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READER BLOWBACK

WRITE US! “Letters,” Guns & Ammo, 2 News Plaza, 3rd Floor, Peoria, IL 61614, or email us at gaeditor@outdoorsg.com. Please include your city and state of residence. Letters may be edited for brevity and clarity. SIMPLE MATH I look forward to reading James Tarr’s “Handgunning” column each month in Guns & Ammo. I agree with him that proper language usage is important, but I believe an oversight in his math calculations when he wrote that 1 pound is equal to 3.7 kilometers (“Micros & Subs,” November 2024). He has confused kilometers, a unit of distance, with kilograms, a unit of weight. One pound equals .4535924 kilograms, while 3.7 kilometers equals 2.299073 miles. I hope this offers some clarification. Tom StuartFerrum, Virginia In my column, “Micros & Subs,” I bemoaned the lack of proper technical…

READER BLOWBACK

@GUNSANDAMMOMAG ED BROWN founded Brown’s Gun Shop in 1968, operating as a gunsmith on the side while working as a tool-and-die maker. Brown built a reputation as a pistolsmith during the following 20 years while learning to be a CNC programmer and CAD/CAM designer. His professional engineering experience complemented his interest in firearms. I first met Brown during a shop tour in Perry, Missouri. There was a framed picture in his office behind the desk. He handed it to me and pointed to his younger self among the group of shooters. “We started this business,” Brown said. Rob Leatham won his first IPSC championship that year. That’s Brian Enos; he finished second. There’s Mike Dalton, Bill Wilson, Chip McCormick, Ross Seyfried, Bill Rogers, and Mike Plaxco.” The competitors of World Shoot VI may…

IDENTIFICATION & VALUES

HIGH STANDARD WESTERN DOUBLE-NINE Q: I have a young friend who inherited a pistol from his father. He is not a gun guy but would like any information you can share, as well as a possible value. The pistol is a High Standard Double Nine revolver. The serial number is 22XXX57, and it is marked “W-104”. The gun has been shot, but it was cleaned nicely. The bore is pristine. Thanks in advance for any information you can share. C. T.Wilmington, North Carolina A: Your friend’s High Standard is a Model 104 Double Nine. This is one variant of a Western-style series that was made from 1958 to the mid-1970s. The W-104 version first appeared in 1962, in both blued and nickel versions. The barrel length was 5½ inches. The photos you sent…

IDENTIFICATION & VALUES

GONE ARE THE DAYS of new chronographs featuring optical screens positioned in front of the muzzle, connected by wires. Wireless, radar-operated chronographs positioned adjacent to or behind the muzzle have replaced them. Being able to set a chronograph alongside or behind the gun eliminates the possibility of striking the chronograph with a bullet, and it facilitates a more convenient means to obtain bullet velocity and ballistic data. However, there are different types of radar. LabRadar products and Garmin’s Xero C1 Pro use Doppler radar. Caldwell’s VelociRadar uses Chirp radar. While Doppler detects the bullet in flight at a specific distance — usually near the muzzle — Chirp radar detects multiple readings at set distances starting at the muzzle out to 100 yards, providing a clear picture of a bullet’s external ballistics.…

SOMETIMES IT FEELS like I’m back in the ‘80s. Not only is the 10mm popular, but so are carry comps. To this day, I have not adequately explained to myself exactly why the 10mm is more successful now than ever. However, I do know why compensators on carry guns became so popular, seemingly overnight. In addition to aftermarket bar rel and compensator manufacturers, nearly eve ry gun maker offers a factory ported or compensated pistol. Within weeks o f my writing this column, even, Smith & Wesson introduced its Carry Comp line of Performance Center pistols, and Walther has brought out two new mode ls of the PDP with factory-mounted compensators, one with a Parker Mountain Machine (PMM) comp . And I just tested the Springfield Armory 4.5F Echelon Comp. Before I…

