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1996 Articles
1996 GUNS Magazine Articles
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| Item | Article | Author | Issue | Title | Page | |
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| G129656 | Morris Tactical .45 Government Model is so good, it deserves to stay in the family. | Ayoob, Massad | December 1996 | Heirloom .45 | 56 | |
| G129664 | Big bore lovers will find it difficult to choose between the S&W 457 and Shorty .45 | Petty, Charles | December 1996 | Split Decision | 64 | |
| G129644 | These awesome big game cartridges are just plain fun to shoot. | Fasano, John & Capobianco, Fred | December 1996 | .416 Shoot Out | 44 | |
| G129650 | Administrative techniques with the bolt action rifle for hunters and tactical shooters. | Ayoob, Massad | December 1996 | Manual of Arms: Precision Rifle | 50 | |
| G129648 | Hunters need the right gear for far-flushing pheasant and high-flying dove. Hunting | Zutz, Don | December 1996 | Upland Express | 48 | |
| G129668 | The .25 is the mid-sized cartridge for the thinking man. Hunting | Rees, Clair | December 1996 | Quarter Bores | 68 | |
| G129672 | Fair chase or foul play? Our experts debate the facts. | Bodinson, Sundra, Taffin, Hopkins | December 1996 | GUNS Round Table: Game Ranch Hunting | 72 | |
| G1296100 | These Browning 10 bores offer pounding power for turkey and waterfowl hunters. Hunting | Rees, Clair | December 1996 | A Pair of 10s | 100 | |
| G129640 | One lucky collector will win a magnificent rifle, pistol and knife from the ACGG. | Turpin, Tom | December 1996 | Once in a Lifetime | 40 | |
| G129686 | Convert your favorite centerfire gun into a fun and inexpensive rimfire plinker. | Huntington, Roy | December 1996 | Chamber Inserts | 86 | |
| G119638 | Look-alike .22 pistols make training fun, easy and inexpensive. | Ayoob, Massad | November 1996 | Rimfire Understudies | 30 | |
| G119643 | Disastrous sequence of events has destroyed many a fine sixgun. | Petty, Charles | November 1996 | When Bad Things Happen To Good Guns | 43 | |
| G119654 | Ed Brown Custom guns combine fine handwork and high-tech manufacturing | Petty, Charles | November 1996 | Best of Man and Machine, The | 54 | |
| G119648 | Exotic double rifles embody the spirit of the great African safari. | Bodinson, Holt | November 1996 | Gun of Kings, The | 48 | |
| G119653 | This dangerous game .470 N.E. Italian double is up for grabs. | Bodinson, Holt | November 1996 | SCI Raffle: Big Game Double | 53 | |
| G119660 | New kind of rifle for hunting America’s open fields and desert canyons. Hunting | Sundra, Jon | November 1996 | Beanfield Rifles | 60 | |
| G119664 | These guns perform whether walking the scrub or shooting overhead passers. Hunting | Rees, Clair | November 1996 | Double Duty Dove Guns | 64 | |
| G119614 | The most effective defensive tool is banned by many employers. | Ayoob, Massad | November 1996 | Workplace Self Defense | 14 | |
| G119668 | Four experts reveal the gun they grab when trouble threatens. | Ayoob, Galan, Huntington, Smith | November 1996 | GUNS Round Table: Ultimate Home Defense Gun | 68 | |
| G119678 | Recent political changes have brought some classic guns to US collectors. | Thompson, Jim | November 1996 | Surplus Guns: Great Bargains of the 20th Century | 78 | |
| G119698 | unique new grip combines comfort and stability on pistols and long guns. | Bridgeman, Dave | November 1996 | Gun Grabbers | 98 | |
