Innehållsförteckning för May 2023 från Guns & Ammo

STOP! Yes, I know this is one of those tired gun-magazine topics, akin to “9mm versus .45” and “boxers versus briefs” — but stick with me. I actually think a carry gun’s trigger weight is a pertinent question to consider — eh, to reconsider. Within the last 20 years, not only has carry-gun preferences changed, but so have the ways of carrying them. And yes, I’m talking about appendix carry, or “AIWB ” or “crotch carry,” whatever you wa nt to call it. Whether you love it or ha te it, appendix carry is the trend. Eve ryone is doing it, especially the cool k ids — and largely with striker-fired guns having no external safeties! If you think I’m wasting every one’s time, consider this, and be hone st:…

LIKE MANY WHO SAW IT, I was surprised to see “6mm GT” pop up on the new cartridge list from the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) on January 28, 2022. The other two new rounds were the 6.8 True Velocity Composite (TVC) and the .338 Weatherby Rebated Precision Magnum (RPM). Loaded ammunition is still scarce, but I believe that the diminutive 6mm cartridge will prove significant for precision rifle shooters. IN THE BEGINNNG … The 6mm GT was the brainchild of George Gardner (G.A. Precision, gaprecision.net) and Tom Jacobs (Vapor Trail Bullets, vaportrailbullet. com). Gardner is one of the “original gangster” custom gun builders who specializes in making precision rifles. Jacobs, on the other hand, is a world-class benchrest shooter who favors 600- and 1,000-yard competitions. Both of…

@GUNSANDAMMOMAG THE “99” IN “P99” was not a reference to the year in which it was developed, unlike the Walther P.38 and P88. If that was the naming convention, the polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol would have been designated the “P94.” Horst Wesp started working on the P99 four months after being hired as the technical leader. Wesp was a well-known firearm engineer who started work at Steyr in 1958 at the age of 17. He was named co-owner of several patents and, in 1963, placed in charge of firearm development at Steyr. He remained there until being hired by Glock in 1992, but quickly left Austria for Germany to work for Walther in September ’93. Wesp is considered the designer of the P99, but his team included three other employees. In…

SNEAKY PETE HOLSTERS have been evaluated by Guns & Ammo tw ice: June 2015 and August 2019. Though I acknowledged the comfort and practicality of wearing such a holster outside-the-waist (OWB) on a belt, I also described the curious passerby who asked, “What’s inside that box?” One could argue that it’s no one’s business, but it did attract attention that I was trying to avoid. That was especially so during the warmer months when I often wore a short-sleeved shirt and shorts. For those interested in diverting attention from an OWB concealment holster, Sneaky Pete developed a simple solution: The Deception Series. Based on the same ballistic-nylon-covered Sneaky Pete holster, the interior is lined with soft suede and features a polymer insert engineered to support a specific model of firearm.…

BLACKPOWDER first appeared in the 9th century in China and was regarded for its “medicinal” properties. It was used in military applications by the early 10th century in China and continued to be developed as its use spread throughout Eurasia. By the late 13th century, black-powder was well established as a propellant for firing projectiles from various types of tubes. Blackpowder and associated firearms were continually developed for the next 600 years until the first smokeless propellant was developed in the mid- to late-1880s. Having been around for 1,100 years, there is a lot of history and know-how surrounding the subject of blackpowder. Out of respect for a technology that has been used for centuries, I’d like to discuss the ins and outs of loading blackpowder in metallic cartridges, as…

THE YEAR 2022 was great for the Second Amendment, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Bruen v. NYSRPA. However, 2023 hasn’t started out as well. It began in the heartland. The outgoing Illinois legislature quickly passed a comprehensive gun-control bill that was signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker on January 10. The “Protect Illinois Communities Act” banned the manufacture, sale and possession of most semiautomatic firearms and accessories in the state, exempting Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms for manufacturing and sales to customers outside of Illinois, as well active and retired law enforcement. Representatives of Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms indicated that they were not contacted about the exemption by lawmakers, so I believe that this was a preemptive measure to avoid their legal challenges once…

LONDON ARMOURY SNIDER Q: I have inherited this rifle from my father who received it from his father, and he from his father who was a Canadian resident. It is .577 caliber and I have one cartridge for it. It appears to be in fairly good shape. I have some pictures to help identify it and would appreciate any help on this matter. The stamp on the stock dated “1867”. J. C. T. New York A: Your rifle is a British Snider conversion of a Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzleloading rifle-musket manufactured by the London Armoury Company, originally in 1861. Interestingly, I have a piece virtually identical to yours, though it has been checkered at the wrist and forend, presumably for use by a volunteer unit. Sniders were adopted…

A PROPERLY MOUNTED SCOPE and leveled reticle are crucial to long-range precision shooting. One might assume that a level scope turret equates to a level reticle, but that’s not necessarily true because the turret on many scopes has not been properly aligned with the reticle. In this case, it’s the reticle that must be aligned. If the reticle is canted clockwise, your rounds will impact right-of-center and left for counterclockwise. As distance increases, so does the variance of your impacts from your target. With the Master Grade Scope Mounting and Bore Sighting Kit from Real Avid, you can level the reticle with precision and quickly establish a good zero. The kit consists of three main components: The Level-Right Pro level, the Viz-Max Bore Sighter and the Smart-Torq torque driver. The…

STAFF REPORT SCAN HERE FOR ALL G&A SHOT SHOW COVERAGE THIS YEAR, the firearms industry took part in the 45th Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show from January 17 to 20, 2023. After a year off in 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns, and more limited attendance in 2022, we are happy to report that SHOT Show was back for 2023, both in terms of attendance and the number of manufacturers showcasing the latest and greatest offerings. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — the industry trade organization that owns and operates SHOT Show — proudly reported a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels. For ’23, more than 52,000 attendees made the pilgrimage to Las Vegas, Nevada, and the industry professionals represented all 50 United States and a total of 115…