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1992 Articles
1992 GUNS Magazine Articles
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| Item | Article | Author | Issue | Title | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G129244 | The latest version of this classy German import is an easy-to-handle compact. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | December 1992 | Walther’s P-88 Compact | 44 |
| G129247 | A roundup of current offerings from the industry’s number one importer. Handguns. | Gangarosa, Gene | December 1992 | Interarms Update | 47 |
| G129260 | This classic favorite is once again in the Colt catalog. Handguns. | Taffin, John | December 1992 | Revisited: Colt’s Single Action Army | 60 |
| G129217 | The best handloads for Weatherby’s flat-shooting .270 Magnum. Rifles. | Matunas, Ed | December 1992 | The Other .270 | 17 |
| G129230 | Today’s rifle makers offer an astounding array of variations, styles and options. | Sundra, Jon | December 1992 | State of the Rifle, 1993 | 30 |
| G129236 | Some friendly suggestions for the gun and ammunition makers. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | December 1992 | Shotgunner’s Christmas Wish List | 36 |
| G129254 | Changes in hunting conditions and ammo are redefining the waterfowl gun. Shotguns. | Sisley, Nick | December 1992 | shotguns for Waterfowl | 54 |
| G129282 | This time honored system really can improve your shooting skills. Shotguns. | Rees, Clair | December 1992 | Shoot Where You Look | 82 |
| G129250 | Our periodic roundup of products for the comtemporary hunter. Hunting. | Bodinson, Holt | December 1992 | Hunter’s Den | 50 |
| G129285 | If you don’t have the time or the money to trek to Africa, here’s the next best thing. | Turpin, Tom | December 1992 | Video Safari | 85 |
| G119214 | How long are we going to keep looking for that ”magic bullet?” Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | November 1992 | Stopping Power and Common Sense | 14 |
| G119240 | It’s the real thing — getting reacquainted with a much copied original. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | November 1992 | Ceska Zbtojovka Story, The | 40 |
| G119244 | This CZ is a full-auto machine pistol. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | November 1992 | Selective Fire CZ-85, The | 44 |
| G119245 | Introducing a limited-production competition version of the CZ-85. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | November 1992 | CZ IPSC Pistol, The | 45 |
| G119264 | Two new five-shot .44s from Taurus and Rossi. Tests. | Taffin, John | November 1992 | Return of the .44 Special, The | 64 |
| G119252 | More shooters are discovering the virtues of this fine old quarter bore. Hunting. | Van Swoll, Wayne | November 1992 | Savage’s Feisty .250-3000 | 52 |
| G119260 | A gathering of America’s premier handgun hunters in Alabama. Hunting. | Dvorchak, George | November 1992 | White Oak Whitetails | 60 |
| G119270 | Comparing standard and premium ammo from Federal, Remington and Winchester. Hunting. | Sundra, Jon | November 1992 | How Premium is Premium Ammo? | 70 |
| G119250 | A custom, hand-crafted side-by-side that’s made right here in the USA. Custom guns. | Rees, Clair | November 1992 | Hatfield Double Shotgun, The | 50 |
| G119256 | This former ACCG president is now teaching his craft to others. Custom guns. | Elliot, Larry | November 1992 | Custom Gunmaker Profile: Steve Billeb | 56 |
| G109238 | Getting the most out of the “cartridge of the year.” Handguns. | Matunas, Ed | October 1992 | Reloading the .40 S&W | 38 |
| G109246 | These SSK custom jobs ar unlike any other Ruger rimfires you’ve ever seen. Handguns. | Taffin, John | October 1992 | Radical Ruger Rimfires | 46 |
| G109249 | Testing two twenty-twos and the Super Blackhawk Hunter. Handguns. | Rees, Clair | October 1992 | Three New Rugers | 49 |
| G109252 | Just how well do those combination varmint/deer calibers perform? Hunting. | Sundra Jon | October 1992 | Dual Purpose Rifles | 52 |
| G109266 | New products just in time for hunting season. | Bodinson, Holt | October 1992 | Hunter’s Den | 66 |
| G109288 | Fifteen criteria for comparing rifle cartridges. Hunting. | Fadala, Sam | October 1992 | Right Cartridge for You, The | 88 |
