March 2001

84 Pages·2002·17.77 MB·English

by  Publishers Development Corporation

CONTENTS
MARCH 2001
VOL.47 NO.03-555
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The LR-300, mounted with
powerful flashlights and lasers, is
the ultimate night-fighting carbine.
ON THE COVER COVER PHOTOGRAPH BYICHIRO NAGATA
11 The GUNS Sweepstakes 40 The LR-300 Tactical Rifle
Great guns — great prizes! But you can’t win if you BY CAMERON HOPKINS Take a look at this versatile,
don’t enter. Send in your entry form today. compact defensive carbine from ZM Weapons.
16 The “Other” 1911s 46 The Wilcox Power Grip
BY MASSAD AYOOB The Government Model isn’t BY CAMERON HOPKINS An incredible little handle
necessarily synonymous with .45 ACP. that offers a wide array of tactical visual options.
20 Accuracy Potential 50 Cast Bullets For Semi-Autos
BYHOLT BODINSON Handloads and match ammo can BY JOHN TAFFIN Unconventional handloading
tell you if your rifle is an undiscovered treasure. techniques turn tactical pistols into pleasant plinkers.
26 The Perfect Trigger 60 Self-Defense Ammo
BYDAVE ANDERSON Made like Swiss watches, Jewell BY CHARLES E. PETTY High-tech designs give
triggers are the pinnacle of accuracy. today’s shooters a lot of options in handgun loads.
28 Concealed Carry Clothing 68 Gun Of The Month
BY MASSAD AYOOB You need more than a holster to You can win a 7.45 LDA pistol from ParaOrdnance.
create an effective CCW ensemble.

FEATURES
24 Steyr Tactical Rifle
BYMASSAD AYOOB The claim of “best Steyr ever” will take a lot to
live up to, but this .308 may be up to the challenge.
34 World Sniper Championship 40 The recoil mechanism employed by ZM Weapons
BYBARRATT TILLMAN A unique and demanding event that allows the LR-300 to carry a true folding stock,
making it the most compact AR available.
challenges the skills of the modern tactial rifleman.
61 The Performance Factor
BY CHARLES E. PETTY Choose your defensive ammo based on
more than just marketing hype.
70 The Custom Pistols Of Gary Reeder
BYJOHN TAFFIN These classic handguns are designed and crafted
with serious field use in mind.
24 With a 10-round detachable magazine, a rugged
high-tech design and a 10x Kahles scope, the
Steyr Tactical rifle is ready for duty.
34 World Sniper Champtionships
Shooters from around the world
prove that it takes more than a
good rifle to be a great sniper.
DEPARTMENTS
14 Crossfire Letters to GUNS 74 New Products
16 Handguns Massad Ayoob 76 Guns Classifieds
26 Rifleman Dave Anderson 80 Advertiser Index
27 Handloader Charles E. Petty 82 GUNSInsider Scott Farrell
31 Shotgunner Holt Bodinson
32 Quartermaster GUNS Staff
60 Modern self-defense ammo takes advantage
of the performance advances in the law
enforcement ammunition market.
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WARNING:Firearms are dangerous and if used improperly may cause
serious injury or death. Due to the inherent variables in the reloading of
ammunition, be sure to verify any published loads with manufacturer’s
data. Products mentioned or advertised may not be legal in all states or
jurisdictions. Obey all firearms laws. Always consult a professional
gunsmith when modifying any firearm. Be a safe shooter!
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