| G109641 | These handy kits turns any 1911 into a perfect .22 plinker. | Petty, Charles | October 1996 | 1911 Conversion | 41 | |
| G109652 | S&W Model 17 is the world’s first 10-shot sixgun | Taffin, John | October 1996 | Ten Shooter | 52 | |
| G109656 | P-95 9mm is a rugged and practical addition to a fine series of handguns. | Huntington, Roy | October 1996 | Survival of the Fittest | 56 | |
| G109648 | This ultralight rifle is ideal for the hunter who takes to the field far from civilization. Hunting | Rees, Clair | October 1996 | Sierra — New Mountain Gun From Savage | 48 | |
| G109662 | This custom H-S Tactical rifle is easily reassembled and maintains sub-MOA accuracy. | Hopkins, Cameron | October 1996 | Mission Critical: Take Down Sniper | 62 | |
| G109675 | Deadly prison breakout and tense hostage standoff halted by a sniper’s shot. | Ayoob, Massad | October 1996 | On Deadly Ground: Justice at 300 Meters | 75 | |
| G109676 | These big-bore sniper rifles are lethally accurate on targets over a mile away. | Oakes, Mike | October 1996 | Tactical .50s | 76 | |
| G109680 | Learn the sharpshooters technique for instantly dialing in a rifle’s point-of-aim. | O’Rourke, Mike | October 1996 | How to Zero Like a Sniper | 80 | |
| G109626 | Hard-hitting 12 gauge bolt guns combine accuracy and maximum takedown power. | Sundra, Jon | October 1996 | Sluggers! | 26 | |
| G109644 | Sleeping giant wakes up and takes its rightful place in the forefront of the industry. | Petty, Charles | October 1996 | New Remington, The | 44 | |
| G109667 | Dozens of catalogs full of great products for collectors and shooters. | October 1996 | Guns & Gear Catalog Section | 67 | ||
| G099620 | Rimfire pocket pistols can be a effective defensive weapons. | Rees, Clair | September 1996 | Tactical .22s | 20 | |
| G099654 | The 10-round limit makes this full-sized .40 pistol a collector’s item. | Ayoob, Massad | September 1996 | Para-Ordnance P-16, The | 54 | |
| G099689 | This dependable Korean pistol is a bargain concealed carry gun. | Petty, Charles | September 1996 | Daewoo Undercover .380 | 89 | |
| G099662 | Big guns for stalking North America’s most exciting game: the bruin. Hunting | Sundra, Jon | September 1996 | Hunting the King of the North | 62 | |
| G099672 | Professional hunters track a wounded leopard into an abandoned mine shaft. Hunting | Matunas, Ed | September 1996 | On Deadly Ground: Devil in the Darkness | 72 | |
| G099642 | Exclusive look at this new police-caliber cruiser carbine. | Huntington, Roy | September 1996 | Ruger Police Carbine | 42 | |
| G099650 | Take a tour of the US Shooting Team’s state-of-the-art training facility. | Bodinson, Holt | September 1996 | Atlanta 1996: Shooting for the Gold | 50 | |
| G099666 | A visit with Ed Preslik, the grandfather of fine custom gunstocks. | Hopkins, Cameron | September 1996 | Good Wood | 66 | |
| G099671 | This oriental clay buster has many fans among European shooters. | Zutz, Don | September 1996 | Miroku 6000: Japan’s Handsome Stackbarrel | 77 | |
| G099694 | A new gun safe allows you to display your firearms in maximum security. | Petty, Charles | September 1996 | Out of the Dungeon | 94 | |
| G099696 | AN EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND MANUAL FOR MAINTAINING YOUR GOVERNMENT MODEL. | Huntington, Roy | September 1996 | Book Review: Wilson’s 1911 Manual | 96 | |
| G089638 | Since 1894 this distinctive design has set the standard in target sixguns. | Taffin, John | August 1996 | Celebrating the Bisley | 38 | |
