Archive for the 'Firearms' Category

I have a problem with his conclusions because of the large difference in sample sizes between persons shot with the .357 magnum and .44 magnum.

I would assume that the correct answer to this question is, “You can thread pipes by hand (I’ve done that). You shouldn’t do that with barrels.”

Rifles, from Field & Stream.

Observations: There are some oddball cartridges like 6.5 PRC and .280 Ackley Improved, but pretty much everything is being made in 30-06 and 6.5 Creedmoor.  A lot of manufacturers are protecting barrels with Cerakote or lightening up the load with a carbon wrapper.  But reducing the weight takes money.  You pay big for reduction in weight.  It would be nice to have that Savage 110 Ultralight.

Shotguns, from Outdoor Life.

Observations: There are still break action guns and over-unders, some with very nice engraving.  In spite of what’s shown here though, manufacturers have finally gotten the touch on their gas systems, and most of the market seems to be dominated by auto-loaders.

He quickly deals with the issue of height-over-bore for close range shooting (as in CQB), and then discusses why he mounts his scopes high.  A very interesting discussion.

I think he doesn’t understand that he’s misusing the terms “energy” and potential energy.”  However, his point remains true, and I would have thought the point intuitive.  The energy needs to be applied to the right location, and putting components into a vise as a cantilever isn’t the right way to approach the problem.  Keep everything along main axes if possible to minimize the torque (force × moment arm) applied to the component itself.  Things can break.  But I’ve seen situations where this wasn’t entirely possible.

From reader Ned, CZ may be looking to purchase Colt.

The parent companies of both Colt and CZ have been negotiating a deal that may make firearms history. CZ is looking to buy out Colt following years of financial trouble for the iconic American firearms company.

While some people may not like the idea of a Czech firm swooping in to buy up one of the most storied manufacturers in American history, gun enthusiasts might see this in a completely different light. CZ might not be a household name like Colt, but gun owners everywhere know about CZ.

According to the CZ Group, the two have agreed to initial terms and CZ is now performing due diligence work before finalizing the deal. CZ expects to finish the due diligence period by the end of January 2021.

“The parties have reached an agreement in principle on key commercial parameters of the transaction,” said the CZ Group in a statement (.pdf). “Execution of the definitive documentation for the transaction is estimated to take place by the end of January 2021, subject to completing the negotiations, finalizing the transaction documentation, and obtaining necessary approvals of the relevant stakeholders.”

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The question remains, what will a CZ-operated Colt’s Manufacturing look like? Hopefully a lot like Dan Wesson. CZ acquired Dan Wesson Firearms in 2005 in a move that revitalized the American company while preserving its legacy.

This is an interesting move, and not one I quite understand, frankly.  I’m not sure what the business model will look like.  Colt, like Remington, may be irretrievably lost.

For instance, has CZ considered that it may be impossible to conduct business in a financially responsible manner in a Northern state, combined with union labor?  Why wouldn’t they move Colt to a right-to-work state?  Or maybe they are considering that.

I’m also not quite sure what it means to purchase Colt?  Does this mean purchasing the rights to designs, branding, machinery, people-equity and intellectual property?  Also consider that any purchase of a company also means responsibility for debt.

CZ is making some fine equipment today.  I’d hate to see the brand sullied by failure to turn Colt around.

Recall that I pointed out that the CZ Tactical Sport 2 pistol shown was the incorrect gun and couldn’t be obtained in the U.S.?

Well, American Rifleman has corrected the report.  Their article now shows the correct pistol.

I guess they listened.

With his focus on level guns and now revolvers, I like the direction Chris Costa is headed with his videos.  This is full service analysis, not just MSRs.

But then, I’m pretty old school and see 1911s, revolvers and open carry as dignified and gentlemanly.