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CONTENTS MARCH 2001 VOL.47 NO.03-555 44 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. 6 MARCH 2001 GUNS MAGAZINE THE FINEST IN THE FIREARMS FIELD SINCE 1955 FOUNDING PUBLISHER George E. von Rosen (1915-2000) PUBLISHER Thomas von Rosen EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cameron Hopkins EDITOR Scott Farrell [email protected] ART DIRECTOR Joseph R. Novelozo ART ASSISTANT Richard Stahlhut ASSISTANT EDITOR Jennifer Rogers Kramer EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jessica Applegate ADVERTISING PRODUCTION Linda Peterson CONTRIBUTING EDITORS PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Ichiro Nagata SHOOTING EDITOR Dave Anderson HANDGUN EDITOR Massad Ayoob SHOTGUN & HUNTING EDITOR Holt Bodinson AIRGUNS EDITOR J.I. Galan HANDLOADING EDITOR Charles E. Petty FIELD EDITORS Sam Fadala, Roy Huntington SPECIALPROJECTSEDITOR Tom Turpin CUSTOMER SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION (619) 297-8032 [email protected] CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING (619) 297-8525 [email protected] EDITORIAL (619) 297-5352 [email protected] INTERNET www.gunsmagazine.com (INDICATE MAGAZINE AND DEPARTMENT) ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Denny Fallon National Adv. Offices: 591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 297-8520 FAX: (619) 297-5353 email: [email protected] East Coast Adv. Reps.: Buchmayr Associates Sig Buchmayr 137 Rowayton Ave. #320 Rowayton, CT 06853 (203) 855-8834 MAGAZINE PRINTING SERVICES: QuebecorWorld FILM PRODUCTION: Web-Tech, Inc. GENERAL COUNSEL: Steele N. Gillaspey PRODUCED IN THE U.S.A. 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! 8 MARCH 2001 GUNS MAGAZINE
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