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This issue's cover feature is our match report from the F-Class World Championships that were recently conducted in South Africa. Plus, Product Focus has Field Editor Art Merrill's review of the new Ruger .22 LR/.22 WMR Super Wrangler convertible revolver. Additionally, be sure to read Frank Melloni's review of the innovative Kestrel KST1000 Shot Timer.
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Featuring an appealing combination of class-leading concealability along with impressive capacity and performance, the Hellcat® Pro with Threaded Barrel features 15+1 rounds of 9mm in a smaller footprint than any other pistol in its class. The pistol's 4.4" barrel is hammer-forged for durability and features 1/2x28 threading at the muzzle, further enhancing the Hellcat Pro's capabilities. Optics-ready and equipped with a versatile accessory rail, this exceptional everyday carry pistol delivers the perfect balance. Read More.
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VZ Grips, makers of the finest gun grips on the planet for 20 years. Each grip is manufactured in the USA and meticulously hand finished to perfection by our expert craftsmen. Don't settle for cheap imitations. Get the right grip for your gun. Shop our near limitless options at VZGrips.com
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Swarm 10X Technology brought multi-shot ability to breakbarrel air rifles with it's 10-shot magazine. This revolutionary technology combines with a new handsome automotive grade synthetic stock with rubber grips and checkering positioned at strategic locations. The softer rubber insets create a smoother buttstock for the cheek and secure, comfortable grips for both hands. Available in both .177 and .22 calibers, the new Viper Gen3i produces the high velocities expected from GAMO, and features Whisper Maxxim Noise Dampening Technology and a metal-jacketed steel barrel. Read More
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The June issue also includes an article by Art Merrill about the Gen. Joe Foss Shooting Complex in Maricopa County, Arizona. Another must-read is Field Editor Chris Christian's feature about preparing for action shooting scenarios that require more than just solid fundamentals. In addition, don't miss Range Bag this month with shotgunner Aeriel Skinner.
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Mary Kathryn Wigger, age 83, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mary Kay was born October 8, 1939, in Whitefish, Montana, to Homer B. Spencer and Mary Ellen (Shoaf) Spencer. She spent her childhood in Montana and relocated to Ft. Benning, Georgia, as a military spouse not long after marrying Lones W. Wigger, Jr., on December 28, 1958. Mary Kay supported Lones and family for a 26-year Army career before retiring to Colorado Springs in 1986. Read More
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With a perfect score of 1920-178X, Bruce Piatt captured his seventh Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Championship. This marks his seventh Bianchi Cup victory, after previously winning the prestigious action pistol title in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2006, 2009 and 2019. The 2023 CMP Bianchi Cup was held May 23-26 at the Green Valley Rifle and Pistol Club in Hallsville, Missouri. This year was the first time the competition was held under the stewardship of the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Read More
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Joe Fanizzi overcame a two-target deficit on the final day of the 2023 NSCA Northeast Regional to edge out the competition, topping the leaderboard as event champion. He also won High Overall in the FITASC event at the match, which is one of the most popular stops on the NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester. Read More
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M1 Garand shooters generally know that the potential higher pressure of commercial .30-06 hunting ammunition makes it unwise to fire in the Garand. The three resources for safe Garand chow are military surplus ammo, commercial ammo loaded specifically for the Garand, or handloading. Let's see how they stack up in availability and cost. Read More
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Springfield Armory introduces the new Prodigy models on their website with the following: "The Prodigy from Springfield Armory take the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with double stack capacity and a performance-driven feature set. Reconfigured around a double-stack magazine, the Prodigy's polymer grip module mounts to its forged steel frame offering capacities of 17+1 and 20+1. Read More
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Federal recently announced a new line extension to its Train + Protect product line—which features packaging that honors any shooter's birthright to bear arms—with a new load in 10 mm Auto. According to Federal, the full-power 10 mm offering features a Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullet to "deliver both precise, practical performance at the range, and instant, reliable expansion on impact." Read More
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Blackhawk tactical athletes Zach Rodman and Jared Halbert earned a first-place finish at the 2023 Tactical Games South Carolina Team Event, held at the Sawmill Training Complex from April 17-18. Similar to individual Tactical Games events in terms of structure, Team Events feature two competitors working together to complete multiple physical and marksmanship stages as quickly as possible. Read More
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Based in Plano Texas, Shadow Systems is a designer and manufacturer of premium firearms and firearm parts. Started in 2016, the company set out to provide an uncompromising everyday use firearm. They created a manufacturing facility where they manufacture slides, triggers and internals for their line of 920 variants. Read More
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Beretta recently announced the signing of Cameron Templin to its professional pistol competition team. He will compete with the new 92XI SAO in the provisional Limited Optics division of the USPSA. Templin is a Grand Master in USPSA and Steel Challenge events, earning those titles within three years of competitive shooting. Read More
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The 2023 Grand American World Trapshooting Championship will be held August 2-12 at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois. This year's tournament marks the 124th time that Amateur Trapshooting Association competitors have gathered to determine the world's greatest trapshooter. Read More
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EGW has been in the business a long time, providing its customers with the desired upgrades to enhance the performance of your firearm. George Smith and his team are based in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and have been designing and manufacturing world class parts and accessories for rifles and pistols since 1991. All of my competition 1911/2011s have EGW parts, especially their trigger kits. Read More
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Capacity is king, and MBX will take you there with their latest offerings. Whether it is for Carry Optics, Limited Optics or the company's already most popular Open division magazines, MBX will make sure that you have all the rounds you can stuff in a magazine. The new 140 mm magazines for 1911 and 2011 double-stack firearms such as the Staccatos and the Springfield Prodigy have a capacity of 24 rounds and reloadable. Read More
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