PEOPLE OFTEN SPECULATE about the future. On the topic of three-dimensional (3D) printing, our understanding of material science, engineering and precision manufacturing is developing rapidly. Combine this with human ingenuity, resourcefulness and freedom, an d any idea that was once considered impossible to an engineer can be re considered. Advancements in 3D printing allow experimentation with less-expensive prototypes made from either polymer or metal granules and powders. Firearm components, suppressors with complex baffle arrangements, and 3D-printed holsters are now possible. Falco Holsters expanded its commercial product line to include a 3D-printed holster. The CX02 is an outside-the-waistband (OWB) design featuring a single shell made of a proprietary polymer formula with wings that support integral 2-inch belt loops. The belt loops are fixed to orient the pistol vertically, but you can imagine…

ABOUT SIX MONTHS after the announcement of the 7mm PRC, I started asking rifle manufacturers what the hottest-selling new(ish) cartridge was. The answer: 7mm PRC. “No one thought it was going to be this big,” most brands responded. I also directed that question at rifle manufacturers. (It’s easy to get an unbiased response from gun makers about cartridges that sell.) Another data point about the cartridge’s popularity was the almost immediate introductory loads from Federal. Federal is deliberate about loading new cartridges, especially when the cartridges were developed by its competitor. Still, no time was wasted with the 7mm PRC. Rifle shooters who like high ballistic coefficients (BC) and reduced recoil — compared to .30-caliber magnums — should rejoice because of these options. What makes Federal’s 7mm PRC loading special is…

THWARTING NOISE

BEST KNOWN for premium handguns, rifles and ammunition, Wilson Combat has been manufacturing suppressors since 2011 in Berryville, Arkansas, suppressing calibers from .22 LR to .458 HAM’R. Wilson offers three purpose-driven families of suppressors: WCR for rimfire, the Whisper, and the Quell. Quell-series suppressors are obtainable in four models for calibers 5.56mm, 6.8mm, 7.62mm and 9mm (.358). Each is available in stainless-steel or Ultralight versions constructed of titanium. Guns & Ammo evaluated a Quell Ultralight in 9mm (.358) for this review. Quell Ultralights are constructed of Grade 5 titanium (Ti-6Al-4V), weighing 9 ounces. All Quell Ultralight suppressors measure 6.625 inches and have an 1½-inch diameter. The six K-type baffles, blast baffle, endcap and blast chamber are precision-machined by five-axis CNCs. Threaded ends on each section provide precise alignment of the bore…

THWARTING NOISE

REFIT & REFLECT

C&H PRECISION (chpws.com) is in the business of giving great used guns a new lease on life. Most popular pistols come optic-ready these days, but that wasn’t the case a few years back. To update traditionally sighted firearms, send the top-ends to the slide cutters at C&H Precision for a red-dot renovation. The decision was easy for me. I had a pair of Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 pistols that I’d carried and trained with before adopting the dot. After I switched to using optics, the guns were relegated to the ready reserve. Opting for C&H Precision’s fast and affordable slide-milling service, my guns were refit and ready for carry in a couple of weeks. C&H Precision offers a variety of slide services, including standard optic accommodations to full overhauls and refinishing.…

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FASHIONABLY LATE

FLORIDA ENACTED its shall-issue Right to Carry law that allowed law-abiding adults to purchase a concealed carry license in 1987. Guns & Ammo has followed the carry movement as it was influenced by rising crime, including the 2003 move by six state legislatures to facilitate concealed carry. In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court’s D.C. vs. Heller ruling impacted millions of Americans who decided to arm themselves for protection. Manufacturers quickly responded, developing compact firearms and accessories that increased capacity and accommodated optics and lights. As of 2024, all 50 states and D.C. allow concealed carry in some form. Permitless carry is available in 29 states. “Micro” is a marketing term for which the meaning has never been clearly defined. To determine where the HK CC9 exists in this saturated category, I…

FASHIONABLY LATE

I AM FASCINATED with the contortions the firearms market has made to get us to this point. Kimber released its 2K11 late in 2024, a full-size double-stack 1911. It’s a very high-grade production gun aimed at both the tactical and competition crowds who might be considering an EAA Girsan Witness 2311 ($999, eaacorp.com); Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy AOS ($1,599); (springfieldarmory.com); Staccato P ($2,499, staccato2011.com); or Wilson Combat SFX9 ($3,255, wilsoncombat.com). The name 2K11 is a clever way of Kimber naming its new pistol without getting sued. Double-stack 1911s were informally called 2011s for years before Staccato trademarked the “2011” name. Initially, the Kimber 2K11 is available in three variants, the Standard model — sent to Guns & Ammo for testing — a upgraded Target model, and an optic-installed model. These are…

