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Disassembly and Reassembly of the Browning Cynergy ShotgunTo paraphrase a line from the book John M. Browning, American Gunmaker, the story of Browning's genius is the story of the evolution of modern firearms. John M. Browning was issued 128 patents on at least 80 models in nearly every caliber from .22 Short up to the 37mm cannon shell. Those patents covered automatic, semi-automatic, lever, and pump actions.
Upgrading the Ruger Mini-14 the Brownells Way, Part I and Part IIBrownells makes it very easy for any shooter, experienced or not, to convert his Ruger Mini-14 into a tricked-out rifle that meets your exacting wants and needs. The first step in this customization process is to determine what I am going to use the rifle for. Foremost, I wanted this rifle for varmint hunting, particularly night-time hunting. My secondary use is for self-defense purposes at home.
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B&C Records: Whitetail, Sheep, Grizzly Entries on the RiseTrophy-class specimens of whitetail deer, Stone's sheep, Dall's sheep, desert sheep and grizzly bears are becoming more common afield, based on newly compiled records by the Boone and Crockett Club. However, trophy records are declining for caribou.
NSSF Updates Firearms Retailer Survey ResultsFor the past five years, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has surveyed federally licensed firearms retailers across the country to find out what products are the biggest sellers and who is buying. NSSF has just issued the latest version of that report from an online survey conducted last month. The data shows which types of firearms and ammunition were most popular in 2012, and at the same time allows retailers to compare their businesses to that of other gun stores across the country.
Featured Home Defense
MechTech Systems Carbine Conversion Unit for Glock 9mm
From the 06-01-2012 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:Carbine Conversion Unit
Manufacturer:MechTech Systems
Model Number:Carbine Conversion Unit for Glock 9mm
FULL GUN REPORT
This neat unit gives excellent performance. It is a good option for the Glock fan wishing to dedicate one of his pistols to the carbine concept. Commonality of trigger action is a strong point, as well as commonality with magazines. On the basis of affordability, it is a good choice, if you already have the Glock pistol on hand.
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Featured Surplus / Collectible
Arsenal Inc. SLR-106FR 223 Rem.
From the 08-01-2008 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:SLR-106FR 223 Rem.
Manufacturer:Arsenal Inc.
Model Number:SLR-106FR 223 Rem.
FULL GUN REPORT
The SLR-106FR is a U.S.-made AK-74 variant that comes with a magazine, cleaning rod, accessory case, drift pin cleaning jag, bore brush, combination tool, oil bottle, cleaning rod, and a web sling. The SLR-106FR is 922(r) compliant, meaning it contains 10 or fewer foreign-made parts, according to Arsenal documents. Those parts include the major Bulgarian-made items, such as the barrel, receiver, and bolt. To make the gun U.S.-compliant, Arsenal takes a Bulgarian gun and adds six U.S.-made parts: the hammer, trigger, disconnector, buttstock, pistol grip, and handguards.
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Featured Law Enforcement
Ruger GP-100 .357 Magnum No. KGP-141
From the 08-01-2006 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Revolvers
Model Name:GP-100 .357 Magnum
Manufacturer:Ruger
Model Number:No. KGP-141
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Ruger lists seven different models in the GP100 family with barrel lengths of 3, 4, and 6 inches. Finishes are either blued or stainless steel. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices range from $552 for the .38 Special +P only models to $615 for the stainless steel .357 Magnum revolvers with barrel lengths of either 4 or 6 inches. All models come with a rubber grip complete with a rosewood insert. Our 4-inch barreled KGP-141 had a pleasing bright-stainless finish and an adjustable rear sight. Elevation was the familiar clockwise for down and counter clockwise for raising the point of impact. The windage adjustment required opposite movement for changing point of impact.
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Featured Concealed Carry
Heckler & Koch P30S V3 40 S&W, $1005
From the 10-01-2010 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Pistols
Model Name:P30S V3
Manufacturer:Heckler & Koch
Model Number:P30S V3
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In this test we evaluate a 40 S&W polymer handgun that offers significant changes to its original design — Heckler & Koch’s $1005 P30 V3 adds an ambidextrous thumb safety to the latest edition of that company’s newest polymer platform. Most polymer handguns are simple in design. Rather than call the HK P30 more complex, we’ll use the word sophisticated. There are six variants of the P30 series pistol— seven if you count the suffix 'S' for ambidextrous safety. In our December 2007 evaluation of the 9mm Heckler & Koch P30 V3, we began our Gun Tests Report Card by saying: 'Based on the fine accuracy we achieved firing single-action only, maybe this is a gun that should have a thumb safety rather than a decocker.' The P30S V3 pistol in this test adds an ambidextrous thumb safety.
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Featured Hunting
Henry Lever Action Octagonal No. H001TV 17 HMR
From the 09-01-2009 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Long Guns
Category:Rifles
Model Name:Lever Action Octagonal
Manufacturer:Henry Repeating Arms
Model Number:No. H001TV
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The Hornady 17 Magnum Rimfire promises and delivers on the fun factor. With negligible recoil and a reasonable cost per shot compared to most centerfires, the Hornady 17 HMR is easy on the shoulder and not especially damaging to the wallet, either. In our quest for value, performance, and fun, we looked Henry Lever Action Frontier Model No. H001TV Octagon-Barrel 17 HMR, $550. It's interesting to review this smaller Henry as preparation for an in-depth look at the company's Big Boy lever gun in the upcoming October 2012 issue of Gun Tests.
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Featured Recreational
Ruger SR9C KSR9C/3313 9mm, $525
From the 08-01-2010 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Pistols
Model Name:SR9C
Manufacturer:Ruger
Model Number:KSR9C/3313
FULL GUN REPORT
A Gun Tests magazine August 2010 review on the Ruger SR9C notes that it fires from a 3.5-inch barrel. That makes it the smallest, most concealable, pistol in the test. But if you remove the 10-round magazine and insert the 17-rounder, the grip will become longer by about 1 inch.
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Featured Competitive
Kimber SIS Custom RL 45 ACP
From the 02-01-2008 Issue of Gun TestsClassification:Handguns
Category:Pistols
Model Name:SIS Custom RL 45 ACP
Manufacturer:Kimber of America
Model Number:SIS Custom RL 45 ACP
FULL GUN REPORT
The SIS Custom RL came with night sights. The rear unit, windage adjustable via drift, was mounted in a dovetail aligning its rear face precisely with the back of the slide for maximum sight radius. Its forward edge presented a vertical surface reaching about 0.2 inches upwards from the top of the slide. This was to provide a catch point on one’s belt or other edge in case the slide needed to be racked without using two hands. Today’s pistols commonly feature a rear sight with a ramped profile front to back. The ramped profile is much less likely to snag clothing than a tall and sharp sight blade. But if the slide must be racked and the support hand is not available, the operator might wish for the sharp edge of the old-style rear sight. Kimber’s SIS-style rear sight meets this need without the worry of hanging up on the inside of a jacket or shirt.
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