| G109217 | GUNS goes to the first Weatherby writer’s seminar. | Sundra, Jon | October 1992 | What’s New at Weatherby? | 17 |
| G109232 | They’re not just making skeet tubes down in Houston these days. | Petty, Charles | October 1992 | Industry Profile: Briley Manufacturing | 32 |
| G109234 | Your best all around choice may not be what you think. | Zutz, Don | October 1992 | Shotgun Choke Selection | 34 |
| G109216 | It’s what the Second Amendment is all about. 2nd Amendment. Self Defense. | Ayoob, Massad | September 1992 | Lessons of the L.A. Riots | 16 |
| G099299 | A semi-auto that anyone can handle. Handguns. Self Defense. | Ayoob, Massad | September 1992 | Beretta’s Tip-up .380 | 99 |
| G099234 | Getting geared up for dove shooting south of the border. Hunting. | Zutz, Don | September 1992 | Guns and Loads for Whitewings | 34 |
| G099248 | For America’s most popular big game target, be sure you have enough gun. Hunting. | Sundra, Jon | September 1992 | Elk Rifle, The | 48 |
| G099261 | Handgun hunting in Australia with the Thompson/Center Contender. | Hampton, Mark | September 1992 | Contender Down Under, The | 61 |
| G099266 | Today’s bird hunter can pick from a wide range of excellent smoothbores. Hunting. | Sisley, Nick | September 1992 | Upland Shotguns for the 90s | 66 |
| G099240 | How to avoid experiencing that maddening “click” when the trigger is pulled. Performance. | Matunas, Ed | September 1992 | COMMON RELOADING MISTAKES | 40 |
| G099254 | Are handgunners better all around shooters than riflemen and shotgunners? Competition. | Leatham, Nyle | September 1992 | 1992 Sportsman’s Team Challenge | 54 |
| G099220 | Don’t believe everything your shooting instructor told you. | Askins, Col. Charles | September 1992 | Shooting Positions in the Field | 20 |
| G099272 | It’s been a long and winding road to success. | Lee, Jerry | September 1992 | Engraver Profile: The Guns of Peter Frankson | 72 |
| G099278 | Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about firearms! | Peterson, Dan M. | September 1992 | Ask Dan | 78 |
| G089214 | Balancing a batch of Berett’s, all variations of the 92 theme. Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | August 1992 | Different Strokes | 14 |
| G089246 | T high capacity, double action .45 from European American Armory. Handguns. | Taffin, John | August 1992 | .45 Witness, The | 46 |
| G089264 | Tips on handloading the All American pistol cartridge. Handguns. | Rockefeller, John W. | August 1992 | Handloading the .45 Auto | 64 |
| G089232 | Three top gunmakers introduce a new generation of varmint rifles. | Sundra, Jon | August 1992 | New Wave Varminters | 32 |
| G089238 | Selected handloads for the rifle cartridge of the century. Rifles. | Matunas, Ed | August 1992 | .30-06 Revisited, The | 38 |
| G089260 | An upstart David takes on the Goliaths ofn English gunmaking. Rifles. | Turpin, Tom | August 1992 | London’s Newest Best Guns: Symes & Wright | 60 |
| G089243 | Fabrique Nationale’s radical military weapon. Tests. | James, Frank | August 1992 | EXCLUSIVE: The FN P90: 20th Century Bullpup | 43 |
| G089250 | Our periodic roundup of accoutrements for the contemporary hunter. Tests. | Bodinson, Holt | August 1992 | Hunter’s Den | 50 |
| G089278 | An ideal flintlock for the beginning blackpowder shooter. Tests. | Nesbitt, Mike | August 1992 | Dixie Deluxe Cub, The | 78 |
| G089218 | Tales of adventure during the earlyu days of the Border Patrol. | Askins, Col. Charles | August 1992 | On the Border | 18 |
| G079235 | Kids and handguns are a fact of life. Here’s how to deal with it. | Ayoob, Massad | July 1992 | Kids and Guns | 35 |
| G079238 | Special edition Smiths and Colts you won’t find in the catalogs. Handguns. | Lydecker, Waldo | July 1992 | Guns of Lew Horton, The | 38 |
| G079246 | The guns and the loads that have made it the cartridge of the century. Handguns. | Taffin, John | July 1992 | four Decades with the .44 Magnum | 46 |
| G079257 | An ingenius solution to a real problem. Handguns. | Moritz, Mark | July 1992 | Counterpoint: Double Action Only | 57 |
| G079222 | How to give your bolt action rifle a custom action job. | Sundra, Jon | July 1992 | Tune that Turnbolt | 22 |