| G089644 | Beretta’s 8000 Cougar is an innovative 9mm pistol for the 21st century. | Ayoob, Massad | August 1996 | On the Prowl | 44 | |
| G089662 | Examining the work of talented pistolsmith Terry Tussey. | Huntington, Roy | August 1996 | Meet the Gunsmith | 62 | |
| G089634 | The Micro Medallion A-Bolt is a powerful rimfire alternative. | Raab, Rocky | August 1996 | Browning’s Littlest Rifle | 34 | |
| G089640 | Exotic rimfire rifles with tack-driving accuracy for action competition. | Fowler, Mickey | August 1996 | Rifles of the AMT Custom Shop | 40 | |
| G089656 | Answering the nagging question: “Why do you need so many guns?” | Sundra, Jon | August 1996 | A Gun for all Reasons | 56 | |
| G089612 | Panic can taint an otherwise justifiable self-defense shooting. | Ayoob, Massad | August 1996 | Wise Choices For Deadly Encounters | 12 | |
| G089636 | Awesome Aussie loads are quiet and effective varmint rounds. | Bodinson, Holt | August 1996 | Rimfire Rounds From Down Under | 36 | |
| G089650 | Director of Thunder Ranch offers advice on training at your local range. | Smith, Clint | August 1996 | Tactical Training at the Indoor Range | 50 | |
| G089652 | A stackbarrel 12 gauge that performs on both upland birds and waterfowl. | Rees, Clair | August 1996 | Wingshooter: Remington Peerless | 52 | |
| G089672 | Pack of urban gangsters launches a deadly nighttime assault. | Speir, Dean | August 1996 | On Deadly Ground: Gunfight in the Hood | 72 | |
| G089636 | Administrative techniques to deploy your .223 as an effective combat weapon. | Ayoob, Massad | August 1996 | Manual of Arms: The Tactical Rifle | 36 | |
| G079642 | Practical high-tech gear that cuts through the darkness in a defensive shoot-out. | Stanford, Andy | July 1996 | Tools to Conquer the Night | 42 | |
| G079644 | The Tommy gun, or “chopper,” ushered in the era of the modern SMG. | Taylor, Chuck | July 1996 | Thompson: The Gun that Made the 20s Roar | 44 | |
| G079646 | Thompson .45 ACP Submachine Gun. | Nagata, Ichiro | July 1996 | Pull-Out Print | 46 | |
| G079634 | Trio of custom flintlocks given to placate the ruthless ruler of the Barbary Coast at auction. | Huntington, Roy | July 1996 | Guns at Auction: Guns of the Pirate King | 34 | |
| G079650 | Anyone who admires fine firearms will love these once-in-a-lifetime guns. | Turpin, Tom | July 1996 | Form & Function: The ACGG Show | 50 | |
| G079626 | This .22-250 uses new technology for pinpoint accuracy with a carbon barrel. | Sundra, Jon | July 1996 | High-Tech Tackdriver | 20 | |
| G079631 | This Herculean cartridge is the undisputed monarch among big game hunters. .460 . Mag. | Fasano, John | July 1996 | King of the Big Bore Magnums | 31 | |
| G079632 | An inside look at the benefits of putting a laminated wood stock on your rifle. | Matunas, Ed | July 1996 | Layer by Layer: Laminated Stocks | 32 | |
| G079660 | If these rifles could talk, they would tell some grand hunting tales. | Sundra, Jon | July 1996 | Those Special Guns | 60 | |
| G079680 | Academy honors the pistol, rifle and shotgun of the year, and more. | July 1996 | Academy of Excellence Awards, The | 80 | ||
| G069642 | Snub-nosed Vaquero replica of the frontier shopkeeper’s best friend. Sandy Garrett. | Taffin, John | June 1996 | Custom Ruger Sheriff’s Model | 42 | |
| G069643 | Streamlined Vaquero designed for fast-draw cowboy shooting action. CAS. | Taffin, John | June 1996 | Prairie Lightning | 43 | |