GOOSE CREEK OUTFITTERS has a reputation for guiding hunters to trophy whitetail and mule deer in the Sandhills region of north-central Nebraska. Several friends have taken monster bucks from that area’s rolling hills and mixed grass prairies, so when I signed on for a hunt during the rut last mid-November, I hoped to follow suit. THE RIFLE I carried a Traditions Outfitter G3 chambered in .360 Buckhammer. A lot of people are talking about this straight-wall cartridge, so a Nebraska deer hunt was the perfect excuse to take it afield. The Outfitter G3 is a break-action, single-shot centerfire rifle introduced at the 2020 SHOT Show. It was initally offered in .300 Blackout, .350 Legend, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .35 Remington, .35 Whelen, .450 Bushmaster and .45-70. It features a 22-inch, chromoly steel, fluted…

COVERT COMMANDO

SILENCERS HAVE BEEN USED by law enforcement, military and civilians since the 19th century. Silencers were developed in Switzerland, and later improvements and modifications enhanced the device. Most notable was the design by firearms legend Hiram Maxim who patented his in 1909. With the relaxation in federal proscriptions, they are receiving a new renaissance with American shooters. Though suppressors are largely in vogue with shooters of contemporary arms, there have been attempts at appealing to vintagers. One of the most ambitious efforts in this direction is a new rendition of the famed British silenced De Lisle “Commando” carbine, originally developed in Britain during World War II. Considered one of the quietest small arms of its type, its reincarnation is manufactured by U.S. Armament Manufacturing in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It is a faithful…

COVERT COMMANDO

PROFESSIONAL PURSUIT

THE SAVAGE 110 Professional Pursuit Rifle (PPR) is a fully-featured rifle designed to be lightweight and high-performance. The rifle is based on the Savage Model 110 action given a Proof Research carbon-fiber barrel and a Grayboe Phoenix 2 stock with a flush-fit detachable box magazine. The ensemble tips the scales at 7 pounds, 3 ounces, so it is a good blend of offering everything the hunter needs while keeping the weight reasonable for long foot movements. The less obvious — but perhaps most significant feature of the PPR — is what Savage calls an “upgraded bolt head with dual ejectors and enhanced extractor.” The Model 110 embodies Savage’s reputation for accuracy, but empty cases make it out of the receiver just fine. Spent cases occasionally dribble out the side and don’t…

PROFESSIONAL PURSUIT

I’M OFTEN ASKED by friends and family for firearm recommendations. Often, after I share my opinions, someone will follow up with, “Okay, but which one, and in what caliber?” I’m sure that more than a few readers have had the “Glock conversation” with a new shooter as well, the one where they’ll invariably ask about the difference between generations, and why the G45 is chambered in 9mm and not .45 Auto. Many popular handguns and rifles have branched out from an initial naming convention to cover an extensive range of functions. In the case of SIG Sauer’s P365, there exists a model for concealed carry, competition shooting, and a full-size carry gun. Infact, the original P365 was eventually phased out, replaced by a new base model that implemented lessons and a standard…

I GUESS I’M AT THAT AGE. Friends, family members, mentors and individuals whom I admire seem to be leaving at an increasing rate. In 2024, the firearms industry lost several legends, including outdoor writers Mark Hampton, Phil Spangenberger, and Mike “Duke” Venturino. PHIL SPANGENBERGER Spangenberger was Guns & Ammo’s Blackpowder Editor from the January 1977 to April 2012 issue. He was a student of the Old West. Spangenberger was also the Firearms Editor of “True West,” and a technical advisor and coach for both film and television. His film consultant credits include, “The Mountain Men,” “Maverick,” “The Patriot, Hidalgo,” and “Wild Wild West.” Spangenberger was among the founders of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, and an avid horseman. As the leader of the Spirit of the West Riders, he rode regularly in the annual…

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