| G079272 | A low cost way to keep your shooting skills in shape. Rifles. | Galan, J.I. | July 1992 | Airguns and Plinking | 72 |
| G079232 | SKB and Beretta offer up a pair of Sporting surprises. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | July 1992 | Two New Sporting Clays Guns | 32 |
| G079244 | The top of the line in autoloading shotguns. | Zutz, Don | July 1992 | Benelli’s Super Black Eagle | 44 |
| G079253 | An inside look at Colt’s 21st century autopistol. Tests. | James, Frank | July 1992 | Colt’s All American 2000 | 53 |
| G079287 | It’s a Special and Limited Edition, but how does it shoot? Tests. | Lydecker, Waldo | July 1992 | Lew Horton Tactical Pistol, The | 87 |
| G069244 | A compact 9mm introduces a new family of Springfield Armory pistols. | James, Frank | June 1992 | Firecat! | 44 |
| G069246 | Combining the best of both worlds: skilled craftsmen and mass production. Springfield Armory. | James, Frank | June 1992 | Springfield Armory Custom Shop | 46 |
| G069214 | Which factory loads whould you trust with your life? Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | June 1992 | Recommended Loads for Self Defense | 14 |
| G069234 | A unique 9mm revolver fills a special niche in the handgun field. | O’Meara, Robert | June 1992 | S&W 940, The | 34 |
| G069278 | A well designed pocket pistol that can protect you when the chips are down. Handguns. | Galan, J.I. | June 1992 | Protec-25, The | 78 |
| G069252 | Safari Club International’s record setting $225,000 rifle. Custom guns. | Bodinson, Holt | June 1992 | Grizzly Rifle, The | 52 |
| G069257 | Larry Hagman’s shotgun honors the stars of the Dallas TV show. Custom guns. | Lee, Jerry | June 1992 | J.R.’s Shotgun | 57 |
| G069226 | Welcoming back a great sporting rifle from Sweden. | Sundra, Jon | June 1992 | Carl Gustaf Rifle, The | 26 |
| G069230 | Are good shots born? Or are they made on the shooting range? Rifles. | Askins, Col. Charles | June 1992 | Best Shots, The | 30 |
| G069258 | These calibers can handle any big game assignment on the continent. Rifles. | Fadala, Sam | June 1992 | Middle Magnums | 58 |
| G069266 | Rifle-like accuracy and lown range performance for your shotgun.Performance & Do-It-Yourself. | Zutz, Don | June 1992 | Winchester’s BRI Sabot Slug | 66 |
| G069284 | Step-by-step instructions show you how to do a professional job yourself. Performance & Do-It-Yourself. | Ottman, Jim | June 1992 | How to Install Your Own Recoil Pad | 84 |
| G059235 | What’s new in autopistols and revolvers. SHOT show. | James, Frank | May 1992 | Handguns | 35 |
| G059237 | Putting the spotlight on significant new trends in rifles. SHOT show. | Sundra, Jon | May 1992 | Rifles | 37 |
| G059238 | Rounding up the newest smoothbores. SHOT show. | Zutz, Don | May 1992 | Shotguns | 38 |
| G059230 | Behlert’s Carry Comp tames the .45 for street carry. Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | May 1992 | Street Comp .45 | 30 |
| G059272 | A no-nonsense, military-style Government Model. And it’s a Colt. Handguns. | James, Frank | May 1992 | Colt Model 1991A1, The | 72 |
| G059220 | It’s 95% a Mauser. The other 5% is up to you. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | May 1992 | Ruger Mark II Express Rifle, The | 20 |
| G059249 | This sizzling 6.5 from the 1950s refuses to give up the ghost. Rifles. | bodinson, Holt | May 1992 | .264 Winchester Magnum, The | 49 |
| G059256 | An ideal rimfire to introduce the next generation to the shooting game. Rifles. | James, Frank | May 1992 | Marlin 2000, The | 56 |
| G059246 | Fine examples of the Italian art of double gun making. Shotguns. | Turpin, Tom | May 1992 | Gamba Shotgun, The | 46 |
| G059242 | Imports of military arms are on the upswing again. | Thompson, Jim | May 1992 | Surplus Gun Update | 42 |
| G059250 | The work of this extraordinary gunmaker is worth the two year wait. Custom guns. | Bolster, Gary | May 1992 | Gunmaker Profile: Maurice Ottmar | 50 |
| G049236 | How will does the mini-version of the legendary Iseraeli SMG perform? | James, Frank | April 1992 | UZI! | 36 |
| G049212 | Do these “Compromise Calibers” make the 9mm and .45 endangered species? Handguns | Ayoob, Massad | April 1992 | 10mm and .40 S&W, The | 12 |
