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1995 Articles
1995 GUNS Magazine Articles
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| Item | Article | Author | Issue | Title | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G129514 | Why military sidearms are the same pistols we should use for defense and duty. Handguns | Ayoob, Massad | December 1995 | Perfect Defensive Guns, The | 14 |
| G129548 | Colt resurrects the classic .38-40, a sixgun which was ahead of its time. Handguns | Taffin, John | December 1995 | Last of the Big Bore Sixguns | 48 |
| G129556 | A look at the first 10 years of service for the US military’s 9mm pistol. Handguns | Ayoob, Massad | December 1995 | Beretta’s M9: Taking the Field | 56 |
| G129552 | Gary Goudy. Artist’s beautiful custom rifles are rugged enough for field use. Rifles | Turpin, Tom | December 1995 | GUNS signature Series: Gunstocks of Gary Goudy | 52 |
| G129566 | Hunting .44 Magnums for deer — all the rest are just wanna-bes. Hunting | Rees, Clair | December 1995 | Do You Feel Lucky, Buck? | 66 |
| G129570 | North America’s largest game deserves a special rifle — and a little respect. Hunting | Sundra, Jon | December 1995 | Moose Rifles | 70 |
| G129572 | Last month we looked at the loads, this month we examine bird guns. Hunting | Zutz, Don | December 1995 | Fowl Weather II: Guns for Duck & Goose | 72 |
| G129534 | Exploring the dual nature of our right to keep and bear arms under the law. 2nd amendment. | Wright, Randall | December 1995 | Two Sides of the 2nd Amendment, The | 34 |
| G129562 | Why do so many handgunners feel the compelling “need for speed?” | Petty, Charles | December 1995 | Who Put the “Plus” in the +P? | 62 |
| G129564 | Turn on your VCR and you can re-live a day at the range or on the field. | Bodinson, Holt | December 1995 | Cyber-Sniper Scope | 64 |
| G129585 | These innovative air weapons offer some unique tactical possibilities. | Galan, J.I. | December 1995 | Non-Lethal Options for Defense | 85 |
| G129591 | Faced with a panicked pachyderm herd, a hunter has nowhere to hunt. | Matunas, Ed | December 1995 | On Deadly Ground: Elephant Stampede | 91 |
| G119564 | Big-bore custom pistolsmith Hamilton Bowen shows his kinder, gentler side. Handguns. | Taffin, John | November 1995 | Sensible sixguns of Hamilton Bowen | 64 |
| G119574 | Big bore handguns are lifesavers in true-life defensive encounters. Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | November 1995 | Street Reports: .45 Double Action Autos | 74 |
| G119554 | A rugged Springfield 1911 for close combat from Wilson’s Custom Shop. Law enforcement guns. | Huntington, Roy | November 1995 | Sworn to Protect | 54 |
| G119562 | This 12 gauge gives awesome stopping power without an “assault gun” appearance. Law enforcement guns. | Huntington, Roy | November 1995 | Entry Gun! | 62 |
| G119524 | Part museum, part gun shop Remington’s new facility is open to shooters. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | November 1995 | Remington Custom Shop | 24 |
| G119538 | For over 100 years, this incomparable bolt action rifle has been without peer. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | November 1995 | Genesis of the Mauser | 38 |
| G119548 | Hunters utilize these quality open sights for just one reason: reliability. Hunting. | Rees, Clair | November 1995 | When All Else Fails: Iron Sights | 48 |
| G119550 | Duck and goose hunters bring down the birds with a wide variety of waterfowl loads. Hunting. | Zutz, Don | November 1995 | Fowl Weather | 50 |
| G119552 | Improving Hydra-Shok through analysis of real-life police shootings. Handguns. | Petty, Charles | November 1995 | GUNS Exclusive: Federal’s New Tactical Ammo | 52 |
