March/April 1983 - American Handgunner

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at,natoARMS,INC.(U.S. Patant No. 3808943)A MAG-NA-PORTEO@ FIREARM• does NOT reduce velocity• does NOT affect inherentaccuracy. • does NOT raise the noiselevel• DOES reduce muzzlelift• DOES reduceperceived recoil• DOES increasethe. value of'\ afirearmFor more information call your dealer or write:30016 S. River Rd., MI. Clemens, Michigan 48045(313) 469-6727GUNFIGHTINGAT HOMEANDRELATEDSUBJECTSA TEXTBOOK BY E. Jl. FENJOHNABOUT THE PROPER USE OF AHAND GUN TO DEFEND A HOMEAND ITS OCCUPANTSHARDCOVERILLUSTRATEDSEND$6.95 POST PAIDTO:GOLD STAR PUB. CO.DEPT. AU-3, 90 CRICKET AVE.ARDMORE, PA 19003H1/3 MOON CLIPSUse .45 acp ammo in place of .45 auto rim.For Colt 17, S&W 25 and S&W 55 revolvers.Allows storage in ammo belts & std. boxes.Reusable indefinitely. For a FREE sample. senda self·addressed. stamped envelope. (VIle nowmake Ruger 9mm clips.)Clip Prices: 15 tor S3.9S; 50 for S6.9S ppd.RANCH PRODUCTS. PO. Box 145. Malinta, OHIO 43535®Jacketed buliets and smokelesspowder, the .45 Colt is substantiallybetter than the" new" 38 SpeCial+ Ps, and even holds an edge oversome 357 loads.The 45 Colt has been around forquite a while, but don't throw dirt onthe coffin until the 45 IS really dead.True, the 45 Colt IS not a 44Magnum, but then again it IS muchmore pleasant to shoot.I applaud you on a fine magazine. Itis the best ever dedicated to thehandgunner.Clay L. HamannVernal, UtahReader offers tips oncontrolling .45 recoilI'd like to share with other readers ofthe Amencan <strong>Handgunner</strong> a coupleof helpful hints In controlling recoilwhen shooting a .45 Auto. I boughtone of the recoil compensationdevices that replaces the barrelbushing and extends two inches fromthe muzzle, with holes in the top todivert gases upward.This is not as effective as it mightbe. since the barrel must movewithin the bushing, leaving a gapwhere gases may escape. rather thanbeing diverted upward through theholes The real trick is to add aweight to this extension (I used a3/4 inch shaft collar with a lockingset screw, which helps keep themuzzle down). The shaft collar canbe found in most hardware stores,and can be filed flat on top to allowclearance for sighting. .The added weight must be set outaway from the frame far enough toclear it when the slide movesrearward. More than one weight maybe added (I use two), but the recoilspring may need to be adjusted byclipping a coil or two. Muzzle flip ISdampened appreciably. Thisextension covers a longer barrel (ifyou have installed one on your auto,and don't like the looks of the extra• Highest QualityWork• Target, IPSe, orCombatConversions• Standard or Shooters Specifications.,:For further information and specifications, contactBob Greider4625 Carrie Ann LaneAbilene, Texas 79606915-69~-2006inch hanging out on the front).Another tip is to add weight to themagazine. Since I only load fiverounds in my clip at the range, Irealized I could use the spacenormally taken by the othercartridges. I cut a piece of metal 1/4inch wide to fit inSide the spring, androunded all edges where the springmight contact it. It slides freely insidethe spring, but does not interferewith its action. Only five rounds willfit. but the metal can be removedeasily; or another clip may be usedfor longer strings of fire .This combo of muzzle extensionwith weights and reduced magazinecapacity is not suitable for allsituations, but it helps raise myscores; at minimal cost.Art KramerMelbourne. FLHANDGUNSTOPPING POWERLETTERSWants .45 that "does it. justice" out of the boxI am writing in response to yourexcellent series on handgun stoppingpower.I was "weaned" on handgunsmore than 1a years ago. My first wasa Ruger Super Blackhawk. It was thefirst of five single, double andautomatic action 44 magnums Myfirst "hogleg" was carried in theghetto for defense during my all-nightstays at a gas station i'n EastChicagoI've taught hunter safety(speCifically handguns) for five yearsIn a state-approved course Myactual combat experience is limited.I'm left handed. Safeties, slidereleases, clip releases and evenContinued on page 64Greider's Custom .45 Shop62 AMERICAN HANDGUNNER· MARCH/APRIL <strong>1983</strong>
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