March/April 1983 - American Handgunner

AMERICAIIMARCHIAPRIL, 1983, Vol. 8, No. 39FEATURESREVOLVER ACCURACY, Russ Gaertner 30It's in the coneEIGHT.sHOT CLIP FOR COLT .45 AUTOS, David M. Armstrong . 33Made by Devel Corp., Cleveland, OhioTHE 1982 IPsC Nationals, John Shaw 34Mike Plaxco wins by a whiskersIGHTING·IN HANDGUNS FOR HUNTING, Bob McMicken 36Requires basic knowledge of ballisticsTHE WALTHER P5, Donald M. Simmons . ..... 38A 'super pocket auto'DON'T KNOCK AIR PISTOLS, Len Davis .. , . .40They hone cartridge shootingBILL ROGERS: 'CHRONIC GADGETEER,' Michael Bane ......... 44He's founder, Rogers HolstersTHE LEE TURRET PRESS, Philip C. Briggs ... ........ 46All packaged in hard maple.boxTOP·BREAK REVOLVERS, Karl Bosselmann ..50They're safe, reliable, accurateINDUSTRY INSIDER: SPECIAL EDITION, AI Pickles 52Detonics offers three hot onesHARRY E. sEFRIED II: GUN DESIGNER, Charles E. Petty .... , .... 53Recently retired fram RugerTHE 1982 PPC NATIONALS, Seth R. Nadel ,.... , .. 55Winner: Kerry Hile, Columbus, Ohio PDAMERICAN FACTORY AMMUNITION, Stanley W. Trzoniec ,.56Gets high marksDEPARTMENTSINDUSTRY INSIDER, Jerry Rakusan , , 6HANDGUN HUNTING, J. D. Johes ,., , 7COMBAT SHOOTING, Mickey Fowler. , 10COP TALK, Massad Ayoob , . . . . . .. . , 14SIGHT SETTINGS, Lucy Chambliss. . . .. . . . . . . .. .., , 17sILUETAs, Philips C. Briggs, , , , , . , . 18PlsTOLsMITHING, John G. Lawson , , 20HANDLOADING, Dan Cotterman ., 22MAsTER.TIPs, Jon Winokur , , , . , .. , .. 54SPEAK OUT , , , , , 61WHAT'S NEW , , " ,. 78HANDGUN MARKET , , 93COVER: Originally a Webley .38 Spec., this proto·type was converted to .44 Spec. Photo byKarl Bosselmann of Sedona, Arizona..STAFFGEORGE E. von ROSEN, PublisherJEROME RAKUSAN, Editorial DirectorLEN DAVIS, EditorSYDNEY BARKER, Art DirectorTOM HOLLANDER, Circulation DirectorLAURA A. KULCHIN, Advertising SalesNATIONAL ADV. OFFICE: 591 Camino de laReina, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108 (619)297-8520WEST COAST REPS.: Media Sales Associates,Bill Hague, 26944 Camino de Estrella, CapistranoBeach, CA 92624 (714) 661-2423EAST COAST ADV. REPS.: Buchmayr Associates,980 Post Rd., Darien, CT 06820 (203)655-1639AMERICAN HANDGUNNER (ISN 0145-4250) Ispublished bl-monthly by Publishers Development Corp"

INDUSTRY INSIDERJERRY RAKUSANWELL-KNOWN REVOLVER MAKEREYES AUTOMATIC PISTOL MARKETXthis is written (early November),there is little hard news about thehandgun industry; most of the manufacturersand importers are holding off anyannouncements until the 1983 SHOTShow in Dallas, early in January.There are, however, some interestingtidbits that we will pass along, just as weheard them. The most exciting one comesfrom a spokesman for Detonics. The successof its mini-.45 has given the companyconfidence in the market, and it'll be offeringseveral new handguns in 1983. The firstis a full-size .45, probably in several configurations;full IPSC style and stark streetdress. Next will come a pocket 9mm, saidto be just a hair bigger than the .380 BackUp, in double-action.Detonics will, I predict, raise a few eyebrowswith its offering of a moderndouble-action, top-break revolver in stainlesssteel, and featuring interchangeablebarrels in calibers from .357 to .44 Mag-6num. All will be introduced at the SHOTShow, but deliveries probably will be staggeredthroughout 1983.that there shortly should be a scattering ofguns in dealer's hands.In Miami, there is also movement afoot.We hear that Taurus of Brazil will be settingup its own distribution of revolversand auto pistols that have been importedby International Distributors. Word alsoout of Miami is that we should watch for alook-alike of the Beretta Minx chamberedfor the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.WHERE ARE THEY NOW?Still among the missing-at thiswriting-are the Wildey 9mm and .45Magnum gas-operated pistols, the Eagle.357 Magnum (reportedly being made inIsrael) and the Arminex Tri-Fire auto. Thelatter has been seen in the Phoenix area,but we're not sure if these guns are furtherprototypes, or actual production models.The rumored rebirth of the .380 IndianArms into the Guardian-SS is still a rumor,as far as we are concerned. The.45 double-action from Sterling appears to be on aback burner; same goes for the Mossberg.We look for a well-known manufacturerof revolvers to announce a couple of newauto pistols in the near future. The pro-prietor ofthis firm has been nosing aroundEurope, and has looked at a couple ofmodels of both rimfire and centerfirepistols that he feels will fit into his line.RUGER INTERNATIONAL?A British handgun magazine, quoting aGerman handgun magazine, tells an intriguingtale of a French 9mm revolverthat utilizes a French cylinder and barrelmated to a Ruger double-action frame.The reasons for this odd marriage were notgiven; but a couple of these would, I'msure, bring a sweet price on the U.S. collectormarket.Those sharp cracking shots you mayhave., heard were fired from productionguns from Coonan Arms. You'll recall allthe fuss about the Coonan .357 Magnumautoloader a year or so ago. Well, some ofour spies have actually s"hot the gun, andclaim the report from this fire-breathing Watch for our report on the SHOT Showdragon is awesome. First guns, we are told, in the May-June issue. It should .....are going to investors; but we are also told clear up a lot of the haze. ~AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

HANDGUN HUNTINGJ.D. JONESNEW HANDGUN TROPHY RECORD BOOKNOW BEING PREPARED BY SCI AND HHIA record book for handgun trophy ani- becomes an HHI scorer. All SCI mini­1""\.. mals is now a reality, thanks to Safari mums and scoring methods are adopted,Club International, the world's leading or- without modification, by HHI. Minimumganization catering to big game hunters. requirements, set by SCI, to "make theSCI has active chapter organizations in book" are well thought out and provideevery state and many foreign countries. As realistic challenges to hunters, who receivea part of its member services, it records proper recognition for successfully harandpublishes a record book of all big vesting an animal large enough to "makegame trophy animals. Official scorers, the book:'using SCI minimum requirements, are es- HHI officials feel that handgun hunterstablished throughout the U.S. and in many are fully capable ofcompeting on an equalforeign countries.basis with rifle hunters, and that a reduc-The SCI record book does not, however, tion of SCI scoring minimums to make itrecognize the method by which game is easier to "make the book" would be untaken;only that the game was taken by fair desirable and a detriment to the sport ofchase methods of hunting.handgun hunting.Accordingly, Handgun Hunters Interna- ·'considerable luck is involved in hartional(HHI) has become an affiliate ofSa- vesting a trophy animal. Joe Blow mayfari Club International, for the purpose of blunder into one his first time out. (Everystrengtheningboth organizations and pro- one should be so lucky.) Most trophy aniducinga record book of trophy animals mals, however, are harvested only after ataken with pistols or revolvers.considerable amount ofhard hunting, andAny SCI official scorer automatically passing up shots at lesser animals.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983ADDRESSES FOR HHI, SCIOnly animals taken by handguns sinceJanuary I, 1970 are accepted for the recordbook. For further information, write HHI,POB .357 MAG (AH), Bloomingdale, OH43910. Annual membership in HHI is $15.For further information about SCI and itsexcellent publication, Safari, write SCI(Box AH), 5151 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ85711.Recently, I've been deluged with misinformation,both written and verbal, regardingthe suitability ofusing scope sightson handguns. So I'm going to make an attemptto clear up some ofthese misconceptions.Mounting is of utmost importance.Many bad experiences .are due to badmountingjobs, or poorly designed mounts.When recoil intensity ofthe .357 Magnumis exceeded, over-the-counter mounts startcoming off with great regularity. A custommount usually is a better choice on heavyrecoiling guns.When hunting, always take along aspare scope. When buying one, considerthe TIC 3X, Leupold 2X and 4X, andRedfield 2.5X and 4X. Some ofthese productswill fail on occasion, but overall reliabilitygenerally is high. If you have abroken scope, send it directly to the factory.It will either be rebuilt to new specs,or replaced. No questions will be asked,and there'll be no charge.Continued on page 167

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coprAUCMASSAD AYOOBPOSSESSION OF A SHOOTING SCHOOLCERTIFICATE NOT A TEACHING TICKET14Editor's note: Here is the sec(md ofa threepartseries by Massad Ayoob on shootingschools. They're places where pistol and revolvershooters-both police and civiliansgoeither to learn the basics, or brush up ontheir marksmanship skills. The series willcover everything you need to know, with respectto the selection of available schoolswith courses designed to meet yourobjectives.gun. I've trained such people, but it didn'tprove economical for them, because I havethe responsibility not to slow down thetraining line for students who "alreadyknow basic handgun nomenclature andsafety-and want to progress, quickly.It is vital to chart your course ofstudy. Ifyou want to learn how to be an IPSC (InternationalPractical Shooting Confederation)champion, don't come to me; I teachonly the use ofdeadly force in selfdefense; "you would be much better served at theChapman Academy, lSI, or MISS (Mid­South Institute of Self-Defense Shooting).By the same token, ifpure street survival isyour concern, you might get more for yourmoney at Cooper's American Pistol In­stitute, or at my Lethal Force Institute.There is such a thing as "transferablecredits" in this game. If you've been to aCooper Basic you can get into a ChapmanIntermediate, or vice versa. Before taking acourse, check and see whether it is an ac­ceptable "prerequisite" for a more ad­vanced program at another academy.Do you want training in street combatgunfighting, threat management, or com­petition shooting? Decide for yourself, andthen get as much information from thevarious academies as you can before youdraft your course syllabus. Cops havemore leverage than civilians, in this re­spect. Having taken basic courses at theFBI Academy or completed the NRAs po­lice firearms program is enough to get youinto the Advanced Course at the Smith &Wesson Academy. But S&W won't takeyou as a potential Police Instructor untilyou've passed its Advanced Course.Ifyou've taken the civilian course at my •Lethal Force Institute, you can go directlyinto Chapman Academy's Intermediateprogram; but if you're a cop who's takenmy Lethal Threat Management course, youcan move right into Chapman's Advancedcourse.THE DISCIPLINESIn the first part of this series, we talkedabout how to make sure the handgunschool you select is a good one. Let's expandon that a bit, then get into how toplan your course of study.When you check out your instructor'straining certificate, make sure he iscertified to train. Neither Jeff Cooper, norRay Chapman, nor John Farnam, nor lSI(International Shootists, Inc.) nor JohnShaw, nor I certify people to teach what weteach. If someone says his certification toteach is his certificate ofcourse completionat Gunsite or Lethal Force Institute, forexample, he's BS-ing you. Jeff teaches peopiecombat shooting and I teach them thejudicious use of deadly force, but neitherofus teaches others how to teach; we don'thave the time. The fact that your instructorhas taken an expensive, big-name trainingcourse is fine; but it's not the only credentialyou want him to have.If a man takes my police course as a certifiedinstructor in weapons, officer"survival or defensive tactics, he emergesqualified to teach my methods of shootingand lethal threat management. Others mayhave certified him to teach, but in my intensivewritten exams, I prove his knowl-"edge of my system. If the man has beenonly to Gunsite, or wherever, and tells youthat's his ticket to teach-be leery.Now, let's plan your Formal Educationwith the Handgun. A rank beginner canstart with any of the many inexpensivehandgun safety and basic marksmanshipcourses taught at gun clubs and gun shopsaround the country. That's elementary; Let's look at the different disciplinesmost {)f you readers have gone consider- being taught around the nation:ably beyond that point alr~ady.Safety: Available for next to nothingfrom your local Fish & GameLEARN 'BASICS' FIRST Department, or your nearest gun club.You don't want to buy your first gun and Contact the National Rifle Association,then come to someone like Jefforme. It's a 1600 Rhode Island Ave. N.W., Washwasteof your money. You can learn the ington, DC 20036 for a contact at yourbasics a whole lot cheaper at home. I won't state's Rifle and Pistol Association. Theaccept students who haven't fired a hand- Continued on page 26AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

GUN INITIATIVEKILLED IN CALIItONEOFAKINDBy Len DavisThe California handgun initiative isdead, killed by voters who refusedto be duped by the opposition.Proposition 15 was defeated 2-to-1.The gun measure would have requiredregistration of handguns in thestate, with mandatory sentences forcarrying concealed, unregistered pistolsand revolvers. It also would have limitedthe number of handguns allowedin the state.The prohibition of future sales oflnewly made handguns was a restrictionthat some observers said caused manyvoters to oppose the initiative.So decisive was the vote that the guncontrol sponsors conceded defeat a halfhour after the polls closed.eBrowning eColteRemington • weatherbyAuthorized warranty repair• Colt partsdistributorAt Cylinder & Slide every gun we build is "one of akind". That's the way we do things, no "assemblyline"packages, but one man, working on one gun ata time. That means you get exactly what you want,and even though we have to work harder and longer, delivery times arevery reasonable.Send for our price lists, look them over, and drop us a line with yourquestions or suggestions on your special work, and we'll quote you aprice and an approximate delivery time.Please send $1 for our illustrated price listsCYLINDER& SLIDE SHOP, INC.RO.BOX937FREMONT, NEBR. 68025Ph: (402)721·4277PLEASE!.nocallsafter12:000000C.SIPOLLS WRONGFor many years, polls have shownthat most Americans favor gun control,and it has been said that the will of themajority has been thwarted by a vocal,well-financed minority. Election resultsindicated that interpretation may nothave been correct. .The victorious opposition predictedthat the defeat of Proposition 15 wouldset back efforts at gun control throughoutthe nation.The gun control proponents, however,while conceding defeat, indicatedthat they were not through fighting andwould propose a similar ballot measureagain.Supporters of Proposition 15 saidthey were defeated by heavy spendingon the part of gun owners and manufacturerswho, along with the NationalRifle Association, overwhelmedthe sponsors in fund raising and othergrass-roots activities.An analysis of media support,showed that virtually all major newspapersin California were infavor ofProposition 15, and so expressed theirstand in strong editorials urging votersto vote "yes" on the initiative..POLICE OPPOSED INITIATIVEParadoxically, 54 of California's 58working sheriffs, 94 chiefs ofpolice and13 state organizations of working lawenforcement officers declared theiropposition to Proposition 15.Proponents ofProposition 15 tried tosell the initiative as a "registration"issue. Actually, California already requiresregistration of all new sales ofhandguns, and has the longest waitingContinued on page 68BUEHLERPISTOL MOUNTNow available, BUEHLER Pistol Mounts in blue or stainlesssteel. The Dan Wesson line of pistols with ventilated or solidribs is ideal for scoping. The BUEHLER base is installed onthe barrel shroud with screws. Shrouds can be changed with·out removing the mount. Quality and dependable pistolmounts available for .22's to .44 Magnum.Send for FREE Catalog 38HLEE'S RED RAMP KITS$13.95The original red ramp kit, highly fluorescent. Our material should not be mistaken with the."Bullogna"offered by would-be competitors.• Mini kit· one color (your choice) 60 sights $13.95.• Deluxe mini kit - four colors (red, orange, yellow, & white) 250 sights $45.00.• Regular kit - onecolor (your choice) 125 sights $25.95. • Deluxe kit - four colors 450 sights $89.95. Super easyto use. Fully illustrated instruc·tions provided. No tools provided.Our kits are used by lawenforcement agencies throughoutthe country & most wellknown pistolsmiths in the U.S.including Bo Clerke, master gunmaker & Camp Perry Champion,R. W. Loveless, renowned knifemaker & pistolsmith, Jim Clark, White outline sights for Colt, Ruger, Micro, & VirginiaL E. Jurras, Cheshire & Perez, Dragoon $5.95 each.Mathews & Sons, & Pachmayer.Spring kits for New Model Ruger single actions $6.95 each. Ruger Security Six, Speed Six, ServiceSix $6.95 each. Dan Wesson .357 Cal. $6.95 each. S & W J Frame (All Calibers) $6.95each. S & W K, N, & L Frames $11.95 each. All spring kits contain trigger return & hammer$opring. Greatly reduces trigger pull on double & single action.LEE'S RED RAMPS, 7252 East Ave. U·3, Dept. AHG, Littlerock, CA 93543(805) 944-4487Check, MasterCharge, Visa, Moneyorders, & COD welcome.Minimum charge on credit card $15.00. California residents~6% state sales tax.Distributed by Ellett Brothers, Jack First Distributors, The Shooting Wop, California Gun Specialties.NRA Life MemberAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 15

HANDGUN HUNTINGContinuedfrom page 7Improper scope mounting (usually toofar forward) is a real problem. The highsight line on scoped revolvers does takesome getting used to. The TIC is the most"natural" for scoping. The XP also requiresgetting used to. The autos (.22s inparticular) take to scopes like ducks take towater.DeSantis manufactL!f13S acolTip!ete Ii f?holster!;> andaccessories, creatively designed to fill the sPeCllicneeds of gun enthusiasts an'd law enforcement personnel..~ ~ Available at your favorite Firearms or Sporting Goods Store,£ ~ *or mail $2 for catalog. Dealer inquiries invited.arntzrsHOLSTER & LEATHER GOODS DEPT. AH-3155 JERICHO TURNPIKE· MINEOLA, NY 11501· 516-742-7900.1g BEAUTIFUL CONTROL ~z ~o [For Colt .45. Oetonics. Smith & Wesson Models 39 & 59, Browning Hi-Power) 0UJ You will solve the problems of slippage and inconsistant hold by simply installing a pair ot ()~ Bullshooters' Frngergroove Grrps on your .45 auto. ~~ Your ~('"ro

SIGHr SErrlNGSLUCY CHAMBLISSPUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SHOOTINGSPORTS IS VITAL TO ITS VERY EXISTENCEEditor's note: this is Lucy's last column.She plans to do an occasional story for theAmerican Handgunner, time permitting.Lucy has made many valuable contributionsto this magazine. Our readers willmiss her. So will we. Good luck, Lucy!Did you ever think in the dark days of.handgunning that you'd ever live tosee the public pay to watch our sport? Thetime did come in Sports Festival IV, in Indianapolis,last July. The ticket price ($3.)was the same to see one performance ofMen's or Women's Figure Skating, or theFree Pistol Match and Ladies .22 Match.More than 400 people pqid to get on therange to watch both of these pistolmatches. The public is, indeed, learning toappreciate our sport.I cannot say enough good things aboutthe City of Indianapolis' fine promotion ofSports Festival IV. It, along with the OlympicCommittee and the NRA, had a welloiledoperation that was a joy to be a partof. I was met at the airport by a a: volunteerwho helped me and other arriving athletesgather our gear and board a bus to ourassigned living quarters. The gentlemanwho met me said he was one of 6,000 volunteersthe city had recruited to help.Unlike Syracuse, during Sports FestivallII--when everyone was housed at thecity's one university-Indianapolis had toput up athletes at several universities andmotels. We shooters, along with fencers,basketball players and others, had verypleasant dormitory accommodations at IndianaCentral University. Cafeteria hoursgave us a chance to eat almost any time ofthe day, beginning at 6 a.m., and the boxlunches brought to the range were excellent.Our firearms still had to be secured, firstat the university, and later at the range.Even though Indiana does not have thefearsome gun laws we experienced in NewYork state, 24-hour security is customaryat any Hoosier university. But I still missnot keeping my handguns with me; a roomlooks rather bare without them.Levi Strauss, outfitters for the sports festivalsand the 1984 Olympics, issued ahandsome warm-up suit, three shirts, awindbreaker, cap, a pair of jeans and anequipment bag to each participant.The pistol ranges were at Eagle CreekPark; the air pistol, for men only, was firedat the Army Reserve Center indoor range.The buses delivered us to the ranges eachmorning about eight o'clock. New baffles,wind protectors, and shooting tables hadbeen installed for the matches. The NRAslightning-fast aluminum target frames andtimer were provided. The Indiana NationalGuard and Army Reserve personnelacted as scorers and other range officials.We were given two days of practice. Thespectacular opening ceremonies for thefestival, held in downtown Indianapolisand attended by the 3,000 athletes andthousands of spectators, took place thenight before our pistol eventsbegan.RECOGNIZED SPORTThe ceremonies were an outstandingproduction, including Bob Hope's showfor the athletes. I watched them on television(because I was recovering from theflu) and realized shooting had definitelyarrived as a recognized sport.As our pistol matches got underway thenext day, the bleachers began to fill withspectators, in spite of the warm sun. Carscontinued to enter the parking lot andtheir occupants-predominantly middleageor younger couples, many withteenagers-walked to the two side-by-sidepistol ranges to watch the shooting takeplace.As the first relay went to the line, ArtFox of Parker, Arizona, described thecourse of fire to the audience and gave afew details on the various used guns. Severaltelescopes had been set up for thespectators to look at the shooters' targets.There were two relays for the eight-womenteam; first was Precision Fire, which takesabout I\!2 hours to shoot and score, andthen Duel, which goes much faster. Whenperformed by the International "book", asit is at the sports festivals, it does have tremendousspectator appeal. The shooterfires five shots in six minutes, for "PrecisionFire, and then the scorers go forwardand call out (and mark by a pointer) eachshot value for the shooter and the teamcaptain's verification-to the delight of thesp~,ctators.For Duel, the same scoring procedure isfollowed. If you're good enough to get alllOs, or a 50x50, the spectators cheer andapplaud. In addition, a large scoreboardfor each shooter-with each shot marked inContinued on page 27IYOU CAN BE AN EXPERTGUNSMITH IN LESS THANSIX MONTHSI START NOW AND EARN YOUR DIPLOMAAT HOME IN YOUR SPARE TIME.lOUR FAMOUS STAFF OF EXPERTS WILL TEACH YOU:· . 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SI1UErASPHILIP C. BRIGGSSHOOT METALLIC SILHOUEnESINDOORS WITH AIR PISTOLSMention airguns to most American'shooters and they conjure up amental picture of a lever-action Daisy BBgun or a Benjamin pump pellet pistol.Guns of their youth. Fine for bugs in thebackyard, or starlings on the roof; or theneighbor's obnoxious dog-but for littleelse.When we were growing up with thesecasual plinkers, Europeans were growingup with precision airguns; now that theyare grown, they still shoot them.Europeans have been using airgunssince the l600s-and even before. As openland got scarcer, as people got thicker andas gun rules got stricter, those in the shootingsports turned to airguns. Not for hunting,as that always was the sport ofthe richand landed, but for competition; both formaland casual.As a result of the near total reliance ofcompetition shooters on airguns, they haveCustomize your handgun with precision-engineered Millett sights. Qualitycraftsmanship, smooth styling, fine click adjustments make Millett the handgunner'schoice for autos & revolvers. Ruggedly crafted in heat-treatedsteel. White outline or target rear. Blaze orange, white bar, serrated ramp, orplain post front sights for autos.Colt • Smith & Wesson • Ruger • Dan Wesson • Browning.,.Ask your local dealer-or send $1 for our complete accessory catalogMillett"Sights16131 GOTHARD ST, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647 (714) 842-5575achieved a high state of development inEurope. Pistols, for example, have evolvedto a level of precision and refinement thatsurpasses all but the finer, most expensivefirearms. Sophisticated free pistols featureorthopedic grips, fully adjustable triggers,large and distinct iron sights, various barrelweights, and accuracies that equal orexceed a silhouette shooter's unlimitedgun.SHOOTING COST IS LOWThese airguns are far removed fromthose of our youth and have a place in theshooting sports in America much the sameas they do in Europe. Airgun shooting opportunitiesare unlimited; your own homeor backyard has enough space for the tinypaper targets normally used, and the noiseis virtually nil. With the ready availabilityof places to practice, airgun shooting op­'portunities are many and increased skillthrough frequent practice will comerapidly. Airguns are safe to shoot and requireeasy-to-construct backstops. Theyare safe to own and safer still for training.Shooting cost is low; even the best airgunpellets cost but a fraction of the price of.22 LR ammo.The NRA has established bullseye competitionprograms for air pistols at bothnational and international levels. Airguncompetition has even become an Olympicevent.Airgun silhouette pistol competitionalso is covered by NRA-sanctioned programs.Targets, available from at least twoairgun suppliers, are scaled down to but atenth of the size of long-range targets.Shooting distances for air pistol competitionare 15, 20, 25 and 30 meters. Matchesare fired from the standing position. Any.177 or .22 caliber air pistol can be used.The NRA has altered its freestyle longrangematch to require the use of the halfsizehunters pistol targets for freestylecompetition. Just visualize how those firstContinued on page 2818AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983

