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2 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:41 AM Page 3 New-Reloader XLXL 750 750 Package You’ve made the decision that loading your own ammunition is right for you. You’re ready to pull the trigger, but uncertain of exactly what you need. Dillon has taken the work out of this. We have assembled a New-Reloader Package, featuring our new XL 750 reloading machine, with the most popular machine options, along with the accessories you’ll need to begin reloading immediately. This package is available in 9mm, .223/5.56mm, or BOTH. 9mm 750 Package: .223/5.56mm 750 Package: XL 750 in 9mm XL 750 in .223/5.56mm 9mm Die Set .223/5.56 Die Set Bench Wrench Bench Wrench Small Pistol Casefeeder Small Rifle Casefeeder XL 750/650 Strong Mount XL 750/650 Strong Mount Bullet Tray Kit Bullet Tray Kit Roller Handle Roller Handle .223/5.56 Case Gage 9mm Case Gage Dillon Case Lube D-Terminator Digital Scale D-Terminator Digital Scale Primer Flip Tray Primer Flip Tray 4 Small Primer Pickup Tubes 4 Small Primer Pickup Tubes Digital Calipers Digital Calipers The Complete Reloading Manual for the 9mm Luger The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 Rem. Total: $1453.87 Total: $1488.86 Combo Package (.223 Conversion Pictured at Right) Includes the 9mm Package Above, Plus: .223/5.56 Conversion Kit .223/5.56 Die Set XL 750 Quick Change .223 Case Gage Dillon Case Lube Small Rifle Casefeed Plate The Complete Reloading Manual for the .223 Rem. Total w/9mm Pkg.: $1843.80

Dillon’s Bill of Rights TheWhat’s Long Ranger Inside: by Jonathan Kilburn for Reloaders Page 8 all of Dillon Precision’s customers have certain inalienable rights when they buy a reloading product: A Blast From the Past 1. right of Quality – YOU THE CUSTOMER have the right by Peter Caroline to expect a well-designed product, manufactured with Page 48 quality materials and workmanship that does what the seller claims it will do. 2. right to Test and Send-Back – YOU THE CUSTOMER Mec-Gar’s 18-Round should have the right to test the product on your own Beretta 92 Magazines reloading bench for at least 30 days, and if it does not live up by Duane Thomas to your expectations, send it back for a full refund. Page 52 3. right of Service – YOU THE CUSTOMER have the right to free, friendly, expert service and technical advice available NSSF: The National Shooting through a toll-free phone number. This service should include Sports Foundation prompt replacement of broken or bad parts – free of charge. 4. right of Warranty – YOU THE CUSTOMER have the by Alan Korwin right to a lifetime warranty on any non-commercial-grade Page 70 reloading product you purchase. Unfortunately, we can’t offer this warranty on textile products and electrical or electronic components. 5. right to be Heard – YOU THE CUSTOMER should have DillonProduct Precision Reloading Machines: Index the right to speak to someone of authority anytime you can’t BL 550 26 get satisfaction through normal channels. If our sales Square Deal “B” 28 representatives aren’t able to help you, our supervisors have a RL 550C 24 mandate to take customer-satisfaction issues all the way to XL 750 20 the owner of the company if necessary. SUPER 1050 16 RL 1100 12 Editor’s note: The Bill of Rights for Reloaders is Dillon SL 900 Shotshell Loader 38 Precision Products’ customer-satisfaction policy. It remains Big Fifty Reloader .50 BMG Loader 38 very much unchanged from the day the company was CP 2000 Case Processing Machine 6 founded. The disclaimer about textile products and Vibratory Case Cleaners 11 electrical or electronic components reflects the reality of Case/Media Separators 11 how those products are produced in today’s world. RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 33 Ultimately, our founder recognized that satisfied customers Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 14 are our best advertising, and the only thing that Redding Reloading Dies 36 differentiated his company from all the others at the time Dillon Reloading Scales 33 was the warranty and customer service he offered. Reloading Components 34-35 We constantly strive to live up to his standards. Eye & Ear Protection 5 Please let us know if we’re not succeeding. Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 37 Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 44 “Plan B” Very-Bad-Day Planner Holster 49 the Dillon Range Bag/Ammo Bag/Shooting Mat 27 Targets and Target Stands 73 Firearms Maintenance 64-69 Stephen M. Dillon - Publisher Issue #335 Mark G. BLUEPixler - Editor PRESSMay [email protected] 2020 ATTENTION DILLON CUSTOMERS: Because of changes to California’s Proposition 65 that took effect on August 30, 2018, companies doing business in California Gary Kieft - Technical Editor are mandated to provide warnings on products that may expose Californians This Issue’s Contributors: to any one or more of a list of approximately 900 chemicals, including Lead, Peter Caroline Alan Korwin Duane Thomas Copyright 2020 by which are “known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or Dillon Precision Gus Cotey John Marshall Products, Inc. other reproductive harm.” The new regulation states that a warning must be Jonathan Kilburn Alan M. Rice “provided in the catalog in a manner that clearly associates it with the item All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon equipment and all Dillon being purchased.” Though we have no reason to believe our products could textiles are covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Any cause harm when used as intended, we now include the appropriate modifications performed to Dillon machines, or the addition of any unapproved Proposition 65 warnings on some of our products to meet the California “safe equipment, including automated or mechanical add-ons from other harbor” requirements. manufacturers, is expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty. 4 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:41 AM Page 5 Bomber Glasses

•H ProtectionP1 E lRatingec NRRtr o21nic Hearing Protector • External battery compartment • Auto shut off extends battery life • Extra-deep, replaceable ear pads omber Glasses’ lenses and frames are made from High- • Separate volume controls for each ear BIndex Polycarbonate that is durable, flexible and impact • TRUE stereophonic sound resistant. All colors provide UV protection. • Collapsible for ease of storage Clear P71-10513 $9.99 • One-year warranty on electronics Smoke P71-10514 9.99 Light Blue P71-10515 9.99 Yellow P71-10516 9.99 Amber P71-10517 9.99 Smoke Mirror P71-10518 9.99 Bifocal Shooting Glasses Clear, Bottom Bifocal Clear Bifocal 1.5 P71-11820 $19.99 illon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector amplifies Clear Bifocal 2.0 P71-11821 19.99 Dweak sounds while at the same time blocking out Clear Bifocal 2.5 P71-11822 19.99 loud, harmful noise. During loud noises, the HP1 Smoke, Bottom Bifocal maintains a comfortable level of sound transmission – Smoke Bifocal 1.5 P71-11825 $19.99 HP1 Hearing Protectors are designed to never Smoke Bifocal 2.0 P71-11829 19.99 completely shut off. The Dillon HP2 Folding Hearing Smoke Bifocal 2.5 P71-11831 19.99 Protector is comfortable to wear for extended periods They’re BaCK! Clear, Top Bifocal and folds for easy storage when not in use. Clear Bifocal 1.5 P71-11832 $39.99 Clear Bifocal 1.75 P71-43221 39.99 Clear Bifocal 2.0 P71-11834 39.99 Clear Bifocal 2.25 P71-43333 39.99 Clear Bifocal 2.5 P71-11843 39.99 Non-ElectronicHP2 Clear Bifocal 3.0 P71-43334 39.99 Hearing Protector Hearing Protector Belt Clip SureFire Hearing Protection

HP1Dillon (NRR 21)Hearing Electronic Hearing Protectors Protector, Blue^ P71-10157 $139.99 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black^ P71-10156 139.99 ar Pro EP3 Sonic Defenders® by SureFire® protect you HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue^ Eagainst loud, harmful noises, yet allow normal conversa- P71-10361 19.99 tions to be heard; and the soft, hypoallergenic polymer pro- HP2 Hearing Protector, Black^ P71-10360 19.99 vides all-day comfort. NRR 24 HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions^ Small P71-25340 $13.99 P71-19022 10.00 Medium (Fit Most People) P71-25341 13.99 Hearing Protector Belt Clip P71-13020 3.29 Large P71-25342 13.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 5 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:41 AM Page 6 CP 2000^ Dillon’s First DEDICATED Case-Processing Machine! • Eccentric Roller Bearing Drive System • Smoother Operation, Less Effort • Higher Throughput, Lower Cost Per Case • Heavier Frame for Greater Rigidity • Seven Threaded Stations for More Flexibility • Upgraded Primer Pocket Swager • Primer Pocket Swage Available in Two Stations • User-Replaceable Swage Rod Tip • Reinforced Toolhead Bolt & Washer • Improved Shellplate Indexing System • Processing Speed up to 2000 Cases Per Hour

Designed to complement our RL 1100 and Super 1050, the CP 2000 offers higher speed, greater versatility and added case processing capability...all at a much lower cost than dedicating a RELOADING machine to prep brass! If you’re loading mass quantities of ammo, the CP 2000 will make your task MUCH easier. $159999 CP 2000 with Small Primer Swager P71-66200 CP 2000 with Large Primer Swager P71-66201 Case Trimmer, Trim Die, Short Trim Die Toolhead, Universal Decapping Die and Second Back-Up Expander Die Sold Separately

Price as pictured here with accessories: $2629.99 RT 1500 Case Trimmer P71-62164 $349.99 .300 Blk Carbide Trim Die P71-16306 $189.99 Short Trim Die Toolhead P71-66026 $240.99 .300 Blk Caliber Conversion P71-66210 $132.99 .300 Blk Expander Back Up P71-62372 $46.99 Universal Decapping Die P71-22127 $28.99 Small Rifle Casefeed Plate P71-21074 $39.99 6 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:41 AM Page 7

Rapid Trimhe RT 15001500 is used just like Casea standard size disconnect Trimmer power cord; and it can be used Dillon’s Tdie. The big difference is that while you are on any standard reloader, single stage or RT 1500 shown pushing the case into the die to size it, an progressive. installed electric motor driving a carbide cutter at 4500 The RT 1500 Case Trimmer P71-62164 is on an XL 650. RPM is trimming the case to length. Chips are $349.99. (Available only in 110 volt 60 hz.) drawn off through a vacuum manifold that Size/trim dies are sold separately (see chart clamps to the outside of the special size/trim below). Replacement carbide cutting blades, die. (Vacuum cleaner and hose not included.) P71-13141, are $20.99 each. Upper lock The RT 1500 is equipped with a quick- rings, P71-13559, are $6.99 each. RT 1500 & 1200B Size/Trim Die Calibers^

.204 Ruger P71-21028 $69.99 RT 1500 Short Trim Dies .222 Rem. P71-21363 69.99 NOTE: The following dies MUST be used with a .223 Rem. P71-20107 61.99 Short Trim Die Toolhead. .223 Rem. Carbide P71-19797 189.99 .300 Blk Carbide P71-62140 $189.99 .220 Swift P71-21364 69.99 6.8 SPC P71-62238 69.99 .22-250 Rem. P71-20110 69.99 7.62 x 39 P71-62237 69.99 .243 Win. P71-20109 69.99 .25-06 Rem. P71-21367 69.99 6.5 Creedmoor (1500 only) P71-62290 69.99 6.5 x 55mm P71-21495 69.99 .270 Win. P71-20112 69.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P71-21366 69.99 .30-30 Win. P71-20111 69.99 .300 WSM P71-21029 69.99 .308 Win. P71-20106 61.99 .308 Win. Carbide P71-62126 189.99 .30-06 P71-20108 61.99 .30-06 Carbide P71-62159 239.99 Short Trim Die Toolheads .300 Win. Mag. P71-21370 69.99 RL 550 P71-62231 $44.99 .300 Wby. Mag. P71-21371 69.99 (Includes modified vacuum manifold.) .303 Brit. P71-21765 69.99 XL 750/650 P71-62112 39.99 8 x 57 Mauser P71-21502 69.99 RL/Super 1050^ P71-62219 240.99 RT 1500 Motor Only P71-61500 $318.99 (Blue 1050 Toolhead Stand not included.) Dillon’s 303 MILITARYEliminate the “Grunt BRASS? Work” with Dillon’s Super Swage 600 Stainless Steel ntil now, reusing military brass, P71-20095 Headspace Uwith its crimped primer pockets, $114.99 has been a tedious task. The Dillon Case Gages solution is a remarkably simple device that bolts to your bench and allows you to swage the primer pockets with speed and ease. eadspace CaseWon’t Gages are essentialRust! for setting your rifle The case is supported from the inside, so you Hsize die, and make it easy to ensure that your loaded won’t be tearing the rims off the brass. A tool steel, pistol rounds will function in your firearm. hardened swage rod (easy to .223 Remington P71-13254 $29.99 change from large to small .308 Winchester P71-12867 30.99 primers) simply rolls .30-06 Springfield P71-12679 31.99 the crimp away. No .380 ACP P71-15160 17.99 reaming is necessary. 9mm Parabellum P71-15161 17.99 Our unique compound .38 Super P71-15158 17.99 cam leverage system .38 Special P71-15159 17.99 assures not only ease of operation, but perfect alignment .357 Magnum P71-15163 17.99 with each and every round. Sound simple? It is and it works. .40 S&W P71-15164 17.99 What’s more, it’s inexpensive. The Super Swage 600 comes 10mm P71-15162 17.99 with large and small swage rods. .44 Magnum P71-15165 17.99 6.8 SPC Back-Up Rod P71-62124 $22.99 .45 ACP P71-15166 17.99 9mm Adapter P71-62168 16.99 .45 Colt P71-15167 17.99 .40 S&W Adapter P71-62169 16.99 .45 GAP P71-12672 17.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 7 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:41 AM Page 8 TheThe LongLong RangerRanger

Henry Repeating Arms’ “Gear-Drive” Lever Gun

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A 6-lug rotating bolt head (inset below) essentially makes this rifle a lever- operated bolt-action rifle. The rotating bolt also keeps this lever action cleaner than conventional alternatives.

