Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2022 i Guns & Ammo

WRITE US! “Letters,” Guns & Ammo, 2 News Plaza, 3rd Floor, Peoria, IL 61614, or email us at gaeditor@outdoorsg.com. Please include your city and state of residence. Letters may be edited for brevity and clarity. SERIAL KILLER SEARCH Our agency, as well as Wichita PD, Indianapolis PD, Terre Haute PD and Raytown PD is currently investigating a serial killer known as the “I-70 serial killer” who was responsible for at least six murders in 1992. The killer was linked to these crimes by ballistics. The weapon believed to have been used in the murders was an Erme Werke 22. Since this weapon is unique, we are trying to get this information to as many people and gun enthusiasts as possible. If readers have information, please call 800-800-3510. Capt. Raymond Floyd,…

A superb William Evans .450/400 double rifle realized an impressive $23,500 at a September 2, 2021, Sportsman’s Legacy sale. This heavily embellished boxlock extractor with 26-inch barrels was made in 1925. It has 80 percent scroll engraved coverage and features an ivory beaded turnover front sight and express rear with two folding leaves marked to 200 and 300 yards. Weighing 10 pounds, 3.2 ounces, the sleek butt and splinter forend are elegantly configured, though they do show some thinning of checkering and usage marks. Its rubber recoil pad has hardened over the years, too. Barrels have been reblued, though the action retains approximately 20 percent of its original case-hardening. The whole is contained within a vintage leather and oak takedown case with original maker’s label. Still, it is truly an…

American Buffalo Knife and Tool (ABKT) uses D2 blade steel in its elite knives. D2 is a die steel that is known for being highly wear resistant and durable. D2 has a Rockwell Hardness between 58 and 60. This means it takes a great cutting edge and holds that edge. Sharpening can be tough, though. An edge that’s resistant to wear is also resistant to a sharpener. Diamond sharpeners are required. The ABKT D2 Steel folder knife makes a great, affordable gift everyone will appreciate. Shown (below) is ABKT’s Catalyst Ball Bearing Folder with green G10 textured handles. Find your everyday carry blade at abktinc.com $50…

THE SAFETY in any bolt-action rifle has substantial impact on how the rifle performs, yet little-to-no discussion is devoted to the subject. Safety is always said to be everyone’s “top priority” when handling guns, so let’s examine this important topic, though it might seem esoteric. Before reviewing safety types, it’s beneficial to think about how triggers work and identify key components. The trigger is familiar to most of us and doesn’t warrant extensive discussion. The trigger engages a sear, which can confuse some who try to understand it. Imagine that a sear is as a lever that touches the trigger on one end and the cocking piece at the other. When the trigger releases the sear to move, the sear simultaneously releases the cocking piece. The cocking piece is often…

WHILE FILMING a new segment for Guns & Ammo TV, Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole and I had the opportunity to review the catalog of Taurus firearms to celebrate Taurus USA’s 40th anniversary. Founded in 1982, Taurus recently moved its headquarters from Miami, Florida, to Bainbridge, Georgia. With the award-winning G3 and TX22 casting a large shadow, Poole and I agreed that it was time for a revolver update. Taurus manufactures and sells more revolvers than anyone else in the world. Taurus Raging Hunter The Raging Hunter series improved on the original Raging Bull lineup, which was introduced in 1997. Having dual cylinder latches, the “Raging” revolvers earned a reputation for safely delivering hand-cannon performance. Now a full-featured hunting revolver, Taurus expanded the Raging Hunter’s chamberings in 2021 to include the .460…

YES, THAT’S BILLION with a “B.” Hornady has given shooters a lot to be thankful for in the last 20 years: LeveRevolution, Creedmoor and PRC cartridges, Critical Defense, Critical Duty, ELD-M and -X bullets, and much more. And one of Hornady’s grand-slams was the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire (HMR), which was introduced in 2002. At the start of the new millennium, then-ballistics engineer Dave Emary was working on a Christmas present for his father. His dad had a rifle in .22-250 that Emary had given him for Christmas in ’75. Fast-forward a quarter century; his dad was getting older and not comfortable shooting the old .22-250. So, the project started out as a hand-built .22 Magnum. His dad loved his birds, so the rifle was to be used for sniping…