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PISJ01SMlrHINGJOHN G. LAWSONLeather CasesSingle, Double and Triple genuineleather cases available for all HKSSpeedloaders. Black, Brown or Tan.No. 105 Single $13.95No. 103 Double $18.95No. 102 Triple $18.95 (No Flap)•Competition Ammo BoxQuick access to $14.95 ,-ammo for fastloading. Protectiveplastic box holds60 cartridges (wadcutter or roundnose) in precisecircles of six.HKS Speedloaders Fit NearlyEvery Revolver-----....• SMITH & WESSON.38, .357, 22-J, 22-K, .41 Mag.,.44 Spec.,.44 Mag., .45 Auto Rim,.45 Colt Long, .9MM• COLT .38, .357, .22• RUGER .38, .357,Security Six, Speed Six.OANWESSON.38, .357, .22LR., .44• CHARTER ARMS.38, .357, .44 SpecialSee Your Local Gun DealerHKS Products, Inc.132 Fifth. Dayton, Ky. 41074HOW TO ASSEMBLE, TROUBLESHOOTAN AnERMARKET MODEL 1911 AUTOTo hear some gun writers tell it, all you. have to do is assemble the appropriateaftermarket parts, apply it few drops ofoiland your pistol is ready for the range.I haven't found that to be the case withthe hundred or so Model 1911 .45s I haveworked into acceptable autos. My experienceswith these aftermarket frames andslides-from several manufacturers-arenot really typical; all were sets obtained atrandom from available sources. When theowners experienced difficulties, they packagedand sent me the loose pieces. There isnothing so forlorn as a box of parts thatrequire heroic efforts to fit together tocreate a reliable and accurate combat gun.Every aftermarket frame is well made,by current manufacturing standards. Mostproblems encountered are directly relatedto the tolerances ofindividual componentsobtained from a variety ofsources. Factoryreplacement parts now run to minimumtolerances, and these seem to swim aroundin maximum size holes or mortises. Manysurplus parts are well made and seem to fitvirtually any pistol, while others are substandardrejects, once sold as scrap, andlater resurrected to pass as good, serviceableparts.Many ofthese parts found at gun showshave proved to be badly worn commercialor military discards that have been "recycled"by blueing or parkerizing to hidewearand defects. Some pins have beenmade by enterprising suppliers ofmaterialtoo soft for llse in firearms.EXAMINE PARTS CAREFULLYAvailable magazines run the gamutfrom those poorly made on crude machinery,to precise units better in every respectthan those supplied originally with thepistol.The best advice I can offer is to examinecarefully-preferably with a magnifyingglass-all aftermarket components. Evenreputable dealers have been taken in bypurveyors of recycled junk in their eagernessto enter the profitable parts market,where almost anything related to pistolswill sell.In assembling a Model 1911 .45, theslide-tp-frame fit is the first problem tosolve. Seldom do these two parts mate satisfactorilywithout at least some work.Tight slides are easiest to fit; they usuallyrequire only a small amount offiling, stoningand polishing. Loose slides, however,require judicious bending, by employingcommercially available bending blocksand spacers. Don't try to bend a hard NationalMatch slide; it usually cracks beforeor while bending. Furthermore, its sightseating was designed for a special shape offront blade. Best to reserve these types forbullseye pistols.When properly fitted, a bullseye pistol'sslide will retract and return to batterysmoothly, without perceptible side play, ortight/loose spots. If you finish with yourslide tight at the rear, but loose at the front,you will have to open the rear slightly anduniformly bend the rails into line contact;then stone smooth.RELIABILITY VS. ACCURACYCombat pistols generally are fitted moreloosely than bullseye pistols. Shooters ofthese autos regard reliable functioning asfactor numero uno, whereas bullseyeshooters are more concerned with a pistolthat will deliver accuracy greater than theycan ever possibly hold.Bullseye shooters have considerablymore time for proper hold and sight alignmentthan do combat shooters. If theirpistol malfunctions, they can call for an alibirun. There are no alibi runs in combatshooting. These differences account for thevariances in tolerance between the twoclasses of pistols.A tight, or binding, trigger is easily correctedby stoning and polishing both theframe mortise and the trigger itself. Itshould, ideally, be loose enough to push. through smoothly with no tight or loosespots, have no side play and yet be looseenough to re-set with normal spring pressure.A loose trigger can be tightened to attaingood line contact, by careful staking with aflat point punch. Displacing metaloutward, the flat punch is used in several20 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983

places. Stoning and polishing will thenbring the trigger into proper specs.BY AMERICA'SFOREMOSTAUTHORITY ONHANDLOADINGNDW ...DNLY 56.95REGULAR PRICE$10.00For the serious beginneror advanced expert thisup-to-date referenceprovides moreauthoritative informationand more specificindividual loads than anyother handloading book inprint. Fully illustrated withan important section onreloading tools andlengthy references andappendix.r-----------,HANCGUNNERBOOKS591 Camino de la Reina,San Diego, CA 92108Dept. 94-AH3Please sendcopies ofMODERN HANDLOADING.Enclosed is $plus$1.00/ copy for postage andhandling.Name_Address_City_State Zip _L ~I~r~~:: ~~::s~e~t:.JTHE WEAK LINKLoose disconnectors have been the weaklink in many otherwise fine trigger jobs.The only permanent way to correct thiscommon problem is to look for a largerdiameter disconnector, or bush the hole inthe frame. The latter procedure requiresdrilling the bushing (made of high carbonsteel) to i'. good linear fit on the disconnector,then reaming from the bottom with ataper reamer until the disconnector operatesproperly under slow and rapid fireconditions. It's all a case of "cut and try."Mainspring housings are often too large,requiring only judicious stoning, butsometimes will be found to be so undersizethat they rock in the frame, giving a mostinsecure feeling when firing. There are severalsolutions. The most common one is toresort to the flat end punch to displacemetal in several spots over the length ofbearing, then to stone to a good sliding fit.Often, the grip safety will have to be filed,to allow the hammer strut to clear after thisdisplacement.A grip safety may vary in many ways.Some will not allow the trigger to trip thesear; others are too loose and require aspot weld to build up length. The too-longvarietycan be stoned, a few strokes at atime, until the spring sets the safety easily,without allowing any perceptible play. Thestepped portion may require some stoning,to allow.the trigger to trip the sear. Thismay be changed somewhat when the hammerand sear are stoned into good contactto provide a decent letoff. Always do thatportion of a trigger job first; it will saveproblems and expense later.SPRINGS WEAKEN WITH AGEMagazine catches sometimes are oversize;these will require stoning until theyproduce a free fit in the frame. Depress thecatch button and make sure it does notbind in its extreme position. Catch springsweaken with age, so it is best to solve theproblem before it presents greater ones onthe range, or on the street.An undersize magazine catch lockshould be discarded and replaced. Undersizelocks have a nasty habit of workingloose during firing.Thumb safeties require extensive stoningand polishing to fit properly to someframes. The detent face may require filing,stoning and polishing before the safetyworks properly. Internally, it should lockup securely without any perceptible extrapressure having to be exerted. Alwayscheck the thumb safety with the slide onthe frame.Slide stops often require a small dimplewhere the plunger contacts the face in thedown position, to prevent its working upwith rounds still in the magazine.Continued on page 60MISSOURI RESIOENTS: 1·314·343·3515SHARE YOURINTEREST INSHOOTINGTELL A FRIEND ABOUTRANDGUNNERMAGAZINEBetter yet . .. givethem the enclosedsubscription ordercard.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 21

When you onlyget one chanceHAND10ADINGDAN COTTERMANFOR BEnER HANDLOADS, IMPROVEYOUR BASIC PRIMING PROCEDURESFullyadjuslable,one size fits all.Very popular withtrap and skeetshooters.HODGDON POWDER COMPANY7710 West 50 HighwayShawnee Mission, Kansas 6620222o Please send me__shootingcaps at $4.50 each.NameAddressCityStateZip_There is less room for art in the science. of seating primers than the averagehandloader realizes.What's really needed is an understandingofjust what a primer is, and how it doesits job. Ifyou're accustomed to seating primerson a bench press, however:, and ifyou've convinced yourself you can feelwhen correct seating depth has beenreached-time after time-you're creditingyourself with an impossible degree of tactilesensitivity.All ofus are closer to the desired level ofsensitivity when we're using low-leveragetools-such as the tong-type, or the littleLee primer seater-where the mechanicaladvantage is not sufficient to lift a 1939Packard. Still, the tactile system does notcompare favorably with one that employsan undefeatable mechanical means of establishinguniform seating depth, regardlessof case-to-case irregularities in pocketdimensions and rim thicknesses.Let's review some facts about the primer,and your part in its critical ftinction.This potent, shock-sensitive little componentdoesn't leave the factory ready foraction-not quite. It must withstand thejostling and unpredictable tests of shippingand handling, and it must do so withminimum danger. The final step, the sensitizingfor ignition, therefore, takes placeunder your control.As you seat the primer, the legs of itsanvil are moved into contact with the bottomof the pocket. The extent of contactyou establish during this operation is ofabsolute importance, for if the legs fail tomake contact firmly, ignition will not beuniform. Misfires may result and accuracyis down the tubes. The other extreme is inthe primer that is seated too deeply, with itsanvil driven back into the cup so as tocrush some of the priming mixture.PRIMER SEATING DEPTHThe best compromise we can acheive,considering minor variations in primerand primer pocket dimensions, has beendetermined as a proper seating depth ofsomething between .003 inch and .005 inchpast the surface of the case head. This iswithin (lIe range ofnominal seating depthin use by Federal, Remington-Peters andWinchester-Western in their factoryammo. In fact, measurements taken on ten.38 Special cartridges, from each of themanufacturers, revealed an average depthof .0038 inch.The Federals held consistently at .003inch, while the other two samples measured.004 inch. This is sufficient to reinforcethe ,003 inch to .004 inch recommendation.This can't be achieved regularly ona high-leverage press without mechanicalcontrol.PROPERLYSEATEDAbout five years ago, I wrote in praise ofa priming attachment-readily adaptableto most presses-that would take the tactileelement-the guesswork-out of primerseating. I had tested the item and hadfound it to perform as advertised. Unfortunately,between writing and publication,the company ceased operations. As a result,a lot of you who placed orders hadyour money returned.It is, therefore, with some relief that I amable to report on another tool that offersthe advantage of seating primers to a controlleddepth.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

Bonanza, of Faribault, Minnesota, hasincorporated into its Co-Ax press a seatingpost and primer cup assembly that accomplishesthe jpb simply. As pressure is exertedon the handle of the Co-Ax, the topof the cup stops against the head of thecartridge. Then, as the seating post movesthe primer into the pocket, the cup ismoved downward against light spring resistance,until it comes to a stop against ashoulder at the bottom of the post. At thispoint, the cup and post assembly is preventedfrom traveling further. However,since the post is .004 inch longer than thecup, each primer is seated to a positive,uniform depth. Variances in rim thicknessdo not affect this system, and neither doesthe amount of pressure you exert on thehandle of the press.BONANZA PRESSIt is impossible, under this type of mechanicalcontrol, to crush priming mixture,and the legs of the primer anvil will restfirmly against the bottom of the pocket,pressed lightly into the priming mixturefor consistent sensitizing. This primer seatingsystem also is featured on Bonanza'sModel 68 reloading press:Control of headspace, firing pin protrusionand striking force, along with otherfactors that influence uniformity ofprimerignition, are important ifaccuracy and dependabilityare to be achieved. It is,however, just as important for the handloaderto do his part by taking care that theprecision with which primers are manufacturedis not spoiled on the loading bench.We thank Dean R. Purdie of Bonanza,and his father, for providing research informationfor these notes. Manufacturers,as well as individual handloaders, are alwayswelcome to contribute to the knowledgewe share in this column with readers.You may have heard about how seatingprimers behind thin plastic-Saran Wrap,for example-will prevent small powderkernels from filtering through the flashhole ·into the primer. Although this practicewould at first appear satisfactory, it isnot generally a good idea. The seating ofaprimer involves a calculated amount ofinterferencebetween the body of the primercup and the wall of the pocket. This tightnessof fit is intended to prevent primerback-u p, which can be particularlytroublesome in revolvers. The use of anyplastic material between metal surfacesacts against frictional grip; therefore, thedoubtful advantage of using plastic aheadof primers is cancelled. If that's notenough, consider the thickness ofthe plastic(about .00075 inch)-and double it. Thiscould amount to enough additional stressto cause permanent enlargement of thepocket.Ifyou have handloading information,or any helpful comments to share, writeto me at Handloading, Box 222, (AH),Pinon Hills, ~CA 92372. ~AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983--4.dvantgge Grip Systemcompetition proven by MICKEY FOWLERto win Bianchi Cup IVThe same grip system used by Mickey Fowlerwin the Bianchi Cup Match is now available tothe serious competitor and features:* Significant recoil reduction* Improved shot to shot recovery* Quicker sight picture alignment* Thick tapered hand filling grips* Distributes recoil forces better* Promotes a more consistent grip* Built in magazine loading chuteComplete Advantage Grip System with checkeredWalnut Stocks, $40.00-Add $2.00 for First ClassPostage. Calif. residents add 6%, sales tax. Quantitydiscounts available. Dealer inquiries invited. Writefor additional information and mathematicalcalculations.'"GUNPARTS1 W ·~~ONCatalogThe mostcomprehensiveguide of its type!BUY RIGHT WITH.,FRANZITEThe 7lf.1 ounces of weight alone accounts for a 17% recoil reduction.The thicker tapered grips provide a secondary recoil reduction bydistributing recoil forces over a larger area. It works. It can beproven mathematically. But above all you can feel it when you shootit and you can see it. The external dimensions remain basically thesame. All your existing equipment can be used without anymodifications. A magazine loading chute is also incorporated intothe Advantage Grip System. and the right panel is milled to clear theambidexterous safety tang.Mickey said, " ... at the Bianchi Match I can't afford to give upa single point to equipment." How many points are you willingto give up before you try the Advantage Grip System?P.O. BOX 828. WHITTIER, CA 90608 (213) 695-4134World's largestsuPPlier 0'gun parts.NUMRICH ARMS, the world'slargest supplier of gun partsoffers new Catalog No. 10covering a 150 million partsinventory with informationnever before in print.U.S. PRICE $2.95FOREIGN $3.95TED BLOCKER'S HOLSTERS ARE THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONSMickey Fowler wins 3rd straight Bianchi Cup and the man v I s man speedevent using Ted Blocker's 1.5.1. competition rig.I.S.1 CANNON SAFE TEAM MickeyFowler, Mike Dalton, Craig Giffordand Mike Fichman remain undefeatedin the Bianchi Cup TeamMatch using Blocker's I.S.1. CompetitionRig. These winning teammembers know and demand thevery best leather equipment available.Write for free brochure or seeadvertisement elsewhere in thisissue.Ted Blocker's Custom HolstersP.O. Box 821 Dept A.H. Rosemead, California 91770Most durable grips made, precision-fitted forforeign and domestic handguns. Conventional,Conversion, and Target styles. 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SIGHT SETTINGSContinuedfrom page 17big numbers-was set up in front of thebleachers. I saw many spectators waitingaround through both relays to see the final60-shot scores.DESCRIBE ACTIONAfter the completion of the match, Foxintroduced each of the women shooters tothe crowd, telling where we were from, andso on. Each introduction brought moregenerous applause from interestedonlookers.A II this reaffirmed my long standing belie}that each match of any size should havesomeone describing what the shooters aredoing, and certainly it shouldalways be doneat all important championships, such asthose at Black Canyon and Camp Perry. Trycharging admission and then provide aguided tour, as Fox did. Sometimes if peopledon't pay for something, they considerit worthless. I understand the RA hassome type of audio-visual machine thatcould be set up at matches to describe theshooting events.The media was no.! discouraged by the30-minute ride to the range at Eagle Creek.Representatives came and interviewedmany shooters. My score of 571x600 wonthe bronze medal. Lori Kamler, a new butexcellent handgunner from San Francisco,won the gold with 579 and Ruby Fox, thesilver with a 577.The shooting weather was perfect-lowhumidity, low temperature and no wind.Colorado Springs, host for Sports FestivalV, will have to work hard to equal the nicethings done by the people of centralIndiana.If the NRAs present public educationplan continues to succeed, spectators nolonger will be left out of the shooting picture.The public's understanding of oursport, as a sport, is absolutely necessary toits existence, in my opinion. ......Anyone disagree? ~INFO 'QUICKIE'The .22 Long cartridge invariably isreferred to as a combination of the .22Long Rifle case and the .22 Short bullet.This isn't true, because the .22 Longis about 16 years older than the .22Long Rifle. It is listed in the 1871 GreatWestern Gun Works catalog for theseven~shot Standard revolver. The .22Long Rifle cartridge didn't come on themarket until 1887.The .22 Long originally was a blackpowder cartridge, loaded with a 29­grain bullet and five grains of powder.It is not as accurate as the Short orLong Rifle and has outlived any usefulpurpose.. AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983FrankHowell,Seminole, Fla.consistently _takes homethe winner'strophy WithHomadyBullets.7MM154 gr.SP7MM175 gr.SP"Consistency," says Frank, "is really the name ofthe game. I rely on Hornady Bullets because roundafter round, lot after lot, they are consistent. Hornadyaccuracy is always there, whether I'm shooting myWichita with the 30 cal. 168 boat tail, the Contenderwith the 7mm 154 and 175 spire point, or the 44 mag240 jacketed hollow point." Howell is the currentFlorida State Champion and thus far in 1982, he's wonthe Florida Sun Shoot and posted the first FloridaProduction 40 . He's a member ofthe President's 100and 140 Club.P.S. He also uses a pair of Pacific 00-7'sto load much of his ammo.44 Mag.240 gr.JHP, Join theIllor:n.adyTeamHornady Mfg. Co., Dept. AH-3 Box 1848, Grand Island, NE 6880227

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Check or Money Order.lIiiI...·since 1937. tools &87 Lanark Ave.'.• Reloadlngaccessones \s &• Gunsmith toOgages der loading• Black powtools t PresS• NEW 'tuneLanerk, It. 61C1461'IIIiSILUETASContinuedfrom page 18two critters look over your sights, then reducethat image to about a third its size.The last two targets look a tad bigger. Butdon't feel relieved; these little ones areshot standing, Data from tests run by BeemanInc., the largest U.S. importer of air~guns, indicate that the best match qualityair pistols have the accuracy necessary tocope with the challenge, which I suspectwas why the NRA silhouette committee selectedthe relatively long distances-andsmaller targets.NRA COURSE 'TOO TOUGH'At 20 meters, the half-inch from-bellyto-backchicken spans about three minutesof angle; Beeman's tests indicate the bestmatch pistols will shoot about one MOA.But that's not counting the disadvantageimposed by being outdoors in the windand trying to hit this bumblebee-sized targetwhile wobbling around in the standingposition. The shooter fa.ces the same challengea NRA standing shooter faces whenusing a one MOA unlimited gun-at fullsizedtargets!In short, I think the NRA game is tootough. At these distances, it requires outdoorranges,Admittedly, top shooters with $600match guns could clean the NRA course.What the rest of us need, however, is anindoor game, one that duplicates the sightpicture and structure ofour long- or short-Magnum Grips has newRuger target stocksMagnum Grips of Arizona has somenew target stocks for Ruger autos-andthey're handcrafted from select walnut,with an oil finish.Designed for the Mark I and Mark IIRugers, they come in two styles: Target,with a thumbrest; and Sportsman,without a thumbrest.Price: Target, $19.95; Sportsman,$15.95.For more information, write thecompany at POB 801 (AH), Payson, AZ85541.range courses. It doesn't exist. But let's layout the details and see if it interests you.Let's shoot indoors, because that'swhere airguns are used by the majority: insporting goods stores, clubhouses aftermeetings, evenings in a shopping mall todraw new shooters and show the generalpublic how much fun shooting can beyouname it. Competition programs completewith trophies, or just informal funshoots, should be promoted, We don'tneed outdoor events with indoor guns. Butwe do need to take advantage of the tremendousopportunities available to shoot,reach new shooters and spread the gospelthat indoor events with airguns are worthinvestigating.Scaled-down targets at short ranges willretain the look of the primary events forthose who shoot them, and increase thescores of those who seldom pick up a firearm,Tenth-scale targets at tenth-scaledistances-5, 10, 15 and 20 meters-is whatit's all about. That's 65 feet; add someroom for a firing line and pellet traps, andyou're looking at a total of75 feet: long formost houses, but not beyond the longestaisle in a store, or the length of a communitybuilding, gym or air conditioned shoppingmall. Shortening the distances willenable the average shooter to fire scoresthat are encouraging and allow less elaborate(and less expensive) pistols into thesport.FREESTYLE SHOOTINGFinally, to duplicate the long and shortcourses, competition should be in bothstanding and freestyle positions. Becauseof their basic design, most air pistols arefairly long, and barrel/body clearance infreestyle positions should be sufficient inmost any reasonable freestyle position.Freestyle shooting will allow the competitorto get in his practice, and train newshooters for eventual competition.Sound good? Europeans shoot indoors alot, from serious competition withbleachers of spectators (a la basketballgames) to informal matches in shootinghouses complete with scores of kibitzers(beats the hell out of bowling).There are some problems left to resolve.N RA rules are far too broad, sincepistols in a range of $30 to $600 qualify inits sanctioned matches. They'll have 'to beseparated. So, I propose that IHMSA (InternationalHandgun Metallic SilhouetteAssociation) form a group to study thematter, inventory all available pistols, andseparate them-by name-into classes. Usea gun's base price as a criterion, for accuracyusually goes· up with price. Pick aprice, say $200, and make two classes:sportsman and unlimited. Or maybe threeclasses, split at $100 and $400. Needs somethought.There would be two forms of competition,freestyle and unlimited, with classesin each and based on some expected averages.I've been practicing in the standingposition in my backyard at the tenth distances,and so far my best score is 26X40.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

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I'll carry the best letters inmy column and send them ~on to IHMSA. ~Steel Challengeshoot dates setMore than 200 combat shooters areexpected to vie for an anticipated purseof$100,000 in the 1983 Steel Challengepistol tournament, scheduled to be heldApril 14-16 on the Juniper Tree range inCanyon Country, California. .The "World Speed Shooting Championship"is sponsored by .the SouthwestPistol League.SWPL Executive Director MikeFichman told the American Handgunnerthat the 1983 tournament will beshot in five quick draw-and-fire stages;an dditional stage-there were four in1982-will be fired this year at 20, 25and 40 yards. Maximum distance firedlast year was 35 yards. 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Cone faults caneasily be cu red withhand-operated chamferingtool, provided extreme care isused during 'accurizing' process.By Russ GaertnerRvolver shooters long have been toldby "experts" that their guns are lessaccurate than semi-autos in similar calibers.But they still choose their wheelguns forversatility, reliability and economy, especiallywith less than perfectly brewedhandloads.The source ofthis claimed revolver inaccuracyis bullet distortion, caused by highpressuresbehind the unsupported slug, asit jumps the cylinder/barrel gap and entersthe rifling.Medium- and big-bore revolvers are notinherently less accurate than semi-autos.The fine accuracy ofmany match revolversproves that.I have a Colt Custom Shop .357 MagnumPython which outshoots most customaccurized .45 autos, and it does about aswell with full .357 Magnum loads as thetarget .38 Specials it was set up for. Many'smiths routinely turn out equally accuratematch revolvers.Turning to factory-assembled, out-ofthe-boxrevolvers, however, we find a verymixed bag. The best guns average oneinchgroups, or less, at 25 yards from a machinerest. That's fine accuracy, which fewfactory or even custom semi-autos canequal, let alone beat. On the other hand,the average factory, service~type revolverdoes well to fire a three-inch group.What do custom revolvers and the bestfactory wheelguns have that the averageservice model lacks, to make this big differencein accuracy?Many excellent custom features.providebetter aiming, steadier holding, andsmoother letoff. Lightened, smoothed actionshelp the shooter to score well, butthey do nothing for machine-rest performance.A custom heavy barrel, properlyfitted, is more accurate than an ordinaryfactory tube, but the difference is small.Brownell's reaming tool is easy to use. Note muzzle-centering bushing and pilot infront of JJ-degree reamer. Also shown: another reamer and two cutters.30 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