| G1195100 | A new high-performance cartridge for police carbines and light sniper rifles. Handguns. | Petty, Charles | November 1995 | Federal’s Tactical .223 | 100 |
| G109538 | A pair of six shooters carried by Jesse James bring $71,500 on the block. CAS. Handguns. | Huntington, Roy | October 1995 | Guns at Auction: The guns of Jesse James | 38 |
| G109550 | The new rimfire pistol from Colt is both accurate and fun. Handguns. | Gangarosa, Gene | October 1995 | Colt .22: Best of the Breed | 50 |
| G109556 | S&W’s tiny J-frame revolver turns intoa turbocharged .357 Magnum. Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | October 1995 | Fistful of Thunder | 56 |
| G109580 | The notorious derringer is making a comeback in the cowboy action games. CAS. Handguns. | Taffin, John | October 1995 | When the Chips Are Down | 80 |
| G109543 | A look inside this new company and their extraordinary rifles. Rifles. | Tabor, Thomas | October 1995 | Cooper: Rimfire’s Rising Star | 43 |
| G109546 | These “backwards” guns are made for lefties tired of shooting upside-down. Rifles. | Petty, Charles | October 1995 | Rifles for Southpaws | 46 |
| G109518 | A unique barrel insert turns your 12 gauge into an indoor clays gun. Shotguns. | James, Frank W. | October 1995 | Rimfire Scatterguns & Indoor Trap | 18 |
| G109554 | You’ll be surprised at all the things Remington’s 870 pump 12 gauge can do. Shotguns. | Matunas, Ed | October 1995 | World’s Most Versatile Gun, The | 54 |
| G109564 | A no-holds-barred analysis of microchips, laser beams and hunting ethics. Hunting. | “John Fox” | October 1995 | Hunting Technology or The Death of Field Craft | 64 |
| G109566 | A powerful .356 single shot pistol for North American big game. Hunting. | Williams, Dick | October 1995 | XL Elk Hunter, The | 66 |
| G109532 | Choose the right mounting system to create a strong marriage of rifle and scope. | Sundra, Jon | October 1995 | With These Rings… | 32 |
| G109536 | These new power tools take the tedium out of case trimming and prep. | Petty, Charles | October 1995 | Dynamic Duo: RCBS Trim Pro & Trim Mate | 36 |
| G109568 | Dozens of catalogs full of great products for collectors and shooters. | October 1995 | Special Guns & Gear Catalog Section | 68 | |
| G099556 | The SRP .45 is an exact duplicate of the FBI’s custom tactical pistol. | Farrell, Scott | September 1995 | Lethal Response | 56 |
| G099538 | New fiberglass technology gives riflemen a solid advantage. | Sundra, Jon | September 1995 | Synthetic Stock Gets Better, The | 38 |
| G099564 | A custom rifle chambered in an enhanced version of the classic govt. round. | Bodinson, Holt | September 1995 | .45-70 Elko Magnum | 64 |
| G0995100 | This exciting game has attracted quite a following among female shooters. | Zutz, Don | September 1995 | Women & Clays: A Whole New world | 100 |
| G099566 | choosing a rifle for the wide variety of game on the African plains. Hunting. | Matunas, Ed | September 1995 | Light Rifle in Africa, The | 66 |
| G099570 | These are the guns the pros use when stalking the killer of men: Cape buffalo. Hunting. | Hopkins, Cameron | September 1995 | Rifles for Africa’s Deadliest Game | 70 |
| G099548 | These inexpensive little components can have a huge effect on accuracy. | Turpin, Tom | September 1995 | Scope Mounts | 48 |
| G099552 | Testing 32 varieties of .22 ammo to find the most accurate round available. | Petty, Charles | September 1995 | Taking On the Little Guys | 52 |
| G099562 | A look at the hard-hitting cartridges from .308 to .300 Weatherby Magnum. | Rees, Clair | September 1995 | Indomitable .30s, The | 62 |
| G099577 | A true-life adventure tale of a gruesome encounter in darkest Africa. | Hopkins, Cameron | September 1995 | On Deadly Ground: Cape Buffalo Attack! | 77 |
| G089548 | Like a bird of prey, this 9mm pistol is both elegant and deadly. Handguns. | Williams, Dick | August 1995 | Baby Eagle: Prince of the Raptors | 48 |