| G069644 | Choosing a name is just part of the fun of ordering a custom Springfield pistol. | Farrell, Scott | June 1996 | They Call Me Demon Slayer | 44 | |
| G069646 | One-of -a-Kind Springfield Custom Compact | June 1996 | Pull-Out Print | 46 | ||
| G069650 | After nearly 40 years, Marlin is back in the centerfire turnbolt business. | Sundra, Jon | June 1996 | Marlin’s Bolt Gun | 50 | |
| G069668 | Field tested stackbarrels with quality features and a distinctive eastern flair. | Zutz, Don | June 1996 | Turkish Doubles | 68 | |
| G069636 | Machine guns, pupil bouts, .50 caliber rifles, cameo bikinis…life is good! | Fasano, John | June 1996 | Inside the Soldier of Fortune Convention | 36 | |
| G069654 | Does this popular cartridge duplicate the stopping power of the .357 Magnum? | Petty, Charles | June 1996 | Ballistic Analysis: The .357 SIG | 54 | |
| G069657 | Speer has done it right with a new line of high-grade hunting cartridges. | Bodinson, Holt | June 1996 | Nitrex — Speer’s Premium Rifle Ammo | 57 | |
| G069678 | Learn the latest shooting techniques alongside law enforcement’s elite. | Ayoob, Massad | June 1996 | Return to the S&W Academy | 78 | |
| G059644 | A review of Jim Garthwaite’s .40 caliber custom Browning Hi-Power pistol. | James, Frank | May 1996 | A Classic on the Cutting Edge | 44 | |
| G059656 | New high-tech, big-bore pistol from Intratec is a potent defensive handgun. | Galan, J.I. | May 1996 | Big Cat | 56 | |
| G059620 | A unique design makes this fast-shooting German bolt action rifle a winner. | Sundra, Jon | May 1996 | Mauser 96, The | 20 | |
| G059650 | Two exceptional turnbolt rifles from renowned European gunmakers. | Rees, Clair | May 1996 | Rifles of Magnum Research, The | 50 | |
| G059636 | Browning Gold and SKB 785: two great guns in 20 gauge. | Zutz, Don | May 1996 | A Brace of 20s | 36 | |
| G059654 | Our field editor checks out the new products at the world’s biggest gun show. | Sundra, Jon | May 1996 | A Rifleman Tours the SHOT Show | 54 | |
| G059659 | A new primer feeding system streamlines the whole reloading process. | Petty, Charles | May 1996 | Advanced Priming From RCBS | 59 | |
| G059671 | An attacker springs out of the midnight shadows, sparking a bloody battle. | Galan, J.I. | May 1996 | On Deadly Ground: The Manny Roman Incident | 71 | |
| G059678 | These long range, big game cartridges are just gettin’ warmed up at 100 yards. | Matunas, Ed | May 1996 | Beyond the Reach of Others | 78 | |
| G049642 | An examination of the new CCW laws sweeping the nation. | Peterson, Dan | April 1996 | Concealed Carry Reform | 42 | |
| G049646 | A good concealment holster is as important as the right gun and ammunition. CCW | Huntington, Roy | April 1996 | Invisible Element | 46 | |
| G049648 | The Kahr K-9 may prove to be the ultimate concealment gun. CCW | Ayoob, Massad | April 1996 | Watchdog, The | 48 | |
| G049654 | Here’s some real-life CCW advice the range officer never gave you. | Ayoob, Massad | April 1996 | Practical Tips for Concealed Carry | 54 | |
| G049632 | The world’s best selling rifle is also the zenith of simplicity. | Sundra, Jon | April 1996 | Remington’s 700 In Action | 32 | |
| G049640 | This potent .22 Hornet rifle and pistol team makes varmints run for cover. | Rees, Clair | April 1996 | Dynamic Duo | 40 | |
| G049636 | A unique process extends ammo reach without creating dangerous pressure levels. | Petty, Charles | April 1996 | Federal’s High Energy Ammo | 36 | |