| G049232 | A close-up look at the Winchester Model 70, Remington 700 and Ruger 77. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | April 1992 | Big Three, The | 32 |
| G049244 | Why the self-loader can be an aideal choice for your hunting rifle. | Rees, Clair | April 1992 | Autoloading Deer Rifles | 44 |
| G049226 | These convenient muzzle gadgets are still a viable option for today’s shotgunner. | Zutz, Don | April 1992 | Variable Choke Devices | 26 |
| G049246 | Scatterguns designed for the springtime turkey hunter. Hunting. Shotguns. | Sisley, Nick | April 1992 | Guns for Gobblers | 46 |
| G049216 | How to avoid serious problems at the handloading bench. Performance & Reloading. | Matunas, Ed | April 1992 | Reloading Bench Errors | 16 |
| G049260 | How to know how your load will perform against any game. Performance & Reloading. | Matunas, Ed | April 1992 | OGW: The Optimum Game Weight formula | 60 |
| G049266 | Shotshell recipes designed especially for this hot clay target sport. Performance & Reloading. | Zutz, Don | April 1992 | Right Stuff for Sporting Clays, The | 66 |
| G049257 | An old pro’s advice on protecting the domicile. | Askins, Col. Charles | April 1992 | Gun Around the House, A | 57 |
| G049278 | Black-powder shooting isn’t limited to front loaders. | Fadala, Sam | April 1992 | Black Powder Cartridge, The | 78 |
| G039232 | Wringing out the long awaited Ruger .45 auto. Sturm, Ruger. | Ayoob, Massad | March 1992 | Ruger P90 — .45! | 32 |
| G039239 | A visit with Bill Ruger at his Arizona gun plant. Sturm, Ruger. | Askins, Col. Charles | March 1992 | Sturm, Ruger & Co—Our Leading Gunsmaker | 39 |
| G039240 | From the Single-Six to the latest Super Blackhawk. Sturm, Ruger. | Taffin, John | March 1992 | Ruger: 40 Years of Classic Sixguns | 40 |
| G039242 | Fond memories and fun times with the littlest Ruger. Sturm, Ruger. | Bodinson, Holt | March 1992 | Ruger Bearcat, The | 42 |
| G039216 | The newest in rifles and ammo from “Big Green.” | Sundra, Jon | March 1992 | Remington Rifles for 1992 | 16 |
| G039218 | One man’s pick of rifle cartridges that really made a difference. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | March 1992 | Eight Great Cartridges | 18 |
| G039228 | SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUNS FOR SPORT AND DEfENSE. | Zutz, Don | March 1992 | Riot Gun, The | 28 |
| G039246 | Here’s a twelve gauge that really handles like a twenty. Shotguns. | Rees, Clair | March 1992 | Avanza: Lightweight O/U for Italy | 46 |
| G039248 | What goes on behind the walls of a famous English proof house. | James, Frank | March 1992 | Birmingham Proof House | 48 |
| G039252 | Our periodic roundup of new products for the contemporary hunter. Hunting. | Bodinson, Holt | March 1992 | Hunter’s Den | 52 |
| G029232 | Is this Italian version of the CS-75 better than the original? Handguns. | Wood, J.B. | February 1992 | Witness for the Defense | 32 |
| G029256 | An exclusive look at a new pair of pocket pistols. Handguns. | GUNS Staff | February 1992 | Taurus Pocket Power | 56 |
| G029258 | Is there a place in your battery for the packet auto? Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | February 1992 | The Littlest Guns | 58 |
| G029260 | Why most serious handgunners turn to after-market grips. | Taffin, John | February 1992 | Coming to Grip with Grips | 60 |
| G029266 | Instinctive handgunning techniques pay off in real life shootouts. | Askins, Col. Charles | February 1992 | From the Hip | 66 |
| G029282 | Selecting the right gun for cottontails, bushytails and varmints. Handguns. | Rockefeller, John W. | February 1992 | The Small Game Handgunner | 82 |
| G029249 | General Norman Schwarzkopf speaks out on guns and hunting. Schwarzkopf Cup. | February 1992 | Exclusive Interview: The Bear | 49 | |
| G029252 | This Hollywood star is in the Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame. Schwarzkopf Cup. | February 1992 | Robert Stack on Guns and Clays | 52 | |
| G029218 | Choice reloads for the classic all-around medium bore. Rifles. | Matunas, ed | February 1992 | The .375 H&H Magnum | 18 |
| G029240 | An inside look at those fascinating German switch-barrel rifles. | Sundra, Jon | February 1992 | Switchen-Scheutzen! | 40 |
