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| Item | Article | Author | Issue | Title | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G010039 | A fascinating man and a fascinating life come together in the design of a great gun. | Bodinson, Holt | January 2000 | Arthur Savage: The Man Behind the Gun | 39 |
| G010024 | A practical overview of tools and training for the realistic tactical marksman. | Taylor, Chuck | January 2000 | Sniper 101 | 24 |
| G010036 | Savage 1899 After 100 years of production, this classic lever gun is passing into the pages of history. | Bodinson, Holt | January 2000 | Farewell to the Savage 1899 | 36 |
| G010058 | Anti-gun politicians exploit the tragedy at Columbine. | Drs. Eisen, Joanne and Gallant, Paul | January 2000 | Ambush! | 58 |
| G010047 | Conclusion: As we enter a new age, we look forward at the future of guns and gun owners in America. | Sundra, Karwan, Rees | January 2000 | Guns of Our Age | 47 |
| G010048 | In the coming years, our guns may surpass our ability to use them. | Sundra, Jon | January 2000 | Sporting Guns of the Millennium | 48 |
| G010052 | Made for fast action and leisurely days afield, these shotguns are true fall classics. | Rees, Clair | January 2000 | Today’s Greatest Pheasant Guns | 52 |
| G010070 | Quail, deer and world-class clay shooting make this 30-year-old club a shotgunner’s paradise. | Owen, Richard | January 2000 | Let’s Visit: Back Woods Trail Club | 70 |
| G010064 | Shooters who seek accuracy but wanbt to minimize bench time will love this versatile machine. | Williams, Dick | January 2000 | Dillon’s AT 500 Reloader | 64 |
| G010050 | The greatest advances in military hardware may be the high-tech accessories used to enhance today’s weapons. | Karwan, Charles | January 2000 | Military Guns of the Millennium | 50 |
| G010056 | P-32 When they say, “Good things come in small pkgs,” they’re talking about this gun. | Galan, J.I. | January 2000 | Kel-Tec P-32 | 56 |
| G020054 | A simple, innovative conversion kit turns an obsolete rifle into a delightful varmint plinker. | Bodinson, Holt | February 2000 | 5mm Centerfire | 54 |
| G020026 | Long-range cowboy shooters and hunters | Taffin, John | February 2000 | Marlin’s .38-55 | 26 |
| G020038 | New lighjt factory loads from Winchester tame this powerful sixgun cartridge. | Bodinson, Holt | February 2000 | The Lighter Side of the .454 Casull | 38 |
| G020056 | GUNS Ruger’s most powerful sixgun gets an awesome turbocharge. | Taffin, John | February 2000 | Super Redhawk .454 | 56 |
| G020070 | Steyr, maker of the world’s finest specialty rifles, offers a gun that does it all | Tillman, Barrett | February 2000 | Steyr Scout Rifle | 70 |
| G020040 | The beauty of damascus, the utility of stainless steel, together at last in a fabulous knife by Mike Norris. | Sundra, Jon | February 2000 | Stamascus! | 40 |
| G020052 | Thompson Sub Gun The good ol Tommy gun can still turn heads at the shooting range. | Murphy, Tom | February 2000 | Thompson! | 52 |
| G020016 | The gun you use isn’t as important as how you use it when danger threatens. | Ayoob, Massad | February 2000 | Ayoob’s Tactical Techniques | 16 |
| G020044 | These extraordinary pistols blazed the way for today’s compact handguns. | Petty, Charles E. | February 2000 | ASP & Devel | 44 |
| G030040 | A new electronic rifle and ultra-high performance cartridge from Big Green. | Sundra, Jon | March 2000 | Remington 2000 | 40 |
| G030044 | Vektor CP-1 A radical new high-tech South African 9mm defensive pistol. | Petty, Charles | March 2000 | Vektor CP-1 | 44 |
| G030072 | From humble beginnings, the folks in South Dakota have created a world-class reputation. | Petty, Charles | March 2000 | Inside Black Hillsd Ammunition | 72 |
| G030080 | It’s what anti-gun politicians have been demanding for years–but maybe it’s not a bad idea. | Kopel, David | March 2000 | Treat Guns Like Cars! | 80 |
| G030078 | Like a desert oasis, this fine shotgun range beckons shooters across the Nevada sands. | Owen, Richard | March 2000 | Let’s Visit: Sage Hill Clay Sports | 78 |
| G030054 | The Belgian Rattlesnake earned a formidable reputation in the trenches of WWI. | Bruce, Robert | March 2000 | The Lewis Gun | 54 |