| G089562 | Regarded as one of the finest target pistols ever, this .22 is available again. Handguns. | Petty, Charles | August 1995 | High Standard Returns | 62 |
| G089536 | These top-quality loads can bring any rifle up to its peak of performance. | Matunas, Ed | August 1995 | Match Grade Rifle Ammunition | 36 |
| G089580 | Heading into the woods this summer?jDon’t forget this vital wilderness tool. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | August 1995 | Kit Gun, The | 80 |
| G089554 | Combining several designs, the Apollo may be the world’s strongest rifle. | Sundra, Jon | August 1995 | Hail! The Mighty Apollo | 54 |
| G089560 | Teddy Roosevelt’s big-bore double rifle goes on the auction block. | Huntington, Roy | August 1995 | Guns At Auction: $500,000 Roosevelt Rifle | 60 |
| G089539 | This special Colt six shooter was restored in honor ofthe man who designed it. CAS. | Rickell, Walter | August 1995 | “Big Iron” Custom Cowboy sixgun | 39 |
| G089540 | See the breathtaking custom guns on display at this convention of the masters. | Turpin, Tom | August 1995 | Magnificent Guns of the ACGG | 40 |
| G089544 | Conspicuous consumption is the goal of these millionaire hunters. | Hopkins, Cameron | August 1995 | Safari Club: The Greatest Show on Earth | 44 |
| G089522 | New advances in optical technology give hunters more accuracy, greater reach. | Sundra, Jon | August 1995 | High-Tech Optics | 22 |
| G079516 | The Detective Special — finest of the six-shot .38 snubbies — is back in production! Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | July 1995 | Classic Colt .38 Snubbie | 16 |
| G079542 | The electronic .223 from Voere proves that lightning can strike twice. Handguns. | Bodinson, Holt | July 1995 | Jagersport Caseless Pistol, The | 42 |
| G079548 | Despite a turbulent beginning, the hardy Czech 9mm outlasted the iron curtain. Handguns. | Gangarosa, Gene | July 1995 | 20 Years of the CZ-75 | 48 |
| G079554 | High tech sixguns provide a tactical advantage for survival in the streets. Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | July 1995 | Streetcomps II: The Revolvers | 54 |
| G079528 | Burris Pos-Align system brings new levels of accuracy to optics. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | July 1995 | Scope Mounts Supreme | 28 |
| G079530 | New powder developments can help make the most of stumpy scatterguns. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | July 1995 | Wring the Most Out of a Short Barrel | 30 |
| G079558 | This rare bird provides performance and reliability for the budget shooter. Shotguns. | Rees, Clair | July 1995 | Condor Supreme: A Bird on the Wing | 58 |
| G079535 | Utilizing steel targets can be fun, if the right safety precautions are observed. | James, Frank W. | July 1995 | Steel & Safety | 35 |
| G079562 | Weatherby’s striking shotgun duo have caught the attention of American wingshooters. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | July 1995 | Hunters of Olympus, The | 62 |
| G079560 | A new shooter’s introduction to the world’s most challenging shotgun game. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | July 1995 | International Sporting Clays | 60 |
| G069516 | These micro-revolvers are the best choice in steamy summer heat. Handguns. | Ayoob, Massad | June 1995 | Featherweight Carry Guns | 16 |
| G069548 | Gunsmith Dave Lauck’s custom streetfighter for self defense. Handguns. | Anderson, CCave | June 1995 | Professional Endeavour | 48 |
| G069558 | The P91 provides plenty of .40-caliber tactical firepower. Handguns. | Taffin, John | June 1995 | Ruger’s Mid-Size Pistol | 58 |
| G069561 | Does this middle of the road cartridge perform up to its reputation? Handguns. | James, Frank | June 1995 | Expert Analysis: The .40 S&W Cartridge | 61 |