By Jonathan Kilburn There are few companies that can boast of a reputa- tion similar to that of Henry Repeating Arms. Formed in Brooklyn, New York and currently seated deep in New Jersey, Henry is one of America’s finest firearms manufacturers. Not many would think that the congested (and VERY blue) state of New Jersey would be home to pounds. The hefty buttstock puts the weight right into this delightful gun company. Started in 1996, Henry the shoulder, while the barrel is a bit lighter to make it produced some well-priced lever actions in .22 LR. easy to aim without producing too much fatigue. Today, they have many models to select from in a What was noticeable to me was the lack of exterior broad array of calibers. markings. The serial number, model and all ATF- One of the new designs from Henry is essentially a required information are on the edge of the magazine lever-operated bolt-action rifle – The Long Ranger. It well. With a small push of the mag-release button the features a 6-lug rotating bolt head similar to those 4-round magazine could be pulled free and the empty found in bolt-action and semiautomatic rifles, and well can be inspected. I was a little disappointed that feeds from a removable magazine, making it possible the magazine did not have a spring assist, but that’s per- to use unconventional ammunition types in a lever- sonal preference. All things considered; it’s one of the action rifle. Currently, they produce Long Rangers best-looking rifles I’ve seen in a long time. chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, .243 Win- Use chester, .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor. Both the The bolt requires some getting used to, compared to 20” barrel and 22” barrel (6.5 Creedmoor only) ver- other lever- and bolt-action rifles. The bolt is manipulat- sions are available with or without sights. ed by the lever via a ratcheting or geared system on the While the barrel remains a very sleek and seamless bottom of the carrier. This meant that it didn’t feel as feature, the stock seems to make the entire gun truly smooth to me as a well-lubricated bolt action and took shine. The walnut stock is perfectly fit and finished. more effort than a pivot-manipulated lever action. This From a distance, it looks as if the rifle is one long piece isn’t bad, it merely took some getting used to the rifle of material sculpted into the shape of a rifle. action in order to make sure it was moving efficiently. First impressions The magazine feeds incredibly easily. While the Because of the precise fit and finish, the Long Ranger empty magazine forces the user to manipulate the bolt appeared to me as a toy from a distance. Up close, the over the follower, a loaded magazine allows for smooth walnut stock and dark matte bluing brought the rifle transitioning of the cartridge into the chamber. The 6- together in a precisely made and nearly custom-fitted lug bolt locks into place with incredible ease. With the rifle. The barrel is free floated and protected by the wal- patented trigger safety from Henry, the receiver remains nut forend with only a small gap between. When han- smooth and featureless except for the elegant magazine dling the rifle, it doesn’t feel like it weighs nearly seven release. The trigger is the only thing to focus on and has

While not recommended, steel-cased ammunition will cycle without any issues though this rugged rifle.

a crisp pull with nearly no creep, a stiff wall, and a pull was 2.5 MOA. This is more likely because of my shoot- of just under 4 pounds. ing using iron sights than anything else. The iron sights were easy enough to use and not The Federal Premium was loaded up second and did extraordinary in any way. The rear sight folds down and not exhibit any difficulty feeding into the chamber. The the front sight is a standard dovetail post. I added a magazine held everything easily and with no play or small Picatinny rail to the top of the receiver, which movement. Following an identical pattern, I ran four works incredibly well for most optics; however, it sets of five shots separated by 10 minutes to allow the obscured the ability to use the iron sights. I’m sure barrel ample time to cool. At 100 yards I was pulling in there are alternative rail systems that can be utilized 1.5 MOA using the iron sights. It’s clear this is a sub- and will not obscure the iron sights. Henry offers an MOA rifle in the right hands. EGW rail that allows the user to continue to use the Overall impressions and Conclusion irons. Even with the higher rail it’s still recommended Simply put, Henry’s Long Ranger rifle is amazing. to have a hammer extension when using a scope. While other companies produce a similar rifle, the One of the drawbacks to many – not all – lever- Henry meets a pricepoint and features hard-to-beat action rifles is the lack of mounting hardware for slings. quality. The fit and finish is above average and easy to Henry has added a forward ring mount on the tip of the see. Arguably, one of the best features is the discrete forend and a rear mount on the walnut stock. While I placement of the serial numbers and information, did not attach a sling to this particular rifle, they appear emitting a retro kind of look. While it can occasional- to be well built and of excellent quality. ly be hard to actuate the lever, it makes sense with a Hands On ratcheting system and rotating bolt head. Regardless, I took the rifle to the range and brought some ammu- it still runs smooth, even if not as smooth as Henry’s nition from TulAmmo; steel-cased FMJ 150 grain. In other lever guns. addition, we were supplied some Federal Premium While I tested a .308, the Long Ranger comes in Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing 168 grain. While we shot enough common calibers to definitely support the other ammunition choices through it, these were the $1105 MSRP. Add the quality to Henry’s excellent cus- two extremes of quality compared. tomer service and lifetime guarantee, and this is one The TulAmmo ammunition was a bit harder to feed tool meant to last several lifetimes. I can’t say enough due to the uncoated steel case. Wolf or Barnaul might good things about the Long Ranger. feed a little easier. The magazine holds everything well, Henry Repeating Arms fed with a little extra push, and chambered with a nice 59 East 1st Street bolt lock. Running four sets of five shots 10 minutes Bayonne, NJ 07002 apart from one another, the best group at 100 yards henryusa.com • 201-858-4400 10 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 11

Case Preparation Equipment Vibratory Case Cleaners Case/Media Separators

CM-2000 Case/Media Separator^ P71-20675 $81.99 CM-500 Case/Media Separator^ P71-21045 $49.99 great. Our device is large, 10” x 14”, and will hold more Dillon’sCV-2001 CV-2001 Vibratory – The Industry Case Cleaner Standard is one of the than 1,600 .38 Special cases. It sits on a large media largest in the industry. Its 12-1/2 quart bowl capacity will collection tub that measures 18” x 22”. The tub keeps the allow you to polish up to 1,300 .38/.357 or 550 .30-06 cases mess off the floor and bench. It’s fast – so fast it will remove per hour. Not only is our capacity greater than most, but our media from 1500 rounds of .223 brass in a matter of seconds. motor is also larger in horsepower, internally cooled, thermally protected, and turns on precision ball bearings. Dillon’s introducingLimited the newWork CV-750 Space? heavy duty Vibratory This is no “hobby” machine! The bowl and base are Case Cleaner for those with limited space. This new case constructed of 7/32” thick injection molded high-strength cleaner uses the same motor as the CV-2001 and is every bit polypropylene which is impact and abrasion resistant. as tough – just more compact. To accompany the CV-750, the CM-500 does the same job as the larger CM-2000 After we soldCase/Media thousands of our Separators famous first generation FL- Case/Media Separator; and, like the CV-750, handles just 2000 case cleaners, customers who had purchased them about half the capacity of the larger unit. Although scaled began asking us to address the problem of separating the down in size, these two pieces of equipment are every bit as cleaned and polished brass from the cleaning media. We tough as their full-sized counterparts. We used the same knew from the beginning that the simplest method of materials in their construction and designed them to work separating would be a rotating squirrel cage, but we had to just as hard – and do it in a more compact area! find a design we could manufacture economically. Our CV 2001^, US 110v P71-20493 $199.99 problem was that it had to be BIG – big enough to handle the CV-750^, US 110v P71-19455 149.99 entire load of the FL-2000 series case cleaners. The solution Euro 220v CV-2001^ P71-22047 229.99 was an injection molded reversible part. Simple, and it works Euro 220v CV-750^ P71-19473 174.99

apid Polish 290 is illon’s D.C.L. non- Rthe first cartridge Daerosol case lube case finish designed is easy to use. Simply specifically to bring a lay your cases out, brilliant shine (20 spray lightly with one Don’t Forget percent brighter than or two passes and tumbling media alone) you’ve done it. No and a protective mess, no guesswork. Polishing coating to reloaded Within minutes the ammunition. Simply lubricant distributes add several capfuls to itself around the Media! the media in your cartridge cases and Crushed walnut hull polishing media tumbler and run. you’re ready to load. quickly cleans even the dirtiest of cases Rapid Polish 290 has a Try a bottle. You’ll and is the best solution for badly great residual value never use a grease pad tarnished, range-pick-up brass. and stays in your again. 15-pound bag P71-13287 $23.99 tumbling media. You’ll use less each time you clean your cases. Ground corn cob polishing media is 8 oz. bottle P71-13733 $14.99 Rapid Polish 290 contains no ammonia, the best there is for that final polish. Case (20 pc.) P71-20256 209.99 so it won’t weaken brass cases! Leaves your brass looking better than Rapid Polish 290 10 bottles of polish/10 of lube^ factory new! 8 oz. bottle. P71-13804 $9.99 Case (20 pc.) P71-21375 $179.99 10-pound bag P71-13496 $15.99 Case (20 pc.) P71-20255 149.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 11 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 12 RL 1100^ FEATURED UPGRADES: • Eccentric Roller Bearing Drive System • Smoother Operation, Less Effort • Heavier Frame for Greater Rigidity • Upgraded Primer Pocket Swager • User-Replaceable Swage Rod Tip • Spring-Loaded Priming Station Locator • Reinforced Toolhead Bolt & Washer • Improved Shellplate Indexing System • 1050 Caliber-Conversion Compatible • Two-Year Warranty All for ONLY... $199999* *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • High Strength Ductile Iron Frame • Swages Military Primer Pockets • Automatic Indexing • Variable-Speed Casefeeder • Automatic Primer System • Automatic Powder Measure • Factory Adjusted Reloading Dies • Loads up to .308 Winchester • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial!

