"Big" just keep getting bigger..............
News Bulletin: Fajen on the auction block For a company that obviously has to manage a huge inventory, Brownells seems to always have everything in stock. I keep hoping they’ll get that online order site going so I can place orders during off hours. In the interim, the large, […] [Read More]
Speed
Hope people don’t mind my inserting these comments before the primary article each week. I have no special arrangements with any of the companies, and I think I’m not much different that you in running across my share of companies that are good to do business with, and those that […] [Read More]
How to talk yourself into reloading Part 2
This past week I said I would move on to cover specific equipment selection. I started my research with one reloading manual, then another, until I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted, and why. I selected manufacturer’s books, like Speer and Hornady, but also independent publications not […] [Read More]
If you don't think you need to vote, you may just be stupid.
If you wonder why every TV show promotes wonderful stories about John Kerry, why Leno sounds like he is holding a Kerry Rally, as do Letterman and Fox News, keep in mind all major networks and cable channels have publicly announced their support of John Kerry. Ask yourself, how did […] [Read More]
The Seven Project Part I
A new rifle typically holds my full attention for a few days. Once I’ve walked through it’s unique features, it becomes of more routine interest and I’ll shift gears to cartridge development. This time I’ve been having a lot of fun with the little Remington and I’ve held on to […] [Read More]
The Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1892 Part 2
After spending time with a number of replica products, it was nice to spend some time shooting a gun marked with the Winchester brand. The most obvious difference was pulling the Winchester from its box and finding a new firearm in perfect condition; form, fit and function. This is a […] [Read More]
The Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1892 Part 1
Getting started with this article was tough. I kept drifting into the issue of “Made in Japan” versus “Made is USA” until I accepted this was of no consequence in regard to firearm performance. I’ve never heard a public outcry in reference to poor quality of Japanese manufactured firearms. In […] [Read More]
Marlin Under Remington Stewardship Part II
The conclusion reached in Part 1 was that current Marlin Model 1895 product assembled in Remington’s Ilion, NY facility demonstrated that Remington has a handle on the lever gun’s production quality and there are a lot of good things ahead. Point by point, this example had none of the ailments […] [Read More]
Marlin Under Remington Stewardship Part I
A few months ago, Real Guns published a somewhat critical review of a Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun that had been assembled in Remington’s Ilion, NY facility, following the Remington acquisition of Marlin. It had a production date of approximately February 2012. In short form, while the firearm reviewed was very […] [Read More]
The Browning Hi Power
The Browning Hi Power is the classic firearm I always meant to buy, but never quite got around to it. With a great fondness for 1911 types and the 45 ACP, the refined Browning Hi-Power, with its European production and 9mm cartridge, seemed a bit too… European and never made […] [Read More]