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One word that has been overused to the point that its meaning has
become almost completely corrupted is "tactical." What
exactly is it that makes a rifle, pistol, shotgun or even a magazine
pouch tactical? Is it black? Does it have a camouflage pattern?
Or is it just a catchy buzzword designed to sell the product?
In truth, tactics (and an overall strategy for that matter) really
has nothing to do with an inanimate object. Tactics are dependent
on the ability and brains of the person using the equipment. This
is true whether it be a Spec Ops operator with the latest Model
2003 Super Wizz-Bang Sniper Rifle, or a hundred-year old Enfield
bolt-action in the hands of a competent shooter. In short, tactics
has to do with the gray matter between one's ears-not what he is
carrying.
One example of a "tactical" rifle is the time-honored
lever-action. Thought of by many as being relegated to cowboy action
shooting or possibly hunting, Ashley Emerson recently took a "thutty-thutty"
to Thunder Ranch for that school's highly-acclaimed Urban Rifle
Course. In Ashley's hands, the lever-action suddenly became "tactical"-not
because of what it was, but rather because who was using it and
to what purpose.
The above is but one example of the Real World look at equipment
you'll find in the November issue. Packed with information, November
contains half a dozen firearm evaluations, a side-by-side comparison
of ten different "sniper" scopes, gear evaluations and
much, much more.
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| The Briefing Room: |
| .223 Rifles In Upcoming Issues |
| Denny Hansen |
| Street Smarts: |
| Welcome To The Stop 'N Rob |
| Brent Wheat |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| Nondiagnostic Responses and Action |
| Jeff Gonzales |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| Should Juries Judge The Law? |
| Richard W.
Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| Don't Outsmart Yourself |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Rescomp Handgun Technologies Security
Holster |
| Flint Hansen |
| The Skunk Works: |
| Insight Technologies M3-LED Tactical
Illuminator |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Long Guns: |
| Making the AR-15 A Better Night Fighter |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Off Beat: |
| Ruger's P5-512, 22/45 Pistol |
| Denny Hansen |
| Training Calendar: |
| Find out where and when what training
is occurring |
| Staff |
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Remembering Korea:
Weapons Of The "Forgotten War"
In this historical-type article, the author takes a close look at
the small arms used by American Servicemen during the Korean "conflict."
Also included is an interview with a highly decorated Marine who served
in both Korea and Vietnam for his personal opinions on the weapons
used in Korea. |
| by Clint Smith |
Custom Sniper-Rifle Building
101
From choosing a gunsmith and the right parts to the final performance,
the author guides the reader through the process of how to build the
"perfect" rifle to suit his or her needs. |
| by Steve Malloy |
Two New Combat Shotguns From
Fabarm & H&K
The basic "combat" shotgun
has remained unchanged for years. Two shotguns from FABARM, distributed
in the U.S. by Heckler & Koch, are excellent examples of the next
generation of fighting shotguns. |
| by Leroy Thompson |
Kahr Arms Upgrades The Auto-Ordnance
1911
For years Auto-Ordnance pistols
have had less than a sterling reputation among savvy gun owners. Recently
acquired by Kahr Arms, the new 1911s are worth taking a second look
at -either for those who want a plain Jane GI version, or as a platform
to build a custom pistol. |
| by Walt Rauch |
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Not So Urban Rifle: Thunder
Ranch With A Twist
You might be a redneck if…
The author attended Thunder Ranch's highly-acclaimed Urban Rifle course
with a Marlin .30-30 rifle. Was he able to keep up with the black
"tactical" rifles? The results might just surprise you! |
| by Ashley
C. Emerson |
The Dump Pouch
Contrary to what some manufacturers
seem to believe, a box magazine for a semiautomatic weapon is not
an accessory-it is essential for the weapon to function as designed.
So what do you do with an expended magazine that will need to be reloaded
later? After pondering "the question" the author believes
the dump pouch may be "the answer." |
| by Patrick
A. Rogers |
Six
Days In Campeche
The reader can almost feel the humidity and smell the perspiration
as the author takes us along on a trip south of the border. The mission?
To instruct Mexican Federal Officers and Marines in the fine art of
sniping and jungle operations. |
| by Max F.
Joseph |
Sniper Scopes II:
A Side-By-Side Comparison
There is plethora of optics available for use on precision rifles
and if you are like many others, the choice of which one to choose
can be mind-boggling. In a much-requested follow-up to an initial
article on sniper scopes, the author evaluates ten of the most popular
models currently available. An at-a-glance reference chart is included. |
| by Steve Malloy |
Rock River's M-4 Tactical
Carbine: For Close Encounters
Of The Worst Kind
Not content to simply write an evaluation of the Rock River M-4, the
author took it with him to an intensive, two-day Carbine Team Tactics
class. Find out how this carbine performed under real-life conditions! |
| by Steve Moses |
Taurus' New Tracker:
Blazing Fresh Trails
Out in the West the term "tracker" is reserved for a very
special breed of .individual. Does the new Taurus .45 ACP revolver
live up to this esteemed title? The author believes that this moon-clip-fed
revolver has great potential for either self-defense or simply as
a companion on the trail. |
| by Denny Hansen |
Newcon Optik's 1500 Meter
Laser Rangefinder
While many laser rangefinders will
work under ideal circumstances, not all will work reliably under harsh
field conditions. The author believes the Newcon Optik is one that
will go the "distance." |
| by David M.
Fortier |
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