Tighter chambers also help; so doesproper alignment and solid lockup. Butnone of these is the most important factorfor best accuracy.I believe that a good forcing cone is thekey feature of the accurate revolver. (Thecone is the short section at the barrelbreech, which tapers down to the full landdiameter.) As the bullet jumps the gap and'enters the forcing cone, it is not that it isunsupported over a small fraction of aninch that plays havoc with accuracy;rather, it is that even minor faults in thecone distort the bullet.Custom 'smiths know this, but mosthandgunners seldom glance at their forcingcones, except perhaps to clean awayleading deposits. An examination of thecones in accurized guns will show them tobe smooth, slowly tapering, round, andsymmetrical, with no sharp edges at thebreech. A bullet passing through such agood cone suffers no change in shape; itupsets uniformly, and flies accurately.Factory cones vary widely, but many arefar from ideal. They may have sharp edgesat the breech, heavy concentric reamermarks, and gouges or rough edges on thelands, caused by metal chips or dullreamers; some are out-of-round, or offcenter.Sharp edges, or tightness, leads to shavingof the bullet metal and lead "spitting"out of the gap. Any of these faults can resultin a misshapen bullet, which wobble~inaccurately in flight.It is remarkable that factory revolversshoot as well as they do. Some factoriesseem to maintain better quality controlthan others, but I have seen both good andbad cones in each of the major makes ofrevolvers.CURING CONE FAULTSPerhaps it is just as well that most revolvershooters are not cone-oriented, becauseuntil recently there was not much wecould do about bad ones, short of a costlyrebarrelingjob. (And a new factory barrelmight not have a better cone.) The goodnews is that now the individual shooter caneasily improve the cones in his guns-andtheir accuracy -without e)UHl removingthe barrel from the frame.The potential for better revolver accuracyis probably greater using the newforcing cone reaming tool than for anyother combination ofaccurizing steps. Thetool is called Brownells pistol chamferingtool, and it's available from the gunsmithingsupply house of that name in Montezuma,Iowa.A kit for one caliber, such a.s .38 Special(also usable for .357 Magnum), runs about$25. Reamers can be added for calibers upto .45. The tool is hand-operated and noAfter reaming and polishing the forcing cone, this o'd Co't Officia' Policerevo'ver, with .38 Specia' re'oads, fired this five-shot group at 25 yards.Partially recut cone (off-center andrough) in S&W M28 con"'erted to .4JMag.This S&W M57 cone has been partiallyrecut. Note smoothness w /0 po'ishing.Resistance of rifling begins as soon asthe bullet nose enters the breech.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 31

other equipment is needed. Ron Power,the well-respected custom revolversmith,recommends it and apparently contributedsuggestions to its design. The tool issimple to use, but there can be pitfalls inany such operation. I did some homework,and there are some basic principles andcautions which amateurs can adopt to assurequality results. Some examples will illustratewhat can be done, and what thelimitations are.When I received the kit, no directionswere included. Brownells deals with professionalgunsmiths, and I sup.pose thefirm considers directions unnecessary. Idecided to start with an old Colt OfficialPolice.38 Special acquired'many years agoas used police surplus. I had smoothed andlightened the trigger pulls (both single-anddouble action), but the gun has never beenaccurate with my flush-seated, 148-grainwadcutters with 3.0 grains of Bullseye. Iused this load because it was very accuratefrom my S&W M52 Master target auto (orin my Colt Custom Shop Python); butfrom the Official Police it grouped intoabout three-inches.The measurement of the revolver's breech diameter is done with inside calib,eriaws by "feeling" the points that iust catch on the cone edge of the barrel.After removing the cylinder/craneassembly, I noticed that the forcing coneshowed fairly deep concentric reamermarks, plus some nicks and wear. The coneopening at the breech measured .383 inch.For .38 Special, the bore diameter is .357inch, so the cone was 1.07 times bore. Thatis a bit oversize, but cones up to 1.08 timesbore may shoot well.The best range is about 1.04 to 1.06 timesbore, large enough to allow the bullet baseto upset and seal the grooves, but not largeenough to let the bullet distort, as it swagesdown into the rifling.Assembling the tool handle to the rod, Islipped on the centering bushing, insertedthe threaded end from the muzzle and addedthe .38/.357 pilot; I then turned on thell-degree Cone reamer. Another cutter angieis available. the 18 degree reamer,32which approximates factory cones. It isgood for cleaning-up tight cones for generaluse; but I chose the ll-degree reamerfor this job, because the Official Policecone is on the large side and the narrowerreamer cuts first on the lands, then worksout to the breech.The ll-degree cutter is also recommendedfor target guns, assuring asmoother entry for cast bullets with lesspressure buildup. It works equally wellwith jacketed bullets, and the only disadvantageI know ofis that heavy use ofhot-. ter loads might cause more rapid wear overthe'years. The ll-degree reamer can beused with all calibers, from .38 to A5.The reaming operation is done by pushingthe centering bushing against themuzzle, then pulling on the handle whileturning it clockwise. The cutting can be feltand the operator should strive for a light,smooth cut, applying cutting or threadingoil to the reamer and cleaning out cuttingsfrequently.After a few light turns, I took a look atthe result. The ll-degree reamer had nottouched the Official Police cone near thelargest was 2A2 inch. The complete absenceoffliers was important, too. The newcone tightened the average group by atleast one inch, and machine rest averagegroups would have been even tighter.That was more than I had hoped forwith an old service-type revolver, and I wasmore than sold on the reaming tool. Mynext step was to do a more extensive, documentedjob with newer guns which I hadused for a major handloading project..41 MAGNUM REVOLVERThe Al Magnum is my favorite caliberand my three guns for the cartridge are asix-inch S&W M57, a 6.5 inch RugerBlackhawk, and a six-inch S&W M28converted to Al caliber by rechamberingthe cylinder and relining the barrel.The Ruger is the most accurate, followedclosely by the M57.Careful handloading and rest-testingproduced several accurate loads for nearlyany purpose. Average groups for the bestloads ranged from 1.2 inches to two inchesfor the two standard models. Jacketed bulletswere required for the tightest groups,and there were some fliers, especially withcast bullets. The M28 did not group consistentlyinto much under two inches, withsome loads exceeding three inches withfliers, and some lead-spitting.I was happy with these Als for my purposes,but I felt they could have handledsome loads and bullets better, and withfewer fliers-especially the M28 conversion.So I decided to recut the forcingcones. Each gun presented differentproblems.Starting with the M28, I first needed abetter way to picture cone faults visually. Iset up the reaming tool with the 18-degreecutter and taped one end ofa strip of # 400grit metal polishing paper to the reamer, sothat it covered the cutting edges. A fewturns ofthis polisher cleaned the lands andhigh spots, removed imbedded powderresidues and left the metal bright.. I measured the breech of the convertedM28 at A28-inch, a bit tight at 1.04 timesbore. But that was favorable, because I hadsome metal to work with. The worst fea­ture of this cone was that it was off-centerand had sharp edges; also, the lands werebreech, but the worn lands were cleanednicely.I continued the opetation until the cone uneven and rough. I started with the 18­surface was completely bright and smooth. degree reamer, using the Al pilot to get theOnly the dark grooves remained. I did not new cone centered in the bore and openedenlarge the cone opening. The breech face up the cone to A30 inch.was worn and eroded, so I used the op- Switching to the ll-degree reamer withtional 90-degree flat cutter to square and pilot, I recut the complete cone to matchsmooth it. This should not be overdone, to the centered A30 inch breech opening. Fiavoidwideningthe gap. Finally, I removed nally, the face was squared with the 90­the sharp edge, using the 82-degree cutter degree flat cutter and the edge lightlyvery lightly. All these reamers leave a chamfered with the 82-degree reamer. Notsmooth surface, when used with a light all low spots were cleaned; but they aptou€h;polishing is not necessary. peared shallow, and probably would do noThe finished cone looked good, and a harm.shooting test proved it. My first group, The re-coned M28 from the Lee matwo-handedfrom an arm rest, was 1.48 chine rest averaged 1.42 inch, five-shotinch for five shots at 25 yards. That is prac- groups with the WC load, which I pickedtically target match accuracy. The average as my benchmark. The load is the 210­of several groups was 1.9 inch, and the Continued on page 85AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

ONE ROUND DIFFERENCE...Devel 8-round magazine (stripped) atleft; standard Colt .45 mag at right.NOW AN EIGHT-SHOTMAGAZINE FOR C.T .45 AUTOSBy David M. Armstrongquired special attention: the magazinehousing, follower and spring.The magazine housing was redesignedfrom slightly lighter weight sheet steel,formed and tempered to exacting specifi-cations. Incorporating longer feed lips thatdo not interfere with the motion of theslide, this new magazine housing and feedsystem has proven to be functionally relia-Devel Corporation, a firm known forits quality custom conversions onthe Smith &. Wesson M39 and M59 semiautomatic9mm pistols, has introduced anew magazine for the Colt GovernmentModel and Commander .45 ACP pistols.The new magazine is identical in size tothe standard Colt seven-shot magazine,but has a capacity of eight rounds.It was designed by Charles C. Kelsey Jr.,president of Devel Corporation, andNational Guard MTU (MarksmanshipTraining Unit) armorer SSgt. John M.Miller.Miller, whose quality combat conversionsof IPSC (International PracticalShooting Federation) pistols have earnedhim a reputation with many police aQdmilitary organizations, provided Kelseywith some of the basic fundamentalsrequired to develop the new Devel conversionsfor the Colt .45 ACP system. The newmagazine, however, is basically the resultof Kelsey's own ingenuity as a firearmsdesigner.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983The design of the new Devel conversionsof the Colt .45 auto is centeredaround the need to increase its cartridgecapacity, without altering the frame. To accomplishthis, the magazine had to be redesignedto hold one extra round, withoutsacrificing additional length at its base. Allthree com ponents of the magazine re-The same size as theconventional sevenroundtype, it hasproven its reliability instiff competition.ble and adequatelydurable. Adding to thereliable operation of the magazine is thefollower design and magazine spring.Continued on page 87Ken Hackathorn tests Basic ConcealmentCarry Devel conversion with new mag.33

Entries: 320...THE19B2IPS[Mike Plaxco edged out Ross seyfried to postwin.Nineteen of top 20 shooters fired pin guns; 44percent of competitors used Rogers holsters.By John ShawEditor's note: many shooters in the 1983IPSe nationals apparently were extremelydisappointed with the prizes and trophiesgiven out at Milan, according to reliablesources who made known these widespreadfeelings to the American Handgunner.Shaw reported that Plaxco, the winner, received$1,000 cash, (donated by Soldier ofFortune magazine), a Dick Heiniecustomized .45 auto and first choice of allother prizes; further, Shaw reported that1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the sixmatch stages were presented with "smalltrophies about five inches high." AddedShaw: "And that's all!' The match entry feewas $125.Mike Plaxco ofRoland, Arkansas wonthe 1982 IPSC (International PracticalShooting Confederation) nationals34Match-winner Mike Plaxco shows his championship formas he gets set to put a foot in tire before firing at the stopplate in the Superman assault stage of the. IPse match.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

::r:::.. ,. . .fl" • ~-;:.. '. 'u A. " '.,National champion Mickey Fowler, winner of J982 Bianchi Cup,shows how to shoot through a barrel in Superman stage.- '.Mike Plaxco goes over the wall in the Cooper assault stage.The IPSC match places great emphasis on speed and accuracy.held in Milan, Illinois September 22-25.Milan is a small community near Moline,where Rock Island Arsenal andSpringfield Armory are located. Therange, one of the prettiest in the country,covers more than 120 acres of rolling hillsideand tall trees. It looks more like aSouthern plantation than the Milan GunClub Ran,ge.There were 320 entries, including membersof the South African and Canadianteams, making it the largest turnout in thehistory of U.S. combat shooting.Six courses offire were spread over threedays ofcompetition. Out of65 targets usedin the match, 33 were no-shoot targets. Ifyou shot a no-shoot target it was scored aminus 10 points, plus another minus 10points ifyou missed your shoot target. Allbut one course was Comstock count, whichmeans you divided the time taken to completea course into the point score on thetargets, minus any penalty points. Thepenalties proved fatal to many shooters,including myself.When the smoke cleared, Plaxco was declaredthe 1982 IPSC National Champion.He had a great year, having won the 1982Steel Challenge Match held in March atCanyon Country, California, and finishedsecond at the 1982 Second Chance match inMichigan. His membership on the U.S.Gold Team proves he was not just lucky;rather, his skill, equipment and right mentalattitude predominated and placed himin the winner's circle.GALS SHOT, TOOSixteen women shooters were entered inthe match. Top woman scorer was LeeCole, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; shefinished in 166th place with a score of58.69(compared with Plaxco's 92.60).Top honors do not always go to theshooter who is just fast, accurate, and usesAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983·TOPI6the best equipment. There are many shooterswho have the same skills on the practicerange, but match winners conditionthemselves by putting everything togetherwhen it really counts: when the scores aretallied, for record.One drawback is a gun that malfunctions.One can be super-sharp in shootingskills, super-calm in demeanor and have asuper-attack plan drawn up in his mind,but ifhis gun fails to work in the match, heis out of luck. There are no alibis. If yourgu n malfunctions, you lose preciousseconds-and points.Nineteen of the top 20 shooters firedsome type of a pin gun, invented by JamesE. Clark of Keithville, Louisiana. Theoriginal pin gun was used to control heavyloads in the .45 auto, while shooting bowlingpins at three feet off tables in matchessuch as the Second Chance.There are three popular models of thepin gun: the Plaxco Compensator (25 percent),Bill Wilson's Accu-comp (30 percent)and Clark's (12 percent). The percentagesrepresent use at Milan. Only one pingun was fired in the 1980 IPSC nationals,and only one in the 1980 Steel ChallengeContinued on page 91IPSC LEATHERHere's a rundown on holsters used atthe 1983 IPSC nationals:Rogers: . 44 percent of all shootersBlocker: 25 -do-Davis: 18 -do-Milt Sparks: 6 -do-Bianchi: 6 -do-Score %---Name Gun State Holster92.60 Mike Plaxco Plaxco Ark. Rogers SSF91.41 Ross Seyfried Pachmayr Col. Milt Sparks SSH87.83 . John Sayle Plaxco Ohio Rogers CD86.06 Tom Campbell S&W Mass. Rogers SSF85.44 Gavin Carson Unknown S. Afr. Rogers SSH84.04 Mark Lonsdale Clark Cal. Davis CD84.00 Mike Dalton Clark Cal. Blocker CD83.71 Craig Gifford Plaxco Cal. Blocker CD83.65 Ross Carter Wilson Ark. Davis CD83.33 Mickey Fowler PIaxco Cal. Blocker CD83.27 Jim Swain Wilson Tenn. Rogers SSH83.13 Raul Walters Wilson Missouri Bianchi SSF82.19 Mike Fichman Boland Cal. Blocker CD81.57 Bill Wilson Wilson Ark. Rogers CD81.10 Brian Enos Wilson Ariz. Davis SSH81.06 Peter Slack Unknown S. Afr. Rogers SSHSSH-Strong side/hip SSF -Strong side/front CD -Cross-draw35

Right 'dope' = clean killsSIGHTING-INHUNTINGHANDGUNSRequires basic knowledge of ballisticstables and proper techniques for zeroinginvarious loads at different ranges.By Bob McMickenIt doesn't matter if you're handgunningfor bunnies or bears, you can't kill 'emif you can't hit 'em. And not just arty hitwill do.Unless you're zapping mice with .44Magnum hollowpoints, the bullet must beproperly placed to be effective. Ifyou hit abear in the paunch with anything short ofa105mm howitzer, you've either got a fightor a long and dangerous tracking jobahead of you; perhaps both. Hit a bunnytoo far back, and you may have hash insteadof hasenpfeffer, assuming there isenough left ofthe poor beast to fill a skillet.For the purposes of this discussion,how'ever, we'll assume that you're a goodshot using an accurate handgun chamberedfor an effective cartridge, and thatyour ammunition is both accurate andadequate for the purpose intended.Almost any Gl .45 will throw hardballinto six inches at 50 yards from the bench.Target pistols clamped in a Ransom restwill consistently print one-inch groupswith match ammunition. Three-inchgroups at 50 yards is excellent hunting accuracy,easily attained from a solid fieldposition with almost any modern Americanrevolver and good ammo.But that three-inch group, good enoughto nail bunnies or bears at normal handgunningranges, won't do you much goodunless it happens to coincide with yourpoint of aim. For example, I recently acquireda new Combat Masterpiece, one ofthe better .38 Special service revolvers.Eager to try it out, I went to my favoriteindoor range and, from force of habit,zeroed-in at six o'clock on a standard 50­foot slow fire pistol target with a 3 1 .4 inchbull.I put my screwdriver away after puttingfive factory wadcutters in one hole notmuch larger than a nickel and exactly inthe center of the 10 ring, a mere 1% inchesabove the point ofaim. That, my friends, ispretty fair country shooting; but, outdoorsat 50 yards, the same gun and the sameload printed more than six inches high.Had I been hunting, I'd have shot overanything smaller than a giraffe with that50-foot zero.Paper-punchers can zero-i'n for therange at which they usually compete, aridthrow their screwdrivers away. Silhouetteshooters must reset their sights for 50, 100,150, and 200 meters; but it is relatively easyto wor\( out the number of clicks required,and the services of a spotter are availableto call each shot if fine tuning should berequired. .Those stalwarts who elect to hunt with ahandgun are not so fortunate. They generallyget just one chance to hit a target ofThis 7Y:z-inch, 30-shot group on a life-size deer target consists of JO three-shotgroups fired from braced sitting position (above) at ranges up to JOO yards.Four guns were used, with barrels rangIng in length from 3 to 6 inches.36 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

unknown size at ranges running from themuzzle past the 100-yard mark. Handgunhunters are further handicapped by therainbow trajectory of even the hottest oftoday's hot magnum calibers.The rifleman, sensibly equipped with ascoped 7mm Magnum, doesn't have toworry about holding over at ranges under300 yards. The pistolero, however, is usinga weapon that, until recently, was consideredpractically useless past 50 or 60 yards.Nowadays, there are himdgunners whohave proven themselves capable ofscoringhumane, one-shot kills out to 100 yardsandbeyond.However, for most ofus, 50 yards is stilla realistic limit for ordinary holster gunswith four- to six-inch barrels and ironsights. Those long shots you read aboutgenerally are made with scoped Rugersand Contenders that are not handguns inthe traditional sense of the word; rather,stockless mini-carbines would be a moreaccurate description.I don't hesitate to carry a rifle when I expectto get shots at ranges beyond 40 or 50yards. But, I won't pass up a shot at rangeslonger than 50 yards when I'm carrying agood sixgun loaded with hot magnumhollowpoints. I get most of my shots atranges between 15 and 75 yards, with someshorter and a few longer.Thus, sighting-in a hunting handgun is astudy in compromise. It must be zeroed-inin such a manner that shots at close tomoderate range can be placed with confidence;yet, it should still be possible to takean occasional' shot at ranges out to 100yards and beyond, without using too muchKentucky windage.The tables published by Lyman andSpeer are a great help in calculating trajectories.Unfortunately, Speer's are based onthe assumption that a scope will bemounted JI/2 inches above the bore.Lyman's are computed for iron sights, anadvantage for those ofus who still considerhandguns as sidearms meant to be carriedsafely, comfortably, and inconspicuouslyin ordinary belt holsters, just like Grandpapacked his old Colt Peacemaker.JHP at 1,300 fps). This combination coversmost hunting situations.nicely, althoughmy handgun collection is by no meanscomplete. Therefore, I needed a systemthat would work with everything fromlight target to heavy hunting loads, regardlessofcaliber, bullet·weight, velocity, orbarrel length.Zeroing-in at either 50 feet or 25 yardsjust won't cut it. Zero-in for point of aim(center hold) arid you'll be a few incheslow at 50 yards and off the paper at 100yards, scratching dirt below the target. .Zero-in at six o'clock on a bull of reasonablesize, and you'll be high at 50 yards,perhaps too high to insure consistent hits.Low velocity loads may drop back onto thepaper at 100 yards, but high velocity loadscould easily overshoot the target, even atthat range.Zeroing-in at 100 yards is no better. Eventhe hottest magnum loads will be threeincheshigh at 50 yards, with most loadsprinting four to six inches high. I originallyzeroed-in a couple ofguns at six o'Clock ona six-inch bull at 50 yards, which shouldhave put me on the money at 100 yards.But, it didn't work too well, because I hadtrouble estimating mid-range hold-underon small, irregular targets at 50 or 60 yards.Fifty yards is Hobson's choice, farenough to be useful and close enough to berealistic. If you favor a center hold at thisdistance, the ballistics tables in Lyman'sPistol and Revolver Handbook cover almostevery imaginable load and bulletweightIdesign.Unfortunately, I can't hit the groundwith my hat without glasses. Even withglasses, I much prefer to see both the target•and the center ofmy group over the sights,whenever possible.Although most loads zeroed-in on theinoney at 50 yards are only one- or twoincheshigh at 25 yards, they are usuallyfrom six- to 12-inches low at 100 yards.Through trial and error, and studyingLyman's tables, I found that zeroing-infrom one to 1\1:1 inches high at 50 yards(holding at six o'clock on a two- or threeinchbull) produced the optimum combinationofflat midrange trajectory andminimal drop at long range. Most loadszeroed-in in this way, print between twoandthree-inches high at 25 yards (whereholding under isn't the problem that it becomesat longer ranges), on the money at60 to 80 yards (beyond which few shotsneed be taken), and three- to six-incheslow at 100 yards.Wadcutters (.38 caliber) are the Sole exception.The three-inch Chiefs Specialhad to be zeroed-in for point of aim at 50yards to bring the group down to withinthe arbitrarily imposed three-inch limit at25 yards. I can live with this, since a .38snubby loaded with 700 fps wadcuttersisn't exactly my idea of the perfect longrange hunting handgun!I n practice, a new gu n (or an old onewith a new load) should be zeroed-in fromone inch to P/2 inches above the point ofaim at 50 yards. IfI can't keep five shots inthe black on a three-inch bull, or touchingthe black on a two-inch bull, I know thatmore load development is required.Once locked-in at 50 yards, I check midrangetrajectory at 25 yards, where mostloads print around two inches high. SinceContinued on page 83ACCURATE BULLET PLACEMENTSince I usually get most of my shots atthe ranges between 15 and 75 yards, withan occasional shot at 100 yards, my handgunsare zeroed-in accordingly. For plinkingat 200 or 300 yards, the time-honoredtechnique of walking the bullets into thetarget mortar fashion is still valid; but,even a mangy jackrabbit deserves betterthan a lingering death from a scratch hit atranges which rule out any hope ofaccuratebullet placement.In working out a sighting-in system, Ihad to allow for a battery that includes tithree-inch .38 (148-grain HBWC at 700fps), a four-inch .38 (l58-grain SWC at 900fps), a three-inch .357 (ISO-grain SWC at1,100 fps), a six-inch .357 (l25-grain JHP at The 6-inch S&W MJ9 fired three groups at 50 yards from a benchrest. Speer J25-grain1,500 fps), a four-inch .44 (250-grain SWC JHPs were used. After sight corrections between strings, and disregardingat 1,200 fps), and a six-inch .44 (240-grain called fliers, thIs .357 Magnum is capable of firing 3-inch groups at 50 yards.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983 37

TBBWILTIIBPi:'I Super Pocket lato'A new class of firearm, it's compact, lightweight,has an eight-round 9mm magazine and excellentwhite dot/square sights. The P5 is double-action,blow-back operated; a fine undercover gun.By Donald M. SimmonsThere is a new type, foreign-made autoon the market that is smaller than amilitary pistol and larger than U.S. pocketautos. (In ~urope, this hybrid is called apolice pistol; but here, where the handgunof the law for many years has been thearchaic .38 special revolver, it should becalled a superpocket automatic pistol).We are referring to the 9mm Luger/Walther P5, a German double-action automaticpistol with several refinements notfound on its older brother, the P38, theGerman sidearm of World War II.In 1977, Walther announced two newlydesigned spin-offs from its perennial P38:the P38IV and the P38K. Both had shorterbarrels than the P38. The P38IV had a 4Ihinchtube and the P38K had one with alength of 2 3 4 inches.The P38K seemed to be slated for anundercover gun. In 1980, however, the P5was annoup.ced in the United States andwas equipped with a 3Y2 inch barrel; it hadan overall length of seven inches, or aboutJI/2 inches shorter than the P38. The WaltherP5 weighed in at 29 ounces and had aneight-round magazine.38field-stripping the Walther P5 takes only a few seconds.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

Here's the Walther P38 family, which led to developmentof P5: .22 P38, right; P4, center, and an early P38K, left.Both the P38IV and P38K are expectedto be discontinued; obviously, their placewill be taken by the P5, which owes its relativelylight weight to its aluminum frame.Since World War II, Walther has beenmaking its military-size automatics withhigh-strength, forged aluminum frames.These forged frames are completely machinedto extreme accuracy. It has alwaysbeen claimed that a forged machined parthas more inherent strength than a precisioncast one. If such an advantage doesexist for the machined part, it is quicklyovercome by beefing-up the cast part togive comparable strength in a criticalcross-section.The take-down for cleaning the WaltherP5 is simple. Remove the magazine and becertain there is no cartridge in the chamber.The slide and barrel are then movedback about 1,4 inch and the take-down leveris swung down. The slide and barrel cannow be disassembled, forward. The barreland its lock, which is staked in place, arenow removed from the slide. This completesthe tool-less disassembly of the P5.When the safety drop is released, and hasreturned to its off position, the firing pin isstill down and resting in a hole in the faceofthe hammer. The only time the firing pincan be impinged by the hammer is at theend of the trigger pull, when either thehammer is at full cock or the hammer hasbeen brought to the firing position by along pull on the trigger.The slide stop, which is part ofthe safetydrop system, works as follows: when thelast round has been fired, the slide remainsopen. A loaded magazine is then insertedand the. safety drop is given a downwardpush with the thumb. The slide comes forward,chambering a round. The safety,when thumb pressure is released, raisesunder its own tension. If a second thumbpressure is applied, the hammer dropssafely to its down position.The P5 should be carried hammer downand safety off; it is perfectly safe in thisposition, since there is no possible contactbetween the hammer and the firing pin.This probably represents the acme insafety systems and was introduced earlieron other German pistols but never, to myContinued on page 84DIFFERENT SAFETIESThe P5 appears to have the same safetyas the one introduced in the P38IV and theP38K. Not so. The P5 safety drop lever isincorporated in the slide stop and is framemounted,not slide-mounted. Both safetieS'are spring-loaded and return to the "off"position when thumb pressure is released.There is one big internal difference betweenthe P5 and the P38IV/P38K. In theP5, the firing pin is not in the hammer'spath before it is dropped by the safety.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • MARCHIAPRIL 198339