| G049658 | Dozens of catalogs full of great products for collectors and shooters. | April 1996 | Special Guns & Gear Catalog Section | 58 | ||
| G049695 | A defensive pistol course at a five-star resort creates a unique learning atmosphere. | Farrell, Scott | April 1996 | Tall Timbers Handgun School | 95 | |
| G039644 | A rugged, limited-edition tactical pistol from Bill Wilson and Caspian Arms. | Farrell, Scott | March 1996 | Thunder Ranch Defensive .45 | 44 | |
| G039652 | Bill Ruger just wouldn’t listen when they told him the single action was dead. | Taffin, John | March 1996 | The Gun They Call Flat Top | 52 | |
| G039624 | Utilizing the proven 700 design, Remington has made a modern muzzleloader. | Sundra, Jon | March 1996 | The 700 Goes Charcoal | 24 | |
| G039634 | This fine custom gun is expected to bring a record bid at auction. SCI | Quimby, William R. | March 1996 | Last of the Most Dangerous Game Rifles | 34 | |
| G039660 | Tailoring the gun to the game is the road to top performance in the field. | Zutz, Don | March 1996 | Specialty Shotguns: The Key to Success | 60 | |
| G039638 | Self defense is as simple as this: “If you look like prey, you will be eaten!” | Farrell, Scott | March 1996 | Just Handle It! Thunder Ranch’s Tactical Doctrine | 38 | |
| G039643 | The wit and wisdom of the director of Thunder Ranch Tactical Academy. | Farrell, Scott | March 1996 | World According to Clint, The | 43 | |
| G039656 | Should you trust your life to a laser sight? Four experts give their views. | Taylor, Huntington, Ayoob, Taffin | March 1996 | GUNS Round Table — Tactical Lasers: Tools or Toys | 56 | |
| G039665 | Gun grabbing legislators have a goal for more insidious than an outright ban. 2nd amendment. | LaRosa, Benedict | March 1996 | True Objective of Gun Control, The | 65 | |
| G039666 | Six steps to create the loads that perform their best in your rifle. | Sundra, Jon | March 1996 | Making the Most of Your Handloads | 66 | |
| G029614 | Exciting real-life case proves that concealed handguns save lives. | Ayoob, Massad | February 1996 | Concealed Carry Pistols & Self Defense | 14 | |
| G029648 | A new concealable pistol with the power of a 9mm and the quality of SIG. | Ayoob, Massad | February 1996 | SIG Undercover — The New P-239 | 48 | |
| G029670 | Enjoy realistic handgun practice with these look-alike air pistols. | Galan, J.I. | February 1996 | Virtual Handgunning | 70 | |
| G029626 | This great single shot Browning rifle gets a face lift, making it a real shooter. | Sundra, Jon | February 1996 | Updating the Low Wall | 26 | |
| G029639 | A quartet of hot cartridges and a new rifle boost ballistic performance to a higher level. | Bodinson, Holt | February 1996 | Guns of Lazzeroni, The | 39 | |
| G029644 | This unique raffle rifle commemorates a very special gunwriter. | Turpin, Tomj | February 1996 | 1996 Custom Gunmakers Guild Gun | 44 | |
| G029646 | Four tack driving, fast shooting custom rifles shoot it out on the range. | Fasano, John | February 1996 | Custom 10/22 Shootout! | 46 | |
| G029634 | For moderate range varminting, this mid-power .22 cartridge is a winner. | Matunas, Ed | February 1996 | .222 Remington, The | 34 | |
| G029654 | These respectable cartridges stand quietly waiting to be discovered. | Taffin, John | February 1996 | Big Bores America Forgot, The | 54 | |
| G029694 | Book review of The Farnam Method of Defensive Handgunning | Jones, Frank W. | February 1996 | Shooter’s Bookshelf | 94 | |
| G019640 | Two guns, one cartridge. An Idea from the Old West that’s catching on again. CAS | Taffin, John | January 1996 | Sixguns & Saddleguns | 40 | |
