Amer ican Handgunner Jan/Feb 2013

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CHILDREN & DEADLY FORCE
$5.95
OUTSIDE US
$9.50
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
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Colt’s
45
ACP
Lightweight
1911
Featherlight
Firepower!
Mech-Tech
Carbine
Conversion
Kimber
Super
Carry HD
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Mag-Na-Port
FOCUS
Cool Carry Options
Winning Edge: .44 Special
Pistolsmithing: Tools
Shooting Iron: Cast Bullets
Custom
S&W .44 Mag!
Colt Martial Handguns
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THESE HIGH-CLASS
GUNBUCKETS! John Connor
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nside the waistband or outside; under a jacket or even a T-shirt;
completely concealed or worn open and shown with pride, we’ve
got some great holster picks for you! The best part is, I got to test
and evaluate most of ’em myself! Yeah, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do
it… Feast your eyes and fill your needs, folks!
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Jerry Evans, the honcho of Haugen Handgun Leather, was so
tickled with his new Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm that when he
learned I had one to T&E for Handgunner he couldn’t restrain himself. This
is his #7 Equalizer in black shark with lizard trim, lined in smooth kangaroo,
and he even topped it with the seal of my alma mater: the Eagle, Globe &
Anchor! Ain’t it a beauty? And the fit is better than a glove!
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For a snubnose revolver, the IWB “appendix carry” position is
secure and fast! Since nobody knows more about snubbies than
Bobby Mac, it’s no surprise he makes the best holsters for ’em. Here’s
his SN-1 huggin’ my Ruger LCR. It’s a great balance of flexibility and
rigidity, and super comfy carried at the appendix or anywhere from
12 to 5 o’clock. The top of the belt loop sits right at the top of the
cylinder — perfect!
Do you walk, jog, run, bike or rollerblade? Maybe you just want a comfortable, easy-access under-the-shirt carry
system not as restrictive as a belly-band?
Check out the PT-One and PT-2 by Pistol
Wear. Worn low on the trunk around the hips
— not the belly — the pouches are secure
and offer noise-free entry. The material is light,
comfy and washable and the belts adjust easily. I’ve
tried `em both and they’re Good2Go!
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Designed and made in Finland, HT Holsters recently arrived in the US.
I tested both their excellent SWAT holster — see it in Web Blast — and
this one, their unique, patented Speed-Draw CC. A mechanically simple and
intuitive security system releases simply by taking a natural grip on the pistol’s
butt. The lever rocks forward and you’re in business fast! Another hidden feature
is its 360-degree adjustable locking cant. Made for Glocks and a few other pistols,
this one’s a winner!
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Inside the waistband or outside? Wouldn’t it be great
to find one fast, concealable
holster filling both roles? That’s
Galco’s new Double Time. Precision molded of Kydex, it features
adjustable tension for security,
maintenance-free construction,
an open top for fast draw, and
it jumps back and forth from
OWB to IWB quickly with just a
flat-blade screwdriver. Made for
a couple dozen pistols, you’ll like
the versatility and the price.
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The folks at CrossBreed Holsters got a mold of Smith & Wesson’s Shield before the pistols even came out, and promptly
made four outstanding holsters and mag carriers for it. I’ve tried both the IWB
QuikClip and OWB SnapSlide shown here, and they’re extremely stable, comfortable and easy-draw. If you’re already a CrossBreed fan, you’re gonna like
these, and if you’re not, they’ll make you a fan!
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Reminds you of something, right? Yup; Bill Holden as “Pike” in the Sam
Peckinpah classic The Wild Bunch. Triple K crafts this Wild K rig from
selected US hides exclusively for 1911 frames, finishing it in walnut oil with
border trim and a solid brass buckle. Your pistol rides with a slight forward
cant, and the whole lashup was designed for long-wear comfort and support.
Pardner, you don’t have to be a cowboy shooter to love this
handsome rig!
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There are more pics and scoop on these and other cool
carry options on Web Blast, so be sure to check ’em out!
For more info: www.americanhandgunner.com/productindex and click on the company name.
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