Tabla de contenidos para July 2023 en Guns & Ammo

The Inforce WMLx Gen 2 series is a compact, lightweight rail-mounted rifle light that’s 700- to 800-lumens bright and easy to operate. Tech is encased within the unit’s glass-reinforced nylon housing, while the rubber switch is positioned within the ramped rear. The switch activates its constant, momentary, and strobe modes of operation. Powered by two CR123A batteries, the WMLx produces up to 10,000 candela at peak beam intensity with a 2-hour runtime. The infrared (IR) version adds an IR illuminator with a 4-hour runtime. The WMLx is available in black or FDE. $150 (light)$180 (light/IR) THE MOST IMPORTANT ACCESSORY you can add to a defensive firearm is a mounted light. In a self-defense situation, the need is clear. You have a moral and legal obligation to confirm that you are…

WEST TEXAS’ CHIHUAHUAN DESERT isn’t a location that first comes to mind when a hunter thinks of elk. However, after being eradicated in the early 1900s, the elk population was restocked in the ’60s and has been steadily growing in numbers ever since. In Texas, elk are considered an “exotic,” which means they can be hunted year-round. Arguably, the best time to hunt elk is during the rut, which is when bulls venture out in search of a cow for a mate. Since the bull’s motivation to mingle often overrides his sense of self-preservation, this period makes for ideal hunting conditions. During mid-October 2022, the elk were rutting in West Texas. By the morning of the third (and final) day of an elk hunt guided by Wildlife Systems (wildlifesystems.com), I…

IN THE GUN-COLLECTING WORLD, “rarity” is a relative term. By any reasonable definition, the Smith & Wesson Triple Lock Target fits the description. Also known as the “Model of 1908,” “.44 Hand Ejector First Model” or the “New Century,” the “Triple Lock” nickname relates to the unique and expensive-to-produce third locking position where the cylinder’s yoke meets the frame. In “Smith & Wesson 1857-1945,” authors Robert Neal and Roy Jinks called this feature “an example of the ultimate in precision machine work.” Either due to the cost of manufacturing th e third lock or its incompatibility with the field cond i-tions experienced in the trenches of World War I, the feature was quickly dropped. These revolvers bec ame collectible, notably after Elmer Keith said the Trip le Lock was “perhaps…

@GUNSANDAMMOMAG OLD YELLE R DIES. Written by Fred Gipson in 1956, the Newbery Honor winner told the story of a dingy yellow dog that wins the love of two boys and their mother, and defends the fam ily against bear, boar and a rabi d wolf. The oldest, Travis, comes of age as he must put down his sick best friend to protect his f amily and end the dog’s sufferin g. The book was quickly ada pted to film by Walt Disney in 1957, which starred Tommy Kirk, Fess Parker, Dorothy McG uire, and even featured Chuck Connors a year prior to “The Rifl eman.” In 1961, Wilson Raw ls’ autobiographical novel “Where the Red Fern Grows” inspired children with its tale o f an obsessive boy who bu…

AS MUCH AS WE LIKE TO BELIEVE we’re all rugged individualists, the firearms community is just as susceptible to trends as any other group. “Trends” in the firearms community usually revolve around tactics or are linked to newer shoote rs. Old-school hunters are the least vulnerable to trends because their opinions usually come with a heavy dose of experi ence. As proof, I offer up the current trend towards high o ptic mounts when attaching a red dot or low-powered variable optic to an AR-15. This is one of the most puzzling tre nds I’ve ever witnessed though, and I attribute it to what I ’ll call “range theatrics.” The most common source of range theatrics is the internet, i.e., “the lan d of make-believe.” This is where critics will…

COMPROMISE. When it comes to semiautomatic pistols designed for concealed carry, we always talk about “compromise.” Sure, you can have a handgun that’s small and mighty, but the trade-off is seriously snappy recoil and less onboard capacity. It’s fair to say the latter complaint has been addressed by the recent wave of optic-ready micro-compacts. Pistols including the Ruger Max-9 ($439, ruger.com); SIG Sauer P365X ($599, sigsauer.com); Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP ($633, springfield-armory.com); Smith & Wesson Shield Plus OR ($549, smith-wesson.com) and Taurus GX4 TORO ($450, taurususa.com) boast extremely efficient magazines, holding 10-plus rounds of 9mm despite diminutive designs. The recoil issue, though, is a tougher nut to crack. Using a micro- or subcompact pistol (read those descriptors interchangeably), it’s not as though shooting a few rounds of defensive 9mm is…

MYSTERY .30 LUGER Q: I have a Luger chambered in 7.65mm (.30 Luger) that I am trying to get some information on. It appears to be stamped on the top of the toggle with the “DWM” marking. There is no marking under the safety lever and the serial number 10XX appears to match on all parts. There is a grip safety and the barrel is in good condition. Any information as to the model and value would be appreciated. T. B. Flowood, Mississippi A: This one is interesting. I double checked with Luger expert Michael Zomber, and he opines you have a rather scarce Model 1906 Brazilian contract model. Some 5,000 in 7.65mm Parabellum were ordered from Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) in 1910. The pistol’s extractor should be…

LOOKING FOR A SHOOTING ACTIVITY that allows you to practice marksmanship, wind reading and long-range shooting techniques? Long-range rimfire shooting is a fast-growing activity that doesn’t have to be expensive, and long-range rimfire competitions can test your skills as far as 300 yards! There are rimfire-only Precision Rifle Series (PRS) matches with 300-yard stages, as well as specific National Rifle League (NRL) rimfire matches, for example. Many shooting ranges offer 200 yards, so you shouldn’t have to travel far to find a place that allows shooting .22 LR at 200 yards or further. This is a great activity to inspire and teach young shooters marksmanship and environmental-compensation skills. You likely have a rifle and scope that will work well enough to start. Of course, there are purpose-built long-range rifles and…