| G019644 | Smith’s new .380 represents a radical departure for the company. | Petty, Charles | January 1996 | CCW — Concealed Carry Weapon | 44 | |
| G019632 | This magnificent custom gun will be auctioned to benefit Yukon conservation. | Hopkins, Cameron | January 1996 | SCI’s Alaska Rifle | 32 | |
| G019636 | Demon Vampire Deer Stalks Siberia! (You can’t miss this one.) | Sundra, Jon | January 1996 | Russia Rifle, The | 36 | |
| G019653 | This rifle is a combination of the world’s three most popular combat guns. | Taylor, Chuck | January 1996 | K-2: Korea’s Battle Rifle | 53 | |
| G019650 | Once nearly extinct, this handy scattergun is back in a big way. | Rees, Clair | January 1996 | Trend Toward 28, The | 50 | |
| G019654 | This shotgun can take on either turkey or whitetail with great success. | Dvorchak, George E. Jr. | January 1996 |
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| G019616 | Steel doesn’t perform the way lead does — in many ways it’s better. | Zutz, Don | January 1996 | Steel Shot & Today’s Guns | 16 | |
| G019624 | Using technology to enhance the performance of our long guns. | Sundra, Jon | January 1996 | Techno-Loads | 24 | |
| G019634 | These dedicated rimfire optice ensure a more accurate performance. | Rees, Clair | January 1996 | Optics for .22s Only | 34 | |
| G019663 | The most popular hunting cartridge in the world is still going strong. | Matunas, Ed | January 1996 | No Stopping the .30-06 | 63 | |
| GAN9620 | Defensive techniques for your home, car and place of business. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 1996 | Armed to the Teeth | 20 | |
| GAN9682 | Taurus’ .44 Magnum Custom Carry Pack is a controllable powerhouse. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual 1996 | Taming the Bull | 82 | |
| GAN9615 | 5,000 rounds in four hours was no problem for this wheelgun. | James, Frank W. | GUNS Annual 1996 | Torture Testing the S&W Model 60 | 15 | |
| GAN9659 | The single action revolver has been called the gun too good to die. | Taffin, John | GUNS Annual 1996 | The Timeless Single Action | 59 | |
| GAN9669 | Pistols from L.A.R. and AMT chambered for the booming .50 AE. | Wood, J.B. | GUNS Annual 1996 | Forgotten Fifties | 69 | |
| GAN96101 | Mid-capacity firearms are coming into their own under the crime law. | Gangarosa, Gene | GUNS Annual 1996 | After the Ban | 101 | |
| GAN9673 | The super accurate Model 116 is sure to win the hearts of lefties. | Petty, Charles E. | GUNS Annual 1996 | Southpaw Savage | 73 | |
| GAN9676 | Do rimfire rifles on both ends of the price scale deliver top quality performance? | Rees, Clair | GUNS Annual 1996 | Plain & Fancy .22s | 76 | |
| GAN9607 | Engraved Colt single actions with a Western flair. Custom guns. CAS. | Taffin, John | GUNS Annual 1996 | Branded! | 7 | |
| GAN9628 | The fine art of custom fierarms. Custom guns. | Farrell, Scott | GUNS Annual 1996 | Life’s Too Short to Shoot Ugly Guns | 28 | |
| GAN9636 | Scattergunners are taking advantage of the latest technological breakthroughs. | Zutz, Don | GUNS Annual 1996 | Sophisticated Shotshells | 36 | |
| GAN9688 | Make the job easier with the right tools. | Huntington, Roy | GUNS Annual 1996 | Home Long Gun Smithing | 88 | |
| GAN9691 | Custom knives are the perfect complement to quality firearms. | Covert, Patrick | GUNS Annual 1996 | Edges of Excellence | 91 | |
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