S&W “Boomer Brothers” Highlight July/August American Handgunner
OutdoorHub 05.17.13
High-end custom meets affordability in the American Handgunner July/August cover story. Contributing Editor John Connor has a firsthand look at Smith & Wesson’s latest additions to the renowned Performance Center line, the Custom SW1911 and Round Butt SW1911 in .45 ACP — dubbing them “The Boomer Brothers.”
“Both have match-grade barrels with hand-cut chambers, appropriately throated, with hand-polished feed ramps, precision-crowned muzzles and Briley spherical bushings,” Connor describes. “And by the way, there were zero failures to feed, extract or eject with either pistol, with any ammo — maybe not a surprise.”
This issue of American Handgunner also reviews the new Glock G30S in .45 ACP. Originally adopted by the LAPD Special Investigation Section (SIS), the G30S melds the frame of the G30 with the slide of the G36. Due to its popularity and effectiveness, the G30S will soon be available to the public.
“The G30S shot to point of aim with everything I fed it and never hiccupped. Shot-to-shot recovery was indeed quick and consistent, making accurate double-taps, triple-taps and multiple shot strings a breeze,” observes Janich. “In short, the G30S shoots well, carries well and offers the magazine capacity to address the problems SIS officers are most likely to face.”
Other topics covered in this issue of Handgunner include a special feature on how to skin small game, the new Ruger Single-Ten, a close look at gun cleaning, why loading lead is a viable option for reloaders and how Kustom Ballistics makes sight sense.
A HK P30 Package comprises the July/August Handgun of the Month Giveaway. Valued at over $1,300, this prize bundle also includes the Comp-Tac International Holster and Twin Mag Pouch, Full-Scale Tactics’ Trigger Trainer and the stylish Hannibal QTR-4 folder from Quartermaster. Readers can enter for a free chance to win this giveaway by visiting www.americanhandgunner.com/giveaway.
For readers who can’t get enough of American Handgunner, the July/August issue offers a collection of online-only exclusives, including a look at the enduring legacy of Bill Ruger, the XL Single Shot handgun and numerous “Web Blast” features. Handgun enthusiasts can download this issue as a PDF for only $2 or can simply sign up for a free, all-digital subscription by visiting online at www.americanhandgunner.com/digital-editions.