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^ PRIMER SySTEM^ Accessories Large primer system conversion P71-66217 $139.99 QUICK-ChANgE Small primer system conversion P71-66216 139.99 TOOlhEAD CONvERSION^ EXTRA CASEFEED PlATE^ Includes: Large pistol P71-21072 $39.99 •Toolhead Large rifle P71-21075 39.99 •Powder Measure Small rifle P71-21074 39.99 P71-66215, $285.99 Small pistol P71-21073 39.99 CAlIBER CONvERSION^ POwDER MEASURE^ P71-20421 $94.99 Includes: 1100 TOOlhEAD^ P71-66024 $209.99 •Shellplate TOOlhOlDER •Locator Buttons Keeps the tools you need handy and •Swage Backup Rod/Expander organized! Wrenches included. •Casefeed Adapter With bracket P71-62202, $39.99 •Casefeed Plunger W/O bracket P71-62203, $33.99 •Powder Funnel Ball End Dipped Wrench Set Pistol Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price P71-62161, $20.99 .32 ACP #20633/$132.99 #66107/$1999.99 BUllET TRAy .32 S&W Long #20634/$132.99 #66109/$1999.99 .32 H&R Magnum #20634/$132.99 #66109/$1999.99 Designed for “economy of .380 ACP #20483/$132.99 #66108/$1999.99 motion” when loading. 9mm Parabellum #20482/$132.99 #66100/$1999.99 P71-22215, $47.99 9x25 Dillon #21525/$132.99 #66139/$2099.99* .38 Super #20484/$132.99 #66111/$1999.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ .38 Super Comp #21057/$132.99 #66112/$1999.99 .38 Special #20477/$132.99 #66113/$1999.99 Everything you need to keep your .357 Magnum #20477/$132.99 #66114/$1999.99 Dillon loader cleaned and lubricated .357 SIG #20068/$132.99 #66115/$1999.99 up to factory specifications. .38-40 Winchester #21160/$132.99 #66121/$1999.99 Maintenance Kit P71-22211, $31.99 .40 S&W #20545/$132.99 #66116/$1999.99 10mm #20788/$132.99 #66117/$1999.99 .41 Magnum #20478/$132.99 #66118/$1999.99 .44 Special #20479/$132.99 #66119/$1999.99 MAChINE COvER^ .44 Magnum #20479/$132.99 #66120/$1999.99 This nylon cover adds security to your loading bench. .44-40 Winchester #21161/$132.99 #66122/$1999.99 Comes equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy- .45 GAP #21010/$132.99 #66123/$1999.99 duty zipper to be locked. P71-13239, $39.99 .45 ACP #20480/$132.99 #66101/$1999.99 Master lock P71-13083, $3.99 .45 Colt #20481/$132.99 #66124/$1999.99 .475 Linebaugh #20833/$169.99 call SPARE PARTS KIT^ 2 Pickup Tube Tips, .480 Ruger #20833/$169.99 call 1 Super 1050 Spring Bushing Large, Green .500 Action Express call #66125/$2099.99* 1 Cam Guide Bolt 1/4-20 2 Magazine Orifices, .500 S&W Magnum #20834/$169.99 #66126/$2099.99* 1 Ratchet Restriction Tab Small, Blue Rifle Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price 4 Lock Ring Inserts 2 Retaining Clips .223 Remington #20485/$132.99 #66103/$1999.99 3 Pistol Decapping Pins 2 Dispensing Tips, Small .223 Rem./Carbide call #66102/$2099.99* 2 #10 Tinnerman Inserts 2 Dispensing Tips, Large .22-250 #21055/$150.99 #66127/$2099.99* 1 1/4” E-Clip CP/RL 1100 Toolhead Spring .243 Winchester #21054/$150.99 #66133/$2099.99* 3 Bellcrank Cubes Blue Failsafe Strip Nut 6.5 Creedmoor #62403/$150.99 #66129/$2099.99* 2 Primer Punch Springs Power Bar Spacer Plug 6.5 Grendel #20896/$150.99 #66130/$2099.99* 2 1/4-20 3/8 BH Screws Primer Slide Roller 6.8 SPC #20468/$150.99 #66131/$2099.99* 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) Primer Slide Roller Screw .30 Carbine #20626/$150.99 #66110/$1999.99 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring Primer Station Locator Tab 7.62x39 #20631/$169.99 #66132/$2099.99* 2 Pickup Tube Tips, Primer Station Locator Spring .300 AAC Blackout #62374/$132.99 #66106/$2099.99* Small, Yellow Primer Station Locator Bushing .30-30 Winchester #21052/$150.99 #66134/$2099.99* 2 Magazine Orifices, P71-66206, $42.99 .308 Winchester #21049/$150.99 #66105/$1999.99 Large, Red .308 Win./Carbide call #66104/$2099.99* .45-70 Government #21056/$183.99 #66136/$2099.99* PRIMER PICKUP TUBES Used to transfer primers TOOlhEAD STAND from flip tray to priming If you have more than one toolhead set system. up for your machine, this is a must have 1 Lg. P71-22029 $8.99 to store it. 1 Sm. P71-22028 8.99 P71-62200, $49.99 2 Sm., 2 Lg. P71-20056 29.99 4 Lg. P71-20050 29.99 Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2602.99 4 Sm. P71-20049 29.99 Mr. Bulletfeeder by Double Alpha P71-15145 $469.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy low Powder Sensor P71-16306 $44.99 Bullet Tray P71-22215 $47.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal Toolholder P71-62202 $39.99 primer package. P71-13606, $23.99 ea. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 13 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 14

Stuck Case Hex Adjustments Precise, Remover for Wrench Uniform Unique Hex Adjustments Quick-Release Taper Crimp DillonFloating for Wrench Die SetsDie Inserts Size Die Decap Polished Assy. Carbide to a High Expander Micro-Finish Ball

Long, Vented Tapered Seating Carbide Stem Ring Solid, 1-Piece Tighter Standard Decapping Heavy, Large, ACCU- 7/8 x 14 Pin Radiused Radiused Headed Radiused CRIMP Threads Mouth Carbide Decap Pin Mouths Die

Sizing/Depriming Die (Pistol) Sizing/Depriming Die (Rifle) Our sizing/depriming dies feature a “floating decap assembly” The sizing/depriming die is full-length, to minimum tolerances, with a snap spring that throws the spent primer off the pin and sizing cases down to function in semi- and full-automatic firearms. We eliminates the primer “draw back” that often occurs when strongly suggest that a headspace case gage be used to correctly adjust decapping military brass. The primary feature of Dillon’s size die the size die. design is the long, tapered carbide ring with a radiused opening. For high volume users, such as commercial reloaders, law That radiused opening, and its importance to progressive reloading, enforcement agencies, and high power or service rifle competitors, is one of the reasons why our seat and crimp dies are better. We we also offer .223 and .308 die sets with a full-length carbide found a way of manufacturing these dies that has enabled us to make sizing die. Lubrication is still required, but the increased scratch the lead-in radius even bigger! The bigger radius makes progressive resistance and die longevity of carbide are of great benefit to these loading with our equipment even smoother – but that’s still only a groups of users. part of the story. The depriming assembly includes a carbide expander ball for “squeak-free,” effortless neck expansion. This expander ball is Bullet Seating Die (Pistol) located in the middle of the depriming stem to take advantage of Our quick-disassembly seat die allows the user to disassemble superior initial leverage for easier extraction. and clean the seating die without losing adjustment. In this manner, In the event of a stuck case, the design of the depriming assembly bullet lube and shavings can be quickly removed from the die, allows it to function as a stuck case remover. thereby guaranteeing a constant seating depth. We’ve incorporated a “flip-flop” seating stem and a clip that enables you to remove the Bullet Seating Die (Rifle) Our bullet seating die is internally designed to keep the bullet die insert and change the seating stem from round nose to semi- straight throughout the seating process. Once properly adjusted, wadcutter without unscrewing a seating stem. Dillon’s the only measurable runout will be that which is inherent in the double-ended design makes it simple to remove a pin, reverse the bullet. seating stem, make any minor seating depth adjustments that may be necessary and go on loading in a fraction of the time. Taper Crimp Die (Rifle) The taper crimp die is also specially configured to center both the Crimp Die (Pistol) case neck and the case body, thereby aligning the entire cartridge for We’ve made it easy for you to remove the die insert for cleaning a more uniform crimp. Dillon Rifle Dies are designed to meet the without having to change the critical crimp adjustment. Once your more rigid requirements for both accuracy and precision demanded crimp die is set for the proper amount of crimp, you’ll never have by today’s marksman. to change it. This is especially good news for all of you who load A taper crimp die is preferred for loading ammunition intended to lead bullets! Before, you had to unscrew the die from the toolhead be used in semiautomatic firearms with detachable box magazines, and disassemble the die in order to remove any bullet lube or lead and in lever-action firearms with tubular magazines. residue. Then, you had to start from square one to re-adjust the Dillon Rifle Dies (Three-Die Sets) crimp. Those days are over. All you have to do now is pop a clip .223 Remington P71-10839 $83.99 and the die insert drops into your hand for cleaning. .308 Winchester P71-15574 83.99 Dillon Carbide Pistol Dies (Three-Die Sets) .30-06 Springfield P71-10840 83.99 .32 S&W Long/.32 H&R Mag. P71-14426 $75.99 Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Three-Die Sets) .380 ACP P71-14401 75.99 .223 Remington P71-10096 $179.99 9mm Parabellum P71-14406 75.99 .30 M1 Carbine P71-62128 114.99 9x25 Dillon P71-14601 156.99 .300 AAC Blackout P71-62114 189.99 .357 SIG P71-22083 156.99 .308 Winchester P71-10793 185.99 .38 Super P71-14399 75.99 .30-06 Springfield P71-62151 294.99 .38 Special/.357 Magnum P71-14400 75.99 Spare Decapping Pins 10mm/.40 S&W P71-14398 75.99 .223 Remington P71-13278 $4.99 .41 Magnum P71-14402 75.99 .308 Winchester P71-13132 4.99 .44 Special/.44 Magnum P71-14403 75.99 .30-06 Springfield P71-13069 4.99 .45 ACP/.45 GAP P71-14404 75.99 For Universal Decapping Die P71-15816 4.99 .45 Colt P71-14405 75.99 Spare Dillon Die Lock Rings (Fit all 7/8” x 14 thread dies) Spare Decapping Pins Dillon Die Lock Ring P71-14067 $1.99 Package of 10 P71-21528 $7.99 5-Pack Die Lock Rings P71-10669 5.99 Note: Individual Dillon size, seat and crimp dies are available. Call or visit our website to order. 14 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 15

by Double-Alpha Mr.r. Bulletfeeder Bulletfeeder has been around for Mr. Bulletfeeder Set Up in One Caliber Msome years now, and has gained a 9mm/.38/.357 P71-15145 $469.99 huge following worldwide. The patented .40 S&W/10mm P71-15146 469.99 system is by far the best performing .45 ACP P71-15148 469.99 personal-use bullet feeder on the market, .223 Rem./5.56 NATO P71-15150 493.99 .30 cal./7.62mm P71-15153 499.99 and has been, since its introduction in 6.5mm P71-15154 499.99 2006. Double-Alpha Academy has Mr. Bulletfeeder Caliber Conversions teamed up with RAK Systems, the 9mm/.38/.357 P71-15168 $149.99 original designer and patent holder of the .40 S&W/10mm P71-15169 149.99 system, to redesign and streamline the .45 ACP P71-15170 149.99 product, making it more compact, more .223 Rem./5.56 NATO P71-15171 169.99 versatile, better looking and more .30 cal./7.62mm P71-15172 182.99 affordable than ever before. 6.5mm P71-15173 182.99 The Mr. Bulletfeeder by Double- Replacement Bullet Dropper Dies 9mm/.38/.357 P71-10218 $94.99 Alpha is now a production-grade .40 S&W/10mm P71-10219 94.99 product, with Double-Alpha Academy – .45 ACP P71-10220 94.99 a world leader in practical-shooting- .223 Rem./5.56 NATO P71-10221 94.99 related product manufacturing and .30 cal./7.62mm P71-10236 94.99 distribution – at the helm. The design Replacement Output Tube Assemblies allows the bullet collator to be mounted Small Output P71-10238 $34.99 onto the casefeeder, eliminating any Large Output P71-10239 34.99 increased footprint and space use, and Replacement Nose Guide Spacers the new patent-pending dropper is a Set of Four P71-10237 $4.99 huge step forward in design, durability and reliability.

Onf this month’s the cover is giving Cover you OnI a sense ofthe Déjà vu, it might Cover be because we used a similar theme for the cover of the April 2005 Blue Press. (See inset, bottom right.) We used the same model, Cathy Rankin, (cathyrankin.com) (@rushfanatic) shown at right wearing her “Kill Bill” movie- tribute top. It’s a different Ford GT, thanks to Chip Beck, whose car is one of

only 114 street-legal (8 race cars

and some prototypes were produced) Ford GTs made in 2017. It’s serial #34, with a hand-built 647 HP twin-turbo V-6 engine, 7- speed dual-clutch transaxle, and all-carbon-fiber construction. It’s one of one painted Speed Yellow and built to Chip’s specs. Top speed

is 216 mph, 0 to 60 in 3 seconds. The gun? what gun? I was looking at the CAR – honest! Will we do a poster this time? That remains to be seen. Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the ^ State of! California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 16

^ SUPER 1050 STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Loading Rate: 1000-1200 Rds/Hr • High Strength Ductile Iron Frame • Swages Military Primer Pockets • Automatic Indexing • Variable-Speed Casefeeder • Automatic Primer System • Automatic Powder Measure • Factory Adjusted Reloading Dies • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $199999* *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

SUPER 1050 Stock Numbers .380 ACP P71-21135 9mm Parabellum P71-21067 .38 Super P71-21132 .38 Super Comp P71-21069 .38 Special P71-21136 .357 Magnum P71-21137 .40 S&W P71-21070 10mm P71-21138 .41 Magnum P71-21139 .44 Special P71-21140 .44 Magnum P71-21141 .45 ACP P71-21061 .45 Colt P71-21133 .223 Remington P71-21130 .223 Rem./Carbide $2099.99* P71-21131 6.5 Creedmoor $2099.99* P71-62404 .300 BLK/Carbide $2099.99* P71-62388 .308 Winchester P71-21058 .308 Win./Carbide $2099.99* P71-21068 (See Page 17 for more caliber listings.) 16 Blue Press 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 17