They hone cartridge shooting...DON'7KNOCKAI"PIS701S1A veteran 'hardball' shooter tries his hand andcomes up with a glowing first-hand report.By Len DavisMy boss, Ed,itorial Director JerryRakusan, calls me "hardball," for agood reason.For many years, both as a military andcivilian shooter, I've been a staunch-andvocal-advoca te of fu II-load, jacketedbullets, mainly in .45 caliber.As a police firearms instructor andmember of the Marine Corps Rifle andPistol Team at Camp Perry, for example,I've fired many thousands of full-powerloads; no pipsqueak loads for me'I even went so far as to fire hardball militaryammo in my National Match .45 inthe basement of our home-much to mywife's chagrin (it rattled some of her finechinaware upstairs, she claimed, and sheobjected to wearing ear protectors whilefolding the laundry),One day Jerry gave me an air pistol totest-fire, It was an inexpensive CO 2 type. Itook it home, set up a target in the garageand squeezed off several rounds. After afew sight adjustments, I was putting thelittle .\77 pellets in the 10-ring quiteconsistently-until about the 25th shot,when the point of impact suddenly droppedto the bottom of the five-meter target.You guessed it: I ran out ofcarbon dioxidegas.PFFT!After going through several CO 2 cylinders,each with the same experience, I figuredthere must be a better way to go withan air pistol- one that would helpdiminish the frustrations of all ofa suddenfinding that your called 10 ended up as amiss at six o'clock.Because I enjoyed shooting an air pistol(before I ran out of gas), I pursued thematter further. ."Again, you guessed it: a spring-pistongun.Spring piston air pistol for training duelists(Circa J750), left; Beeman M90, center,and Beeman M65, MKII, right. Antiqueis from Robert Beeman Collection.Jerry had one for sale: a Daisy PowerLine M717, I bought it.It was the best gun purchase I've evermade.So far, I've put about 500.\77 pelletsthrough it. Accuracy is terrific at a shadeover 16 feet. The only drawback is thegun's trigger pull: about eight pounds, ormore than twice as heavy as I'm used to,"Should I take it to a custompistolsmith?" I asked myself. No, he'd beinsulted if I dropped an inexpensive airpistol on his work bench and told him whatI wanted: a trigger pull in the neighbor-This Beeman / Webley Tempest is considered a sporting air pistol. Caliber is . J77;velocity, 470fps. It features compactness and superb, constant accuracy.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 41

This Beniamin MJ37 in .J77 caliber is a simple, sturdy and inexpensive pump-uptype air pistol. Its accuracy and point of impact varies with pumping.Pictured is the newest model in Daisy's line-the nickel-plated .4 J Magnum(in. J77 caliber). It's a deluxe version of the Power Line M 790 (C0 2),hood of three pounds, or less.PULL TOO HEAVYI had to do something. An eight-poundpull was just too much for any degree ofaccuracy.With hat in hand, I visited Ray Peet andBill Simpson, owners of the Poway (California)Gun Works. Both are fine custompistolsmiths.They listened to my tale of woe, lookedat the gun and said, "We can do the jobnothingto it."When r got the gun back, sure enough,they did it: a beautiful two-pound letoff,which broke like a glass rod.At this writing, I haven't had a chance totest-fire the pistol, with its new trigger pull.But I'll bet there now will be fewer eightson my targets.Whatever, I'm hooked on air pistolshooting. So much so that I've spent hoursgoing through Robert Beeman's 92-pagePrecision A ir Gun Guide. Priced at $2, it isworth every penny. (He is president ofBeeman Precision Airguns, Inc., 47 PaulDrive, San Rafael, CA 94903.) .Not content with the information containedin his fine guide, I wrote Beeman along letter filled with all sorts of questionsabout air pistol shooting. He answered42zt53F?GS?::?t1RiZ' x E%«zzwt%?EJE zx c.,-------i!AIR PISTOLPELIEI TRAPSPellet traps for air pistols are easy toconstruct.Take an empty cardboard box, packit tightly with newspapers set on end,seal the top, tape a couple of targets toone side of the box and you're ready togo.Such a homemade trap will stop anypellet-.ln or .22-and preventpossible damage from ricochets.If you want a backstop that is a lotmore sophisticated, you may wish toconsider Beeman's silent pellet trap,which catches each projectile in a deeplayer of ballistic putty. The trap, whichmeasures 8" x 10" inside, is made ofcabinet wood with a walnut finish. Targetsare attached to a disposable supportface for easy scoring. It comes with.,.a carrying handle and non-scratchingfeet-great for shooting in one's livingroom! Retail price: $39.50.Less expensive pellet traps are available.Made of heavy sheet steel, theygenerally produce more noise than eitherof the aforementioned backstops.promptly and loaded me down with valuableinformation I will share with readers ofthe American Handgunner.INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUSBeeman, who is in his early 50s, is a nativeCalifornian and holds a Ph.D. degreefrom Stanford University and a full professorshipat San Francisco State University.His interest in detailed scientific mattersled to extensive research with the incrediblyaccurate electron microscopes, followedby the design and production ofprecisionadult air guns and accessories.He and his wife, Toshiko, a former retailbusiness executive, head up their internationallyfamous company.The couple has visited most of thew~rld's major air gun factories, and carefullyexamined important antique air guncollections, both in the United States andabroad.Their own collection ofantique air gunsis considered to be one of the finest anywhere.We won't go into the detailed history ofair guns, a fascinating subject, other thanto mention that the blowgun-still in use insome primitive areas ofthe world-was theoriginal air gun, many moons ago.Early air guns, developed on the Continentand later in England between 1750and 1820, were the first breechloading repeaters,capable offiring 20 shots a minutewithout replenishing the charge ofcompressedair in the reservoir. They werepowerful enough to kill a man at 150 yards!AIR GUNNERS EXECUTEDIn the Napoleonic Wars of the early1800s a whole regiment of Austrian soldierswere equipped with air guns. Theycreated such a havoc that Napoleon gaveorders that any enemy caught with an airgun in his possession was to be summarilyexecuted.The fabricators of air guns, who belongedto a different guild than firearmsmakers, had no power tools, no micrometercalipers and rather crude hand tools;yet they were able to work to such closetolerances that reservoir valves and pumpswithstood pressures of more than 500pounds to the square inch. One reservoir isreported to have held its charge, undiminished,for more than 16 years (comparethis with today's CO 2 cylinders).Perhaps the most famous air gun extantis the one carried on the Lewis and Clarkexpedition into the Northwest Territorynearly 180 years ago.Today, air pistol shooting is one of threehandgun shooting sports that is steadily increasingin popularity (the other two aremetallic silhouette shooting and practicalpistol/combat shooting).In spite of widespread publicity, manypeople still think of air gun shooting interms of their experience, as a youngster,with BB guns.But it's an image that is quickly disap-AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

pearing from the American scene, duemainly to techilOlogical advancementsmade in the air gun field.INEXPENSIVE TO SHOOTIn short, don't knock air pistols. Theymake little noise and they're fun, safe andinexpensive to shoot. Many of the bettermodels, such as those produced by Beeman,are capable of putting pellet afterpellet in the same hole at 10 meters-or 33feet-the official air pistol range.As things stand now (anything can happenon today's legislative fronts), you don'tneed a permit to purchase an air gun, nordo you have to fill out the yellow federalfirearms form (#4473) at your local gunshop, as you must with cartridge handguns.Airguns are not subject to the GunControl Act of 1968, or most other repressivegun laws.Beeman points out that the loss ofplacesto shoot throughout the United States hascreated a burgeoning increase in air pistolshooting.Air pistols can be shot virtually anywhere."Even the living room of your home;'said Beeman, "will serve nicely as an airpistol range on a rainy day, or some othertime when it isn't convenient to go outdoors;'There is no better training and disciplinefor mastering cartridge handguns than airpistol shooting.Beeman noted that the longer shot time,or interval between trigger release (on anair pistol) and exit of the projectile, "requiresa shooter to be far better in hismarksmanship skills than that he need bewith cartridge handguns;'MUZZLE VELOCITIESA major difference between air pistolsand those firing cartridges is that theshorter the barrel on an air pistol thehigher the muzzle velocity.The muzzle velocities of air pistols peakaround 525 fps.We asked Beeman why someone doesn'tproduce an air pistol with higher muzzlevelocities-say those approaching the .22Long Rifle (in excess of 1,000 fps)."It's a matter of practicality;' he said."Such velocities would entail greatly increasedproduction costs. We would haveto go the pneumatic-pump route (as opposedto the present system: springpistons),thus necessitating a gun of unwieldysize. And we would probably comeup with a pistol extremely difficult to cock(precision air pistols require a cockingeffort of only about 12 pounds). Too, wewould probably be faced with the problemsofair leaks, which would create widespreadvariables in velocities, and resultitiginaccuracy."But it is something we are working on;'he added.PRICE STRUCTUREThe price range of air pistols is broad.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983Here is the Daisy Power Line M7J 7 mentioned in story. Made of black,diecast metal, it has the look and feel of far more expensive match pistols.The leisure air pistol that's super-accurate: the Scorpion, made by BSA Guns, Ltd.,Birmingham, England. Caliber: • J77; note its long sighting radius.AIR PlSJOLSOURCESBarnett International, Inc., POB 226,Port Huron, MI 48060.Beeman Precision Airguns, Inc., 47Paul Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903.Benjamin Air Rifle Co., 1525 S. 8thSt., St. Louis, MO 63104.Crosman Airguns, 980 Turk Hill Road,Fairport, NY 14450.Daisy Air Guns, POB 220, Rogers,AR 72756.Marksman Products, Inc., 2133Dominguez St., Torrance, CA90509.Precision Sports (BSA air guns), 798Cascadilla St., Ithaca, NY 14850.RWS Precision Airgun Products(Dynamit Nobel of America), lOSStonehurst Court, Northvale, NJ07647.Sheridan Products, 3205 SheridanRoad, Racine, WI 53403.Stoeger Industries (Garno air pistols),55 Ruta Court, S. Hackensack, NJ07606.They sell from under $25 for the DaisyM188, for example, to around $625 for theBeeman/Feinwerkbau M90 with itsadjustable, electronic trigger: the top ofthe line in air pistols.Unlike the conventional mechanicaltrigger, the electronic trigger is operated bya battery, which is said to last for morethan 6,000 shots. If you wish to check itscapacity to fire an entire match, you needonly push a button in the base of the grip.A red light from a light emitting diode tellsyou that the gun is ready to fire. Replacingthe IS-volt alkaline battery is done aboutonce a year and takes only a few seconds.The factory sets the pull ofthe electronictrigger at the ISU (International ShootingUnion) minimum of 17.7 ounce. At thissetting (the pull can be made lighter orheavier), the first stage of the trigger pullweighs approximately 12.3 ounces, whilethe actual discharge pressure in the secondstage is an incredibly light 5.4 ounce. Despitethis low weight, the trigger point isclearly felt. A slight increase in pressurefires the gun without any apparent movementin the second stage. It just seems togo off at the shooter's mental command,without any backlash or trigger jump."The advantages for trigger controlContinued on page 9243

FOUNDER, ROGERS HOLSTERS...Bi1l

known for his composite handgun gripsaninexpensive alternative to either rubberor expensive custom grips-and such IPSCaccessories as the Idaho Reloader, a superfastmagazine carrier; the Shok-Bujf, a tinyshock absorber that cushions the .45 framefrom the battering ofthe slide, and the E-ZLoad, a funnel that fits on the magazinewell of a .45 and facilitates loading.WILLINGNESS TO EXPERIMENTWhat has tied all Rogers' developmentstogether is a willingness to experiment andan unwillingness to be tied to the conventional.The patented Rogers compositeholster is a case in point."When I began Rogers Holsters, almostall holsters were designed with the sameconstruction;' said Rogers. "The holsterswere wet-fitted to a certain gun to get theirshape. The only problem was that leatherwill eventually absorb moisture, causingthe holster to lose its shape:'Rogers' solution was to design a holsterof synthetic material that held its shape,was impervious to moisture, still lookedgood, and was tough.When' the FBI was looking for a newholster to use at its academy, to be issuedwith the bureau's· then-standard Smith &Wesson MIO four-inch Special revolver,Rogers came up with the Model I paddleholster, which he patented when he was anagent. The FBI was so impressed with theholster that it ordered 400; Rogers Holsterswas off and running.Well, at least off and walking."No two ways about it," said Rogers."When we started out, it was tough."His holsters were made in a basementworkroom, with Rogers doing all the workhimself. When he wasn't filling orders,Rogers and wife, Christie, would travelaround the state of Florida-he haddecided to locate the business in Jacksonville,not far from his boyhood home ofOrlando-and show his holsters to policedepartments around the Sunshine State.Business prospered, largely becauseRogers was willing to listen to his customers,especially detectives. Finally, he wasinvited to participate in Miami's Departmentof Public Safety holster trials.Idaho reloader with combat magazine, for practical pistol shooting, top;a Ken Hackathorn Combat Special holster, center-left; one of Bill Rogers' new­est high-ride combat holsters, center-right; and a Smith & Wesson N-framerevolver with Rogers "Burlwud" (a synthetic material) combat grips, boHom.TOUGH TESTSThe trials, he' says, tested not only thestamina of the holster but its safetyqualities as well."Recruits were used, and each had 30seconds to try and grab an unloaded revolverfrom another recruit's holster;' saidRogers. "After the first series of tests, Icould see something wasn't right, so I designeda second holster, which I redesignedsix times."No matter how tough the testing gQtandit got progressively tougher-theRogers holster kept functioning. After aone-month test, no other holsters werefound to be serviceable. Ofthe five Rogersholsters submitted, three were still func.tioning; the other two were still service-Continued on page 74AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 45

LeeTheret PressBy Philip C. BriggsDiehard Lee entered the reloading prod­.l'... ucts field with his Lee Loader, a simpleset of tools and dies that used a malletfor motive power; he slowly built a uniqueproduct line from there.His first tools were simple, efficient, inexpensiveand innovative, as are those thatfollowed over the years, as Lee expandedhis line into bullet casting equipment andshotshell loading presses.But never a metallic cartridge press. Untilnow. The new Lee Turret press has allthe attributes we've come to expect fromLee, and more than his usual share of innovations.Add the new reloading dies thatcome with the kit, and an old-fashionedstorage, carrying, and wooden mountingbox, and you have an inexpensive combothat's going to stand the reloading press46Complete metalliccartridge kit includesdies, powder dipperand shell holder-allpackaged in a hardmaple box.business on its ear.ihe Turret press is a full-size reloaderthat just brims with clever features.Let's start at the top-with the turret. Itholds three standard JIB inch X 14 threaddies, and lifts out to allow rapid change ofa complete set ofdies. The kit comes with afree extra turret; additional turrets areavailable so you can set one up for each ofthe cartridges you load.The turret is of die-cast aluminum alloy(as is most of the press) and locks into asteel ring that forms the top of the frame .There are six lugs in the ring, and a matchingset of six on the bottom edge of theturret that are offset from another set ofsixlugs along its top edge. The top lugs keepthe turret from being pulled down and thebottom lugs keep it from being pushedout; a circumferential groove betweenthem allows the turret to rotate in the ring.open up the press for either left- or righthandoperation.The base ofthe press is also die cast aluminumalloy. It holds the ram and togglestogether, supports the priming arm, andserves as a primer catcher.PRIMERS HANDLED SMOOTHLYThe priming arm is T-shaped, holdsAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

Lugs, groove and ball detents are soshaped and located that the turret rotatesreadily between loading operations, yet isrigid, positively located, solid (whether sizingor extracting cases) and can be liftedout quickly.Moving down the press we find threehexagonal steel bars that support the turretring on the base. There are four holes inthe ring and base-one at each corner-sothat the single front bar can be located toboth large and small priming punches onieither end ofthe T, and is quickly installed jby dropping the long end of the T into apocket in the press base. The arm alsoserves to deflect spent primers as theycome sailing down the conventional slotcut in the ram, into a labyrinth moldedinto the press base. This arrangementcatches the large portion of the primers,although I've had it lose two in a row, andthen catch 30 straight. The primers accumulatein the base, and you can eitherremove them by periodically unbolting thewhole works, or providing a hole in thebench top and a catch bottle beneath.The press has an aluminum compoundlinkage toggle which, in combination withthe long handle, allows effortless reloadingoperations and requires not much moreforce in case re-forming operations. I-Dies are packaged in a cylindrical storagebox with special compartments.you have tried to push a stuck case out byscrewing the usual decapper into the die,with no success, since there isn't enoughpower in the thread pitch used. Well, thisone works. The decapper is a relativelylarge diameter rod, positioned in the dieeasily adjusted with your fingers.All dies feature lock rings that can beeasily adjusted, yet can be locked tightwith the fingers. a-rings are positioned soas to squeeze the die body when the lockrings are tightened.The dies are packaged in a cylindricalstorage box that has compartments fortheir storage, along with the powder dipperand case holder that come with the kit.In this world ofunbreakable plastic, thekit's hard maple storage box, with fingerjoints on the corners, and tongue-anqgroovedtop and bottom, is a pleasantchange. It's not only a storage and carryingbox, but when drilled on the side along thetemplate, the press can be bolted to theopened box (using bolts and T-nutsprovided) and set up most anywhere foruse.I've used my press to load a couple ofthousand straight-walled and bottle-neckpistol cartridges so far, and I'm impressed.Being able to mount the case formingand reloading dies in the turret, while forming.38s and .45s, expedited this multioperationprocess tremendously.SPEEDS UP OPERATIONIn the usual operation, all three diesneeded to load straight-walled cartridgesare implanted in the turret, and the case isSizing die features an unbreakable decapperthat is adjustable for length.NO BULLET SHAVINGThe expander/flaring die uses anexpander button that, rather than theusual long cylindrical shape topped with ashort flared section, has a long gradualtaper to expand the case mouth to a sizelarge enough to insert the bullet withoutshaving. The extent of expansion/flare isadjusted by moving the entire die up ordown; there's no separate rod to adjust,nor misadjust by itself.The bullet seating die uses a short, f1oat-ing seating punch, so that the punch willself align with the case neck in bullet seat-ing. Seating depth is set by a large diame-ter plastic stem which is locked in place bythe friction of a small a-ring, but is stillmade up a bunch of .38-.45 brass with thepress, and the turret enabled me to finishall forming operations (in form, trim andfull-length size dies) without removing thecase from the press. The available powermade the forming as easy as squashingspaghetti.Even though the linkage puts out a lot ofpower from mid to full down stroke of thehandle, the compound linkage swings intoa minimum mechanical advantage nearthe end ofthe upstroke, so that primers canbe gently seated by feel, rather thansmashed into place.The only flaw I found in this design isthe wood grip. I expect it's there for appearanceonly. The tubular handle is not ashandy as a ball; it's a press fit on the castaluminum handle, and mine kept loosening,until I gave up and glued it on.The handle is offset and adjustable, spthat it can be set for either hand, as well asbeing convenient for starting or endingpositions.The sizer, a carbide die in the standardpistol cartridges, employ an unusual "unbreakable"decapper that is also a built-instuck case remover. Now I'm sure a few ofAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983Bullet seating die is easily adjustableand has a seating punch that floats.body by a collet that is threaded in. Thedecapper is "unbreakable" not so muchbecause of the heft of the decapper pin,but because when the pin hits an obstructionthe rod slides up through the collet.Withdraw the case, and a tap 'of a malletre-positions the decapper. Should a casebecome stuck, just loosen the collet anddrive the case out with a mallet; the rod isbig enough to take the force.The expander/ flaring die is adjustedby raising or lowering the lock rings.handled only once to charge it. That can beeliminated if you use the dipper and asmall funnel to charge the case in the press.Considering that with the usual singlestationpress the case must be handledthree times, you can see that the Lee Turretwill speed up your pistol loading operationsby a significant amount.I'm particularly fond ofthe Lee becauseof the ease with which I can take it to therange and load and shoot test ammo.Bolted to its box, it will function on anybench; and its light weight and neat carryingcase make it well suited for portableloading.Most people will find the increase in reloadingspeed enough to justify buyingone. Others will find the ease with which itcan be stored and brought out to load onthe kitchen table reason enough to buy it.Some may buy it because of its adaptabilityfor left-handed operation, or for itspowerful linkage and super-conveniencefor case-forming operations.For more information on the new press,write Lee Precision, Inc.,Dept. AH, 4275Highway U, Hartford, ~WI 53027. ~47

AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983.,-"Wshat's in a name?" wrote WilliamShakespeare (1564-1616) more than400 years ago.Plenty.Our Gun of the Month doesn't have a10'ng, narrow, segmented tail that terminatesin a venomous sting, as its appellationimplies, but it does bear the name:Scorpion.And that says a lot, if you're at thereceiving end of its 9mm, ll5-grain, "tailless"stinger!TO ENTER CONTEST: Use a postcard,follow sample; include name, address,HOM-M/A, local dealer name and address.Mail before April 1, 1983. Send toAMERICAN HANDGUNNER, Box 16025,San Diego, CA 92116.Name ---:~--AddreSB ---------:7--'-".....,....,----City lit State ~••---.-'..."----HOM-MARCHIADeaierAddreSBCityStateZipContest void where taxed or prohibited by law. No purchaseneceBBary. Winner must comply with all federaland local laws. Employees and agents of PubliBher's DevelopmentCorp. not eligible.The gun started out as a Smith &Wesson Model 39, out of the box.Several major design changes weremade by Lin (Trapper) Alexiou, whofounded Trapper Guns (18717 E. 14 MileRoad, Fraser, MI 48026) in 1969.These included shortening the frameand slide, installing a Guttersnipe AdvancedSighting Plane, eliminating allgrooves and checkering (including thebackstrap) and smoothing-radiusing-alledges to make the slightest snag virtuallyimpossible.SATIN-NICKEL FINISHThe Scorpion has a special, tough, satinnickelfinish-both inside and out-that isboth non-glare and non-corrosive; its durabilitywill never show holster wear.Its black acrylic grips create a symmetrywith the black lexon Guttersnipe (tunnel)sight, intended for use with both eyesopen.The sight, which has a long, yellow,tapered groove, has no sharp corners tosnag clothing or injure the shooter. It offersa natural method for tracking movingtargets-an important feature in closecombat shooting.The safety lever, slide release and triggerare finished in high-polished blue. Thebarrel hood is jeweled. A Sterling silvermedallion-engraved "Special Edition"­is inlaid in the grip and creates a tastefuldecoration.The gun comes in a solid teakwood,Continued on page 8249

