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KRISS VECTOR CRB .45 ACP
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APRIL
2013
MYTH OR FACT?
ALL-AROUND
RIFLE CARTRIDGES
MYTH OR FACT?
ALL-AROUND
RIFLE CARTRIDGES
RUGER
.223
RUGER .223
MINI-14
MINI-14
TURKEY TAKIN’
LEGACY ESCORT
12-GAUGE
Pg. 22
TURKEY TAKIN’
LEGACY ESCORT
12-GAUGE
Pg. 22
TACTICAL
TACTICAL
MAGNUM
MAGNUM
LEVERGUN
BIG HORN ARMORY
MODEL 89 .500 S&W
LEVERGUN
BIG HORN ARMORY
MODEL 89 .500 S&W
POCKET-SIZE
POCKET-SIZE
BIG-BORE
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
XD-S .45 ACP
BIG-BORE
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
XD-S .45 ACP
CHOOSE WISELY
SELF-DEFENSE
HANDGUN AMMO
Pg. 8
CHOOSE WISELY
SELF-DEFENSE
HANDGUN AMMO
Pg. 8
SURPLUS
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SPECIAL
•
USM1&M1A1
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7.62x39mm
SPECIAL
•USM1&M1A1
•SIMONOV’SSKS
7.62x39mm
THE
RUGER
®
Like the popular Ruger
®
SR9
®
and SR40
®
pistols, the
NEW SR45
™
is perfectly sized to be comfortable and controllable
THE RUGER
®
Like the popular Ruger
®
SR9
®
and SR40
®
pistols, the
NEW SR45
™
is perfectly sized to be comfortable and controllable
with a slim, ergonomic grip and narrow slide. A short reach from the backstrap to the trigger creates a comfort level that
with a slim, ergonomic grip and narrow slide. A short reach from the backstrap to the trigger creates a comfort level that
will challenge any standard-sized, striker-fi red pistol available today. Its structurally rigid, recoil-reducing, glass-fi lled
will challenge any standard-sized, striker-fi red pistol available today. Its structurally rigid, recoil-reducing, glass-fi lled
nylon frame and alloy or stainless steel slide combine to create a low-maintenance, rugged and reliable handgun.
nylon frame and alloy or stainless steel slide combine to create a low-maintenance, rugged and reliable handgun.
nylon frame and alloy or stainless steel slide combine to create a low-maintenance, rugged and reliable handgun.
Ships with Two Flush-Fit, 10-Round Magazines
Ships with Two Flush-Fit, 10-Round Magazines
LEARN MORE ABOUT
THE FULL LINE
OF RUGER
®
SR-SERIES
PISTOLS ONLINE AT:
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SR45
™
SR45
™
PERFECTLY SIZED TO BE COMFORTABLE AND CONTROLLABLE
PERFECTLY SIZED TO BE COMFORTABLE AND CONTROLLABLE
Large Caliber Pistol with
a Trim, Ergonomic Profi le
High Visibility
3-Dot Sight System
Large Caliber Pistol with
a Trim, Ergonomic Profi le
Large Caliber Pistol with
a Trim, Ergonomic Profi le
High Visibility
3-Dot Sight System
Unique Reversible Backstrap
is Adjustable for a Flat or Arched Fit
Unique Reversible Backstrap
is Adjustable for a Flat or Arched Fit
Unique Reversible Backstrap
is Adjustable for a Flat or Arched Fit
Brushed Stainless or Black Nitride Finishes
Ambidextrous Thumb Safety and D-Shaped
Ambidextrous Magazine Release
Brushed Stainless or Black Nitride Finishes
Ambidextrous Thumb Safety and D-Shaped
Ambidextrous Magazine Release
MORE
RUGER
®
SR-SERIES PISTOLS:
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SR
9
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•
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c
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•
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SR
40
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40 S&W
SR
40
c
™
•
40 S&W
SR
9
®
•
9mm Luger
SR
9
c
™
•
9mm Luger
9mm Luger
SR
40
®
•
40 S&W
SR
40
c
™
•
40 S&W
WWW.RUGER.COM/SR45
©2013 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
WWW.RUGER.COM/SR45
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APRIL 2013
Vol. 59, Number 4, 687th Issue
COLUMNS
6
CROSSFIRE
Letters to the editor
8
SHOOTER’S EDGE
dAVe ANdersoN
SponSored by
12
OPTICS
JACoB GottFredsoN
14
HANDLOADING
JohN BArsNess
18
MONTANA MUSINGS
Mike “duke” VeNturiNo
20
HANDGUNS
MAssAd AyooB
22
SHOTGUNNER
hoLt BodiNsoN
24
GUNSMITHING
hAMiLtoN s. BoWeN
58
KNIVES
PAt CoVert
60
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78
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ON THE COVER
40
RUGER MINI-14
TACTICAL
FEATURES
36
MODERN DAY
“BIG .50”
The Big Horn Armory 89 chambers
the powerful .500 S&W cartridge.
dAVe ANdersoN
40
RUGER MINI-14
52
TACTICAL
A practical fun variant of the venerable
Ranch Rile for self-defense.
Mike CuMPstoN
48
M1s & M1A1s
FACT OR ENDURING MYTH?
The US Armed Forces ielded
many arms with the same names
during WWII.
Mike “duke” VeNturiNo
52
FACT OR
ENDURING MYTH?
What is the all-around rile cartridge
continues to stir debate.
JohN BArsNess
ONLINE FEATURE
48
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