1050 PRIMER SySTEM^ Accessories Large primer system conversion P71-20476 $139.99 QUICK-ChANgE Small primer system conversion P71-20419 139.99 TOOlhEAD CONvERSION^ EXTRA CASEFEED PlATE^ Includes: Large pistol P71-21072 $39.99 •Toolhead Large rifle P71-21075 39.99 •Powder Measure Small rifle P71-21074 39.99 P71-21393, $285.99 Small pistol P71-21073 39.99 CAlIBER CONvERSION^ 1050 POwDER MEASURE^ P71-20421 $94.99 Includes: 1050 TOOlhEAD^ P71-20420 $209.99 •Shellplate TOOlhOlDER •Locator Buttons Keeps the tools you need handy and •Swage Backup Rod/Expander organized! Wrenches included. •Casefeed Adapter With bracket P71-62202, $39.99 •Casefeed Plunger W/O bracket P71-62203, $33.99 •Powder Funnel Ball End Dipped Wrench Set Pistol Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price P71-62161, $20.99 .32 ACP #20633/$132.99 #21162/$1999.99 .32 S&W Long #20634/$132.99 #21134/$1999.99 BUllET TRAy .32 H&R Magnum #20634/$132.99 #21134/$1999.99 Designed for “economy of .380 ACP #20483/$132.99 #21135/$1999.99 motion” when loading. 9mm Parabellum #20482/$132.99 #21067/$1999.99 .38 Super #20484/$132.99 #21132/$1999.99 P71-22215, $47.99 .38 Super Comp #21057/$132.99 #21069/$1999.99 .38 Special #20477/$132.99 #21136/$1999.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ .357 Magnum #20477/$132.99 #21137/$1999.99 Everything you need to keep your Dil- .357 SIG #20068/$132.99 #21127/$1999.99 lon loader cleaned and lubricated up to .38-40 Winchester #21160/$132.99 #21158/$1999.99 factory specifications. Available alone .40 S&W #20545/$132.99 #21070/$1999.99 or in combination with a spare parts kit. 10mm #20788/$132.99 #21138/$1999.99 .41 Magnum #20478/$132.99 #21139/$1999.99 Maintenance Kit P71-22211, $31.99 .44 Special #20479/$132.99 #21140/$1999.99 Maint. Kit & 1050 Spare Parts Kit P71-97018, $53.99 .44 Magnum #20479/$132.99 #21141/$1999.99 .44-40 Winchester #21161/$132.99 #21159/$1999.99 MAChINE COvER^ .45 GAP #21010/$132.99 #21002/$1999.99 This nylon cover adds security to your loading bench. .45 ACP #20480/$132.99 #21061/$1999.99 Comes equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy- .45 Colt #20481/$132.99 #21133/$1999.99 duty zipper to be locked. P71-13239, $39.99 .475 Linebaugh #20833/$169.99 call Master lock P71-13083, $3.99 .480 Ruger #20833/$169.99 call .500 S&W Magnum #20834/$169.99 #20428/$2099.99* SPARE PARTS KIT^ 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) Rifle Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price 1 Super 1050 Spring Bushing 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring .223 Remington #20485/$132.99 #21130/$1999.99 1 Cam Guide Bolt 1/4-20 2 Pickup Tube Tips, .223 Rem./Carbide call #21131/$2099.99* 1 Super 1050 Toolhead Spring Small, Yellow .22-250 #21055/$150.99 #21129/$2099.99* 1 Priming Station 2 Magazine Orifices, .243 Winchester #21054/$150.99 #21126/$2099.99* Retaining Tab Large, Red 6.5 Creedmoor #62403/$150.99 #62404/$2099.99* 1 Ratchet Restriction Tab 2 Pickup Tube Tips, 6.8 SPC #20468/$150.99 #21150/$2099.99* 4 Lock Ring Inserts Large, Green .270 Winchester #21053/$150.99 #18491/$2099.99* 3 Pistol Decapping Pins 2 Magazine Orifices, .30 Carbine #20626/$150.99 #21142/$1999.99 2 #10 Tinnerman Inserts Small, Blue 7.62x39 #20631/$169.99 #21144/$2099.99* 1 1/4” E-Clip 2 Retaining Clips .300 AAC Blackout #62374/$132.99 #62388/$2099.99* 3 Bellcrank Cubes 1 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve .30-30 Winchester #21052/$150.99 #21003/$2099.99* 2 Primer Punch Springs 2 Dispensing Tips, Small .300 WSM #20466/$179.99 #21110/$2099.99* 2 1/4-20 3/8 BH Screws 2 Dispensing Tips, Large .303 British #21051/$150.99 #21060/$2099.99* P71-20779, $40.99 .308 Winchester #21049/$150.99 #21058/$1999.99 .308 Win./Carbide call #21068/$2099.99* PRIMER PICKUP TUBES .30-06 Springfield #21050/$213.99 #21059/$1999.99* Used to transfer primers .30-06 Sp./Carbide call #62178/$2222.99* from flip tray to priming .45-70 Government #21056/$183.99 #21064/$2099.99* system. TOOlhEAD STAND 1 Lg. P71-22029 $8.99 If you have more than one toolhead set 1 Sm. P71-22028 8.99 up for your 1050, this is a must have to 2 Sm., 2 Lg. store it. P71-20056 29.99 P71-62200, $49.99 4 Lg. P71-20050 29.99 4 Sm. P71-20049 29.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2204.99 Powdercheck System P71-21044 $71.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal low Powder Sensor P71-16306 $44.99 primer package. P71-13606, $23.99 ea. Bullet Tray P71-22215 $47.99 1050 Toolholder P71-62202 $39.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 17 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 18

4. How many rounds a year do you shoot on average? Diana:Get 12k. 2 Toni: I honestly don’t know because I do both live and dry firing. 5. Most useless thing you own? Diana: Four watches with dead batteries. Toni: The 8-foot Bob’s Big Boy inside my house. Diana Brafford @gungirld 6. What else do you do for fun? Diana: Thrift shop, rock climb, and a 1. First gun you ever fired? little golf here and there. Diana: Ruger .22 Pistol. Toni: I love rock climbing, going to the Toni: Ruger .22. beach, shopping, working out – 2. What’s your favorite gun? basically I hate sitting still for a long Diana: Right now I’m loving my period of time. boyfriend’s Vudoo .22 LR Rifle for NRL 7. Favorite place on Earth? (National Rifle League) 22 matches. Diana: At the moment, Arizona has my Super accurate, quiet, inexpensive heart. ammo, and a fun discipline – what’s Toni: Either Disneyland (yes, I have a not to love? season pass) or the beach. Toni: GLOCK 17L. 8. Most annoying thing about you? 3. Do you have any rituals before you Diana: Inserting non-important details shoot? into other peoples stories. The worst! Diana: No but I should. Toni: I don’t get to spend as much time Toni: I have a few actually. First, I check with my family since I’m constantly my mags a bunch to make sure they are busy. loaded to full capacity, then I tend to 9. Craziest thing you’ve ever done? take a deep breath, and finally I say to Diana: Pass up a college degree to myself “time to get it” or “just have fun.” pursue creating my own business.

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Toni: I went skydiving and didn’t tell my parents about it until I got home. As I was falling out of the sky I realized KnowI probably should have told them where I was. 10. Dream job? Diana: Live on a ranch and run an animal rescue with all the animals: goats, dogs, pigs, cats, you name it. Toni: What I do now, which is being a police officer in the City of Los Angeles and also a competition shooter for Toni McBride @toni_mcbride Taran Tactical Innovations. Diana: Honestly, I don’t know! I think 11. Who has inspired you the most? I’d want it to be someone from at least Diana: It hasn’t been and never will be a few centuries ago just to get some just one person for me. In shooting, I’d perspective of the world during a have to say it’s Travis McCamish, for totally different era. his unrelenting drive to be the best to Toni: Walt Disney. ever do it. 14. Who’s in your regular crew? Toni: My Dad – I always looked up to Diana: The DMF Crew – they know him and I followed in his footsteps by who they are. becoming a police officer. Toni: My parents Jamie and Daiva, my 12. Who would play you in a movie? sister Jackie, and Taran Butler from TTI. Diana: Everyone says Chloë Sevigny is I wouldn’t be where I am today my doppelgänger, so probably her – without their support. she’s a bit on the strange side so it’s not 15. Words to live by? much of stretch. Diana: Never be afraid to be a Toni: Rachel McAdams. beginner again. 13. If you could have a conversation Toni: “I’m just gonna go for it” (said with anyone from the past, who would with a smile and a shrug). it be?

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Accessories CAlIBER CONvERSION KITS^ Include shellplate, locator buttons, powder funnel and casefeed adapter parts. Available in most calibers; please specify caliber desired. (You MAY need a different casefeed plate) 110/220v variable-Speed Casefeed Assembly P71-XL650 CONVERSION (Specify Caliber) $84.99* Large pistol P71-21080 $299.99 *(All belted magnums and exotic calibers, $94.99 ea.) Large rifle P71-21081 299.99 Small pistol P71-21079 299.99 POwDER MEASURE^ Small rifle P71-21082 299.99 P71-20782, $89.99 each Magnum rifle P71-21083 310.99 Magnum Rifle Powder Bar Casefeed Plate^ P71-21353, $34.99 each Large pistol P71-21072 $39.99 X-Small Powder Bar Large rifle P71-21075 39.99 P71-20780, $34.99 each Magnum rifle P71-18492 50.99 QUICK ChANgE^ Small rifle P71-21074 39.99 Toolhead, Toolhead Stand and Powder Small pistol P71-21073 39.99 Measure P71-22059, $125.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ Everything you need to keep your Dil- lon loader cleaned and lubricated up to TOOlhEADS factory specifications. Available alone P71-13863, $33.99 each or in combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. Three or more, $31.99 ea. Maintenance Kit P71-22211, $31.99 POwDER DIES^ Maint. Kit & XL 750 Sp. Parts Kit P71-97500, $58.99 Extra powder dies allow you to move 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring your powder measure from toolhead 1 Case Insert Slide Spring to toolhead without changing the 1 650 Pawl Spring “belling” adjustment. 1 Index Ball Spring 2 Pickup Tube Tips, Small P71-20064, $14.99 each, three or more, $13.99 ea. 1 650 Tool Head Pin X-Large Powder Dies, P71-21253, $22.99 each 2 Pickup Tube Tips, Large 1 Primer Cup Spring TOOlhEAD STANDS 2 Retaining Clips 2 650 Shellplate Cap The ultimate in convenience for SPARE PARTS KIT^ 1 650 Primer Support Shim keeping your reloading bench 1 650 Ejector Wire 1 Case Insert Slide Spring Cap clean and uncluttered. 1 Slide Spring Pin 2 Dispensing Tips, Large 1 Indexer Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small P71-22055, $24.99 each 1 650 Index Pawl 2 SDB #10 Rod Washer Three or more, $22.99 ea. 1 650 Primer Cam 1 550 Primer Slide Roller 1 XL 750 Ring Indexer 1 Slide Roller Post EQUIPMENT DUST COvERS^ 2 Pistol Decapping Pins 1 550 Slide Return Spring 1 650 Index Spring Revision A 1 Primer Retaining Pin Spring This packcloth nylon machine cover comes 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert 1 10-24 x 7/8” SHCS equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy- 1 Index Arm Bowed Washer 1 Primer Retaining Pin duty zipper to be locked. 1 Short Lever Spring 1 XL 750 Primer Punch, Large 750/650 Cover, P71-10443, $39.99 1 Bellcrank Cube 1 XL 750 Primer Punch, Small 1 3/8” Index Ball 1 XL 750 Primer Cup, Large (P.) Master lock, P71-13083, $3.99 1 Powder Bar Spacer Plug 1 XL 750 Primer Cup, Small Quick-Change Cover (for use with powder 1 650 Brass Tip Set Screw 1 XL 750 Primer Punch Spring measure) P71-11143, $14.99 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Adj. CF Port Cuff Nut 1 5/16” Index Ball P71-75111, $34.99 Xl 750 PRIMINg SySTEM^ (Not Pictured) Priming System Assembly P71-75100 $74.99 PRIMER PICKUP TUBES Used to transfer primers DON’T FORgET ONE OF ThESE! from flip tray to priming Mounting Hardware Kit P71-14355 $7.99 system. 1” Bench Wrench P71-10842 9.99 1 Lg. P71-22029 $8.99 Buy two or more Bench Wrenches for $8.99 each 1 Sm. P71-22028 8.99 Xl 750 total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $1334.91 2 Sm., 2 Lg. variable-Speed Electric Casefeeder P71-210** $299.99 P71-20056 29.99 Powdercheck System P71-21044 $71.99 4 Lg. P71-20050 29.99 .45 ACP Die Set P71-14404 $75.99 4 Sm. P71-20049 29.99 Strong Mount (550/650/750) P71-22051 $59.99 Roller handle P71-17950 $49.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy low Powder Sensor P71-16306 $44.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal Bullet Tray P71-22214 $47.99 Rl 550/Xl 750 Toolholder w/wrench Set P71-11541 $33.99 primer package. P71-13606, $23.99 ea. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 21 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:42 AM Page 22