By Karl BosselmannIn the "Taking Aim" column ofthe May/June, 1978 issue of the American Handgunner,I wrote that an improved andupdated version of a quality top-break revolvershould be considered carefully bysome astute handgun manufacturer.At the time my column was written, Ithought I might be whistling in the dark,but a sizeable reader response everwhelminglysupported my arguments and. conclusions presented five years ago.Then, as now, my opinion was that thesolid-frame, swing-out cylinder handgunis an archaic design, necessitated by theabsence of something better (includingmetallurgical sophistication) at the time itwas introduced.In my opinion, no inherent weakness existsin the hinge-frame revolver that cannotbe solved by modern technology. Perhapsthe "weakness" in the break-open designlies only in the minds of those who havebeen brainwashed to believe that theseThe as-issued Webley Mk. I revolverin .38 caliber-ready for customizing_guns are acceptable only for rimfire cartidges,not for big-bore centerfires.We should not forget that the most reliabledouble-action service revolvers werethose produced several decades ago byWebley, for the British Service.Used during two world w&rs, these topbreakrevolvers have amassed a serviceabilityrecord unchallenged by any currentlyproduced double-action, swing-outcylinder revolver intended for the samepurpose and subjected to the same abuse.There are, as I mentioned in the "TakingAim" column, many features of a qualitytop-break revolver that make it desirablefor self-defense. Reloading, as comparedto a swing-out gun, is more rapid, morefumble-proof and, I believe, more durable(ask any good gunsmith about the rash ofbent cylinder cranes he see.)PROTOTYPE DISCUSSEDAs more and more positive letters werereceived, the editors and I discussed thepossibility of building a prototype, using a50 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

popular defense cartridge in an existingdesign, and ask you, the readers, what youthought of it.The Webley, due to its proven superiority,was chosen as the basis for our project.Because of its smaller size, the .38Webley revolver was selected, and the .44Special caliber chosen for the conversion.The barrel assembly and frame sectionwas cut, lengthened and re-welded to accommodatethe .44 Special cylinder. Theconfiguration of the gun was changed tothat of a Smith & Wesson, and the gripframe shortened and rounded forcompactness.Considerable work was needed on thenew cylinder and the ejector rod assembly,which required remaking the ejector starto a configuration different than that oftheoriginal Webley.After all the necessary cuts and weldswere completed, the barrel was cut to threeinches, deemed the optimum length for thegun's intended purpose. The entire revolverwas smoothed, front sight reshaped,a .44 barrel installed, and sharp edges removedfrom all comers.The gun was finished with industrialhard chrome over a coarse bead blastfinish; special ebony grips by "Fuzzy" Farrantwere installed, and the final productwas test-fired for reliability.THE BOTTOM LINEThe finished revolver is far superior tothe original in appearance, and test-firingreconfirmed our original conclusions. Thegun-cartridge combination proved accurate,easy to control, faster than a swing-outcylinder revolver in unloading and ejecting,and as easy to carry as many comparable.38 or .44 revolvers.It's time someone took a good hard lookat the top-break concept, considered allthe advances in modern metallurgy, andproduced a defense revolver that would besafe, reliable, and saleable. This projectdemonstrates the feasibility ....of such a program. ~SPECIFICATIONSBase: Webley Mark IV, .38CaUber: .44 S&W SpecialSights: Fixed, blueFinish: Industrial hard chrome, beadedsurfaceCapacity: Five roundsWeight: 23 ounces (unloaded)Length: 7Ys inchesHeight: 4 3 .4 inchesDesign & photography: BosselmannWelding: Ken Genecco Gun Works,Stockton, CAStocks: "Fuzzy" Farrant, West CovinaCATwo cylinders at top are6-shot .38 S&.W Webley(above) and 5-shot .44Special (below). Gunabove is as-issuedWebley; partially completedprototype, left.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 51

Three hot ones on the way: a compact,9mm auto; a modern top-break revolver,and a full-size, double-action .45.By A I PicklesWashington State has two relativelyrecent and commanding phenomena:Mount St. Helens and Detonics .45Associates. The fallout from each has circledthe globe. The mountain is now ratherstable, but Detonics is still erupting-withnew and exciting ideas.9mm, is a totally· modern, top-break revolverin several calibers. The "breadboard" sample-they don't call themprototypes at Detonics-was a seven-shotgun chambered for the .45 Long Colt. Becauseit was a big gun, it had my immediateattention. The gun is flat-sided, exceptfor the cylinder and stocks. The visualeffect was extremely pleasing in the wideopen eyes of this beholder. The strong,break-open latch is ambidextrous (l won-This revolver is sure to go into productionas soon as the company decides whethe. tobuild in an autoloading feature.Simultaneously, Detonics is putting intoproduction a full-sized .45 double-actionautoloader. The gun will have a uniquerolling block (pin) lock-up that must beseen to be appreciated (a writer's way ofsaying he doesn't fully understand it, butknows it works fine).Double-action in the sample gun was9mm Parabe'hlmModern top-breakFull-size, DA .45As an appetite whetter, visualize an autoloaderchambered for the full house9mm NATO round (9xI9), yet only slightlylarger than the AMT Backup and noticeablysmaller than the Walther PPK/S. Somany part functions have been combinedthat it takes considerably less than 30 tomake up the entire gun. It is a light andcompact powerhouse, built with personalprotection as its prime function. .Internally, the gun is unique. There is nosear, or at least no sear as we have COme toknow them. The function ofthe sear is performedin a manner so totally innovativethat the operating parts have yet to acquirerecognizable nomenclature. While productionofthis alley cat is a few years downthe line, an experimental model does exist,and this writer got to see and feel it whilethe hastily made stocks were still wet withfinish.Another new gun from Detonics, whichcould easily be in production before theder why the old Webley firm never tlioughtof that).CALIBER CHANGE EASYDetonics hopes to market this gun in avariety of chamberings, with the best partbeing that the owner can change calibersmerely by purchasing a new barrel andcylinder assembly; something akin to theexcellent Thompson/Center Contender,but with at least seven shots.Towards this end, Detonics has designeda new hinge pin; better yet, let's call it abolt-one that is extremely strong, yeteasily removed with no tools, other than·'the tip of a bullet.This writer fired the .45 LC "breadboard" sample at the plant's testing facilitiesand noticed no perceivable recoilwhile placing three shots in the same hole.As big as this gun is-about the same sizeas Dan Wesson's .44 Magnum-I watchedan attractive little lady fire it with ease.the smoothest this evaluator has ever experienced.I don't know if it was intended assuch, but this gun is also a natural pointer.Features include an ambidextrous"wipe ofl" safety, positive blocking of firingpin, and combat sights. It will be madeof stainless steel and full production-nottoo far away-probably will be in the new.451 Detonics Magnum cartridge, as wellas the .45 ACP. It, too, is a big gun-but notbeyond the capabilities of experiencedshooters, regardless of size and gender.To my knowledge, Detonics has neverfailed to come through with new models,once they have announced them to thetrade press. It may take two or three yearsto get them on the market, but I predictyou will see them in a final version witheven more improvements than the "breadboard" samples viewed by this writer.Lethargy has no place at Detonics, andthe eruption of ideas occurs ......with startling frequency: ~52 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983

A modern day John Browning...HARRY E. SEFRIED II:G~ D Ptvv E~.~~~Recently retired as chief engineer at Sturm,Ruger & Company, he worked for Winchesterand High Standard, and designed H&Rs Sentinelrevolver-a best seller for many years.Sefried holds a highly-prized Smith & Wesson revolver engraved by the late LouisDaniel Nimschke, who was the company's master engraver (Circa J850- J900).Shown in the background are some of Sefried's collector-type handguns.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983Charles E. PettyMany years ago, when I began my researchon High Standard pistols, Iheard stories about Harry H. Sefried 11­stories about his adventures and misadventures.Most of the people with whom I spokeconfirmed or embellished one tale or another,often because they had been personallyinvolved. His capacity for getting intoscrapes, and his practicaljokes, are legendaryamong those who know him. There arealso touching stories of the hard times inSefried's life, and of his generosity tofriends in need. He won't talk about those;but he cheerfully admits to some pretty talltales.Sefried recently retired as chiefengineerat Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., but heis still active as a forensic ballistician andpursues many other interests-fishing,hunting gun collecting, music (he is an accomplishedguitarist and singer), motorcycles,classic cars-and being a raconteur,second to none.Sefried was born in East St. Louis onAugust 10, 1921. He inherited from his fathera love of guns, motorcycles and adventure.His dad was known as Big Mac atthe motorcycle racetracks around home,and young Harry became known as LittleMac.During World War I, Big Mac had beendecorated for delivering a vital message toGeneral Pershing, by riding his motorcyclemany miles across France while underheavy German fire. He was woundedtwice, and was able to complete the rideonly by plugging a bullet hole in themotorcycle gas tank with his finger. Afterthe war, Big Mac was an active motorcycleracer and daredevil and his son followed,with his first motorcycle at age 14. He wasracing at 16, and performing in thrill showsat 18. His interest in guns was assured bythe gift of a Stevens .22 Crack Shot, whenhe was only 6.EARLY TRAININGYoung Sefried credits much of his earlytraining to two men for whom he workedin East St. Louis. One was Frank Eichele,who ran an auto repair shop and did somegunsmithing on the side. The other, HarryStenzel, was a locksmith who also did gun. Continued on page 7053

~lJ~rn lJ~[?)~Collected by Jon WinokurHowto Control Match NervesI've been fortunate in being able to shoot better in competition than in practice. I thinl~ it's largelydue to my success in controlling match nerves. Here's my approach:1. BE PREPAREDMal~e sure your gun functions properly, and pre-testyour match ammunition by dropping each roundinto the chamber. You can't be confident at theline unless you I~now your equipment is dependable.2. THINK POSITIVEVisualize shooting a perfectscore. Repeatto yourself what you have to do: "sightpicture, trigger control, Sight picture,trigger control".3. CONTROL THE ADRENALINNervousness is mostly due to the negativesymptoms of the increased adrenalin flowwhich is partofthe body's "fightorflight" responseto stressful situations. When you're atthe line and your hands are shal~ing or yourI~nees are weal~, tal~e three or four deepbreaths. The extra oxygen has an immediatecalming effect. Shal~e out the tensionthrough your wrists and hands. Tellevery muscle in'your body to goloose. Now the adrenalin can worl~for you. Your reaction time will decrease,your eyesight will improve,and you'll move qUicl~er.Everyone gets nervous, even worldclass shooters. But at any level ofcompetition, the ability to win isthe ability to control match nerves.MIKE PLAXCO, Combot Moster, 1982World Speed Shooting Chompion,member of the U. S. Gold Team at the1981 IPSC World Championship.©Jon Winol~ur 195254 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

Attracts 834 police officers...1182PPC NATIDIA IThe Winner: Patrolman Kerry Hile of the Columbus, Ohiopolice department, with a score of 1495-109X (all reloads).By Seth R. NadelEditor's note: Seth Nadel, a U.S.Customs Service agent stationed at SanYsidro, California, won a gold medal (forfirst place in the Federal Master Class; hisscore was 247X2S0, at 50 yards) and twobronze medals (one for 7th place in the7-yard and IS-yard stage, the o.ther for 4thplace in the aggregate, with a score of1478;both same class).Perfection is the ultimate goal in allsports. For thousands of U.S. Police officers,perfection means firing 150 shotsinto a six-inch-by-four-inch oval at distancesup to 50 yards with a .38 caliber revolver,for a possible score of 1500.Each year, the nation's top shooters inthe Practical Pistol Course (PPC) gather tosee who comes closest to perfection. Lastyear, the PPC nationals were held in DesMoines, Iowa, where 834 officers infederal, state, _county, municipal, and industrialcategories gathered to search forthat ultimate goal: the perfect score.The overall winner was PatrolmanKerry Hile of the Columbus, Ohio policedepartment, who posted a 1495; 109 of hisshots were in the three-inch-by-two-inchX-ring.Hile was closely followed-and out-XdbySam Yarosh of the U.S. Secret Servicewith a 194;3-115X, and Frank Glenn of theArizona Department ofPublic Safety witha 1492-111X. Washington D.C. Police OfficerElizabeth Callahan was high womanshooter with a 1479-83X.CENTER HOLDHile used a mix of old ideas and newones, employing the older center hold(rather than the neck hold), and the Bomarrib on his Harold Koontz-built gun, whichsports a Douglas barrel and Hogue grips.He used Dade speedloaders and a TexShoemaker holster, to round out his shootinggear.Hile is a firearms instructor with the ColumbusPolice department and shoots theentire ISO-round PPC course four or fivetimes a week, each time trying to duplicateactual match conditions. His ammo is allreloads, in mixed brass, with Winchesterpowder and primers. Most shooters at theDes Moines match fired factory ammo at50 yards, obviously lacking Hile's faith inhandloads.He uses the popular Weaver stance inthe standing position without support.This stance is becoming more evident inPPC matches, as more police today shoottwo types of matches: PPC and IPSC(International Practical ShootingConfederation).The PPC course (150 rounds) is fired at7, 15, 25'and 50 yards, from the standing,sitting, prone and kneeling positions; inaddition, 24 shots are fired (left- and righthand)from behind barracades.The commercial row at the match sawheavy action, as shooters bought holstersand new guns to help them in this year'sattainment of that perfect ~score: 1500-150X. ,AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 55

Gets high marks...The American handgunner is blessedwith a multitude of factory loadings..Highly responsive to his needs, U.S. ammomakers have put forth a herculean effort tosatisfy his appetite in both standard andhigh-performance cartridges.They have kept on the market-in spiteof comparatively low sales-handguncartridges still used by relatively fewshooters. Included are such calibers as the.32 S&W, .38 Auto Pistol and the .45 AutoRim. For this we are grateful.Standard factory ammunition has beenwith us ever since the first metalliccartridge firearm entered the shooters'world. In Winchester's case, this can betraced back to about 1866. Remington'sstart in the field began in August of 1867,when a group of entrepreneurs started upUMC (Union Metallic Cartridge Company).This independent company thenmerg~.d with Remington Arms, with headstampsreading REM-UMC. Today, Remingtonbrass is simplystamped R-PTime plays an importantpart in the developmentof center-firecartridges. At this writing,the self-containedcartridge is only about125 years old. Therefore,factory ammunition cantruly said to be still in itsinfancy.Modern technology isconstantly finding betterways to propel that smallprojectile down the bore.If the early 20th centuryballistic fathers, such asNewton, Roberts andWhelen, had thepowders we now have atour disposal they wouldA report on center-fire loads from Federal,Frontier, Remington and Winchester; itfeatures consistent velocities, tight groups.By Stanley Jv. Trzoniechave been truly astonished and extremelypleased at the end results.Time and necessity also brought us greatrounds like the .45 Colt, .45 ACP, .38 Specialand the magnums. Gifted men-PhilSharpe and Elmer Keith, for examplehadthe foresight and talent to see aheadand introduced us to the .357, .41 and .44magnums. The past 20 years or so in thedevelopment of handgun cartridges hasbeen nothing short of exciting, and thetrend continues.COMPANIES MEET NEEDSFads come and go, leaving the ammunitioncompanies in a constant state ofshockover present conditions. Silhouette, combat,target shooting or hunting all havetheir own requirements and, when a vacuumappears, companies such as Remington,Winchester, Federal or Frontier allrush to meet those individual needs.five different calibers, five different powders. Note bullet variations anddifferences in powder granulations. There are no reloads here.Big bucks must first be spent on researchand development, to insure that a qualityproduct will reach the consumer. To calculatethe amount of engineering involved injust getting that modern projectile downrangein one piece, or in one ragged hole, isnothing short of phenomenal.Take the forces against our little bullet,for example. Rotational spin is one. A .357magnum bullet blasting out of the muzzleat roughly 1,200 fps will, in the course ofitstrip, make upwards of 72,000 revolutionsper minute. A .44 Magnum will hit thehigh side at around 95,000 rpm.Then there's gravity. In the trip downrangeto a 100 yard target, a normal .357will, at 1,200 fps, drop more than 13 incheswith no sight compensation as it comesstraight out ofthe muzzle. At 200 yards, it's61 inches; at 300 yards, the bullet will dropmore than 12 feet. This calculates, in flighttime, in the neighborhood of l.!.l, 1/2 and almosta full second-at these respectiveranges.Another importantfactor is pressure. Standardcartridges in the .38Special or .45 automaticdevelop, on the average,of 15,000 copper units ofpressure (cup). Modern,high-performance magnumseasily approach40,000 cup.Copper units of pressuremeasurement is alaboratory-controlledprocedure. When thepowder is ignited by theprimer, a gas is formed. Itbuilds up pressure,which sends the bullet onits way. Test barrels areused in the lab; they incorporatea "copper56 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983

Factory ammunition is capable ofexcellent groups in a good gun shot by a competentmarksman. This target, fired at 50 yards, shows a fine 2-inch group.crusher" fixture. The amount of "crush"registered is then compared to a chart forthe number of units.Ammunition companies are concernedwith many other factors, too broad to gointo detail here. These would include ballisticcoefficien't, sectional density, yaw,pi tch, expansion characteristics, properlead content, diameters and uniformity ofpowder drops.On the popularity ofcertain loads in fivecalibers, I wrote four major ammunitioncompanies: Federal, Frontier, Remingtonand Winchester. They were approached inan effort to help narrow the field, and putup front exactly what the handgun consumeris buying over the counter.FEDERAL CARTRIDGE CORP.In answer to my letter to Federal, in referenceto the "best sellers" in five calibers,the'company said it could not supply suchinformation "because of the confidentialnature of the data."Federal did, however, supply two orthree offerings in each caliber. So what Idid was to put the Federal samples on holduntil I had sufficient data on what the othercompanies were offering.Starting out with the 9mm, I picked theliS-grain JHP and the 123-grain metalcase. The 9mm has been around longenough to gain a good foothold amongshooters, and these two samples fell rightin line for test purposes.The liS-grain JHP is a high-stepper,blasting out of the muzzle at 1,154 fps onmy Oehler chronograph in my Browningtest gun with a 4 3 ,4-inch barrel. Runningclose behind the factory specs of 1,160 fps,it was a good solid shooter. The 123-grainfull metal case was equally at home in myautomatic and neverjammed, even when Iloaded the magazine to full capacity. This58one ran only about a 20 fps spread, whichundoubtedly accounts for its excellent accuracy.In the .38 Special category, all tests werefired in my Smith & Wesson M28 with itssix-inch tube. Both the 158-grain SWC andthe standard 158-grain lead round noseregistered 768 fps and 765 fps, respectively.Too close to call here.In the magnum class, the .357s did well.Since the industry standard is 1,235 fps in afour-inch barrel, I was interested in whatthe .357 would do in a six inch tube. Lookingat the charts, it was too close to call. Butwe did notice an escalation in the extremespread, and severe side blasts on the jacketedsoft point.Federal's .44 Magnum loads consisted ofthe 180-grain and 220-grain metal casedloadings. The former is a real blaster at1,653 fps, with the metal cased versiondropping a bit in velocity-even with a Phinch gain in barrel length. With nickeledcases, it extracted easily.Our military standby round-the .45ACP-did well in the Federal line up. Whatlooks to me like a Sierra product, the 185-'grain jacketed hollow point has one monstroushole in the end. On the mike, I cameup with an inside diameter of .190 inch to.195 inch, depending on what sample youpicked. Expansion was good, and did justiceto this sometime maligned round. Aswith all .45 ACP rounds, I ran them side byside in an automatic (closed barrel) and arevolver (cylinder gap). What the autogained with the 5-inch barrel, the revolverlost in the six-inch tube-mainly becauseof the gap. I did, however, manage to gaina slight edge in the accuracy departmentwith the revolver.We ended with the tried and true 230­grain full metal cased version. As with the9mm, I experienced no hangups in the automatics.FRONTIERThe Hornady/Frontier story is a horse ofa different color. When I approached thecompany with the idea, I received a list ofits 15 most popular loads, broken down bycaliber. Detail men these fellows atFrontier-a division of Hornady Bullets."We have deleted the large orders tomilitary and police, so the figures shouldbe very factual for civilian purchases,"wrote Frontier.For pure stopping power, experts adviseyou to lean toward heavier bullets. Frontierhas met demands here and delivered a remarkableloading in the 9mm caliber.Listed as # 9027, it consists of a full metaljacketed bullet with a slight twist. Thisvariation carries a flat nose vs. the commonround nose in the hardball version.COl1til1ued 011 page 76When "miked," Federal's 220-grain metal profiled bullet reached double diametereasily. Such excellent expansion appeals greatly to handgun hunters.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

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SPEAKourAMERICAN HANDGUNNER WELCOMESletters to the editor of no more than 350 words.They must include the writer's full nome andaddress and be typewritten. Letters may be editedfor purposes 01 clarity or space. Editor.'Go monthiy; print GOMon waterproof paper'Your July-August issue of theAmerican Handgunner just arrived.As usual, I devoured it from cover tocover. I can truthfully say that yourmagazine is the best firearms-typemagazine going. I know, because Itake all of them I have only threesuggestions to make:(1) That you go monthly, instead ofbi-monthly,(2) That many cif your colorphotographs, especially Gun-of-the­Month, be printed on waterproofpaper. This would keep many of usfrom ruining our issues by drooling allover the photos.(3) That you introduce a "FirearmsLegislation" ~olumn. It might not beas interesting as your other features,but it might help influence morepeople to become actively involved inthe gun law fight, and might evenhelp fend-off more "Morton Grove"violations of our civil liberties Isn't itstrange, come to think of it how"Civil Liberties" is such a worthycause in the minds of many people,except when It is applied togun-owners?Other than that yours is a greatmagazine, and one to which Ianxiously look forward to receiving.Keep up the good worklJohn HarrisMexico, MODon't try to 'magnumize'old .45 Colt revolversThe article by Claud Hamilton on the45 Colt in the July-August issue ofthe American Handgunner was quiteinteresting. In my opinion, thereference to the cartridge case beingthe reason for maintaining lowvelocities and chamber pressuresneeds some clarification.An excellent article refuting thisold misconception appears in theSept.-Oct 1979 issue (#81) of"Handloader" magazine.The hardness and sectional density.,.of modern (especially Federal's) 45Colt cases, as compared to 357,41, 44, and 45 Win. Magnumcases, strongly supports the realreason not to try to magnumlzethe 45 Colt the reduced thicknessof the cylinder walls In mostrevolvers .Hopefully. Claud's reference to thiscartridge as an "obsolete link withthe past" will be overlooked byshooters possessing these guns, andwho are contemplating their first tryat IHMSA revolver or NRA Hunter'sPistol Silhouette shooting.A valuable result of theirparticipation will be the potentialstrengthening of this nation'shandgunners ranks by vocalparticipation in our battles to .preserve our gun ownership rights,which allow us to continue enjoyingour favorite sportTom AchesonMaplewood, MN'The .45 Colt is a goodgun, arid a good cartridge'After reading "The 45 Colt-Is ItReally Obsolete?" (July-August issueof American Handgunner), I have totake exception to Mr. Hamilton'sopinionHe states that it is not a goodhunting handgun because It is not aMagnum If Mr Hamilton is under theimpression that a handgun has to be a"Magnum" to be good for hunting, heis sadly mistaken. He is also missing alot of fine cartridges. After shootingthe 45 Colt for the past 10 years, Ican say that it is a fine cartridge.Although the 41 and 44 Magnumsare better for deer-sized game. the 45is still a good chOice if loaded properlyand distances are kept within reason Ihave always enjoyed handgun.huntingbecause it requires skill as awoodsman to stalk close enough for agood shot My idea of handgunhunting is not to carry a single-shotscoped Handgun and take 100, 200­plus-yard shots. Hunting is not like thesilhouette game It is not a contest tosee from how far away you can hit theanimal A true hunter waits for a goodshot that will dispatch an animalwithout suffering.Mr. Hamilton states that there ISlittle good factory ammunition for the45 Colt Federal is loading a 225­grain hollowpoint that is outstanding.His article is summarized by thestatement that the 45 Colt isobsolete. The yearly sales of both gunsand ammunition testify to the fact thatthe 45 Colt is still In use. 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velocity (1.420 fps) and developingthe greatest energy (415 footpounds) produced the poorest knockdownpower This led La Garde toconclude that velocity (at least withinthe range of handgun velocities, andin flesh) was not nearly as importantas bullet diameter, and promptedHatcher to replace the"energy" partof his formula with "momentum."The formula for kinetic energy,which utilizes the "square" ofvelocity, places too much premiumon velocity and is not a goodmeasure of "knock-down" power.The actual force, or blow, developedfrom kinetic energy depends on thedeflection, or movement, of thestruck target; and on the distancethe bullet travels in the target whiledelivering the energy If the energy isdelivered in two inches instead of sixinches, the actual force or blowimparted to the target is three timesas great.Momentum, simply mass-timesvelocity,does not consider the"work" done (force-times distance)by the target, while absorbing thedelivered energy. Momentum is morea measure of "impact." I usemomentum rather than energy,because it gives equal importance tomass (weight) and velocity. I havespent many hours pondering thequestion; frankly, I'm still notabsolutely convi ncedThe one thing I think Hatcher'sformula overlooks is bullet expansionHe gave credit to blunt nose bulletsby the use of bullet configurationfactors; but I guess in those days,the bullets didn't do muchexpanding.For good relative comparisons, thetest medium for determining theexpanded diameters and areas mustparallel the resistance of the humanbody as closely as possible. This isdifficult to achieve because of theextremely variable makeup of ahuman body I suppose a ,comprehensive program of bulletrecovery from actual occurrences isreally what's needed.I favor large, heavy bullets-suchas those of .44 and .45 caliberespeciallythe newer hollow-pointtypes at velocities near 900 fps. Ialso like 357 Magnum rounds withexpandable bullets weighing 110 to140 grains I consider the 158-grain38 Special + P lead hollow-pointsthe best for this caliber, but aminimum for self-defenseThere are many other practicalfactors involved i'n the ultimateproduction of handgun stoppingpower. Whatever, the shooter mustContinued on page 68AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983.,.THE HANDGUNTHAT ALTEREDTHE GAME!;~~.:~- ,..~~":,I*Only $8.95Plus $1.00 postageand handlingA substantialdiscount is availableto dealersCourses In comb.tpistol .nd shotgunshooting .re• v.n.ble fromJohn Sh.w.ttheMId-South Instituteof Self-DefenseShooting.Write for det.lIs.Now Available!You Can't Miss is the most comprehensive bookever devoted to practical handgun shooting,Written bytwice-IPSC National ChampionJohnShaw You Can't Miss is a Master combatshoot~r's book of trade secrets, a system forlearning the art of practical shooting,"Using the system he developed, John Shaw becamethe U.S. Champion twice and leader of the U.S. GoldTeam. He wasn't a superathlete with golden hair, either.John Shaw is the champion you can be."M....d F. Ayoob, authorIn The Gravest Extreme"John Shaw is indisputably blessed with a great naturaltalent, which accounts in part for the explosive mannerin which he has dominated combat competition. Therest? Hard practice and the personally worked outinnovative technique described in his book.Bill Jord.n, firearms authorityand author ofNo Second Place Winner"There a're many excellent shooters, but few possessthe rare ability to pass this skill on to others. John hasthe ability.Jim CI.rk, master gunsmithSend mecopies of YOU CAN'T MISS @$8.95 plus $1.00 postage and handling each.Name ~._Street_City State Zip__-'----__send Orders To:VOU CAN'T MISS - AH503 StonewanMemphis, Tennessee 3811267

