, you can also be sure ofcourteous treatment. Come see us soon-or write your needs today.4 Exclusive Distributors of these famous NEIDNER ProductsWE ALSO CARRYA BIG STOCK OFScopes Mounts Loading Tools