March/April 1983 - American Handgunner

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