| G069562 | The original .40 S&W pistol goes head to head with the Sigma. Handguns. | O’Meara, “Doc” | June 1995 | .40s From Smith, The | 62 |
| G069540 | This spectacular custom rifle comes with not one, but two barrels. Rifles. | Turpin, Tom | June 1995 | Signature Rifles of Gary Stiles, The | 40 |
| G069546 | The Model 70 gets a boost with a new optimizing system. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | June 1995 | Optimizing the Rifleman’s Rifle | 46 |
| G069526 | The real reasons behind buffer and plated shot. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | June 1995 | Shot: State of the Art | 26 |
| G069534 | A review of Wayne LaPierre’s “Guns, Crime and Freedom.” 2nd amendment. | Seymour, Lee | June 1995 | Shooter’s Bookshelf | 34 |
| G069544 | The .22 cartridges which define screaming, burning, super-sonic velocity. | Rees, Clair | June 1995 | Mo’ Hotta, Mo’ Betta! | 44 |
| G069580 | Replica guns bring the enjoyment of collecting to budget buyers. | Galan, J.I. | June 1995 | “Our Goal is Supreme Realism” | 80 |
| G059547 | This little .380 is the gun that rode beneath the coat of the man called 007. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | May 1995 | A Black Tie Affair: The Walther PPK | 47 |
| G059556 | A quest for six manstopping rounds in a lightweight wheelgun. Handguns. | Huntington, Roy | May 1995 | Custom Off-Duty Revolver | 56 |
| G059564 | A new compact 9mm that’sperfect for undercover carry. Handguns. | Galan, J.I. | May 1995 | Claws of the Cat, The | 64 |
| G059536 | The new guns and gear unveiled the ‘95 by Big Green. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | May 1995 | New From Remington | 36 |
| G059582 | Sako’s premium rimfire deliveres quality and accuracy. Rifles. | James, Frank W. | May 1995 | The Finnfire — Europe’s Super .22 | 82 |
| G059560 | The most accurate rifle on the plains is available once again. Rifles. CAS. | Taffin, John | May 1995 | Sharps 1874 | 60 |
| G059563 | This rifle helped the army transition from muzzleloaders to modern guns. Rifles. CAS. | Prowse, Brad | May 1995 | Trapdoor Springfield, The | 63 |
| G059522 | Creating shotguns should be done by shotgunners, not computer designers. Shotguns. | Zutz, Don | May 1995 | How I wish They’d Make Shotguns | 22 |
| G059540 | What bullet you use depends on what you expect it to accomplich. | Turpin, Tom | May 1995 | Form Follows Function: Bullet Design | 40 |
| G059552 | A whirlwind tour of the world’s largest gun show in Las Vegas. | Petty, Charles | May 1995 | A Backstage Pass to the SHOT Show | 52 |
| G059550 | A custom pistol dedicated to nighttime defensive encounters. Handguns. | Farrell, Scott | May 1995 | Ultimate Nightstand Gun, The | 50 |
| G049554 | Admire the new stainless steel replica of this classic 9mm pistol. Handguns. | Petty, Charles | April 1995 | Luger: Waffe Der Soldaten | 54 |
| G049560 | Being out of production for 115 years hasn’t harmed Schofield. Handguns. | James, Frank W. | April 1995 | Gun that Maj. Schofield Built, The | 60 |
| G049523 | As bipod technology improves, long-distance shooters benefit. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | April 1995 | Versatile Bipod, The | 23 |
| G049564 | Gunsmith Keith Dehart works magic on a pair of Marlin rifles. | Taffin, John | April 1995 | Big Bore Custom Leverguns | 64 |
| G049568 | Italy’s modern battle rifle is a study in ingenuity and expediency. Rifles. | Taylor, Chuck | April 1995 | Beretta BM59, The | 68 |
| G049542 | Administrative handling techniques for the tactical 12 gauge. Shotguns. | Ayoob, Massad | April 1995 | Manual of Arms: Combat Shotgun | 42 |
| G049517 | Realistic training tips to enhance survival in defensive encounters. | Ayoob, Massad | April 1995 | Tactical Defense Training | 17 |