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y JAMES B MEEKTHE MAGNIFICENT CLASSICTHE ENGRAVING WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING FORChapler 1 • DESIGN & LAYOUT - what is good layout. .. drawingscrolls, leaves, flowers, mythological figures, ribbons, borders... enlarging basic scroll into design ... transferring to steelChapler 2· MATERIALS - listing/photos of engravers' tools...how they work ... how to sharpen & maintain cutting edge... goldfor inlays/how to b.uy ... how to plan/make your own vise/toolsChapler 3 - ANATOMY - effect of muscle & limb on "look" ofanimal ... drawin gs/pictures of big game/small game/fowl/birds/dogs/bear/cats in many poses... good vs bad animal engravingChapler 4 - LETTERING - Gothic, Roman, Old English, Scriptalphabets... laying out letters... tools to cut. .. nameplates,monograms, initials ... designing/building/using'tool sharpenerCbcpler 5 - The CAMERA, ANOTHER TOOL - use to enlarge/redLce patterns, layouts, design s ... transferring pattern s ...fordoing animal/human studies to en grave from ... trace/copy fi gures,Chapler 6 - BEGINNING TO ENGRAVE - tools to use... how tomak e cut. .. how to hold tool s for different cuts!effects/ shadin g/movement in pattern ... how to hold hammer ... floorplates to copyusing engravers vise, .. using hand gravers... practice platesChapler 7 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING· shaping special gravers/tools... gold wire borders, outlines, scrolls... gold wire inlay/sheet goldinlay/repousse gold inlay ... doing/finishing high reliefengraving... numerous floor plate designs... scroll platesChapler 8 - The GRAVERMEISTER - complete introduction, di s-cussion ofthisnewtool. .. control, versatility, work capabilitiesWritten For YOU!THE ART OF ENGRAVING brings to the reader· for the firsttime ever· a complete, authoritative, imaginative and detailedintroduction and training in the art of gun engraving. It is asupremely unique book, for not only does it sweep aside themystery which has surrounded engraving through the centuries,but it factually, simply and in laymen's terms tells you how toengrave. Unlike so many so-called "instruction manuals",. TheArt of Engraving does not assume you know anything about engraving.You start atthe beginning by learning to draw scrolls &layouts, then cut practice plates until you are sure enough ofyour ability to actually proceed to designing a pattern, transferringitto a gun and cutting it into the steel. Whether you wantto learn to engrave now... think you might like to in the future... or simply wish to broaden lour knowledge of the art t~ beable to better judge the \\Ork 0 others (as yon will learn to tellthe good from the bad- and know why), this is the book for you.D~luxeA Magnificently beautiful book. Deluxe hard-bound cloth covers.Bound a special way to lie flat on your bench. Printed on thefinest dull-finished coated paper .available (so exceptional aspecial, mill-run was made). Extensive use of color throughouthighlights. design s/illustrations/pictures. Absolutely no l\ffortspared to make it an instant classic as a \\Ork of art in its ownright as a book - not withstanding the almost mind-boggling profusionof drawings, photographs, illustrations, designs, layouts,technical information, instructions, details and steps given toteach you to engrave.CompleteFirst Edition- Authoritative208 extremely handoome 8Y2 x 11 pages. Over 1378 photograph S,drawings, designs, layouts, illustrations. Hundreds of examplesof master en gravers' \\Ork to show specific styles, handling ofdesigns, useof different techniques and the effect they achieve.Thoroughly cross-referenced index with over 600 entries makelocating a specific tool, design, letter, technique fast ~d easy.Comprehensive listing of important & useful reference books ofdesign, engraving, metal. work. Complete names & addresses ofsuppliers of all the tools, equipment, precious metals, books,that are discussed and used throughout the book.---------------------------------~----------------------------1Enclosed please find a check or money order for $ in full payment for I____ copies of "The Art of Engraving" at $24.95 each plus $1.50 per copy forpostage and handling.MAIL CHECK OR M.O. TO:HANDGUNNER BOOKSDept. 9-AH-3Suite 200, 591 Camino ReinaSan Diego, CASEND BOOKS TO:NAME_ADDRESS_CITY_STATE, ZIP, _Calif. residents add $1.50 sales tax.Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.-~~~~~;~~~~~~;~~~~~;~~;;--------------------------------------69

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Sefried credits his early education infirearms design and manufacturing toWinchester's Chief Engineer BillRoehmer, and to a unique opportunity hehad to study the many model guns ofJohnBrowning that were on display in theWi.nchester Museum. He was impressedby how well the models worked, despitetheir relatively crude manufacturing m'ethods.Sefried took each model apart andstudied it, many times.One of his first projects at Winchesterwas to develop a modified M-l capable offull-automatic fire. Sefried, Roehmer,Pugsley and Williams took the model toAberdeen Proving Ground to demonstrateit to John Garand and a host ofarmy brass.In honor of his position, Garand wasgiven the first opportunity to fire the gun.Before Sefried could explain the light triggerpull and 1,000-round-per-minute cyclicrate, Garand raised the rifle to his shoulder,touched the trigger and. .. youguessed it!While the assembled dignitariesscrambled for cover, Sefried grabbedGarand and held on. He says it was thehigh point of his career-"to have JohnGarand by the ass."Black PowderChampionsWinWithBornad,!Don Malson-Captain, U.S.Muzzle Loading Team andLeading Medalist at theWorld ChampionshipsIfEARLY EDUCATIONAlthough he was graduated from highschool at 16, Sefried had no further formaleducation. He enrolled in a night school atNew Haven College (under the GI Bill),where he took courses in engineering andmath. Although he did not graduate, hesaid he learned "what I needed to know:'In 1950, Sefried left Winchester andwent to work as an engineer at High Standard.There, he designed the takedownsystem' still used on its semi-autos, and alsoa gun ofwhich he is immensely proud: theHigh Standard Sentinel revolver, whichbegan production in 1955 and went on tobecome one of the best selling revolvers inhistory, with sales estimated at more than)-million.The gun was a radical departure fromconventional revolver designs. It featured"two aluminum castings for the grip andframe. Almost all internal parts had to beassembled in the grip portion. They wereheld together and inserted into the framewhere the two units were locked in placeby the hammer pivot pin. There was noside plate, and only one screw was used-tohold the grips,Anyone who has done it, knows that theremoval ofthe hammer pivot pin on a Sen,'tinel is accompauied by a shower of partsflying all over the place. Sefried's designoriginally included a hammer sleeve,which served to hold all the parts togetherif the pin should be removed. High Standardmanagement, however, failed to considerthe propensity of American shootersto take their guns apart and eliminated thehammer sleeve. This saved the companyseven cents a gun and created considerableill will among shooters who had to pay aAMERICAN HANDGUNNER, MARCH/APRIL 1983Hornady round lead balls helped the U.S. Muzzle LoadingTeam dominate the Muzzle Loading World Championships atQuantico, Virginia. U.S. shooters captured 13 of 20 events,including 5 world records - an accomplishment unequaled inthe history of competitive black powder shooting. We're veryproud of the U.S. team's performance and of the fact thatthey chose Hornady'balls for many of these events.Hornady round balls are winners because we makethem with the same attention to uniformity used in our centerfirebullets. There's no worry about sprue tips or contaminates.Each ball is precisely cold formed - swaged frompure lead - to be perfect in size and weight.Whether it's for fun, or for medals, you can make everyshot count with Hornady round balls. Sample the extra convenienceand the precision they provide. See your bla~kpowder shooting supplier and try a box today.Available now in 13 popular sizes.310 I .350 I .433 I .445. I .454 I .490 I .535.375 .440 .451 .457 .530 .570or:n.ady HORNADYMFG.CO.HII III B II Dept. AH-3. P.O. Box 1848U etis Grand Island, Nebraska 6880271

WE ONLY LOOK EXPENSIVECheck These" Buffalo Scout" Revolver Featuresminimum of$5 to have their guns put backtogether at the factory. Sefried estimatesthe company made more than $40,000 onreassembly orders.The assembly problem was not limitedto ordinary customers. One day, Sefried receiveda call from the late General JulianHatcher, who sheepishly explained, "I de:cided to take it apart and, frankly, I've gotparts all over the damned office. Wouldyou mind putting it back together?"TA22SLM-Case-hardened steelframe, brass grip frame, targetsights, and wood grips make this•'top of the line" as beautiful tolook at as it is to shoot!oAIl revolvers are available wllh ellher4.75 or 6.00 inch barrel sizes.oAIl revolvers feature the patented ham·mer block safety system at no extra cpsl.oAIl revolvers offer the versatility of firing22LR or 22WRM cartridges.-These TANARMI "Buffalo Scout" revolvers are avail·able today from your Excam distributor. Send $2.00for full color catalog illustrating the entire Excam line.EXCAmlnc4480 East 11th AvenueHialeah, FL33013TEQ BLOCKER'S CUSTOM HOLSTERS·PROUDLY INTRODUCES . ..J/!Jlli llo£Jollo @@)jfJ[jJfiJ/!lf]!l@!i!llf]!J(f}Mike Dalton andMickey Fowlersay, "In today'scompetition, thisis the 'State of theArt' in leather" equipment.r--L~A GOOD IDEAHigh Standard decided that Sefried'sbushing wasn't such a bad idea after all,and later model guns were so equipped.Guns without the bushing are markedR-lOO, with the bushing, R-IOI .. The Sentinel was successful for a numberofreasons. Perhaps the most importantwas its price: between $37 and $49.50, dependingon finish. It had a swing-out cylinder,found only on more expensive guns atthat time, and was marketed by both HighStandard and Sears Roebuck (1. C. HigginsModel 88). An accurate and durableplinker, there is a growing collector interestin Sentinel revolvers; some variations arequite scarce. The most sought after are theladies guns, which were offered in gold,turquoise or pink finish.While at High Standard, Sefried was involvedin some of his more adventurousescapades. One, which can now be told,concerns the grand opening of a hotdogstand across the street from the High Standardfactory. Part of the festivities was alarge, helium-filled'balloon floating abovethe assembled lunchtime crowd, made upmostly of High Standard employees."It was too good to pass up," saidSefried. From the rear ofthe plant he fireda couple of .22'S into the balloon, and justhad time to get back to his desk before theslowly escaping gas caused the balloon tofall-among the crowd. George Wilson Jr.reports that his father, Sefried's boss,rushed into the office to find Sefried atwork. "I know you did it," he said. "I justwant to know how!"72This rig was designed and made for International Shootist Inc. under the expert guidanceof Mike Dalton and Mickey Fowler to handle the most grueling demands. of toplevel practical pistol competitIon, and exceeds alll.P.S.C. requirements. This is the rigyou have seen used by the I.S.I. team lead by Mickey Fowler and Mike Dalton at worldclass events. AlII.S.!. rigs feature full contour double thick belt, holster includes 18gauge steel liner, metal lined hip plate, sight rails, adjustable tension de~ice, muzzlerake for strong side or cross draw. Revolutionary Tef-Lok double mag pouch which hasteflon coated spring retainers. Holster can also be ordered for strong side butt forwardand is available for Colt Commander Mark IV, Gold Cup, Hard Baller, Brgn HP., SafariArms, Pin Gun, guns with 6" or 7" long slide, guns with full Bomar Rib at no additionalcharge. The competition rig as shown sells for $126.95 plus 5% shipping and handling.Calif. residents add 6% sales tax. This standard model can be delivered in less than 30days. If ordering direct from Ted Blocker you may use Master Charge or Visa. Pleaseinclude your card number and expiration date.Ted Blocker's Custom HolstersP.O. Box 821Rosemead, California 91770,''if)Ph. (213) 442·5772 .~;~,International Shootist Inc.P.O. Box 5254Mission Hills, California 91345Ph. (213) 891-1723DESIGNS ANOTHER GUNIn 1957, Sefried left High Standard; withseveral others, he formed the JeffersonCorporation, manufacturer of guns forMontgomery Ward. It was then thatSefried designed another gun-aninexpensive single-shot shotgun that had adie cast zinc receiver. The gun was a goodseller and safe to fire.Using an interlock mechanism, he madeit impossible to load, the gun without firstengaging the safety. His use of a zinc diecasting caused some raised eyebrows in theindustry; it seems some believed that zincwould not hold up to the stresses of shooting.To settle the argument, one of Jefferson'semployees rebarreled a shotgunreceiver to .30-06. After 15 proofloads andcountless other rounds were fired in it, theContinued on page 81AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

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LEAD BUILD-UP*WIPE AWAyTMGUN CLEANING CLOTH KITBILL ROGERSContinuedfrom page 45JUST WIPE AWAY LEAD, BURN RINGS, & CARBON BUILD-UPON HANDGUNS, RIFLES & SHOTGUNSTHIS AMAZING CLOTH KIT CLEANS, LEAVES A SPARKLING FINISH,IS INEXPENSIVE & LONG·LASTING... I can vouch for il really working. Just one ortwo swipes of the cloth and leading around barreldisappears.... "-Jerome Aakusan (Editor)American HandgunnerMagazine•.... For removing leading & carbon build-upWIPE AWAY is the best thai I have workedwith to dale.·-BobZwirzEastern Editorial DirectorGun World And Annuals1. Removing lead from the forcing cone, barrel and cylindersis no longer a task. Simply cut a 1/2"xl/2"patch and wrap it around an old brush of the same caliber.A little scrubbing and the lead is gone. Follow thiswith a clean gun patch and thai pari is done.2. To clean the face of the cylinders simply wipe thelead away.3. lightly wipe the exterior with the WIPE AWAYfollowed by a clean cloth and the job is finished.With the WIPE AWAY, it is no longer a messy and timeconsuming jOb to clean a handgun.Look for it at your Local Dealer, or send $4.95 &·1.00 P & H to:Belltown, Lld.-33 Belltown Road, Stamford, CT. 06905 (203)348-0911PATENTEDSTAINLESS STEEL DERRINGER .44 MAG• .45 Colt • .45 Auto •.44 Mag • .41 Mag. 9mm• .44 Special •.38 Special •.357 Mag •.223AMERICAN DERRINGER CORPORATIONPO. Box 8983-Waco, Texas 76714holsters; the Air Force followed quicklywith an order for another 1,600."That holster was so heavy-duty it wasunimaginable," said Rogers. "You couldrun over it with a car, and it would stillfunction." .The Miami trials led to Rogers' increasinginterest in a safety holster for policeuse. With his typical tenacity, he set aboutto design a holster as close to snatch-proofas possible. In 1978, he introduced Thei3os~, a patented safety holster with 10 separatesafety features. This holster had beenwidely adopted by police departmentsaround the country, and recent Canadiangovernment trials had nothing but rave reviewsfor its basic concept.His willingness to listen to his customershas led Rogers into other avenues, too.Rogers composite pistol stocks, for example,came about as a result of a conversationwith a police officer, who dropped byhis Jacksonville shop and complained thatthe street cop had little choice betweenPachmayr rubber grips and high-costcustom wood grips. Result, a low-cost alternative:grips molded of composite,which led to the development of a processthat made the composite material evenlook like real wood,A second major direction for the companyresulted from a series of letters betweenRogers and shooterIwriter KenHackathorn about the then-fledglingIPSe.74•••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.WORLD SHOOT HOLSTERCompetitive shooting had always been apart of Bill Rogers' life. His father, a colonelin the Air Force, was also a member ofthe Air Force skeet team, and Rogers remembersthat Thursdays and Sundayswere "shooting days." When Hackathorntold Rogers there was a new type of competitionafoot in the land, Rogers sat upand took notice."I asked Ken to describe exactly what heneeded in a holster;' said Rogers. In 1981,Rogers introduced the World Shoot holsterat the World Shoot in South Africa, It andseveral variations quickly became favoriteson the IPSC circuit. In fact, the firstand second place winner oflast year's SteelChallenge match-Mike Plaxco and ChipMcCormick-both used Rogers' holsters.The holsters feature Rogers-patentedleather, laminated with a thermoplasticsheet to help keep their shape for manyyears, regardless of abuse, The gun is heldtightly by a tensioning device, and thefront is cut away in varying degrees.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

Rogers' increasing involvement in IPSCshooting, both as a designer and a shooter,led to a series of other developments.The first was the Idaho Reloader, a magazinecarrier that permits a quick, weakhandreload; is inexpensive, and almostuniversally accepted in combat shootingcircles."The idea came from Jerry Bunch, whohad shot against an Idaho club in a weakhandstage and gotten eaten up," saidRogers. "The club was using a makeshiftmetal reloader that ate up the gun, the belt,and the shooter's clothes, but was reallyfast. Jerry had gotten one and sent it to me,asking if I thought there was anything Icould do with it. I said sure; we could buildsomething that worked better."The Idaho Reloader, made from a toughthermoplastic which holds its shape, is nowin its third generation. It can be used in anumber of different carries, or tailored forthe individual shooter. Cartridges can bepositioned with bullets up, to take advantageofthe weak-hand reloading sequence,or positioned down in the traditionalmethod.BUFFER FOR.45 AUTORogers talked with gunsmith and IPsemaster Bill Wilson, who mentioned thetrouble he and gunsmith Armand Swensonhad encountered in trying to find afiber buffer to cushion the slamming of a.45 slide against the frame. Such a buffer,mounted on the recoil spring guide, shouldhelp keep the slide and frame from cracking,due to metal fatigue. Rogers beganstudying various·thermoplastics, takingsamples and pounding them to pieces witha huge hammer. Eventually, he found amaterial that would hold up to even thebattering cam effect of a .45. The Wilson/SereHa comes out withnew SA .22, .380 AutoBeretta has come out with a compactsingle-action pistol available in.22LR and .380 Auto calibers.The M70S features all-steelconstruction and checkered plastic grips, with a thumbrest for target shooting.Optional grips without the thumbrest areavailable.The new pistol has a straightblow-back action, is blued finish, has a3Y2 inch barrel and eight-roundmagazine.The .22LR version has adjustablesights and weighs approximately18 ounces; the .380 Auto weighs23 ounces.The M70S is available throughout thenationwide distributor and dealerorganization of Beretta USA Corp.Marketing, manufacturing and service ."facilities are situated in Accokeek,Maryland.For more information, write thecompany at 17601 Indian Head Highway,(Dept. AH), Accokeek, MD 20607.Rogers Shok Buff was born.The Rogers line continued to expand.Recently, he added what he considers theultimate in a .45 magazine (also designedwiih Bill Wilson). It features a molded,synthetic, rounded follower; a one-piecemolded baseplate, and base pad of a similarmaterial.On the drawing boards are a joint projectwith Mike Plaxco and his compensator,plus a .45 compensator that screws onto a.45 barrel bushing."I'm still doing 98 percent of the designwork myself;' said Rogers.Even so, he managed to finish a respectable14th place in last year's Bianchi Cupmatch, despite the fact that he only hashad time to fire a couple of hundred practicerounds a month, far fewer than themany thousands of rounds shot by the topcompetitors."I've got a business to run," he said. "Ifall I do is shoot, the business suffers. So Idecided to be happy with what I can dowith a limited number of rounds."IPSC shooting serves as a laboratoryfor new Rogers' products. To further thatgoal and support the sport, the Rogerscompany sponsors several shooters onthe IPSC circuit, including Plaxco andMcCormick.The company that began in a basementnow employs 18 people and is adding anadditional 5,000 square feet to its manufacturingfacility.For Bill Rogers, it's onward and upwardwith the shooting ~arts. ~-; 983 HANDGUNNER ANNUALNow on your newsstand!MAXIMUM RESULTSMadeinUSA-NO MOPIFICATIONS-PO IT YOURSELF INSTALLATION-FITS-COLT-AMT-VEGA-ETCALL MODELS-ALL CALIBERSORDERING .INFORMATIONWHAT IF YOUR ZIPPERED HANDGUNCASES SCRATCHED OR MARRED YOURFINE GUN? 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S&W -Colt - Ruger revolvers only.Write for information.ACTION WORKS 6814 .Elliot Ave. SouthRichfield, MN 55423MINIMUM COSTMy Combat "Accu-Gulde" System properly aligns the slide assembly with the frame. Thus givingyou these immediate and exceptional results:- Immediate "felt" smoother operation due to elimination of all distortion during movement.- Improves accuracy because barrel locks up in same position everytime.- Reduces felt recoil and torque greatly improving control and reliability.- Greatly reduced parts wear due to proper alignment.All parts are: Precision Machined-Heat Treated-Centerless Ground & each unit comescomplete with spring.IIINO STRINGS LIFETIME WARRANTYIIIIf for any reason my system fails. just return complete unit & I will send you a new one "ABSOLUTELY FREE".n'o questions asked.M.O. or CERT. check will ship immediately. All others must clear.C.OD.'s ok for "CASH ONLY".STD. or COMM. model: LIST $18.506" or 7" LONG SLIDE model: LIST $28.50Specify exact model-add $1.50 for H.I.S...Calif. res. add 6% tax.Send to: MAC'S .45 SHOPP.O. Box 2028Seal Beach. Calif.ZIP: 90740-1028PH: (213) 438-5056DEALER·DISTRIBUTOR INQUIRY INVITEDCOMPLETE ACCURIZING & PARTS SERVICE-lend Ige. SASE lor catalog.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 75

dl!/idafo!J Co._=**, ~ The//~ /- "METALOY"finishFACTORY AMMOContinuedfrom page 58M/ 76E(1) Phenomenal molecular bondguaranteedwill not chip orpeel(2) Extremely Hard satin finish (70Rock. "C") with superlubricity(3) Excellent protection againstrust(4) All internal and external partsprocessedMETALOY7412 E. 31st Place, Tulsa, OK 74145(918) 836-3781CUSTOM. . .~tNG~, ,,~~~!~Micro, Bomar front sights. 18.50B. King's Bushing Wrench 3.00C. King's White Outline Blade will fit Ruger, Colt,Micro sights . . . . . . . . . .. 5.50D. King's Recoil Buffer & Heavy Duty Plug Set forColt 45 Auto; 416 stainless steel, RC 30-35(specify Government or Commander) . 25.00E. Magazine Base Pad.. 1.95F. King's Wide Combat Grip Safety - no alterationto frame (specify Gov't or Commander). 22.50G. King's Recoil Spring Guides; 416 stainless steel,ground, heat treated finish (specify Governmentor Commander) .,... 24.00H. King's Trigger Boot for Colt 45 Auto, acts asstop, Gold Cup Width. , . . . , , , , , , " 12.00I. King's Target Bushing (blued), 45,38, 9mm ,8.50J. King's N.M. Bushing; 416 stainless steelRC30-35; 45, 38, 9mm " ",.,. 15.00K. King-Tappan Combat Sight, the famous originalfor Colt 45 Auto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Set 29.00L. King Hard Ball Sight. . " ", Set 18.00King's Hard Ball w/White Outline. Set 21.00M. King's Combat Speed Safety... 18.00N. King's Extended Slide Stop. 30.00O. King's Recoil Compensator - with NationalMatch Bushing, machined from one piece .416stainless RC30-35 for 45 Autos. .Must be fitted. , , ., 32.00P. King's Ramp Kit - specify color: Red, Orange,Yellow or White:Standard, one color, 1h oz. material, will do 25KINGsights, standard accessories. . . . . . . . .. 9.95Deluxe, one color, V2 oz. material, will do 50sights, deluxe accessories. . 20.00Q. King's Custom Narrow Slot Grips Screws.416 stainless ....1.25(Also available in blue finish)oNEWI,oGunsmiths inquire about quantity pricesPlease give street address for shipping as we preferto ship UPS although we will ship by U.S. PostalService if necessary.A cashier's check or money order will speed upGunsmithing a' Its flnasll Have your Colt Auto orours customized as only King's can do it! We've beensatisfying our customers nationwide for over 30years! Inquire for prices.NEWIL'H(For inquiries, send self-addressed stamped envelope to:'S GUN WORKS 1837 W. Glenoak.s Blvd.- Glendale,CA 91201 0(213) 956-6010COD (Cash Only), MASTER CARD, VISA ACCEPTED,*CA. RESIDENTS ADD 6%. SHIPPING & HANDLING 1,50.your order as personal cheCkS must clear beforeorder is sent. .If amount for shipping and handling is not adequate,the balance will be sent COD (Cash Only).Moving upwards, we again see the 158­grain lead round nose as the predominantloading in the .38 Special. As all loadingsin the Frontier line carry H ornady bullets,this one is no exception. Not rated as thebest in stopping power, it is, however, accuratebecause of its low velocity.Magnum loads start with the .357 hollowpoint. Driven at high velocities, thisbullet will expand to double diameterswith little or no problem. As with mostother magnum loads, extreme spread wasa bit wider. The extra horsepower is, indeed,a factor. Nickel cases are includedfor ease of extraction and reloading.In the .44 Magnum division, Frontier's240-grain hollow point held its own. Blastingout ofmy Ruger Blackhawk with its 7 1 12inch tube, instrumental velocity was 1,279fps, with recoil on the mild side. Pressureseems to be about normal, as we noted noirregularities in primer appearance.Finishing up with the .45 ACP, againFrontier vies for a flat-nose design. Havingused this round in practical combat shooting,I can give it five stars in both the accuracyand feeding departments.REMINGTON ARMS COMPANYCorrespondence with Remington's DickDietz brought this reply: "Total ammunitipnsales may be colored somewhat by ordersfrom military and police agencies:' Itis pretty difficult to separate them by lookingat sales figures, according to Dietz.In the 9mm, Remington's choice was its1I5-grain jacketed hollow point#R9MMl. In feeding, I had no problemsand accuracy was on par with others. Expansiontests in dry sand did not budge thebullet to any appreciable diameter. PerhapsI was using the wrong medium, or thehollow portion of the bullet is too small. Idid notice, in all sand tests, that small particleslodged in the bullet cavity; perhapsthis hindered expansion.The .38 Special again was the standardround-nose, but this time in the + P versionat 913 fps. Sporting a nickeled case,this load was both very accurate and easyto shoot.Remington's .357 Magnum was the bestsemi-wadcutter, running true to publisheddata at 1,246 fps. It's a good load and hadthe lowest extreme spread between shots(33 fps), making it one of the best rated ofall the .357s.Still in the magnum family, Remington's240-grain .44 Magnum proved to be a realscorcher. At 1,313 fps, from my RugerBlackhawk, this one again had one of theAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