I ONCE LEARNED that Gen. George S. Patton read every book in a library. I was a young man, and that feat seemed impossible. However, the statement had a profound impact on my psyche. I began to consume military history books from the school’s library starting around 5th grade. I looked forward to public library visits with Mom, sometimes as often as every two weeks when returns became due. It didn’t take long for me to exhaust the library’s collection and explore other topics. One of my first stops at the library was the magazine rack, and even then I poured through the pages of Guns & Ammo. Perhaps I inherited Dad’s paranoia that those who didn’t approve of gun rights were corrupting American institutions, but I shared his feelings…

“The Calisher & Terry in British and Colonial Service 1856-1900” by Brian C. Knapp, Tower Heritage Publications, Live, Ukraine, 2021, hardback, 201 pages, USA, air mail £75.20 Most American firearms students are familiar with the Calisher & Terry (C&T) bolt-action percussion carbine through its Civil War association. As well as seeing limited general employment in that conflict, C&Ts were also owned by Confederate General James Ewell Brown (JEB) Stuart and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. However, the Calisher & Terry had a much more lengthy service career, as affirmed by the title and content of Brian C. Knapp’s impressive new book “The Calisher & Terry in British and Colonial Service 1856-1900.” Carbine and rifle versions of the C&T were used by the British military as well as mounted and foot troops,…

SINCE THE DAYS of the American Revolution, the area along the Connecticut River has been the heart of our nation’s firearms industry. It has been labeled “Gun Valley,” which included Colt in Hartford, Connecticut; Marlin in North Haven, CT; Remington in Ilion, New York; Ruger in Southport, CT.; Savage in Westfield, Massachusetts; Smith & Wesson, as well as the Springfield Armory, in Springfield, MA; Winchester in New Haven, CT; and others. Today, “Gun Valley” is nearly an anachronism. As state legislators, governors, attorneys general and judges in the northeast have grown hostile to the firearms industry, manufacturers are forced to leave. Most recently, in October, 2021, Smith & Wesson announced that it would move its headquarters and many of its operations from Springfield to Maryville, Tennessee. The company was formed…

P.38 MARKING QUERY Q: About two years ago, I was working at a small gun store when I had the opportunity to purchase a Walther P.38 that still had Nazi insignia stamped on the side. I know it sounds crazy that I, an Orthodox Jew, would purchase a Nazi gun, but I use it as a form of education. My kids understand that the gun is a tool and that the person using it determines whether it will be used for good or bad. I would like to find out more information about the firearm. According to the research I did, it appears that it was manufactured in 1944 and sent to the front lines. The serial number is 16XXg “ac 44”. I would love to get your expert opinion…

ONE OF THE FUNNIER internet-age meme templates is an older gentleman behind the gun counter wearing his fishing vest and handing out bad advice to first-time gun buyers. It’s funny because, like most good humor, there’s an element of truth about it. I did my time behind a gun-counter in the early 1990s and I still cringe at some of the myths that I passed off as fact because I didn’t know any better. There was also some information that was good at the time that really isn’t useful now. Products, tactics and techniques all evolve, and beliefs that were true 30-some years ago might not be today. Let’s have a little fun and take a look at some of the bad information that “Gun Store Gary” is still dispensing.…

ELECTRONIC HEARING PROTECTION options have rapidly improved and expanded within the last 20 years. There have been manufacturing and technology advancements, but the public has become aware and concerned with their health and safety measures. Introduced in 1972, 3M’s E-A-R foam earplugs offered a 33 decibel (dB) rating at that time; that’s high considering the average foam plug ranges 15 to 30 dB. However, plugs can make hearing conversations and range commands challenging, especially for those who are already hearing impaired. Hence, it’s no surprise that we are seeing an increasing number of shooters use a combination of ear plugs and electronic hearing protection for maximum benefit. The earmuff — the concept was invented in 1873 for winter warmth — and plug work well together to protect a person’s hearing.…