| G049530 | Peers of the realm may own guns — only commoners must go unarmed. 2nd amendment. | Combs, Beverly J. | April 1995 | Gun Control Is For Peasants | 30 |
| G039538 | these semiauto Argentine belly guns are muy bueno. Handguns. | Taffin, John | March 1995 | South of the Border Bersas | 38 |
| G039544 | A star is borne if you carry these two lightweight self-defense pistols. Handguns. | Huntington, Roy | March 1995 | A Pair of Stars | 44 |
| G039524 | A portable, free-standing rilfle rest for those who want ultimate accuracy. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | March 1995 | Stability in the Field | 24 |
| G039550 | If you think there’s nothing new in bolt action rifles, read this. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | March 1995 | Innovation in Action — The Blaser 94 | 50 |
| G039514 | Supporters of liberty send a message to Washington: “don’t tread on us.” 2nd amendment. | Ayoob, Massad | March 1995 | Celebrating the November Sweep | 14 |
| G039532 | Join law enforcement’s elite SWAT teams on the training field. | Farrell, Scott | March 1995 | Trial by Combat | 32 |
| G039541 | For 103 years this cartridge has been a success in rifles around the world. Rifles. | Rees, Clair | March 1995 | 7mm Mauser: A Cartidge Classic | 41 |
| G039543 | A hilarious look at the guns (and shooters) you fimd in the classifieds. | Assenza, Tony | March 1995 | Assenza-ism: Gun For Sale | 43 |
| G039554 | Safely introducing guns to non-shooters. | Petty, Charles | March 1995 | “I’m Thinking of Buying A Gun…” | 54 |
| G039570 | Gun owners took some hard blows in ‘94, but we won a few battles. 2nd amendment. | Peterson, Dan | March 1995 | Victories of a Dark Year | 70 |
| G029528 | A unique .22 conversion for the Government Model is rediscovered. Handguns. | James, Frank | February 1995 | 1911 Goes Rimfire, The | 28 |
| G029544 | Gunsite’s gunsmiths present their version of the ideal fightin’ .45. Handguns. | James, Frank | February 1995 | Raven’s Claw, The | 44 |
| G029520 | The grand old ‘98 Mauser is back from the company that introduced it. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | February 1995 | Classic Mauser | 20 |
| G029550 | Up- and down-hill marksmanship pays off on a South Pacific hunt. Rifles. Hunting | Jundra, Jon | February 1995 | Hunting the Hill Country | 50 |
| G029530 | Unique slugs from SGB bring new performance the 12 ga. hunters. Shotguns. Hunting. | Zutz, Don | February 1995 | Buckbusters, The | 30 |
| G029534 | Hard-kicking rifles ncan be softened at the reloading bench. | Matunas, Ed | February 1995 | Loading to Tame Big Bore Guns | 34 |
| G029538 | This well-behaved round blazed the trail for tody’s flat-shooting .22s. | Rees, Clair | February 1995 | .22 Hornet: The Quiet Varmint Cartridge | 38 |
| G029554 | Thousands of hours of research went into Speer’s 12th edition best seller. | Petty, Charles | February 1995 | Making of a Reloading Manual, The | 54 |
| G019564 | A loving look at the most timeless of sixguns, the Colt Single Action. Handguns. | Taffin, John | January 1995 | Frontier Sixgun | 64 |
| G019574 | In the field, the .454 Casull is the undisputed monarch. Handguns. | Williams, Dick | January 1995 | King of the Hunting Handguns | 74 |
| G019562 | This little-known classic rifle is great for the grasslands. Rifles. | Zutz, Don | January 1995 | Remington 725 | 62 |
| G019570 | Four master gunsmiths came together to create this unique double rifle. Rifles. | Farmer-Dressel, Sharon | January 1995 | 1995 ACGG Gun | 70 |
| G019580 | After 50 years, there is finally a Mark V that says, “Made in USA.” | Bodinson, Holt | January 1995 | Weatherby comes Home | 80 |
| G019592 | Sundra puts the Savage factory to the test as he makes his own gun. Rifles. | Sundra, Jon | January 1995 | Savage Rifle…Start to Finish | 92 |
