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| “Need an accurate reliable
gun...you get what you pay for.” This is an all too often
heard sentiment. Sadly, some of our fellow gun-owners put too much
stock in the price of their equipment.
In the current issue we evaluate one “inferior” rifle
and take a close look at a controversy involving two others—the
Remington Model 710 rifle and the ongoing debate on whether the
Mossberg 500 is equal to the venerable Remington 870 in the role
of a fighting shotgun. The conclusions reached by our authors on
the above firearms may surprise you.
Learning how to operate a firearm proficiently is far more important
than the initial price tag. To that end, you'll find a number of
excellent training articles in this issue.
And so what about the Keyboard Experts? Frankly, they would be
well advised to remember the old adage, “It’s not the
size of the man in the fight—it’s the size of the fight
in the man.”
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| The Briefing Room: |
| S.W.A.T. Introduces Electronic Edition |
| Denny Hansen |
| Street Smarts: |
| Highway Blues |
| Brent Wheat |
| Up Close And Personal: |
| OC As A Weapon |
| Jeff Gonzales |
| Enemy At The Gate: |
| Can Anything Curb The Federal Power
Stampede? |
| Richard W.
Stevens |
| Training & Tactics: |
| Can You Overestimate Your Enemy? |
| Louis Awerbuck |
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| Mail Room: |
| Letters from our Readers |
| Staff |
| The Gear Locker: |
| New Products and Accessories |
| Staff |
| Lawful Carry: |
| Sidearmor Holsters |
| Flint Hansen |
| The Skunk Works: |
| Advanced Taser NiMH Rechargeable Battery
System |
| Eugene Nielsen |
| Long Guns: |
| First Samco M-33 Handguard and Accessories |
| Leroy Thompson |
| Off Beat: |
| KWC Caspian AirSoft Pistol |
| Denny Hansen |
| Training Calendar: |
| Find out about upcoming training coming
up...where and when. |
| Staff |
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Remington’s Model 710: Ready For
Use Right Out Of The Box
If the Remington 700 is considered by some the to be Cadillac of bolt-action
rifles, then the Model 710 could be considered the Chevy of the same
class. But how will this synthetic-stocked bolt gun work for those
on a tight budget? Our field test showed it's up to the challenge—and
then some. |
| by Flint Hansen |
Kimber’s Compact Stainless
II: Does It Make the Grade?
With a match-grade bull barrel fitted to the slide we knew that accuracy
would suffice, but compact 1911-type pistols have a reputation for
less than perfect reliability. Nineteen different factory loads and
500 rounds later, however, proved that the compact Kimber is worthy
of consideration for serious carry. |
| by Denny Hansen |
Win A Week At Blackwater!
S.W.A.T. Sweepstakes
This month’s sweepstakes will allow one lucky winner to attend a tactical course at Blackwater Trainer Center. A Black Hawk Tsunami hydration system and a 1,000 round case of Black Hills ammo is also included! |
| from Team
S.W.A.T. |
Duel Of The Titans: Remington 870 vs. The Mossberg 500
While the Remington 870 held in high esteem as a combat shotgun, how
does the Mossberg 500 series stack up against it? Noted shotgun guru,
and S.W.A.T. Tactical Consultant, Louis Awerbuck, offers his opinions
on these two very different firearms for tactical usage. |
| by Louis Awerbuck |
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Running The Gun: Essential Malfunction Drills
What can go wrong, will—and
at the worst possible time. Murphy is not only alive and well, he's
along for the ride. Can you clear a malfunction and stay in the fight?
Reading this article may be the cheapest life insurance you could
ever purchase. |
| by Dave Spaulding |
Weapons Of The Willing: U.S.
And Allied Infantry Weapons Used In Iraq
S.W.A.T. is proud to offer this
pictorial insight to some of the weapons used by U.S. and Coalition
Forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The photos showcased were taken
on the front lines by combat cameramen. |
| by Robert
Bruce |
A.I.’s New Precision Rifle: No Compromise
Accuracy International's new AE
model is a tough, accurate sniper rifle offered at a more attractive
price than previous AI models. |
| by David M.
Fortier |
M16 Magazines: Myths And A
Better Mousetrap
When Heckler & Koch was tasked to improve the British L85A2 (SA-80)
rifle, one of the key issues was to redesign the magazine. The final
version of the improved magazine works equally as well in AR-15/M16
rifles. |
| by Patrick
A. Rogers |
The Springfield ’03: A Classic
American Rifle
This historical-type article traces the lineage of the 1903 rifle
through both World Wars and the Korean “police action”.
With a little legwork a shooter can still find serviceable rifles.
All that’s left is to aim, hold and squeeze a piece of American
History. |
| by Clint Smith |
Springfield’s New Sub-Compact XD: Another Winner?
Whether you prefer to
call it a “survival kit” or a “bug-out bag”, having the right gear
on your person or in your vehicle could save your life. In this
article, the author shares with readers the benefit of his years
of experience in the back-country, and what he considers essential
gear for a well-rounded survival kit.
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| by Denny Hansen |
S.W.A.T.’s Survival Kit: What We Chose
Whether you prefer to
call it a “survival kit” or a “bug-out bag”, having the right gear
on your person or in your vehicle could save your life. In this
article, the author shares with readers the benefit of his years
of experience in the back-country, and what he considers essential
gear for a well-rounded survival kit.
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| by Ashley
C. Emerson |
Armed But Not Dangerous: A Sheriff’s Department Works With Citizens
Open to the general public, the Boone County (Indiana) Sheriff’s Department trains citizens in proper gun handling techniques, combat mindset, situational awareness and other important topics.
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