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ike pretty much everything from Berry’s Manufacturing, this 9” x 12” x 10” deep stackable Lutility box is made in America and covered by a lifetime warranty. This one happens to be filled with once-fired, processed (polished, sized, deprimed, primer pockets swaged) 9mm cartridge cases (sold separately below) prepared at Dillon Precision on our new CP 2000 Case-Processing Machine. The box is designed to stack and is great for storing bulky items. If your gun room/garage looks anything like ours, these will help you get organized. So, whether you’re looking to store shooting accessories, ammo components, or car parts (we have more than our share of all of the above) these boxes are ideal. The best part is that they’re transparent, so when you fill them, you don’t have to open the WHOLE stack to find what you’re looking for. Stackable Utility Box P71-40194 $13.99 1000-pkg. 9mm Brass P71-55018 $59.99

erry’s Powder Funnel Set provides a wide range of flexibility when it comes to reloading. The Btwo-funnel set comes with inserts that allow loading calibers from .17 to .50 caliber. Constructed of tough translucent polycarbonate material, they are covered by a lifetime warranty and made in the USA. Powder Funnel Set P71-40191 $6.99 AMMOBRASS, LLC erry’s Pistol Cases are as tough as they look. he AmmoBrass Swage Available in a desert tan color, they’re injection TSetter is for use with any swaging devices such as Bmolded out of high-impact polypropylene and Dillon’s Super Swage 600, contain high-density crate foam to provide a soft, Dillon 1050/1100 presses, protected bed for your firearm investment. They’re TSA and almost any other swaging device to assist you in approved when appropriate locks are added. Available properly setting your swage rod and swage back-up die. as a single-pistol or double-pistol case, they carry a Swage Setter, 3-pc. Set P71-40187 $36.00 9mm Swage Setter P71-40188 12.00 lifetime warranty and are made in the USA. .223/.300 Blk. Swage Setter P71-40189 12.00 Single-Pistol Case P71-40192 $9.99 .308/.30-06 Swage Setter P71-40190 12.00 Double-Pistol Case P71-40193 15.99

P71-14261 Reloading dies sold separately. *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

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Rl 550 CASEFEEDER UPgRADE^ Accessories Available for most pistol cartridges – Rl 550 CAlIBER will not work with rifle cartridges. CONvERSION KITS^ Large Pistol P71-14450 Contains: Shellplate, powder Small Pistol P71-14451 funnel and locator buttons. $299.99 (110v US Model) Available in all calibers; please Large Pistol P71-14453 specify caliber desired. Small Pistol P71-14454 $299.99 (220v Euro Model) P71-RL550 CONVERSION CASEFEEDER CAlIBER CONvERSIONS $52.99 $29.99 each (Exotic calibers, $62.99^) .25-20/.32-20 Winchester P71-14206 AUTO POwDER .30 Mauser/7.62x25 P71-14204 MEASURE SySTEMS^ .30 AAC Blackout P71-62226 Additional powder measures stay .32 S&W Long P71-14205 on the toolhead. Never change .32 H&R Magnum P71-14283 powder measurements again! 9mm/9x21/.38 Super/.30 Luger P71-14284 RL 550 Powder Measure 10mm/9x25 Dillon P71-14285 .38 S&W P71-14208 P71-20782, $89.99 ea. .38 Super Comp. P71-14287 Magnum Rifle Powder Bar .38/.357 Magnum P71-14286 P71-21353, $34.99 each .357 SIG/.40 S&W P71-14289 X-Small Powder Bar .38-40/.44-40 Winchester P71-14288 P71-20780, $34.99 each .41 Magnum P71-14290 DElUXE QUICK ChANgE .44 Russian P71-14209 .44 Special/Magnum/Colt P71-14291 ASSEMBly^ .45 GAP P71-11441 With a quick change assembly and .45 ACP/.40 Super/.400 Cor-Bon P71-14292 a caliber conversion kit (SOLD .45 Auto Rim P71-19140 SEPARATELY), you can convert in .45 Colt/.45 S&W/.454 Casull P71-14279 less than a minute. Complete with: .45 Winchester Magnum P71-14210 • Toolhead • Powder Measure EQUIPMENT DUST COvERS^ • Powder Die This packcloth nylon machine cover comes • Toolhead Stand equipped with a D-ring, allowing the heavy Price without Dies, P71-22058, $121.99 duty zipper to be locked. Loading dies sold separately on Pages 34, 35 & 52. RL 550 Cover, P71-13795, $24.99 Master lock, P71-13083, $3.99 POwDER DIES^ Quick-Change Cover^ (for use with powder Extra powder dies allow you to measure) P71-11143, $14.99 move your powder measure from toolhead to toolhead without 1” BENCh wRENCh changing the “belling” adjustment. P71-10842, $9.99 each P71-20064, $14.99 each Two or more, $8.99 ea. Three or more, $13.99 ea. X-Large Powder Die, MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ P71-21253, $22.99 each Everything you need to keep your Dillon loader cleaned and lubricated up to factory specifications. Available alone or in TOOlhEADS combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. Don’t adjust dies when switching calibers. These precision Maintenance Kit P71-22211, $31.99 tool holders hold your dies in perfect alignment, making Maint. Kit & Spare Parts Kit P71-97016, $37.99 caliber changes quick and easy. 550 SPARE PARTS KIT^ 1 550 Index Ball Spring P71-13909, $27.99 each; Three or more, $25.99 ea. 1 Seating Punch, Small 2 Pickup Tube, Small, 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert Yellow Tips TOOlhEAD STANDS 1 Primer Cup, Large 2 Magazine Orifices, Large The ultimate in convenience for 1 Primer Cup, Small 1 Toolhead Pin keeping your reloading bench 1 Bellcrank Cube 2 Pickup Tube, Large, clean and uncluttered. 1 3/8” Index Ball Green Tips 2 Magazine Orifices, Small P71-22055, $24.99 each 1 550 Brass Tip Set Screw 1 550 Ejector Wire 1 550 Primer Cup Spring Three or more, $22.99 ea. 1 Cartridge Retaining Spring 2 Retaining Clips 1 550 Slide Return Spring 2 Dispensing Tip, Large Total Price as pictured with optional accessories: $851.92 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Dispensing Tip, Small .45 ACP Die Set P71-14404 $75.99 1 Seating Punch, Large 1 Failsafe Bushing Rev. B Strong Mount P71-22051 $59.99 P71-20048, $23.99 Roller handle P71-17950 $49.99 low Powder Sensor P71-16306 $44.99 UNIvERSAl MOUNTINg hARDwARE KIT Bullet Tray P71-22214 $47.99 Includes: 4-Grade 5 Hex Bolts, 4-Lock Nuts, 4 Flat Toolholder w/wrench Set P71-11541 $33.99 Washers, 4-Fender Washers, 2-Wood Screws. Cartridge Case Bin/Bracket^ P71-11185 $28.99 P71-14355, $7.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 25 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:43 AM Page 26

^ buy three or more – if you load for several rifles it’s a no- brainer! Once you get your dies adjusted, you’ll never have to re-set them. A powder measure adapter is available if you want to use a manual measure that you already own. Or, if BL 550 you want to weigh every powder charge you load, it’s easy – you can use a powder trickler with the powder die/funnel Dillon’s Basic Loader assembly that comes with the BL 550. $ 99 AUTO PRIME SySTEM^ P71-16627 $94.99 299 PRIMER SySTEM EARly wARNINg^ Allows you to focus on loading instead of worrying about failing to P71-15399 seat a primer, and is an easy slip-on attachment to the auto prime Reloading Dies and Caliber Conversions sold separately system. P71-20302 $29.99 Pictured with optional accessories: AUTO POwDER SySTEM^ Strong Mount P71-22051 $59.99 Accurate to within 0.1 grain, our Automatic Powder Measure is world renowned for its charge-to-charge consistency. illon’s RL 550 has long worn P71-20251 $99.99 the title of “The World’s OPTIONAl MAgNUM RIFlE POwDER BAR D P71-21353 $34.99 Most Versatile Progressive AUTO EjECT SySTEM^ Reloader,” and stripping it down Greatly increases your ammo production capabilities and adds a to its most basic form – Dillon’s Cartridge Chute/ Bracket and a Cartridge Bin to your reloader. BL (Basic Loader) 550 – adds a P71-22120 $35.99 whole new dimension of Bl 550 POwDER DIE^ versatility for the shooter/hunter who needs to feed several Extra powder dies for your BL 550 make it easier to set up additional rifles. The BL 550 is essentially an RL 550 without the toolheads for loading different calibers. automatic priming and powder systems. Capable of loading Powder Die: P71-16629 $21.99 over 160 calibers – just like the RL 550 – it uses any Oversize Die: P71-16626 21.99 manufacturer’s standard 7/8” x 14 reloading dies. It’s priced Plastic Funnel: P71-16617 7.99 POwDER MEASURE ADAPTER comparably with other manufacturers’ turret presses; yet If you load rifle cartridges with long-grain extruded powder, you can unlike them, it’s fully upgradeable to Dillon’s Progressive RL now use any manufacturer’s powder measure with 7/8” x 14 threads 550 loader! The interchangeable toolhead (Page 25) makes it on your RL 450, AT 500, BL 550 or RL 550. (Requires the use of an quick, easy and inexpensive to change calibers. The RL 450 powder die – see below.) P71-20029 $26.99 additional toolheads are $27.99 each, or $25.99 each if you RL 450 Powder Die P71-20308 25.99

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illon’s Range Bag is designed to hold the Border Shift RangeDAmmo Bag (sold separately below), Bag as well as a Dillon Large Utility Box (see Page 45). The Main Compartment is 12.5” long x 7” wide x 10” high, the End Pockets are 8.5” tall x 6.5” wide x 2” deep and the Front Pocket is 9” tall x 6” wide x 2” deep. Range Bag, Black P71-19366 $89.99 Pistol Pouch, Black^ P71-17027 10.99

^ “Border Shift” Ammo Bag illon’s two-compartment ammo bag is constructed with Da flexible inner liner that will allow the entire volume to be accessible from either zippered opening. You’ll never again mix fired brass with loaded rounds! Border Shift Ammo Bag, Black P71-13755 $25.99 I.D. Card Holder (Inset, Left)^ P71-14575 2.99

Shooting Mat

illon’s shooting mat is made of tough ballistic-weave Dillon Key Keeper, Gray P71-96671 $12.99 Dnylon fabric, with a large skid-resistant elbow pad area. Dillon Key Keeper, Coyote P71-96672 12.99 The “ground” side is moisture resistant and wipes clean Dillon Key Keeper, Black P71-96670 12.99 easily. The padding is dense, closed-cell foam to provide both shooter comfort and a stable shooting base. The mat is equipped with a shoulder strap, a carry handle and two straps with snap-release buckles. Dimensions: 66” x 27.75” P71-18146 $69.99 Dillon Precision Logo PVC Key Ring

6” x 1” Dillon Logo Sticker P71-96668 $2.50 P71-66032 $4.99 ea. 6” x 2.5” Dillon Logo Sticker P71-96666 4.00 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 27 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:43 AM Page 28

^ SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Automatic Indexing • Available in 18 Handgun Calibers • Loading Rate: 300-500 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Automatic Powder Measure • Automatic Primer System • Comes Complete With Dies • Factory Adjusted, Ready-to-Use • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $45999*

“SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* P71-16815 $486.99 .380 ACP P71-20053 .38 Special P71-20102 .357 Magnum P71-20103 .38 Super P71-20099 .38 Super Comp P71-20115 9mm P71-20104 .40 S&W P71-20787 10mm P71-20643 .41 Magnum P71-20054 .44 Special P71-20105 .44 Magnum P71-20052 .44-40 Winchester P71-21036 .45 ACP P71-20101 .45 Colt P71-20051 .45 GAP P71-20098 .45 S&W Schofield P71-20418 28 Blue Press 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:43 AM Page 29

SQUARE DEAl “B” STRONg Accessories MOUNT & CARTRIDgE CASE BIN COMBO SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ Ergonomically designed to cut CONvERSION KITS^ your workload through Change from one caliber to economy of motion! Mounts another in minutes. your Square Deal “B” along Conversion includes carbide with a bin for your empty size die (except .44-40), cartridge cases. expander/ powder funnel, seat P71-62395, $84.99 die, crimp die, shellplate and locator buttons.