| G030028 | Outfitter The fast, handy levergun may be thge perfect brush rifle. | Taffin, John | March 2000 | Marlin 444 Outfitter | 28 |
| G030065 | This hard-hitting version of the .45-70 may be one of the best big-game rounds available today. | Taffin, John | March 2000 | The Ultimate Hammerhead | 65 |
| G030062 | Turning blackpowder sixguns into cartridge revolvers is his specialty. | Cannon, Jerry | March 2000 | Meet the Gunsmith: Bob Millington | 62 |
| G030052 | With light bullets and schrching velocities, this military round is a great varminter. | Bodinson, Holt | March 2000 | Calhoon’s Amazing .19 Caliber | 52 |
| G040036 | A tough new 12 gauge great for turkey or waterfowl | Bodinson, Holt | April 2000 | Benelli Nova | 36 |
| G040060 | State-of-the-art design makes this sniper rifle boh reliable and affordable. | Petty, Charles | April 2000 | Steyr SBS Tactical | 60 |
| G040046 | The desire to keep guns away from criminals has created an unauthorized gun registry. | Drs. Gallant and Eisen | April 2000 | Checkmate: The NICS Dilemma | 46 |
| G040070 | This high-tech weapon being tested by the army may be the ultimate battle rifle. | Bruce, Robert | April 2000 | Phase IV: The OICW Rifle | 70 |
| G040073 | Up-to-minute specs on the army’s latest high-tech weapon. | Bruce, Robert | April 2000 | OICW Spec Sheet | 73 |
| G040038 | World’s smallest .40 offers power and accuracy of a full-size handgun. | Ayoob, Massad | April 2000 | Kahr MK40 Micro | 38 |
| G050028 | Before the .357, the powerful .38-44 HV was king of the sixgun cartridges. | Taylor, Chuck | May 2000 | .38-44: The Original Magnum | 28 |
| G050045 | Designing pistols for combat and competition is a lifetime endeavor for this master gunsmith. | Petty, Charles | May 2000 | Meet the Gunsmith: Ed Brown | 45 |
| G050060 | For unqualified shooting fun, this semi-auto, BB-shooting Glock look-alike is hard to beat. | Galan, J.I. | May 2000 | Gamo auto 45 | 60 |
| G050024 | Four talented gunsmiths demonstrate just how versatile the lever-action rifle really is. | Taffin, John | May 2000 | Custom Leverguns | 24 |
| G050064 | Rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated. This great gun is still available from Colt. | Taffin, John | May 2000 | The New Colt Single Action Army | 64 |
| G050046 | Spring’s finest outdoor sport combines precision shooting with an impressive equipment checklist. | Sundra, Jon | May 2000 | Varmint Hunting Today | 46 |
| G050040 | This defensive pistol by Ed Brown combines the best features of the 1911 and a round-butt revolver. | Petty, Charles | May 2000 | Bobtail 1911 (cover) | 40 |
| G050048 | This fine craftsman combines a love of guns and a distinctive painter’s touch. | Turpin, Tom | May 2000 | Terry Wallace: Gun Engraver | 48 |
| G060046 | Maxim England’s “grim reaper” changed the military prception of automatic weapons. | Bruce, Robert | June 2000 | The Maxim Machine Gun | 46 |
| G060040 | Simple and compact, this pocket gun is a practical self-defense weapon. | Huntington, Roy | June 2000 | Kel-Tec P-32 (cover) | 40 |
| G060056 | The acion that embodied Africa’s golden age is once again available from gunsmith Mike Roden. | Bodinson, Holt | June 2000 | The Magnum Mauser–Returns! | 56 |
| G060024 | A practical formula for choosing a load to hunt the high-flying birds of autumn. | Maund, Bill | June 2000 | Goose Loads | 24 |
| G060016 | What lessons can we learn fom Y2k, “the disaster that wasn’t?” | Ayoob, Massad | June 2000 | Disaster Survival | 16 |
| G060060 | The spirit of the Old West lives on in these replica lever action rifles and carbines. | Taffin, John | June 2000 | The Leverguns of Navy Arms | 60 |
| G070056 | A candid conversation with one of America’s most controversial self-defense proponents. | Springmann, Christopher | July 2000 | GUNS Interview: Gavin de Becker | 56 |
| G070016 | A controversial verdict holds lessons for all American police oficers and gun owners. | Ayoob, Massad | July 2000 | Self-Defense and the Diallo Case | 16 |
| G070052 | Bobby McCreight prepares military and police snipers for action in the “real world.” | Oakes, Mike | July 2000 | Five Principles of Sniper Training | 52 |
