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November 2005
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7 articles · 29 pages
Page 5
Governor Jeb Bush Signs Florida’s New Self Defense law
In a recent ceremony at the state capitol, Gov. Jeb Bush signed Florida’s “Castle Doctrine” into law. Sponsored by Senator Durell Peaden and Representative Dennis Baxley, the bill (SB-436) unanimously passed the Senate and overwhelmingly passed in the…
Pages 6–10
The Anatomy of the Savage Model 24
After making its de but over 50 years ago the Model 24 has be come far more than just a lost hiker’s best friend.
Pages 11–13
Big-Boy Caliber Conversions: The .400 Cor Bon and .460 Rowland
Conversion of the M1911 to these interesting calibers is simple, relatively speaking, with these custom “drop-in” barrels.
Pages 14–15
Basic Repairs With Brownells Acraglas
Acraglas epoxy, once cured, produces a bond as strong as the original material itself. What’s more, it can be shaped, dyed, and textured to match most wood and plastic surfaces.
Pages 16–19
Gunstock Checkering: Beyond the Basics
Once you understand the basics and have mastered the application of simple patterns, it’s time to move ahead. Here, we’ll cover some of the more advanced skills and more involved checkering patterns.
Pages 20–25
Simple Action Work On the Browning Hi-Power
Opinions differ as to which was John Browning’s best pistol design. The fact remains, however, that the Hi-Power is a great all-around pistol, and one that can be improved greatly with a small amount of attention.
Pages 26–27
Reader Forum
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In This Collection
- Governor Jeb Bush Signs Florida’s New Self Defense law p. 2
- The Anatomy of the Savage Model 24 pp. 3-7
- Big-Boy Caliber Conversions: The .400 Cor Bon and .460 Rowland pp. 8-10
- Basic Repairs With Brownells Acraglas pp. 11-13, 21
- Gunstock Checkering: Beyond the Basics pp. 14-17
- Simple Action Work On the Browning Hi-Power pp. 18-21
- Reader Forum pp. 23-24
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