.32 S&W Long/H&R Mag. P71-16774 $109.99 SDB CARTRIDgE CASE BIN & BRACKET ONly (.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar P71-20780 $34.99) For those who already have a Strong Mount, the blue bin .380 ACP P71-20246 99.99 and silver bracket in the above photo are available .38 Special P71-20240 99.99 separately (hardware not included). .357 Magnum P71-20240 99.99 P71-11672, $29.99 .38 Super P71-20229 99.99 MAChINE COvER^ .38 Super Comp P71-20275 99.99 9mm P71-20241 99.99 This great looking nylon cover adds security to .40 S&W P71-20469 99.99 your loading bench. Your reloader will be 10mm P71-20469 99.99 protected against more than dust as these covers .41 Magnum P71-20247 99.99 come with a D-ring that allows the heavy duty .44 Special P71-20242 99.99 zipper to be locked. .44 Magnum P71-20242 99.99 Cover, P71-13795, $24.99 .44-40 Winchester P71-21035 99.99 Master lock, .45 ACP/.45 GAP P71-20123 99.99 P71-13083, $3.99 .45 Colt P71-20248 99.99 .45 S&W Schofield P71-20417 99.99 MAChINE MAINTENANCE KIT^ Everything you need to keep your Dillon SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ DElUXE QUICK ChANgE^ (Not loader cleaned and lubricated up to Pictured) Includes toolhead, powder measure and SDB factory specifications. Available alone or Toolhead Stand. P71-62256 $137.99 in combination with a spare parts kit for ‘SDB’ POwDER MEASURE^ P71-20001 $89.99 your machine. Maintenance Kit P71-22211, $31.99 SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ Maint. Kit/SDB Spare Parts Kit P71-97015, $39.99 TOOlhEAD^ Extra toolheads keep all your 1 Bellcrank Cube adjustments the way you left 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) them. 1 Indexer Return Spring P71-20113, $37.99 1 Large Primer Seat Punch 1 Primer Seat Punch Spring 2 Pickup Tube, Small, Yellow Tips SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ 2 Magazine Orifices, Large TOOlhEAD STAND SDB SPARE PARTS KIT^ 2 Pickup Tube, Large, Holds your SDB toolhead, 1 SD Shellplate Bolt Green Tips 1 SD Ejection Wire 1 3/16” Index Ball powder measure, dies and 4 SD Wave Bearings 2 Magazine Orifices, Small caliber conversion components 1 Toolhead Friction Plate 2 Retaining Clips (not included) in an orderly 2 Pistol Decapping Pins 1 SD Index Lever Assembly manner. 1 Small Primer Seat Punch 2 Dispensing Tips, Large P71-62225, $29.99 1 SD Slide Return Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert P71-20778, $26.99 PRIMER PICKUP TUBES SQUARE DEAl ‘B’ BENCh Used to transfer primers wRENCh from flip tray to priming The Square Deal Bench Wrench system. has the correct sizes for Square 1 Lg. P71-22029 $8.99 Deal “B” die adjustments. 1 Sm. P71-22028 8.99 P71-19970, $12.99 each. 2 Sm., 2 Lg. Buy two or more, $11.99 each. P71-20056 29.99 4 Lg. P71-20050 29.99 Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $688.94 SDB Strong Mount P71-22223 $72.99 4 Sm. P71-20049 29.99 low Powder Sensor P71-16306 $44.99 PRIMER FlIP TRAy Bullet Tray P71-22214 $47.99 Tool holder w/wrench Set P71-19441 $32.99 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal Cartridge Case Bin & Bracket P71-11672 $29.99 primer package. P71-13606, $23.99 ea. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 29 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:43 AM Page 30 “The Essentials” Square Deal “B” 9mm Package, P71-35004: XL 750 9mm Package, P71-35009: SDB in 9mm XL 750 in 9mm D-Terminator Digital Scale 9mm Die Set The Complete Reloading Manual for the 9mm D-Terminator Digital Scale Luger Lyman Reloading Manual Digital Calipers Digital Calipers Primer Flip Tray Primer Flip Tray 9mm Case Gage 9mm Case Gage SDB Bench Wrench 1” Bench Wrench Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) Dillon Case Lube (Not Pictured) Mounting Hardware Kit Mounting Hardware Kit Total: $712.92 Total: $1010.90 Square Deal “B” Upgrade Kit, P71-35005: SDB Strong Mount Bullet Tray Kit Empty Case Bin and Bracket Total: $150.97 RL 550C 9mm Package, P71-35001: RL 550C 550 Conversion Kit, 9mm 9mm Die Set D-Terminator Digital Scale Lyman Reloading Manual Digital Calipers Primer Flip Tray 9mm Case Gage 1” Bench Wrench Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) Mounting Hardware Kit Total: $855.91 RL 550C .223/5.56 Package, P71-35003: RL 550C 550 Conversion Kit, .223/5.56 Steel .223/5.56 Die Set “The Essentials,” SDB 9mm D-Terminator Digital Scale Lyman Reloading Manual Digital Calipers SDB Primer Flip Tray Dillon Case Lube Upgrade .223/5.56 Case Gage 1” Bench Wrench Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) Mounting Hardware Kit Total: $890.90 RL 550C Upgrade Kit, P71-35002: 550/650/750 Strong Mount Bullet Tray Kit Empty Case Bin and Bracket Roller Handle Total: $186.96 30 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:43 AM Page 31 Reloading Packages XL 750 .223/5.56 Package, P71-35010: Dillon Case Preparation Guide (Not Pictured) XL 750 in .223/5.56 Mounting Hardware Kit Steel .223/5.56 Die Set Total: $1030.90 D-Terminator Digital Scale XL 750 Upgrade Kit, P71-35007: Lyman Reloading Manual 550/650/750 Strong Mount Digital Calipers Bullet Tray Kit Primer Flip Tray Roller Handle Dillon Case Lube Total: $157.97 .223/5.56 Case Gage 1” Bench Wrench

“The Essentials,” RL 550C 9mm “The Essentials,” XL 750 9mm

RL 550C XL 750 Upgrade Upgrade

Dillon ReloadingStrong Mount increases your Accessories Amachine’s “footprint” to over 10”, spreading the load over the whole bench instead of stressing the leading edge. For XL 750/650 owners with limited overhead clearance, the XL 750/650-only mount raises the machine 6” above the bench top. All mounts come with all the fasteners necessary to mount your machine and are coated with a durable black wrinkle finish. RL 550/XL 750/650 P71-22051 $59.99 XL 750/650-only P71-22052 57.99 olor Coded Aluminum Toolheads for the RL 550 and XL “SDB” P71-22223 72.99 C750/650 make it easy to tell at a glance which caliber you’re set up to load. ur Bullet Tray is a simple, Blue RL 550 P71-62132 $35.99 Oshallow aluminum tray Black RL 550 P71-62133 35.99 designed and located for economy Gold RL 550 P71-62134 35.99 of motion. Our tray works on the Silver RL 550 P71-62135 35.99 Square Deal “B”, RL 550 and XL Blue XL 750/650 P71-62136 39.99 750/650 when equipped with the Black XL 750/650 P71-62137 39.99 RL 550/750/650 Strong Mount, Gold XL 750/650 P71-62138 39.99 and a separate kit is available for Silver XL 750/650 P71-62139 39.99 the RL/Super 1050. Bullet Tray Kit P71-22214 $47.99 he Square Deal “B” Toolhead Stand 1050 Tray Kit P71-22215 47.99 Tholds your SDB toolhead, powder measure, dies and caliber conversion he Low Powder Sensor provides an components (not included) in an Taudible and visual reminder when it’s orderly manner. time to refill your powder reservoir. When P71-62225 $29.99 the powder level drops to about 1,000 grains remaining in the reservoir, a buzzer ur Toolhead Stands for the RL 550 will sound and a bright red LED will light. Oand XL 750/650 are the ultimate Designed to fit all Dillon powder in convenience for keeping your measures. Made of clear polycarbonate, it reloading bench clean and uncluttered. simply replaces the die-cast metal lid P71-22055, $24.99 each supplied with the measure, and operates Three or more, $22.99 ea. on two AAA batteries (included). P71-16306 $44.99 illon’s 1050 Toolhead Stand is now Davailable to store caliber quick ur Toolholders are changes for the 1050. Oavailable for your P71-62200, $49.99 reloading machine and ensure that the tools you need to service your reloader are handy and organized. No more quipment Dust Covers are made digging around your bench Eof tough packcloth nylon and add trying to find the right size hex security to your loading bench. Your wrench! reloader will be protected against more than dust as the machine covers come with a D-ring that allows the heavy duty zipper to be locked.

XL 650 with Wrench Set P71-11555 $35.99 RL 550/XL 750 with Wrench Set P71-11541 33.99 SDB with Wrench Set P71-19441 32.99 SDB/550 Cover P71-13795 $24.99 Note: Super 1050 Toolholders include Wrench Set XL 750/650 Cover P71-10443 39.99 1050 with bracket P71-62202 39.99 1050 Cover P71-13239 39.99 1050 w/o bracket P71-62203 33.99 Master lock P71-13083 3.99 Ball-End Hex Wrenches P71-11483 20.99 Pictured: SDB/550/650/750 Quick-Change Cover (for use One-Inch Bench Wrench P71-10842 9.99 with powder measure) SDB-Only Wrench P71-19970 12.99 P71-11143 $14.99 32 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 33

ur Primer Flip Tray is a “D-TERMINATOR” Oheavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Federal primer package. Electronic Scale P71-13606, $23.99 ea. • 1500 grain/100 gram capacity Primer Pick-Up Tubes are used • Accurate to 0.1 grain/0.01 gram to transfer primers from flip tray • Uses four AA batteries (included) to priming system. Having extras • Comes with its own AC adapter pre-loaded with primers makes • 100g scale check weight included it easy to load a pre-determined amount of ammo without having to stop to pick up primers. 1 Large P71-22029 $8.99 1 Small P71-22028 8.99 2 Small, 2 Large P71-20056 29.99 4 Large P71-20050 29.99 NOTE: Dillon 4 Small P71-20049 29.99 electronic scales are covered by a $139.99 illon’s “Belted Magnum” Powder one-year warranty from date of P71-10483 DSystem features a maximum-capacity purchase. steel powder bar that can dispense more than 100 grains of extruded IMR powder. Magnum rifle cartridges can require from “ELIMINATOR” Balance-Beam Scale 70 grains to well in excess of 100 grains for a single charge. We tested this system with various extruded rifle powders and found that powder charge variations stayed within plus-or-minus three-tenths of a grain. P71-97126 $169.99 $89.99 he Powdercheck System (available for P71-13480 XL 750/650 and Super 1050 reloading T he RF 100 Automatic machines) sounds an alarm if the powder Primer Filler^ eliminates charge in a round is out of limits either T the task of filling primer pick high or low. up tubes. Now you simply P71-21044, $71.99 each pour your primers from their Three or more, $65.99 ea. box into the top, press the blue button and watch it run! n Aluminum Roller Handle gives your In about two minutes the Areloader an entirely new “feel,” reduces primers are inside the protective operator fatigue, and makes primer seating easier. metal housing. That’s about 30 P71-17950 $49.99 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your work for you! The RF 100 is available for either large or small illon’s 1” Bench Wrench fits our primers, and conversion kits D1” Die Lock Rings which give are available at one low price you more space on the toolhead. of $59.99 each. P71-10842, $9.99 each Large Primer Filler Two or more, $8.99 ea. P71-97077 $379.99 Small Primer Filler ur Machine Maintenance P71-97111 379.99 OKits come with everything Large (Euro. 220v) you need to keep your Dillon P71-97112 389.99 loader cleaned and lubricated Small (Euro. 220v) up to factory specifications. P71-97113 389.99 Available alone or in Small Conversion combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. P71-17903 59.99 Maintenance Kit Only P71-22211 $31.99 Large Conversion w/SDB Spare Parts Kit P71-97015 39.99 P71-17902 59.99 w/550 Spare Parts Kit P71-97016 37.99 Nylon Dust Cover^ w/750 Spare Parts Kit P71-97500 58.99 P71-11143 14.99 w/1050 Spare Parts Kit P71-97018 53.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 33 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 34