| G070028 | Exotic weapons can’t replace the humble pistol as the ultimate CQB weapon. | Taylor, Chuck | July 2000 | SWAT Handguns | 28 |
| G070048 | Forget the Hollywood hype, the facts about sound suppressors will suprise you. | Hopkins, Cameron | July 2000 | Silencer 101 | 48 |
| G070060 | This durable, innovative over/under is a tribute to the classic shotguns of yesterday. | Bodinson, Holt | July 2000 | Winchester Supreme | 60 |
| G070024 | Superior styling and craftsmanship distinguish this hunting rifle by Ed Brown. | Sundra, Jon | July 2000 | The Model 702 | 24 |
| G070070 | This tough old cartridge can handle nearly any creature that walks the earth. | Rees, Clair | July 2000 | .375 H&H Magnum: a Hunting Classic | 70 |
| G080070 | Foes of the Second Amendment seek to bend tragedy to their own political ends. | Gallant, Paul & Eisen, Joanne | August 2000 | With Ghoulish Intent | 70 |
| G080040 | 1911 History of the versatile, robust 1911, still strong after 90 almost years. | Petty, Charles | August 2000 | America’s Fighting .45 (cover) | 40 |
| G080060 | Franchi 612, 620 New Italian autoloaders are great for clays or quail.. | Sundra, Jon | August 2000 | Franchi 612 and 620 | 60 |
| G080020 | Administrative handling fopr today’s combat handguns. | Smith, Clint | August 2000 | Conditions of Carry | 20 |
| G080039 | Pictorial tour of the colorful and delightful outfits. | Leatham, Nyle | August 2000 | The Unforgettable Costumes of Winter Range | 39 |
| G080056 | Raising the ante with six-shooters chambered in .414 SuperMag and .460 Rowland. | Taffin, John | August 2000 | Powerhouse Sixguns of Dan Wesson | 56 |
| G080034 | Spirit of the Old West inspires today’s cowboy shooters. | Tillman, Barrett | August 2000 | Winter Range 2000 | 34 |
| G090040 | 20,000 gun loaws have created a thriving black market for guns. | Gallant, Dr. Paul & Eisen, Dr. Joanne | September 2000 | The Myth of Black Market Guns | 40 |
| G090044 | Expert .45 A close look at HK’s newest–and biggest–USP pistol. | Petty, Charles | September 2000 | HK USP Expert .45 (cover) | 44 |
| G090042 | Classic levergun designed to compete among powerful single-shot frontier rifles. | Taffin, John | September 2000 | The Winchester 1996 | 42 |
| G090054 | Custom gun is as graceful as the cats it was made to hunt, by gunmaker Sterling Davenport and engraver Jere Davidson. | Hopkins, Cameron | September 2000 | The Lion Rifle | 54 |
| G090052 | Drop-in accessories turn your rimfire into a customized, high-performance shooter. | Petty, Charles | September 2000 | Ruger 10/22: From Factory to Fantasy | 52 |
| G090078 | M-14 More than 1.5 million of these rifles accompanied soldiers into battle. | Smith, Clint | September 2000 | This Is My Rifle: The U.S. M-14 | 78 |
| G090050 | Shiloh Sharps .45-110 Most revered Old West rifle still appeals to modern frontiersmen. | Taffin, John | September 2000 | The Shiloh Sharps .45-110 | 50 |
| G090056 | The new version of the “Rifleman’s Rifle” may just be the best bolt-action gun yet. | Hopkins, Cameron | September 2000 | The Model 70: A Great Dangerous Game Gun | 56 |
| G090058 | These two old-world craftsmen have created a classic lion rifle for the modern hunter. | Hopkins, Cameron | September 2000 | Gunmakers: Jere Davidson and Sterling Davenport | 58 |
| G090026 | This sixgun fires big-bore cartridges without magnum-class recoil. | Taylor, Chuck | September 2000 | The .45 Auto Rim | 26 |
| G100078 | Low-profile, ultralight revolver can handle the hottest +P ammo and is a perfect choice for back-up or home defense | Galan, J.I. | October 2000 | Taurus Police 85 | 78 |
| G100042 | Modern shooters love these big-bore, super-accurate cowboy rifle replicas | Taffin, John | October 2000 | Frontier Single-Shot Rifles | 42 |
| G100024 | .450 Marlin New levergun cartridge, ideal for hunting deer and black bear | Sundra, Jon R. | October 2000 | The .450 Marlin | 24 |
| G100052 | Part rifle, part shotgun, perfect for turkey or varmint hunting | Bodinson, Holt | October 2000 | The Crossfire | 52 |
| G100072 | Save wear-and-tear on your rifle (and your shoulder) with these accurate, mild-mannered handloads. | Bodinson, Holt | October 2000 | Hunting Downloads | 72 |