| G019576 | Binoculars and spotting scoped for shooters who expect the best. | Rees, Clair | January 1995 | Field Optics | 76 |
| G019543 | Look back at four decades of GUNS Magazine. | January 1995 | 40 Years of GUNS | 43 | |
| G019549 | Keith, Skelton, Jordan, Askins… They’ve all written for GUNS. | January 1995 | Great Gunwriters | 49 | |
| G019550 | Inside the magazine that set the trend for all the others. | O’Meara, Doc | January 1995 | GUNS Magazine: In the Beginning | 50 |
| G019552 | A young boy discovers a great new publication. | Taffin, John | January 1995 | Growing Up With GUNS | 52 |
| G019553 | Great advertisements which have become a part of our lives. | January 1995 | GUNS Classic Ads | 53 | |
| G019556 | After 40 years of shooting, this gunwriter still loves his job. | Rees, Clair | January 1995 | Where’s the Catch? | 56 |
| G019557 | The ups and downs of the last 40 years on the gun world. | Hopkins, Cameron | January 1995 | GUNS: A Retrospective | 57 |
| G019558 | A publication devoted strictly to firearms was only logical in 1955. | Sundra, Jon | January 1995 | A Magazine That Made Sense | 58 |
| G019561 | Standing in awe of the great men who blazed trails for us. | Ayoob, Massad | January 1995 | In the Company of Legends | 61 |
| GAN9540 | Quality firearms have propelled this company to the top of the popularity scale. Handguns. | Williams, Dick | GUNS Annual 1995 | Ruger Handgun Roundup | 40 |
| GAN9573 | Are today’s replica guns better than the originals? Handguns. | Taffin, John | GUNS Annual 1995 | Single Action Replicas | 73 |
| GAN9522 | A working example of precision American rifle manufacturing. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Savage 110 | 22 |
| GAN9561 | A look at the latest innovative designs in the shotgun market. | Zutz, Don | GUNS Annual 1995 | What’s Hot for Shotgunners | 61 |
| GAN9580 | This “three barrel gun” adapts for all your hunting needs. | Fender, James E. | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Versatile Drilling | 80 |
| GAN9585 | Winchester’s Model 70 — an improved version of the pre-’64. | Sundra, Jon R. | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Return of a Legend | 85 |
| GAN9518 | Two production guns are transformed into custom hunting packages. | Williams, Dick | GUNS Annual 1995 | The .44 Goes Afield | 18 |
| GAN9548 | Improving on the classic western revolver. Custom guns. | Taffin, John | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Sixguns of Texas Longhorn Arms | 48 |
| GAN9592 | A photographic display of Safari club International’s best custom rifles. | Bodinson, Holt | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Magnificent Guns of SCI | 92 |
| GAN9508 | The best firearms for hunting North America’s big game. Hunting. | Rees, Clair | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Right Rifle for the Game | 8 |
| GAN9530 | This great little varmint rifle from Ruger is capable of minute-of-angle accuracy. Hunting. | Taffin, John | 1GUNS Annual 1995 | The Model 77/22R | 30 |
| GAN9534 | A look at the personal defense weapon choices of experts around the world. Self defense. | Steele, David E. | GUNS Annual 1995 | Serious Sidearms | 34 |
| GAN9551 | An inside look at the San Diego Sherrif’s unique tactical training facility. Self defense. | Farrell, Scott | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Mean Streets of Duffytown | 51 |
| GAN9589 | Combat skills honed in competition can save your life. Self defense. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 1995 | Preparing for the Worst | 89 |
| GAN95102 | How and why the shotgun is the ultimate defensive weapon. Self defense. | Taylor, Chuck | GUNS Annual 1995 | The Home Defense Shotgun | 102 |
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