Berry’s Mfg. Plated Bullets^ Description Stock # 250 500 1000 Bullets for the 7.62 x 39 Cartridge 123 gr. RN-DS* P71-17210 $42.00 $81.00 $150.00 .32 ACP Bullets 71 gr. RN-DS* P71-17460 20.99 41.00 75.00 .380 Caliber Bullets 100 gr. RN-DS* P71-17532 24.00 46.00 85.00 9 Millimeter Bullets 115 gr. RN-DS* P71-17533 25.00 49.00 90.00 115 gr. HBRN-TP* P71-17178 27.00 52.00 96.00 124 gr. RN-DS* P71-17534 27.00 51.00 95.00 124 gr. HBRN-TP* P71-17272 30.00 57.00 106.00 he SHEllSOrTEr is a simple product designed to reduce the time 124 gr. HBFP-TP* P71-17385 30.00 57.00 106.00 Tyou spend sorting brass, allowing you to enjoy more time reloading 147 gr. RN-DS* P71-17535 31.00 60.00 110.00 and shooting. The SHEllSOrTEr is comprised of three pans designed to .357 Caliber Bullets sort several common calibers. The fastest way to sort is to stack all three 125 gr. FP-DS* P71-17536 28.00 53.00 98.00 of the pans together on a common five-gallon bucket, yellow pan on 158 gr. RN-DS* P71-17540 33.00 63.00 117.00 top and black on the bottom; in that way, with a few shakes all your 158 gr. FP-DS* P71-17539 33.00 64.00 118.00 brass is sorted by caliber at the same time. The SHEllSOrTEr is made of .40 Caliber/10 Millimeter Bullets ABS, a strong plastic that will give a lifetime of service. 155 gr. HBRN-DS* P71-17238 36.00 70.00 130.00 P71-19972 $39.99 165 gr. FP-DS* P71-17232 36.00 70.00 130.00 165 gr. HBFP-DS* P71-17271 41.00 79.00 146.00 ^ 180 gr. FP-DS* P71-17542 38.00 74.00 137.00 180 gr. RN-DS* P71-17515 35.30 68.26 127.00 .45 Caliber Bullets Berry’s Mfg. Bullet Puller 185 gr. HBRN-DS* P71-17543 41.00 78.00 145.00 185 gr. FP-DS* P71-17516 35.30 68.26 127.00 200 gr. HBFP-DS* P71-17517 45.00 78.00 146.00 230 gr. RN-DS* P71-17549 42.00 80.00 149.00 Description Stock # 200 400 800 .44 Caliber Bullets 240 gr. FP-DS* P71-17545 39.00 76.00 140.00 *DS = Double Struck, TP = Thick Plate, hB = hollow Base, RN = Round Nose, FP = Flat Point, SwC = Semi wadcutter, wC = wadcutter ^ obody’s perfect. A bullet puller makes it easy to recover all your Ncomponents. Bullet Puller^ P71-17999 $29.99 Sierra(This is not lOADED ammunition.) Bullets Puller Cap^ P71-17948 4.99 5.56mm/.224 Caliber Collet Set P71-17947 5.99 52 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P71-10178 $25.99 Inset: Quinetics Uni-Chuck “Shim-Fit” P71-30041 11.99 55 gr. BlitzKing 100/box P71-14458 28.99 69 gr. TMK 100/box P71-80015 31.99 69 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P71-13007 27.99 77 gr. TMK 100/box P71-80016 35.99 Hornady O.A.L. Gauge 77 gr. HPBT MatchKing 500/box P71-18171 157.99 and Bullet Comparator 6mm/.243 Caliber (Caliper not included) 70 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P71-12386 30.99 6.5mm 123 gr. HPBT 100/box P71-14459 44.99 142 gr. HPBT 100/box P71-14460 46.99 7.62mm/.308 Caliber 125 gr. HP 100/box P71-14448 40.99 Overall length gauge^ Bullet Comparator 155 gr. TMK 100/box P71-80018 48.00 The initial distance a bullet must Correct bullet seating depth is critical 155 gr. HPBT Palma 100/box P71-18160 42.99 travel when fired (from the cartridge to accuracy. In addition, minor 168 gr. TMK 100/box P71-80017 47.00 case mouth until it engages the variations in bullet seating depth will 168 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P71-10177 42.99 rifling) is absolutely critical to have an effect on both pressure and 175 gr. HPBT MatchKing 100/box P71-17481 44.99 achieving peak accuracy. velocity. Straight P71-14622 $38.99 Bullet Comparator Curved (for auto, lever and pump P71-14670 $16.99 ^ rifles) P71-14862 $39.99 Comparator Insert (required) Armscor Projectiles Modified Case^ (required) $8.99 each .38/.357 125 gr. RN 100/pkg. P71-15823 $10.50 $6.99 each .22 caliber P71-14672 .223 Rem. P71-14627 .24 caliber P71-14673 ^ .22-250 P71-14628 .25 caliber P71-14674 .243 Win. P71-14631 .26 caliber P71-14675 .Privi40 Cal. 180 Partisan gr. JHP Projectiles 100/pkg. P71-15812 $17.99 .270 Win. P71-14641 .27 caliber P71-14676 .45 Cal. 230 gr. FMJ 100/pkg. P71-15813 19.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P71-14648 .28 caliber P71-14677 .308 Win. P71-14652 .30 caliber P71-14678 .30-06 P71-14653 .33 caliber P71-14679 ^ .300 Win. Mag. P71-14655 .35 caliber P71-14680 Hornady Projectiles .37 caliber P71-14681 .30 Cal. 150 gr. FMJBT 100/pkg. P71-44445 $19.99 .45 caliber P71-14682 .38 Cal. 148 gr. HBWC (lead) 250/pkg. P71-70011 31.79 34 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 35

^ ^ RCBS Trim Pro 2 Description Stock # 250 500 1000 SNSCoated hard-Cast Casting Bullets Stock # 500 1000 Bullets for the 7.62 x 39 Cartridge .30 M1 Carbine RN 115 gr. P71-15403 $43.00 $80.00 123 gr. RN-DS* P71-17210 $42.00 $81.00 $150.00 .380 RN 95 gr. P71-15393 40.00 74.00 Manual Case Trimmer .32 ACP Bullets 9mm RN 115 gr. P71-13150 41.00 76.00 71 gr. RN-DS* P71-17460 20.99 41.00 75.00 9mm CN (conical) 124 gr. P71-15075 42.00 78.00 .380 Caliber Bullets 9mm FP 125 gr. P71-15396 42.00 78.00 100 gr. RN-DS* P71-17532 24.00 46.00 85.00 9mm RN 125 gr. P71-15332 42.00 78.00 9 Millimeter Bullets 9mm No Lube Groove 125 gr. P71-15756 42.00 78.00 115 gr. RN-DS* P71-17533 25.00 49.00 90.00 9mm RN 135 gr. P71-15043 44.00 81.00 115 gr. HBRN-TP* P71-17178 27.00 52.00 96.00 9mm RN No Lube Groove 147 gr. P71-15044 47.00 88.00 124 gr. RN-DS* P71-17534 27.00 51.00 95.00 9mm FP 147 gr. P71-15333 47.00 88.00 124 gr. HBRN-TP* P71-17272 30.00 57.00 106.00 9mm/.38 Super RN 160 gr. P71-15397 52.00 97.00 he RCBS Trim Pro-2 manual case trimmer features a spring- 124 gr. HBFP-TP* P71-17385 30.00 57.00 106.00 .38/.357 RNFP 100 gr. P71-15859 41.00 76.00 Tloaded “universal” shell holder that will accommodate case 147 gr. RN-DS* P71-17535 31.00 60.00 110.00 .38/.357 FP 105 gr. P71-15860 42.00 77.00 head diameters from .250” to .625”. Comes with pilot calibers: .22, .357 Caliber Bullets .38/.357 FP 125 gr. P71-15879 42.00 79.00 .24, .25, .27, .28, .30, .35, .44 and .45. 125 gr. FP-DS* P71-17536 28.00 53.00 98.00 .38/.357 RNFP 130 gr. P71-19679 44.00 81.00 RCBS Trim Pro-2™ Case Trimmer P71-43231 $139.99 158 gr. RN-DS* P71-17540 33.00 63.00 117.00 .38/.357 DEWC 148 gr. P71-15880 47.00 88.00 158 gr. FP-DS* P71-17539 33.00 64.00 118.00 .38/.357 RN 158 gr. P71-15045 52.00 97.00 .40 Caliber/10 Millimeter Bullets .38/.357 SWC 158 gr. P71-15881 52.00 97.00 155 gr. HBRN-DS* P71-17238 36.00 70.00 130.00 .38/.357 RN 160 gr. P71-15400 52.00 97.00 165 gr. FP-DS* P71-17232 36.00 70.00 130.00 .40/10mm FP 140 gr. P71-15335 47.00 87.00 165 gr. HBFP-DS* P71-17271 41.00 79.00 146.00 .40/10mm RNFP 165 gr. P71-19677 55.00 101.00 Lyman 180 gr. FP-DS* P71-17542 38.00 74.00 137.00 .40/10mm SWC 175 gr. P71-15336 57.00 106.00 180 gr. RN-DS* P71-17515 35.30 68.26 127.00 .40/10mm FP 180 gr. P71-15337 58.00 107.00 .45 Caliber Bullets .40/10mm RN 180 gr. P71-10029 58.00 107.00 Products 185 gr. HBRN-DS* P71-17543 41.00 78.00 145.00 .40/10mm RN 200 gr. P71-15338 60.00 112.00 185 gr. FP-DS* P71-17516 35.30 68.26 127.00 .40/10mm FP 220 gr. P71-15855 66.00 123.00 yman’s Precision Funnel Set is the ideal system for the serious 200 gr. HBFP-DS* P71-17517 45.00 78.00 146.00 .44 RNFP 200 gr. P71-15882 60.00 112.00 Lreloader. The Precision Funnel Set is made to be completely static 230 gr. RN-DS* P71-17549 42.00 80.00 149.00 .44 SWC 240 gr. P71-15891 69.00 129.00 free, with a body of die-cast aluminum and precision-turned Description Stock # 200 400 800 .45 SWC 185 gr. P71-15856 58.00 108.00 aluminum inserts. This is no “one size fits all” funnel; the Precision .44 Caliber Bullets .45 RN 200 gr. P71-15339 60.00 112.00 Funnel Set uses precision-machined, caliber-specific inserts to 240 gr. FP-DS* P71-17545 39.00 76.00 140.00 .45 RNFP 200 gr. P71-15857 60.00 112.00 properly fit the case neck. The inserts can be quickly and easily .45 SWC 200 gr. P71-15340 60.00 112.00 installed by simply pushing them into place and then pulling them .45 RN 230 gr. P71-15401 66.00 124.00 out when changing calibers. The Precision Funnel Set also comes .45 RN No Lube Groove 230 gr. P71-19678 66.00 124.00 with a padded storage case that neatly stores extra inserts when not Stock # 250 500 in use. The set includes inserts for .22, .243/6mm, .25/6.5mm, .30/30 RNFP 158 gr. P71-15854 $27.00 $50.00 .270/7mm, .30 and .338 caliber rifle cartridges. P71-11389 $39.99 ^

Unprimed brass sold in packages of 100 he Lyman Scale Weight Check Set en- Starline Brass ables you to check/calibrate your scale (This is not lOADED ammunition.) T Description Stock # 1 Pkg. 5 Pkg. 10 Pkg. using known weights. .32 H&R Mag. P71-30258 $19.00 $88.00 $168.00 Weight Set .5 - 210.5 Gr. .32-20 Win. P71-31282 25.00 116.00 224.00 P71-15959 $49.99 9mm P71-31277 17.00 79.00 152.00 .38 Short Colt P71-39919 20.00 91.00 175.00 .38 Special P71-31278 18.00 80.00 154.00 .38 Super +P P71-31276 20.00 90.00 173.00 CED Ultimate Pro Powder Trickler .38 Super Comp P71-30257 20.00 90.00 173.00 • Adjustable height Lyman .357 SIG P71-30528 22.00 102.00 196.00 .40 S&W P71-31283 20.00 93.00 180.00 • Weighted base Powder Pal 10mm P71-31281 21.00 98.00 188.00 • Extension arm Funnel Pan .44 Special P71-31280 24.00 111.00 214.00 .45 ACP P71-31284 22.00 99.00 190.00 .45 Colt P71-30259 24.00 111.00 214.00

Special-PurchaseOnce-fired, processed (polished, sized,Components deprimed, primer $21.99 pockets swaged) 9mm cartridge cases prepared at Dillon P71-10940 P71-18399 $7.99 Precision on our new CP 2000 Case-Processing Machine. 1000-pkg. 9mm Brass P71-55018 $59.99 wARNINg: These products contain lead, which is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and cancer. handling Special Purchase .223/5.56 Projectiles components, ammunition, cleaning firearms or discharging 1000-pkg. 55-grain FMJ P71-44444 $79.99 firearms in poorly ventilated areas may result in lead exposure. have adequate ventilation at all times and wash your hands 1000-pkg. 55-grain FMJBT P71-44466 69.99 thoroughly after exposure.