| G100080 | The ballistic data provided by this simple electronic device is indispensable to serious hunters, shooters and reloaders | Petty, Charles E. | October 2000 | Handloading & The Chronograph | 80 |
| G100028 | Yesterday’s standard for handgunning skill still has practical and tactical applications | Ayoob, Massad | October 2000 | Pistols At 50 Yards | 28 |
| G100076 | You can win a high-tech Mateba .44 Mag. Auto-Revolver from Kiesler Wholesale | October 2000 | Gun Of The Month | 76 | |
| G110050 | A pull-no-punches look at what does–and does not–consititute the perfect gun for hunting North America’s finest game. | GUNS staff | November 2000 | Elk Rifles | 50 |
| G110056 | A target-quality Swiss rimfire pistol with a price tag less than $500? Now that’s news! | Petty, Charles | November 2000 | The Hammerli Trailside | 56 |
| G110065 | Advice from one of America’s premier custom knife makers | Fowler, Ed | November 2000 | Six Tips To Choose A Hunting Knife | 65 |
| G110052 | Before you spend hundreds on custom rifle work, try this simple method to optimize your cartridge length. | Petty, Charles | November 2000 | Overall Length & The Handload | 52 |
| G110064 | From handy little folders to fixed-blade skinners, today’s selection of field cutlery offers something to suit every need and budget. | Huntington, Roy | November 2000 | Hunting Knives | 64 |
| G110020 | Handloaders continue the search for design changes which yield significant advancement in cartridge performance. | Petty, Charles | November 2000 | The Wildcat: An Endangered Species | 20 |
| G110016 | In combat or law enforcement, the role of the pistol may be changing with the times. | Ayoob, Massad | November 2000 | The Future Of The Service Handgun | 16 |
| G110044 | Once offered only in 100 percent steel, this outstanding CCW 9mm finally lightens up by going polymer. | Bodinson, Holt | November 2000 | Kahr P9 | 44 |
| G110022 | Realistic range practice and the ability to adapt to adverse circumstances in unpredictable fields are what hunters must focus on in order to prepare for the elk hunt of a lifetime. | Ayoob, Massad | November 2000 | Hunting Elk Creek Smith, Heidi | 22 |
| G110087 | The guns and gear you need for the fall hunting season. | Taffin, John | November 2000 | Bonus! Hunting Showcase | 87 |
| G110028 | True to the spirit of the riders of the frontier, these replica single-shot rifles will delight cowboy enthusiasts and collectors alike | Taffin, John | November, 2000 | The Model 1885 High Wall | 28 |
| G110076 | You can win a pair of Casull ARms CA2000 revolvers | Petty, Charles | November 2000 | Gun Of The Month | 76 |
| G120078 | After 70 years, this pleasant little varmint cartridge still features a great deal of style and verstatility. | Johnson, Dan | December 2000 | Handloading the .22 Hornet | 78 |
| G120072 | Although some see the .44 as just an underpowered magnum, savvy reloaders know this round has a performance niche all its own. | Taffin, John | December 2000 | .44 Special Handloads: Too Good To Be Forgotten | 72 |
| G120026 | Don’t settle for second-rate performance when hunting in winter weather; use this data to tailor loads for the icy extremes | Bodinson, Holt | December 2000 | Cold Weather Hunting Handloads | 26 |
| G120058 | One of the most recognized and legendary revolvers of the Old West is back in the holster again with this replica from Cimarron Arms. | Williams, Dick | December 2000 | Return of the Buntline | 58 |
| G120040 | The right scope can enhance the performance of a fine firearm. The wrong scope can turn a beautiful firearm into an awkward clunker. | Bodinson, Holt | December 2000 | Rifle and Scope: The Perfect Balance | 40 |
| G120044 | Tough, rugged and accurate, Ruger’s semi-auto, centerfire pistols just keep getting better. | Ayoob, Massad | December 2000 | Ruger P97 | 44 |
| G120076 | Win a Weatherby Fibermark rifle in AcuSport’s Grand Slam hunting package. | GUNS Staff | December 2000 | Gun of the Month | 76 |
| G120052 | From the Pacific islands to the deserts of Israel, this innovative rifle was the predecessor of today’s high-tech combat weaponry | Bruce, Robert | December 2000 | The Johnson Light Machine Gun | 52 |
| GAN0083 | An ankle holster is defensive shooter’s secret weapon. | Ayyoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 2000 | A Hidden Ally | 83 |