lowest extreme spreads ofall tested. With asoft-point configuration, this bullet is goodfor big game, where penetration and notrapid expansion is needed.To no surprise, the .45 ACP categorywas again hosted by the 230-grain "hardball"bullet.WINCHESTERA letter answered by a phone call fromJohnny falk at Olin confirmed mythoughts, and filled out the pattern concerningpopular handgun ammunitionwithone catch, as you will see.Again starting with the 9mm, the hotand fast liS-grain bullet, this time in thefull metal case, led the pack at Winchester.Apparently, many target shooters-PPC,bullseye and police-have found favorwith Winchester's l48-grain .38 Specialwadcutter. The Super Match Mid-Rangeload was extremely accurate and mild toshoot. I can see why it's a big seller.Moving up in the .357 Magnum category,Winchester's top seller is its 158-graininside-lubricated semi-wadcutter. Cruisingalong at 1,243 fps, it makes for a goodhunting load. Its long bearing surface producesan accurate bullet in any caliber;this one is no exception.As with Frontier and Remington,Winchester's choice in the .44 Magnum isthe industry standard 240-grain jacketedhollow point. Strangely enough, I couldfind no reference to what the factory specificationswere, so I fired some extra stringsto get an average on my screens of 1,319fps. While not carrying an extra large bulletcavity, this projectile is made to expandat a controlled rate.Forty-five buffs will find the 230-grainslug supreme in the Winchester line up. Sowhat else is new?In summary, what can we see in the buyinghabits of the American handgunner?In most of the "classic" cartridges-such asthe .38 Special, .357 Magnum and .45ACP-the public is using lead round nose,semi-wadcutter and full metal-jacketedbullets. The new mystique of the 9mm is. floating around; it's still a toss up betweenthe liS-grain and the heavier 124-grainbullet. The old line companies produce the.44 Magnum with the 240-grainers, whileFederal is toying with lighter and fasterbullets in the 180- to 220-grain range.For groups, all manufacturers hadnothing to be ashamed of: an average ofabout 3.17 inches at 25 yards from a rest.Not bad. And these products are .....made in the good old USA! ~INFO 'QUICKIE'No place to shoot cartridgehandguns? ."Try air pistols. They come in a widevariety of models (and prices), are funand inexpensive to shoot, and helpimprove your shooting skills with cartridgeguns.cr-etUJV¥UJtdtb~~for information on thePlaxco Compensator and allROGERS products, send $1.50 for latest catalog8 out of the top 20 shooters at the 1982I.P.S.C. U.S. Nationals used aROGERS holster.Many of the other top shooters used one ormore accessories designed and manufacturedby ROGERS.CONGRATULATIONSto Mike Plaxco for a fineperformance at the U.S.Nationals, Moline, IL Sept. 82.··.NMASSAD F. AYOO.'STHE GRAVEST EXTREME"1"\ 1 Hi (;R \\ I ~r EXTKf:'\IEth, !It"l• •,t Ih~tif'· ... rm If) P.'r

WHAT'SNEWRuger announce$ new.357 Rem. MaximumA new Blackhawk revolver for the new.357 Remington Maximum cartridge hasbeen announced by Sturm, Ruger &Company.The Blackhawk cylinder has beenlengthened to accommodate the newcartridge, which has a case length .315inch longer than that of the .357Magnum cartridge.The frame has been lengthened to fitthe longer cylinder, while retaining theheavy construction and extra metalwhere it counts-in the areas around thebarrel threads and in the top strap.The new Blackhawk will be availablein bull barrel lengths of7 V2 and lOV2inches.On the lOV2-inch bull barrel model, theadjustable rear sight is provided with anarrow aperture, designed to provide aproper sight picture with the longersighting radius and blade widths of thetarget-style front sight.Designed for handgun hunters andmetallic silhouette target shooters, the.357 Remington Maximum cartridgegenerates energy levels that put !t in theclass with the .44 Magnum cartndge.The combination of this new cartridgeand new revolver is said to createsignificantly less recoil than thatnormally experienced when firing the .44Magnum cartridge.Because the .357 RemingtonMaximum cartridge has a much flattertrajectory than either the .357 Magnumor .44 Magnum cartridges, it also reducesI.357MAGNUM.357MAXIMUMthe need for sight adjustments atdifferent distances. .The new cartridge will be loaded witha 158-grain semi-jacketed hollow-pointbullet, having a muzzle velocity ofapproximately 1,825 fps. in a lOV2-inchvented test barrel. Energy will runaround 1,168 foot pounds.The American Handgunner will carryan in-depth test report on this new gunand cartridge, as soon as they becomeavailable.saw has new s ulderholster for huntersHandgun hunters now have anopportunity to carry their Smith &Wesson M29 .44 Magnum revolvercomfortably, in a rugged, new shoulderholster that fits either a six-inch or 8f'sinch barrel.We're talking about S&Ws Model 10rig, which comes with a standardshoulder harness and covers all metalareas of the revolver for protection. Anoptional cross strap is available(Model 93).The holster is fully lined in brownsuede and will accomodate most mediumor large frame revolvers in the two barrellengths. It is made for right-handshooters only; the Model lOSaccomodates scoped handguns.Both have a suggested retail price of$68.95 (the optional cross strap costs$13.95).For more information, write to thecompany at 2100 Roosevelt Ave. (BoxAH), Springfield, MA 01101.INFO 'QUICKIE'Twist is the angle of the barrel's riflingto the axis of the bore. It is usuallyuniform and expressed in the numberof turns to an inch.Retail Price$49.50IDEAL FOR1.) HANDGUN TRAINING2.) SURVIVAL3.) POLICE USE4.) ACCURACY TESTINGABSOLUTELY NO MODIFICATIONS OR ATTACHMENTS NECESSARYPliable saddle lila most~ large Irame. double aclion~ revolvers and automaticsTwo piece 1I••dy arm Is diecast Irom tough IIghlweight aluminumBottom rubber spacer swingsupward to rest automaticsnuggly at trigger guardLockS solidly InlO place8Ild separates lor 88SYSlorage (4" X 16")!Convert your handgun into a precision shootingfirearm with the new lightweight Steady Arm.Disassembled the Steady Arm fits convenientlybeneath the seat of your car or in a back packand reassembles with handgun in place, readyto fire in 5 to 7 seconds. ."The Steady Arm Is designed to obtain maximumtriangulation between shoulder, elbow, andhandgun resulting in stability of sighting secondonly to a bench rest and you'll group shots withyour handgun just like a rifle.Ask your local sporting goods dealer for ademonstration or write directly toFREEDOM ARMSP.O. Box 1776Freedom, Wyoming 83120307-883-246878 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

From The C5wwITl wL1 9 C5illL1~At CrowD City Arms ...Quality Accessories&Parts For Your .45 AutoMUZZLE BRAKE/SUPRESSORMuzzle Brake 2" GMFlash Supressor 1 Y. " GMFlash Supressor 1 Yo"Camm,#25 $12.50#26 $ 9.951127 9.95.ewin'82~~SIGHTS~:~~~:; ~~~l~a~~~i~~ #333 $ 9.95 lieOutline #334 12.50 ID,r2(1llustratedlMillett MK-1 FixedSights#8335Millet .45 AdjustableSights #8336(All Millett Sights Available)HAMMER!l .~.P.O. Box 1126, Dept. AHCortland, N.Y. 13045Information: (607) 753-8238Orders Only (24-Hours a Day):Toll Free (8001847-6703EXTENDED! ~~~'AMBIDEXTEROUS ~SAFETY \ (,Extended SteelExtended StainlessColt Ambidexterous SafetyExtended AmbidexterousSafety SteelExtended AmbidexterousSafety StainlessStainless AmbidexterousSafety#372 $12.9511373 14.95#375 24.951m6#377#37429.9534.9529.95COLT ~BARREL & .-.- ~'"BUSHING KIT.45MKIV.45 NM Gold Cup9MMMK IV38 Super MK IV.45GM BarrelAcero BushingColt Barrel BushingCollet.45 Camm. Barrel9MM Camm. Barrel38SuperComrn. Barrel115074#5075#5070#5077115014'23#5220#5100#5103#5102'"$51.5051.5051.5051.5035.956.5010.5036.7540.9540.95u:WIDECOMBATGRIP SAFETYSteelGM #135 $19.95Steel Comm. 11136 19.b5Neoprene-CoveredComm. #138StainlessGM #13326.25.ewStainless Comm. #134~:;; in'82SLIDESteel GMSteel ShortStainlessGMStainless ShortSteel Ribbed and Ported(illustrated)Stainless Ribbed an-dPorted#420#422/l42\,#423/1425#426MAINSPRINGHOUSINGPachmayr Flat 11275Pachmayr Arched #276Colt Checkered Flat #5237Stainless Checkered Flat #5239Colt Checkered Arched #5238$ 7.507.5016.9519.95 -ew16.95 iD'82Steel /1340Stainless #341Ejector and PlungerInstalled#345 9.95$57.503/$160; 10f$500$64,953/$180; 10/$550~SPRING GUIDEASSEMBLYGM Guide Assembly #365 $12.95 '~8W2Comm. Guide Assembly #366 12.95 lDSQUARE TRIGGERGUARD SHOEEXTENDED SLIDESTOPSteelStainless#435 $12.95#436 14.95j\3\~~MAGAZINE 2::FUNNELRogers E-Z LoaderMAGAZINE SLAMPADCheckered Neoprene#188 $ 5.95 lIew#189 $ 495 lD'82#185 $ 1,50EXTENDEDMAGAZINE CATCH ~Steel 11195 $12.50 ,Stainless #196 14.95 ~PACHMAYR 'i\cGRIPS ~Combat 0 Frame #453 $12.50Colt 0 Frame wiMedallion #9022 19.50lAIl Pachmayr and ColtiPachmayr GripsAvailable)MAGAZIN~GI Steel '180 $ 4.95Send Money Order or Cashier's Check only. Company andpersonal checks clear. Sorry no COD orders unless accompaniedby a 25% deposit. MC/VISA orders are welcom"td ­supply complete card information. MC/VISA charges aresubject to a 4% handling charge, which is what the bankcharges us. NY State residents add 7% Sales Tax or sendResale Certificate. Add shipping: $2.00 for first item ($3.00 ifrifle stock or barrell. 50 cents for each additional, $4.00maximum. Blue Label add $1.50. Alaska/Hawaii. PuertoRico/Guam double shipping amounts. DISCOUNT $1.00 IFYOU LIST ALL CROWN STOCK NUMBERS IN ORDERING.Supply street address for U.P.S. delivery. SelJd currentF. F. L. for Frame or Gun orders. Prices are subject to changewithout notice. Prices in effect at time ~f shipment prevail.Stainless With ConvexFollowerStainless PremiumSteel 11·ShotStainless ll-ShotColt.45 BlueStainless PachmayrFollower'181 8.75#182 9.95'183 10.50/1184 11.25#5335 15,50/1221 1.950Copvright 1982 Crown City Arms, Inc.All rights reserved.AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983 79

A firearm is a pleasureto own IF you have ample opportunities to shoot it. Unfortunately, urbanencroachment on our open spaces cuts down on shooting time by making it difficult to reach placesto shoot a firearm, and regular practice can cost plenty in time and/or money.The solution? A Beeman precision ADULT air pistol! With a proper backstop, you can shootsafely in your hallway, basement or backyard ~ whenever you feel like it for about 1¢ per shot.Yourskill will be way ahead when you get a chance to use your firearms again!Modern Beeman air pistols are precision pieces - built for adults - that deliver the performance,accuracy and shooting pleasure of the world's finest firearms. That's because they're the world'sfinest air pistols.Beeman/HW 70- Easy to cock- Quiet and smooth firing- Good accuracy- Great companion on fishing,hunting and camping tripsSuggested Retail $109.95Beeman/WebleyTempest- Compact and light- Unique rearward recoil simulatesfirearm recoil- Inexpensive firearm trainerSuggested Retail $99.95NEW shOrtbarrel versionBeeman/Feinwerkbau 65 MK II- Superb recoilless mechanism- Excellent firearm trainer in recoilmode- Instantly adjusts for simulatedrecoil and firearm trigger pullSuggested Retail from $495.Beeman/WebleyHurricane- Similar to the Tempest- Longer sighting radius- Attach scope base (included) withjust a screwdriverSuggested Retail $129.95NEW \Beeman/Feinwerkbau 90- Revolutionary electronictrigger allows dry fire practiceand produces a sharpness andconsistency never before possibleSuggested Retail from $625.Send for 92-pg AdultAirgun Catalog/GuideNo. 10, with new firearmsection, $2 orFREE with mention ofcode HG3. Add $1 forfast 1st class mailing.BEEMAN, 47-HG3 Paul Drive, San Rafael, California 94903, U.S.A., (415) 472-7121 (24 hours, 7 days)80 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

HARRY SEFRIEDContinuedfrom page 72World's Largest Producer of Quality Gunbelt Rigsover a quarter million soldMODELK-86gun showed no evidence of failing and theargument was settled. Just for the hell ofit,they rechambered it to .300 WinchesterMag-and shot it some more.In 1959, Sefried became chief engineerat Sturm, Ruger. He arrived just in time toparticipate in the design of Ruger's .44Magnum carbine. He found the project especiallyrewarding, since the gun brokenew ground for Ruger and the firearms industry.The finest piece of machinery I've everworked on is the Ruger Red Hawk;' saidSefried. During his career at Ruger, he accumulatedan impressive number of gunpatents, both alone and in conjunctionwith Bill Ruger Sr.His retirement is in name only. He is stilla busy man, with an inventive mind thatwill not allow him to become idle.My interview with Sefried took placeover his kitchen table with a bottle ofgoodbourbon shared between us. The conversationbounced from one topic to another,from humorous. topics to deeply thoughtfulones. I came away feeling I had beengranted a rare favor: he leaves a man ofaverage intelligence a little breathles~awed by his knowledge of guns.One writer once referred to Sefried as "amodern day John Browning."He is an expert in the truest sense ofthatmuch abused word. And ~he's a gentleman. ~AN to conduct surveyon custom 'smithsThe American Handgunner is con­Qucting a survey on custompistolsmiths.We'd like to know the experiences ofour readers with them-both good andbad.Accordingly, we have prepared aquestionnaire designed to secure the informationwe need to tell our readershow efficiently the 'smiths are fulfillingtheir work orders.If you would like to participate inthis survey, please let us know and wewill send you a copy of the questionnaireto fill out.Just write Custom Pistolsmiths,American Handgunner, Suite 200, 591Camino de la Reina, San Diego,CA 92108.CLARK AIMPOINTSCOPE MOUNTHandcraftedtrom top grainAmerican Leathers.(Not bonded.) 24 bullet loops,fully lined, welt construction, leg &hammer tie downs, 100% American made.Whether you own a Blackhawk, Superblackhawk,Buntline, Virginian or otherrevolvers, we have the right rig for you.see your dealer or order by mail4 5 18" to 6W' bbl. lengths $69.957W' bbl. lengths 74.958" to 10W' bbl. lengths n.95Add $3.00 for postage and handling. Texasresidents add State sales tax. send cashierscheck or money order.American Sales & Mfg.Box 6n, Laredo, TX 78040(512) 723-68936 oz. aluminum mount made specifically for the Aimpoint.Replaces left grip on the .45 auto and designed to put the Aimpointscope directly over the bore. Mount clears guns with ribsights attached. Right or left handed. Mount has 2 extra predrilledholes with screws for positive anchoring. Liquid metalanchoring kit supplied to be used at shooter's option. Use ofscrews, metal kit or both, controls all mount movement. Completewith full instructions. $37.00 plus $1.50 postage.CLARK .45 GRIP SCOPE MOUNTalso available$27.00 plus $1.50 postage(Please specify Aimpoint or scope.)Available from Gil Hebard and BrownellDealer Inquiries Invited. Write or cal/lor additional information.Jam~sC.ClarkPISTOLSMITHRt. 2, Box 22A· Keithville, Louisiana 71047· (318) 925-0836TOM'S GUN BLUING SHOP1818 Crestview Drive, Carroll, Iowa 51401(712) 792-4238Specializing in Douglas barrel target conversions onRugers and High Standard 22's. PPC, Hunting andSilhouette Conversions Oll Smith, Colt and Ruger.In-Shop bluing, satin nickel and gold plating. Price: $450.00Write or call after 4:30 p.m. 'Central Standard timefor details.PERFECTION IS OUR STANDARDAMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCHIAPRIL 1983 81

1J1rrba ~lttt §l!l1VCUSTOM COMPETITION HANDGUNS-GUN OF MONTH.Continuedfrom page 49CUSTOM 'SMITH ItttOFlU,CASE-GARO®Ammo Protection for HandgunnersBy rili:rilShort Cylinder P.P.C. Conve~ion u.s. Palen!Douglas '·10 twist BBl 1,0&>" Oia. 6" longSquare recess muzzleCylinder 15 shortened to function with 3S spc.H.SWC. onlyPPC, ISPC, DUTY, TARGET, • Reduced LeadingSILHOUETTE, AND SPORT • No bullet jump Fred Schmidt•Reduced recoilTel: (004) 7

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BOX 40529SANTA BARBARACA. 93/03-/529SPECIALIZING INf6".45 LONG SLIDE06108SIGHTING-INContinuedfrom page 3 7any load that prints more than three incheshigh at 25 yards is likely to overshootsmaller targets, the sights are reset to bringthese loads down to within the three-inchlimit, without falling below the point ofaim at 50 yards.Ifeverything looks good at 25 yards, I'llgenerally plink a few rounds at 75 and 100yards, just to make sure the gun and loadare capable ofmaking an occasional longrangeshot. Zeroed-in as described above,heavy .38 and light magnum cast bulletloads will print only six inches low at 100yards. Hot hollowpoints, scooting along at1,400 or 1,500 fps, usually print just oneinch high at 25 yards, IV2 inches high at 50yards, on the money at 75 yards, and amere three inches low at 100 yards.The nice thing about this system is that itis reasonably consistent, regardless of thegun and load being used. Every gun in myarsenal will print on the money at 10 or 15yards, and from one to three inches high at25 yards. At 50 yards, .38 wadcutters areonce again on the money, while other loadsprint from one inch to lY2 inches high.Beyond 50 yards, heavy .38 and all magnumloads print on the money at 60 to 80yards, and from three to six inches low at100 yards.The disadvantage is that sighting-intakes more time and ammunition thanwould otherwise be required, since eachload has to be fired at 50 yards, and then at25 and 100 yards, to make sure that thepath of the bullet is neither too high nortoo low throughout its effective huntingrange. This encourages the use of one gunfor each load, since it is rare to find twoloads that can be used with the same sightsetting.The advantage is that there is never anydoubt about where to hold, regardless ofwhich gun you happen to select, and how itis loaded. Excluding wadcutters, there isnever more than a two- or three-inch differencebetween light, moderate, andheavy loads at short, medium and longrange. Even wadcutters fall within the generlpattern, out to 50 yards or so.Once you're properly zeroed-in, all youneed worry about is trigger squeeze, sightalignment, and finding something worthaligning the sights on that will hold reasonablystill long enough for you to' finishsqueezing the trigger-with ~good results. ~1983 HANDGUNNER ANNUALNow on your newsstand!........•.........-.,-.•................•)DIMPIESS DESTROYSwith rust, corrosion, mildew ruining valuedguns, precision-finished equipment, etc.Silica Gel Unit DrinksDampness from the Air·360 gram unit protects 27cubic ft. Ideal for displaycabinets, safes, etc. Thedesiccant of choice bygov't and Industry, silicagel adsorbs moisture tocreate a protective shieldof dry air within any enclosed area. Indicatorbuilt-in to foil carton signals when to reactivate.(Reactivates easily In any oven.)Money back guarantee. $8.50 each. Sendprinted name and address with check.(NY residents add sales tax)Hydrosorbent Co. Box 675·Z Rye, NY 10580Vibra-TekBrass Polishers and CleanersTen times faster than thetumbler method without damaging"cases,cleans inner andouter surfaces, even primerpockets. Leaves no residue. Nomoving parts to repair or reiL.:::-...::::lI.place. LIFETIME WARRAN-'TY! Load always visible while operating. Completewith media and extra tub for cleaning with solvents.REGULAR VIBRA·TEK 4 1/2 lb. load capacity, 2 lb.media $69.95. MAGNUM VIBRA·TEK with 12 1/2 lb.load capacity with 5 lb. media $138.00. extra 5 lb.media $13.75. All Pre·paid.HAYDEN-HOLMES COMPANY, INC.1844 Arroya Rd .. Colorado Springs. Colorado 80906At last, a National Match Grade 45 Auto barrel that isreasonable in cost plus top quality. We guarantee groove dia.of .4515 to .4517. These N.M. 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REVOLVER ACCURACYContinued from page 32grain wadcutter by Green Bay Bullets (selectedfor best filling) with 6.0 grains ofUnique. It was chosen as a moderate genend-purposeload for plinking, varmints orself-defense; and it's good for double-actionpractice. It also was picked becausenone of the guns handled it accurately; Iload it with the WC seated short, to chamberin the short cylinder of the M28-adefinite handicap for the other guns.The M28 groups ranged from a .77 inchbeauty to 2.01 inch, and no fliers. That isthe best improvement I have seen in anyrevolver.The great success I had with the OfficialPolice and the converted M28 encouragedme to tackle the other guns. While nonegave as much improvement, the resultswere worthwhile, and informative. Eachpresented different challenges.The M57 cone, after light polishing,showed fairly fine concentric tool marks,plus some chip-type gouges and erosion. Itmeasured .435 inch, a little oversize. Notwanting to enlarge the breech opening, Iused the II-degree cutter to smooth out thereamer marks and gouges. The gun wasfairly accurate originally; but after re-coning,it grouped my short-seated 2lO-grainWC load into average 1.44 inch groups; atleast .3 inch better than it handled similar,full-length WC loads during earlier testing.Again, fliers were nil.With some misgivings-because it wasquite accurate originally-I turned to theAl Ruger Blackhawk. The forcing conewas tight at A24 inch, accounting for atendency to spit lead from WC loads, andit looked uneven after poiishing. Again, Iused the II-degree cutter to make a targettypecone, and to open the breech to .430inch.The Ruger then fired 1.92 inch averagegroups'{-including a 2.44 inch wide one)with the WC load. Not bad for these shortseatedslugs. And no lead spitting or fliers.That is the least improvement for any gunI've re-coned; before the work was done,the load averaged about 2.2 inch groups. Ialso confirmed that more accurate loadswere handled as well as, or better than,they did originally.OTHER CALIBERSI have used the reaming tool on goodrevolvers, ranging from a .357 MagnumDan Wesson to a S&W M29 and a LlamaSuper Comanche, both in A4 Magnumcaliber. Although testing has been less extensivefor these guns, I am satisfied thatthe work was effective. In some cases, betteraccuracy was obvious; in others, averagegroups were not tightened as much.But the guns were more uniformly accuratewith Ii wider range of bullet types, andthe number of fliers was reduced. The fewAMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983THE"STINGRAY"Series ofdoubleslotted holstersfor most gun sizes.THE SOPHISTICATED HANDGUNNER DEMANDSTHE UTMOST IN DESIGN AND CRAFTSMANSHIPSO ONLY A COBRA WILL DO AT HIS SIDEISend $2.00 for 24-page full color catalog. E 1 . 1 bxc USlve y y1865 New Highway, Farmihgdale, N.Y. 11735 I 516-752-8544PREVENT(UILD-GIJNTRAGEDYIn lour Homt !AMAZING NEW.CHILD-RESISTANTGUN GUARD..YOUR CHILD'SSAFETY ISWORTH$11 95*Pat Pend-BRAGUNSKIN*Check these unique features:o Child resistant, yet instant opening by adults. Even in the dark!o Dual locking system may be used with or without a key.o Looks like acombination lock (discourages tampering).o FREE Anti-Theft attachment to secure gun to afixed object.o 1 piece construction and easily applied to double action handguns.TO INSURE AGAINST ACCIDENTS AND THEFTMAIL COUPON TODAY!---------------------I CER-TEC INDUSTRIES (213)782-0745AG-383114758 Keswick St. Van Nuys, Calif. 91405I 0 Please rush 1 GUN GUARD @ 11.95 + 1.00 ea. post. & hand!.I 0 Please rush__ (2 or more) GUN GUARDS@10.00 + 1.00 eachI postage & handlingI NAME_I ADDRESS_I CITY~_• STATE ZIP _I Calif. res. please add sales taxAllow 4-6 weeks deliveryMONEY BACK GUARANTEE~---~~~----~--------------------85