| G029280 | Testing Thompson/Center’s new .58 caliber cap-lock. Rifles. | Fadala, Sam | February 1992 | The Big Boar Rifle | 80 |
| G019268 | A fine custom gun deserves a custom case be Marvin Huey. Custom guns. | Elliott, Larry | February 1992 | A Case for the Custom Gun | 68 |
| G019212 | Here are seven rifle cartridges that can “do it all” for the handloader. Reloading. | Matunas, Ed | January 1992 | The Reloader’s All-Around Battery | 12 |
| G019220 | The latest equipment for loading metallic cartridges. Reloading. | Matunas, Ed | January 1992 | Reloading Roundup: Bullets & Brass | 20 |
| G019221 | All the latest gear and components for shotshell reloaders. | Zutz, Don | January 1992 | Reloading Roundup: Shot & Shell | 21 |
| G019252 | The myths and mysteries of casting and swaging your own bullets. Reloading. | Gosnell, Jim | January 1992 | Do-It-Yourself Bullets | 52 |
| G019244 | Cover Story: Testing AMT’s new DA only pistol. Handguns. | Moritz, Mark | January 1992 | On Duty with AMT | 44 |
| G019240 | Two top gunmaking talents collaborate on a .375 H&H magnum. Custom guns. | Bodinson, Holt | January 1992 | The Fisher-Talley Rifle | 40 |
| G019280 | The star attraction at this month’s ACCG/FEGA show in Reno. Custom guns. | Lee, Jerry | January 1992 | Custom Gunmaker’s Guild Rifle Number 8 | 80 |
| G019243 | Team Springfield’s Doug Koenig wins the ‘91 Masters. Competition. | James, Frank | January 1992 | Masters VI | 43 |
| G019232 | The classic Remington bolt gun gets the laminated stock treatment. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | January 1992 | Remington’s 700 LS | 32 |
| G019247 | What’s the reason for all the fuss about “Double Action Only?” Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | January 1992 | The Tao of the DAO | 47 |
| GAN9204 | An overview of the basic guns and gear of America’s most elite anti-terrorist units. | Lonsdale, Mark | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | SWAT Weapons | 4 |
| GAN9212 | Fighting up-close requires special shooting techniques. | Lonsdale, Mark | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Close Quarters Battle | 12 |
| GAN9220 | The innovative Calico 9mm submachine gun is causing a revolution in the small arms market. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | The Helical Edge | 20 |
| GAN9225 | Belt-fed guns, machineguns. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | The Best of the Belt Feds | 25 |
| GAN9239 | Techniques for getting an unloaded pistol into action quickly. Condition 4. Self defense. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Condition 4 | 39 |
| GAN9244 | East meets West when an AR-15 converts to 7.62×39 in the saga of the Yankee rifle with a Russki cartridge. | Moritz, Mark | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Glasnost Gun | 44 |
| GAN9250 | Spurred by demand from the FBI, Heckler & Koch’s unsurpassed subgun is now chambered in manstopping 10mm Auto. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | 10mm MP-5 | 50 |
| GAN9258 | On the necessities of the .223 in a rural New England police department. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Mini-14: Does it Obsolete the Shotgun? | 58 |
| GAN9262 | semi-automatic military rifles. The semi-auto boom. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | A Farewell to Arms? | 62 |
| GAN9290 | The most elite member of a special weapons team is the marksman whose creed is simply “One shot, one kill.” | Lonsdale, Mark | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Sniper! | 90 |
| GAN9297 | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Gimmicks that Work! | 97 | |
| GAN92102 | The high tech edge in tactical weaponry. | Lonsdale, Mark | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Lights & Lasers | 102 |
| GAN92106 | Though generally thought of as a defensive weapon, the pistol is often the superior tactical weapon for offensive situations. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Thoughts on the Offensive Pistol | 106 |
| GAN92110 | The legendary “Tommy gun,” through war, peace and criticism, is one of America’s surviving heroes. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual of Heavy Metal Weapons 1992 | Tommy Gun! | 110 |
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