| GAN0092 | Custom gunmakers are exploring the style and beauty of these fine firearms. | Hughes, Steven Dodd | GUNS Annual 2000 | Single-Shots, Muzzleloaders and Shotguns | 92 |
| GAN0028 | Guns, gear and glory of Old West. | Tillman, Barrett | GUNS Annual 2000 | Gone Cowboy | 28 |
| GAN0017 | If one Glock is good, a 2-in-1 Glock for defense and competition must be better. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 2000 | Double Glock | 17 |
| GAN0041 | New breed of defensive ammo proves that combat shotguns don’t have to punish the user. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 2000 | Tactical 12 gauge: Next Generation | 41 |
| GAN0061 | M68 Sighting Systems Magnum Remington vs. Ruger .22 Mag autoloaders | Rees, Clair | GUNS Annual 2000 | Remington vs. Ruger: Rimfire Magnum School | 61 |
| GAN0052 | Ruger’s “best buy” .45 semiauto pistol just got better. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Annual 2000 | The Magnificent Ruger P97 (cover) | 52 |
| GAN0078 | Tactical tips from Thunder Ranch to survive and win. | Smith, Clint | GUNS Annual 2000 | Single-Handedly Save the Day | 78 |
| GAN00103 | These airguns from around the world can be addictive. | Galan, J.I. | GUNS Annual 2000 | Hooked on CO2 | 103 |
| GAN0047 | Versatile pistol offers Browning Hi-Power styling and performance at easy price. | Huntington, Roy | GUNS Annual 2000 | Gun Test: Arcus 94 Pistol | 47 |
| GAN0068 | Siren’s song of lever-action rifles calls out to gun lovers. | Huntington, Roy | GUNS Annual 2000 | Bewitched By Saddle Guns | 68 |
| GCA0011 | A brief history of the legendary Belgium arms maker that today owns Browning and Winchester. | Petty, Charles | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Who Is FN? | 11 |
| GCA0060 | Ammuntion alternatives for the social shotgun. | Stanford, Andy | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Beyond Buckshot | 60 |
| GCA0006 | P-90 Belgium’s premiere gunmaker offers a radical new machinepistol for the millennium warrior. | Petty, Charles | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | FN P-90 (cover) | 6 |
| GCA0036 | Ohio Ordnance offers an exciting recreation of the legendary BAR in a semiauto version. | Johnston, Gary Paul | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Raising the BAR | 36 |
| GCA0022 | Combat rifle training. | Stanford, Andy | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Combat Rifle Drills | 22 |
| GCA0018 | Handpicked– best tactical folders for the urban warrior. | Covert, Pat | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Factory Folders: A Buyer’s Guide to Tactical Knives | 18 |
| GCA0094 | Master gunsmith Rich McCann converts the M1 to.338 Win. Mag. and other magnum calibers including .458! | Tarani, Steve | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Tactical Deployment | 94 |
| GCA0028 | Ruger offers amazing value for the dollar with its P-series semiautomatics. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Ruger: The Value .45 Auto | 28 |
| GCA0012 | Street-wise tips on surviving an edged weapon attack. | Tarani, Steve | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Five to Stay Alive | 12 |
| GCA0074 | The Army hired gun designers JD Pedersen and John C Garand to create a new semiautomatic rifle | Karwan, Charles | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | The M1 Garand | 74 |
| GCA0092 | The Civilian Marksmanship Program allows you to shoot a match and then buy a Grand at about half its current market value. | Karwan, Charles | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | How to Buy a Garand From the US Government | 92 |
| GCA0070 | Today’ streets are tomorrow’s battlefields. Here’s an overview of riflecraft for the urban warrior. | Germani, Justin | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Urban Sniper | 70 |
| GCA0066 | When the chips are down, it’s a good idea to double up. | Stanford, Andy | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | The Rule of Twos | 66 |
| GCA0042 | What we’ve learned in the last 30 years. | Ayoob, Massad | GUNS Combat Annual 2000 | Combat Survival: 30 Years of Lessons | 42 |
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