L'\~~IVORY COLOR~~ MONOGRlp®Madefor:-5& W: Sq. & Rd. Butt K, L& N; Rd. ButtJ-COLT PYTHON (I Frame)- RUGER: (Security Six*, PoliceService Six*, Speed Six*'(Post 1976 serial numbers 151 and above)K Rd. Butt ModelNow Available$19 95 ($18.95 For Original Black ModellCheck or money order plus$2.00 postage & handling (Californiaresidents add 6% sales tax).HOGUE®\COMBAT GRIPS;P.o. Box 2038Dept. AH3BAtascadero, CA 93423QUICKLINESIGHT FOR COLT .45PYTHON AND DIAMONDBACK"AS QUICK AS POINTING YOUR FINGER" .~OLT.45 CONVERSIO~S ~AND PPC REVOLVER~GUTRIDGE, INC.2143 Gettler Street, Dyer, Indiana 46311Custom sights, Complete Gunsmithing ServiceLong guns, Silhouette, Bluing, Stocks, MuzzleloadingSend 40¢ in stamps for information-219-865-8617• 100% reinforcedivory - whitenylon - no cheapplastics• Same features asthe originalMonogrip,--VISA"Call (805) 466-6266Open 9-5 P.S.T.Brochure available for $1.00PRICE COMBAT GUNSCUSTOM .45 COMBAT WORKReliable - Accurate - Tastefullyexecuted combat modificationsperformed on the .45 auto.remaining fliers were probably due to bubblesin the cast bullets.The intelligent use of the cone reamingtool cannot harm a revolver; on average, itproduces worthwhile improvements. Handloadingfor exact powder charge selectionis lTIuch less critical. Lead-spitting i~ virtuallyeliminated, and leading is reduced.For shooters who want to try cone reaming,the following table lists bore diametersand the best range of breech diameters foreach caliber. The range is 1.04 to 1.06 timesbore.BREECH DIAMETERSFOR REVOLVER CALIBERSCaliber Bore Cone diameter.38 Special.357 Magnum.41 Magnum.44 Special.45 ACP.45 Coltdiameter at breech.357 .371 - .378.357 .371 - .378.410 .426 - .435.430 .447 - .456.451 .469 - .478.452 .470 - .479The forcing cone has been a neglectedfeature of revolvers. But handgunners cannow easily correct cone problems in theirused guns and expect to benefit fromgreatly improved accuracy.I know of several shooters who haveshipped their newer guns back to the factories;none has been refused satisfactorywarranty service, to my knowledge, onboth bad cones and other problems.As shooters become more conscious ofthe importance of good forcing cones forfine accuracy, better quality control shouldresult. Eventually all revolver owners willsurely benefit. Meanwhile, knowledgeableshooters can use the simple reaming tooland benefit ~tremendously. ~86Gunsmith - Bud Price21 years experienceNRA Life MemberWrite for details and price list.WESTERN GUN EXCHANGERoute 2. Box 92Miami. OK 74354Open 9:00-5:00 DailyClosed SundayPhone (918) 673-2810PERMfi- C"ROMETHE BEST PROTECTION YOU CAN APPLY TO YOUR GUNPERMA·CHROME·provid.s th. following:A) Corrosion Proof-Lasting Protection.D) Non-glore sotin finish will neverchip. peel. or crack due to itsmolecular bond.C) Uniform processing of internal ondexternal partsJof your hondgun.rifle. shotgun or muzzleloader.D) Increased durability due to superlubricity and hordness (Rockwell"70" C).PERMA·CHROME803 II Foster FieldVictorio. Texos 77901(512) 578-6606Price list availableupon request.Dealer inquirieswelcome.Powerful air pistolpellet is introducedThe Prometheus, a lead-free air pistolpellet from Great Britain, is said to bethe most powerful on the market; it isdesigned for hunting small game andvermin, and is not intended for indoortarget use.The pellet-available in .177 (sixgrains) and .22 (7.5 grains) calibersconsistsof a highly polished metal,bullet-shaped head and shank encasedby a self-lubricating, low-friction plasticskirt which leaves the head exposed. Theskirt, having a larger diameter than thehead, is the only part of the pellet thatcomes into contact with the gun's rifling.Both the hardness of the head and theplastic skirt's flexibility contribute tomaximum penetration. The head dentsonly slightly when fired at a metal target,and does not disfigure at all when firedat something softer.The skirt provides an air seal wheninserted into the gun's breech andreduces velocity loss because it grips the.Continued on paKe 90AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • MARCH/APRIL 1983

DEVEL MAGAZINE PYTHON BBLS: 8"-$94 6"-$82Continuedfrom page 33NEW FOLLOWER AND SPRINGWith the assistance ofWalter C. Wolff, amanufacturer, a new follower and springwere perfected. Simple in design, the magazinefollower is functionally unique andreliable. The rear tang of the follower wasshortened to allow deeper depression inthe magazine housing. Made of springsteel, this follower provides an additionalboost to the magazine spring, when fullyloaded. The new spring had to be designedto allow for additional cartridge compression,yet powerful enough to provide longtermserviceability and positive feedingunder all conditions.A high-powered spring was designedwith only 10 coils, compared to the conventionalColt magazine spring that has 121/2coils. Also, the pitch angle between thecoils has been increased from approximately25 degrees to 40 degrees, permittingthe use of a smaller diameter, buthigher strength, wire. The new magazinefeatures this high-powered spring, manufacturedexclusively for the Devel Corporationby the W.C..Wolff Company.Independent testing of the factory prototypemagazines was conducted by IPSCshooter, Ken Hackathorn and Miller. Thereal test, however, took place at theBianchi Cup match when Mickey Fowler,using a Devel prototype conversion of theColt .45 auto and the new magazine, capturedfirst place. At the World Championshipsin Roodeport, South Africa, IPSCshooter Ross Seyfried took top honors,using the new magazines.The Devel magazine not only providesone additional, and sometimes criticalextra round, but has been designed to offerthe shooter a standard of quality andreliability that has not previously beenavailable for Colt .45 autos. Manufacturingtolerances are closely checked to insureproper feeding and ease of ejecting whenthe magazine is released. Previously, conscientiousshooters had to check eachnewly-purchased magazine to make sure itdid not fit too tightly, and would feed properly.Oversize magazines will not ejectfreely when the magazine release button isdepressed; a malfunction that can causethe shooter points-or his life-dependingon the situation.In addition to the new magazine, DevelCorporation has made many improvementson the Colt system, with its FullHouse Concealment Carry Commander,Basic Concealment Carry Commander,IPSC Combat Match Government Modeland the new Gammon.Continued on page 91AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983W he PiIl9 un Qf 0 no cr 5ion6" & 8" Python Bbl's fitted to K & N frame S&WS&W Model 28 converted to 44SP & 45LC, etc.K frame S&W converted to 25-20, 32, etc.S&W N-frame-convertible to 45LC & 45ACPS&W N-frame converted to K Round ButtRuger SA 357 converted to 44/40, 44SP, 45LC, etc,Ruger SA fitted with 10" barrel, any caliberCylinders rechambered-Barrels relinedPPC guns built-Bull barrels fitted-Actions tunedElectroless Nickel-Parkerizing-ReblueingS&W rear sight with our front sight fittedto Colt slide & other Combat Modifications!S & W and COLT WARRANTY STATIONS & Wand COLT PARTS DISTRIBUTOR~u-1liine ®uns, ~nc.Dept. AH1053 CAULKS Hill ROADHARVESTER, MISSOURI 63303(314) 441·4500 (314) 447-4501TSON'S .45 SHOP2057 CLINE AVENUEFAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701501-442·2967 ';,:. ~E,~~::~~"~,,:A;'~:::;:;':.~'~~~87

Treat your gun to thefinest! Handmade, GloveLeather Lined Holsters.For 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 constructio" 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 recommended,f gun has a sharp front target sight.Available in natural or black, right or lefthand - sa me price.Small autos and revolvers with2" barrels $24.95Regular autos and medium frame revolvers­2" or 4" barrels. . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. $29.95Large revolvers up to Gv,"bbl ...•.... $34.95Revolvers up to 7v," ...........•.... $39.95Revolvers up to 8¥" $44.95Belt, 13;:;" wide, no lining $14.95Belt shown, lined (loops extra) $24.95Basket .... add $5.00, Carved add $10.00Shell loops,add $8.00 per 12 loops, TO ORDER: Please give usgun make, model (if available),caliber barrel length (measured from front ofcylinder to tip-on revolvers). On belts give us yourwaist size. caliber for loops, right or left hand. Allow 310 4 weeks for delivery.Send cashier's check or money order. Texas residentsadd 5% sales tax. Add $2.00 for postage and insurance.Give us name, full address and zip.Montana firm reproducesOld West leather goodsExact copies of the original leathergear made by some of the most famoussaddle shops of the Old West are nowavailable from a company in Kalispell,Montana.R. M. Bachman of Old WestReproductions said holsters produced byhis company are made only for guns thatwere in production during the period1860 to 1890 (or replicas thereof).Old West Reproductions also makescartridge belts, wrist cuffs, saddlescabbards and spur straps of that period.Holding true to the techniques ofsaddle shops of the Old West, each pieceof leather is cut, tooled and stitchedentirely by hand, according to Bachman,For an illustrated catalog, send $2 toBachman at 1840 Stag Lane (Box AH),Kalispell, MT 59901.B-Square introducesno-gunsmithing mountThe B-Square Company hasintroduced a no-gunsmithing scopemount for Ruger Single-Six revolvers.The mount clamps onto the gun'sframe and Bushnell Phantom sGopes withbottom rails. No drilling, tapping o~ sightremoval is required, according to themanufacturer.45 Colt Auio, 10 rd15 rd45 Colt Auto, 20 rd25 rd45 S.S. Mags, eachColt 38 Super, 2 in pouchColt 9mm, 2in pouch8rowning 9mm high power, 2mags In freeALL MAGS GUARANTEED TO FIT AND FEED$ 86613.884.496/24.009.9514.9516.9518.957.496/38.00158819.95pOUCh, (13 rd) 19.958rowning 9mm, 22 rd 18.9530 rd 24.95S&W Mod 59, 30 rd mag 24.959mm Luger or 9mm P-38 Walther, 21n pouch 22.95Colt Woodsman 22 cal, all models since WWII 15.95Ruger 22 Auto, all models, each 9.952in pouch 19.95Star-PO 45,2 in pouch 21.95S&W M39, 2in pouch 19.95Star 8KS or 8KM, 9mm, 2with pouch 21.95'12 MOON CLIPS FOR ALL 45 CAL REVOLVERS8pr 2.0020 pro 4.0050 pc. 895Please include 1.75 minimum postageand handling per orderExtended Magazine ReleaseButton for Colt. AMT andCrown City Autos. Completelyreplaces the existing release.No drilling or tappingnecessary. Instructionsincluded. $19.95 postpaid.N.Y. res. add 7% tax. WE payALL Shipping Charges.Satisfaction or your moneyback.M-S Ambidextrous Safety (BI SS). . 33.75M-S or King Extended Combat Safety (BISS) 17.50M-S Extended Slide Release (BISS) 17.50M-S Beavertail Grip Safety (BI SS). . .. 17.95Colt Drop-in Beavertail Grip Safety. . ..... 24.00Kin9 Drop-in Beavertail Grip Safety (BI SS) 22.00King-Tappan Combat Sights 28.50Bianchi Holsters: Chapman # 50 41.00; Askins # 4 . 35.00Bianchi 8-9 Belt (Please State Size) . 23.50Davis Holsters: Realist # 1145 or Usher # 1045. 60.00Davis Holsters: Liberty # 453 or Machaira # 4532 .. 30.00Davis # 114 Belt 25.00; Davis 45MP Obi. Pouch .19.95Alessi ObI. Mag Pouch 13.00; Single Pouch .9.00Wolf Sprin9 Kit (State wei9ht & Gun) 4.80Wilson Shok-Buff Kit (Gov'tIComm) . 5.50Checkered Magazine Pads (Black Neoprene) . 1.00Wilson Trigger 14.95; Deluxe Long Trigger.. . . . 11.95Combat Corn~r Quick Loader Magazine Well 6.50JIM'S FLYE SHOPPE, Dept. AHG, Rd. #1,9518 Rt. 60,Fredonia, N.Y. 14063AlamoLeatherGoodsP.O. BOX 12736 SAN ANI'ONIO. TX 78212The new mount is priced at $39.95 forthe blue finish, and $49.95 for the .stainless finish.For further information, write thecompany at POB 11281 (AH), FortWorth, TX 76109.AJAX CUSTOM GRIPS, INC12229 COX LANEDALLAS, TEXAS 75234214·241-6302DHlerlnqultl.. InIlllHSend $2 for picture catalogRefundable with first purchase88 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL 1983

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arrel rifling all the way to the muzzle.Loss of velocity-due to barrel frictionalsois reduced, since the skirt is selflubricating;and it eliminates stripping(barrel deposits), for consistent accuracyand less barrel cleaning.90\CustomPistolsJ. MICHAEL PLAXCO-.,_"'" Highest quality workmanship by a championcompetitor:• Member World Champion USA IPSC "Gold"Pistol Team, 1982• Twice Winner Mid-Winter TargetworldChampionship, 1980 and 1982.• Third Place in USA IPSC Nationals, 1981Developer of the Plaxco Compensator SystemFor more information and gun specifications:J. Michael Plaxco, Rt. I Box 203Roland, Arkansas 72135 501-868-9787Doesn't Think Lead Bullet SelectionShould be a CompromiseThe Alberts line of swaged lead pistolbullets now totals 18, from .32 and .380to .45. And, later in the year, 3 newdesigns will be introduced! IPre-Iubed, subject to the most exacting 1"quality control standards, and competi- ~tively priced, Alberts bullets have establishednew performance standards.For complete information send $ .50 for{)urlatest brochure and Loading Data - 8 infopacked pages. For another $ .25 you canorder a 5" decal for your equipment box.THE ALBERTSCORPORArIONP.O. Box 233 • Budd Lake, NJ 07828In flight, the pellet-with its highlypolished head and ballistically soundshape-reduces air friction, maintainstrue gyroscopic ability and retainsgreater initial velocity than other pellets,according to the manufacturer.For more information, write the U.S.distributor, Barnett International, Inc.,POB 226 (AH), Port Huron, MI 48060.STOPPING POWERContinuedfrom page 68•Stopping power isphysiological shock' .I would like to comment on yourseries on handgun stopping powerIt is my experience that few peopleknow what stopping power is. Yet.this doesn't stop them from givingopinions about it. testing it. orwriting about it. This creates greatconfusion.Stopping power is physiologicalshock to the nervous system. Youmay have experienced it. Have youever hit your "funny bone?" Haveyou ever been punched in the solarplexus? You are temporarilyparalyzed: the same effect ashandgun stopping power Once thisis understood. it becomes obviousthat any test claiming to measurestopping power, made on inanimatetargets such as gelatin, is not valid,Stopping power can never bepreCise-only generalized-becausepeople's nervous systems vary andare altered by physical. emotionaland mental state. Drugs can easilymake a person immune to stoppingpower, as many police officers havefoundThe best target for such tests isthe woodchuck. That's how Iconducted my 9mm vs 45 tests,Using 115-grain and 200-9rain JHPsContinued on page 92AMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCH/APRIL 1983

DEVEL MAGAZINEContinuedfrom page 87Devel magazines are available fromDevel Corporation, 3441 West BrainardRoad, Cleveland, Ohio 44122 (or fromtheir authorized dealers) at $18.95 each.They are easily recognized by the Devellogo inscribed on the magazine base.(Devel comes from a Latin word meaning"to strike ~with force:') ~IPse NATIONALSContinuedfrom page 35match, both of which I won.PIN GUN HELPSFive pin guns were fired in the 1981 nationals;all five finished in the top 16.There was a rumor going around thatthe 1982 IPSC nationals would not be wonwith a so-called "trick gun" because oftheexpected fast shooting at close distances.However, that is where a pin gun helps inreducing recoil; and it's super-accurate atlong ranges.Another trend in IPSC shooting is theelement ofprofessionalism. Some guncompanies and gun-related companiesbothlarge and small-help pay shooters'expenses to the major matches. This wasunknown two or three years ago.For many decades, bullseye and PPC(Practical Pistol Course) shooters receivedvirtually nothing for their match wins.How things have changed!Shooters have never earned what theynow take in each year in cash awards. Itmakes bullseye champs, such as Jim Clark,Bill Blankenship and Gil Heberd, wishthey could roll back the years to when theyhad to buy that certain box ofammunitionor special gun for upcoming matches.BIG BUSINESSThe gun industry does big business. Andguns were in use long before tennis racketsand gold clubs were ever thought about,professionally. If Bjorn Borg can get$25,000 a year for wearing and endorsing a$5 sweat band what should a U.S. Championor World Champion shooter get fromsuch companies as Colt, Smith & Wesson,Ruger and Charter Arms?Hornady is the only ammunition com-."pany that sponsors any IPSC shooter in theU.S. It helps at least five ofthe top shootersin the country. Hornady supplied the U.S.World IPSC Team with ammunition, withwhich the world championship was won.Continued on page 92AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • MARCH/APRIL 1983WILSON COMBATNo. 1 CompetitionMatch Trigger (long·adiustable)$15.95NO. 34 Extended Com·bat E iector, precisionmachined from 4140stock & heat treatedRic 38·42. 100 per·cent positive ejector.$15.95 •WILSON COMBATNo. 3 High VisibilityCombat Sights $25.00.No. 3D with 3 dotsighting system $32.00.We will install within 3wks. for a $20.00 laborcharge.FINE CUSTOM COMBAT HANDGUNS andACCESSORIES for the DISCRIMINATINGSHOOTER.NO.2 B SHOK· BU F F" Replacement buffers(pkg. of 6) $5.50NO.6 Extended Combat Safety (blue orstainless) $19.50NO.7 Extended Combat Slide Release (blueor stainless) $21.50No. 10 Heavy Duty Recoil spring (govt. orcomm.) $2.50No. 11 Heavy Duty Recoil Spring Kit (qovt.or comm.) $4.50NO.5 MaQazine base pads $1.50No. 60 Devel 8 rd..45 magazine, bluefinish $18.95No. 13 Pachmayr GM·45C CombatGrips $17.50No. 14 Pachmayr Mainspring Housing (B orC) ......~~5ONo. 23 Break·Free CLP (90 Gm.) $3.45No. 16 Rogers E·Z Loader MagazineWell............................. . .$9.95No. 15 Rogers PPS Combat Grips(black) $14.95No. 51 Rogers, Plaxco Model World SpeedShoot Holster, pI., br., leather (govt. orlongslide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .$44.95No. 22 Bbl. 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The 1980 and 1981 U.S. IPSC nationals andthe 1981 Steel Challenge match were alsowon with Hornady bullets. My hat is off toHornady for its excellent products, andshooter support.Atlanta Arms and Ammo is anotherammo firm that is supporting IPSC shooters.It makes the highest quality of loadedammo, which has been widely used in majormatches.There are other shooting sport sponsors.You can see their names on shooters' shirtsworn in competition. They're support isappreciated. We hope other companieswill follow suit, beginning in 1983.This year, for the first time, rangeofficers were brought in from all over thenation to participate in IPSCs new rangeofficer training program. After completingthe program, they officiated at the match,producing a fair and ~well executed shoot. ~INFO 'QUICKIE'The lever-action Volcanic pistol wasmade by a manufacturer of that namein New Haven, Connecticut from 1855to 1858, on a design that had been unsuccessfullytried by Hunt, Jenningsand Smith & Wesson. The Volcanic,both gun and company, later becameWinchester.AIR PISTOLSContinuedfrom page 43practice are enormous," said Beeman."You can dry-fire almost anywhere; even afew moments of this exercise, every day,will pay great dividends on the range andgive you an almost meditation-like restfrom mental pressures."Air pistol calibers are .177 and .22; mostpopular, however, are the .177 pellets,which come in a variety of configurations:. wadcutters, hollow points and round andpointed heads. They range in weight from7.10 grains (.177) to 21.10 grains (.22). A.177 pellet is light and fast, a .22 pelletheavier and slower.PELLET PRICESPellets are inexpensive. You can buy atin of 500 for as little as $3. Super matchpellets, for a tin of 500, cost about $12.50.Their perfectly flat heads cut maximumsize, easily scored holes in paper targets.Unlike the early model BB guns, airpistols have rifled barrels for maximum accuracy.Some have variable power adjustments.Most have rear sights adjustable forboth windage and elevation.Beeman predicts that the real market forair pistols is in the area of precision models,those that sell for more than $100.ALPHA PRECISION, INC.CUSTOMCOMPETITIONHANDGUNSPPC, IPSC, DUTY, TARGET,SILHOUETTE AND SPORT• COMPETITIVE PRICES· OVER 20 YEARS EXPERI­ENCE· PROFESSIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIp· ALLWORK TESTED AND GUARANTEEDSEND $2.00 (REFUNDABLE) FOR INFORMATION:ALPHA PRECISION, INC. Dept. 011231 Sunderland Ct., Atlanta, Georgia 30319(404) 458-0471"Americans love fine guns:' he told theAmerican H andgunner. "They aren't satisfiedwith plastic and cast-metal modelswhich, obviously, have a short life expectancyand do little or nothing to hone ashooter's markmanship skills."The price of a precision air pistol is uparound that of a fine cartridge handguq.But it's generally fired 10 times as often, soit's an excellent buy,A good air pistol is habit-forming. Consistentpractice with one pays off-on thefiring line with your favorite Python orSuper Blackhawk, for example.Take it from "hardball," a new and enthusiasticair .....pistol shooter. ~STOPPING POWERContinuedfrom page 90With the same muzzle energy thedifference was obvious. I watchedthe reaction to hits that were notInsta ntly ·fatal. (Stoppi ng power mustnot be confused with killing power;they are two different things.) Achuck hit with a 9mm would runback toward hiS hole; one hit with aA 5 would walk back toward hishole. At times. his whole body wouldshudder when hit with the A5, butnever with the 9mm Stoppingpower: a nervous system effect.Such tests indicate. that caliber isthe most important variable; energyhas nothing to do with It.The only way to get acceptablestopping power with the mediumbores (9mm. 38. 357) IS to usebullets that expand consistentlyThat brings up another problem:expansion tests. The most commontest substance is Duxseal. which willexpand bullets far more than animaltissue.In animal tissue. it takes more than900 fps muzzle velocity to expand alead hollow-point consistently. A testof the Hydroshock bullet published inthe Amencan Handgunner, (JDJones, author) showed three bulletsrecovered from chucks; there was noexpansion. yet tests on Duxsealexpanded them to 60 inch. AJacketed hollow-pOint needs a muzzlevelocity close to 1.400 fps toexpand I never found signs ofexpansion with a 115-grain 9mm at1,200 fps (poor stopping power). Onthe other hand. a 125-grain35 7 at1.400 fps has proven to be anexcellent stopper in actual shootouts .So. when someone says a bulletexpands, ask, "In what material?"I hope your series Includes MassadAyoob I've met him. and he knowsexactly what stopping power is.Robert Cella ~Barryville, NY ~92 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER • MARCH/APRIL 1983

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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 ma1 unloaded beMatters not the least t@ me.-;,-When a he~ge or fence you crossThough of time it cause a lossFroni"'yo~r gun the cartridge takeFor the greater safety~s'sake. .If twixt you and neighboring gunBird 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 ~ead."Written by Mark Beaufoy of Coombe House,Shaftsbury, Dorset, England, in 1902, on pre·senting his eldest son, Henry Mark, with his firstgun. Reproduced here by permission of the author'sgranddaughter, Mrs. P. M. Guild.STURM, RUGER & ~ompany, Ine,6 Lacey PlaceSouthport~Connecticut 06490 IT.S.A.Manufacturers of Firearms for the Responsible Sportsman