1911s, Sixguns and More Highlighted in 2013 American Handgunner Special Edition
OutdoorHub 04.12.13
Whether its 1911s, vintage revolvers or 10mm semi-autos, the American Handgunner 2013 Annual Special Edition offers an extensive array of engaging features for those interested in all-things handguns. Publisher Roy Huntington had this to say about this fact and fun-filled Special Edition:
“This American Handgunner Special Edition provides a wide cross-section of handguns for readers to enjoy,” says Huntington. “Topics range from advanced handgun techniques to the foundational elements of sixguns, 1911s and different cartridges; our knowledgeable writers will entertain readers from cover to cover.”
The enduring popularity of 1911s has inspired countless configurations to serve a variety of applications. With so many modifications available, those looking to personalize their favorite 1911 are often faced with a daunting task. Contributing Writer Tiger McKee encourages readers to concentrate on a few features when altering these prolific autoloading pistols.
“Once you decide a 1911 is the handgun for you, then stick with it. It’s a great fightin’ pistol, but it demands consistency from you,” advises McKee. “You have to determine and decide what you need and what works based on your intended application. As the iconic Jeff Cooper said, the three essential elements of a combat pistol are a crisp trigger, a set of sights you can see and a pistol that fits in your hands.”
In “Sixguns 101,” Contributing Editor John Taffin brings his considerable expertise by taking readers back to school with a brief overview of the celebrated history of both single-action and double-action revolvers.
“My hope here is to help those who are just getting into revolvers, get to know a little bit about where they came from and what is available today,” Taffin writes. “There is a whole world of excellent single-action and double-action sixguns out there, including replicas of virtually every single-action revolver available during the frontier period.”
Additional topics in this Handgunner Special Edition include the wicked accuracy of Gary Reeder revolvers, an enthralling narrative on handgun hunting in Africa, how Colt’s Delta Elite saved the 10mm cartridge, the story behind the .41 Magnum and the realities of weak-hand gunfighting.
A Smith & Wesson M&P Shield chambered in .40 S&W highlights the Gun Giveaway for the 2013 American Handgunner Annual. Valued at over $1,000, this prize bundle also includes the Blade-Tech Appendix Carry Holster, Spyderco’s popular Terzuola C55 Starmate folder, the 650-lumen LED Lenser M14X and a Shield-specific laser from LaserMax. Readers can enter to win this giveaway at www.americanhandgunner.com/giveaway.
This Special Edition includes the comprehensive 2013 Buyer’s Guide, a giant 96-page catalog featuring currently available semi-autos, revolvers, long guns, knives, lights, lasers and more.
To order the 2013 American Handgunner Special Edition, check the newsstands or order online at www.americanhandgunner.com/2013annual/.