^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 35 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 36 REDDING Reloading Dies & Accessories .224 Valkyrie P71-10316 80.99 .303 British P71-11691 109.99 .243 Winchester P71-15762 80.99 8 x 57mm Mauser P71-09996 80.99 6mm Creedmoor P71-10315 108.99 .338 Win. Mag. P71-11774 80.99 .25-06 Remington P71-12183 80.99 .338 Lapua Mag. P71-21354 144.99 .25 WSSM P71-11194 82.35 .458 SOCOM P71-10320 144.99 .260 Remington P71-09997 80.99 Individual Dies: Neck-Size-Only Dies .270 Winchester P71-10822 80.99 .223 Remington P71-10164 $54.99 .270 WSM P71-18337 47.99 .22-250 P71-11184 54.99 6.5 Creedmoor P71-71005 80.99 .224 Valkyrie P71-10318 54.99 6.5 Grendel P71-19893 144.99 .243 Winchester P71-10172 54.99 6.5 x 55mm P71-11353 80.99 6mm Creedmoor P71-10317 54.99 6.8 SPC P71-12548 144.99 .25-06 P71-11336 54.99 7 x 57mm Mauser P71-11212 80.99 .260 Remington P71-09993 54.99 7mm WSM P71-18339 64.99 .270 Winchester P71-11806 54.99 Complete Three-die sets – Size, bell, seat 7mm Rem. SA UM P71-18338 64.99 .32 ACP P71-15521 $108.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P71-11775 80.99 7mm Rem. Mag. P71-11392 54.99 .32-20 Winchester P71-11906 108.99 7mm-08 Remington P71-12041 80.99 .308 Win./7.62 P71-10165 54.99 .38-40 Winchester P71-11838 143.99 7.5mm Swiss P71-09995 144.99 .30-06 P71-11763 54.99 .38-55 Win./Ballard P71-19106 140.00 7.62 x 39mm P71-12045 109.99 .300 Win. Mag. P71-11108 54.99 .44-40 Winchester P71-11692 80.99 .30-30 Winchester P71-29020 80.99 Redding Reloading Accessories .45-70 Gov’t P71-12700 108.99 .30-40 Krag P71-11835 144.99 Stuck Case Removal Kit .460 S&W P71-10319 108.99 7.62 x 54mm P71-09994 109.99 P71-12186 $35.99 Complete Two-Die Sets .300 AAC Blackout P71-12550 109.99 Specialty/Custom Die Sets^ .204 Ruger P71-12547 $80.99 .300 WSM P71-15763 80.99 .50 AE P71-14514 $53.99 .22 Hornet P71-11484 80.99 .300 RUM P71-18342 80.99 (Incl: RCBS steel size, expander, seat/crimp) .220 Swift P71-12182 108.99 .300 Weatherby P71-11354 80.99 .500 S&W P71-11114 $53.99 .22-250 P71-15761 80.99 .300 Win. Mag. P71-12046 80.99 (Incl: RCBS steel size, expander, seat/crimp)

mprovesLyman accuracy of cast and jacketed Neck bullet Expanderthe axis of the case neck. By adjusting Die the plug slightly Ireloads. Extends case life. A “Must-Have” die for the deeper, the second step also provides a slight flaring of cast bullet or flat-base bullet user. The first step the case mouth for reloaders using cast bullets. expands the inside of the case neck to just under .22 Caliber Neck P71-48962 $26.99 bullet diameter for precise case neck tension in the finished reload. The second step expands the case 6mm Neck P71-48966 26.99 mouth to bullet diameter or slightly over. This allows 6.5mm Neck P71-48965 26.99 the jacketed or cast bullet to be started perfectly .30 Caliber Neck, Short P71-48964 26.99 centered in the case mouth and properly aligned with .30 Caliber Neck, Long P71-48963 26.99 Dillon’s 1” Bench Wrench L. E. Wilson characteristic of virtually all Aprogressive reloading machines, regardless of brand, is that the dies are set rather close together. When you’re setting up a Case Gages, “naked” machine, there’s plenty of room, but if you have a need to adjust a die afterward, it often requires a delicate Deburring Tool EGW Chamber Checkers touch to maneuver a lock ring on a crowded toolhead. We’ve Rifle Chamber Checkers addressed this in two ways. We offer 1” die lock rings and a .223 Rem. P71-25377 $30.00 1” Bench Wrench to fit them. This combination gives much .22-250 P71-12718 $38.00 5.56x45 P71-25376 30.00 .243 P71-12828 38.00 6.5 Creedmoor more room to re-adjust dies after they’re already mounted. .25-06 P71-11760 38.00 P71-11582 40.00 The opposite end of our 1” wrench is a 7/16” box-end for ad- .270 P71-11828 38.00 .300 Blk P71-11581 40.00 justing the Powder Bar of any Dillon Powder Measure. All 6mm/6.5mm Creedmoor .308 Win. P71-18964 40.00 our lock rings fit any standard 7/8” x 14 dies. P71-12108 38.00 .30-06 P71-19675 45.00 6.8 SPC P71-19522 38.00 Pistol Chamber Checkers 1” Die Lock Ring (Zinc Alloy) P71-14067 $1.75 7mm Mag. P71-12336 46.00 9mm P71-19846 $20.00 5-Pack of Die Lock Rings (Zinc) P71-10669 5.50 7.62x39 P71-14901 38.00 .38 Super P71-19847 20.00 1” Dillon Bench Wrench P71-10842 8.99 .30-30 P71-12924 38.00 .40 S&W P71-19848 20.00 (Buy two or more 1” Bench Wrenches for $8.10 each) .300 AAC Blk. P71-19515 38.00 10mm P71-19676 20.00 Wrench/Zinc Lock Ring 5-Pack P71-10668 13.99 .300 Win. Mag. P71-11752 46.00 .45 ACP P71-19849 20.00 Shotgun Chamber Checker New Steel 1” Die lock Rings .300 WSM P71-18709 38.00 .357 SIG P71-18708 38.00 12 Ga. P71-19523 $49.99 1” Die Lock Ring (Steel) P71-62422 $2.25 .38-40 Win. P71-10682 38.00 20 Ga. P71-19524 49.99 5-Pack of Die Lock Rings (Steel) P71-62423 8.99 .44-40 Win. P71-10697 38.00 Cowboy Chamber Checker (.357 10-Pack of Die Lock Rings (Steel) P71-62424 14.99 .50 BMG P71-14447 60.00 Mag.,.44 Mag., .44-40, .45 Colt) Wrench/Steel Lock Ring 5-Pack P71-62425 17.99 Deburring Tool P71-16038 26.00 P71-25375 $25.00 36 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 37

Dillon’s Transparent Ammunition Boxes^ Description Stock # Each Case (50) .22 LR/.25 ACP (100 rd) P71-80038 $1.76 $79.00 (50) .380/9mm (50 rd) P71-80019 1.73 78.00 (50) .380/9mm (100 rd) P71-80033 2.83 127.50 (50) .38/.357 (50 rd) P71-80020 1.73 78.00 (50) .38/.357 (100 rd) P71-80034 2.83 127.50 (50) .44 Mag./.45 Colt (50 rd) P71-80023 2.05 92.50 (50) .44 Mag./.45 Colt (100 rd) P71-80036 3.15 142.00 (50) .40 S&W/.45 ACP (50 rd) P71-80024 2.05 92.50 (50) .40 S&W/.45 ACP (100 rd) P71-80037 3.15 142.00 (50) .223/5.56 (50 rd) P71-80022 2.05 92.50 (50) .223/5.56 (100 rd) P71-80035 3.15 142.00 (50) .243/.308 (20 rd) P71-80039 1.90 85.50 (50) .243/.308 (50 rd) P71-80025 2.23 100.00 (50) .30-06 (20 rd) P71-80040 2.04 90.00 (50) .30-06 (50 rd) P71-80026 2.28 102.50 (50) 20 Gauge Shotgun (25 rd) P71-80044 2.24 101.00 (50) 12 Gauge Shotgun (25 rd) P71-80045 2.24 101.00 (50) Extra loading Data labels, P71-10446, Package of 100, $6.99 AMMO BOXES ARE COVERED BY DILLON’S LIFETIME WARRANTY Dillon AkroBins^ kroBins are ideal for reloaders who Aload several calibers, bullet weights, bullet shapes, etc. We’ve been including these bins with our machines for years, and now we’re stocking them in quantity for our customers. • The small bins (the ones we use as Square Deal “B” cartridge bins) are 4- 3/4" long x 3-7/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. • The RL 550/XL 650/750 cartridge bins are 6-3/4" long x 3-7/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep. • The 1050 bins are 10-1/4" long x 4-3/8" wide x 4-3/4" deep. • The double-extra-large bins we use on our SL 900 measure 13-3/4" long x 6-1/2" wide x 6-3/4" deep (all inside dimensions). AkroBins are made of heavy-duty polypropylene with permanent, molded-in color (ours are blue). They’re virtually unbreakable; unaf- fected by weak acids and alkalis, and are also water, rust and corrosion proof. Hang ’em, stack ’em, rack ’em and fill ’em – you just can’t ^ beat ’em! Buy several and get your “stuff” together. Berry’s Mfg. Ammo/Storage Boxes Description Stock # Each 6 ea. 12 ea. Description Stock # Each 10 ea. 50 ea. “Square Deal” Bin P71-13756 $2.99 $15.30 $24.84 .500 S&W (50 rd) P71-19243 $2.98 $22.40 $97.00 “RL 550/XL 650/750” Bin P71-13839 2.99 15.30 24.84 NOTE:.500 S&W Ammo Boxes also fit .223/.243/.308 WSSM “RL 1050” Bin P71-13484 6.99 34.92 61.92 .454 Casull (50 rd) P71-19244 2.98 22.40 97.00 “SL 900” Bin P71-17125 10.50 56.94 106.92 .45/70 (50 rd) P71-19245 3.29 24.20 105.00 7.62 x 54R (50 rd) P71-19247 3.50 25.50 110.50 .300 Ultra (50 rd) P71-19246 3.50 25.50 110.50 Storage Boxes 4-3/8”x 2”x 1-5/8” P71-19250 $1.12 $8.40 $36.50 4-1/2”x 4-1/2”x 1-5/8” P71-19251 2.32 17.40 75.50 5-1/2”x 2-5/8”x 2-1/2” P71-19252 2.22 16.70 72.00 Berry’s Mfg. “20 Caliber” Ammo Can ^ odeled after the mili- Dillon Utility Boxes Mtary can, this tough illon’s Utility boxes are ideal for all those accessories that unit is injection molded out of Ddon’t quite fit into the compartments of your shooting bag. a tough polymer, has a gasket The large box measures 13-1/2” x 5-3/4” x 2-1/4” and the small sealed lid, and a cam-lock latch to protect box measures 4-5/8” x 6-3/8” x 1-5/8”. Use them for cleaning your contents. Also features a collapsible handle for gear, extra magazines, repair parts, first aid supplies, reloading easy stacking and storing. accessories and tools – the list is endless. Dimensions: 9.25” L x 3.125” BW x 3.125” TW x 2.5” H Description Stock # Each 5 ea. LIFETIME WARRANTY. MADE IN THE USA Small Utility Box P71-13636 $2.99 $12.45 P71-12296 $8.99 Large Utility Box P71-17195 5.75 23.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 37 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 38 “Big Fifty” ^ SL 900^ STANDARD FEATURES: STANDARD FEATURES: • Made in the USA • Made in the USA • 4-Station Interchangeable Toolhead • Automatic Indexing • Uses Std. 1-1/2”-12 UNF Thread Dies • Auto Powder/Priming Systems • Manual Shellplate indexing • Adjustable Case-Activated Shot System • Average Loading Rate: 300 Rds./Hr. • Factory Adjusted to Load AA Hulls • Loads High Volume/Match-Grade Ammo • Factory Adjusted Loading Dies • Milspec/Match-Grade Priming System • The Original Tilt-Out Wad Guide • Ductile Iron/Carbon Steel Construction • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty All for ONLY... • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial Period! $ 99 All for ONLY... 1499 $ 99 P71-50000 1369 Now Available! $1669.98 with Casefeeder .408 CheyTac Conversion P71-50204 $189.99 (Dies NOT Included)

Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2945.96 .50 BMg Carbide Size Die P71-50075 $984.99 .50 BMg Case Trimmer P71-50050 $449.99 BFR Mounting hardware Kit P71-50140 $10.99 12 Gauge P71-97110 20 Gauge P71-97123 50 BMg CASE TRIMMER ASSEMBly^ 28 Gauge P71-97124 Comes with factory adjusted dies Features an industry standard 1-1/2”-12 UNF threaded body, a 1/4 HP motor, replaceable carbide cutter, quick-disconnect cord Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $1714.97 and includes the .50 BMG trim die. P71-50050 $449.99 12 gauge Casefeeder (pictured) P71-97037 $299.99 50 BMg CARBIDE SIzE DIE^ 20/28 gauge Casefeeder P71-97036 299.99 The only .50 BMG size die in the industry that’s a full-length 12 ga. Euro. 220v Casefeeder P71-97118 299.99 20/28 ga. Euro. 220v Casefeeder P71-97125 299.99 solid carbide size die, for increased die life and scratch resist- low Powder Sensor P71-16306 44.99 ance. It also has a solid carbide expander ball, placed in the middle of the power stroke for easier operation. The die body is Sl 900 CONvERSIONS^ standard 1-1/2”-12 UNF thread, and is manufactured to low 12 Gauge Conversion P71-20009 $449.99 chamber tolerance specifications. P71-50075 $984.99 12 Gauge Casefeed Plate P71-17811 49.99 50 BMg POwDER MEASURE ADAPTER^ 20 Gauge Conversion P71-22138 449.99 For use with the RCBS .50 BMG powder measure. 28 Gauge Conversion P71-22139 449.99 P71-50125 $109.99 20/28 Gauge Casefeed Plate P71-97045 49.99 50 BMg PRIMER SEATINg DIE^ SL 900 Powder System P71-17817 88.99 One of these is included with Dillon’s Big Fifty Reloader, but Sl 900 MAChINE COvER^ may be used as an accessory on a separate toolhead. The primer This heavy-duty nylon cover comes equipped with a D-ring, seating die is adjustable for enhanced control of primer seating. allowing the zipper to be locked. P71-13239 $39.99 Includes two primer punches: one flat, match-style primer Master lock P71-13083 $3.99 PACKAgE DEAl^ punch and one cupped, MIL-SPEC primer punch. P71-50200 $189.99 Includes: Lyman Reloading Handbook, Clear Safety Glasses, Dial Caliper, Eliminator Scale, Machine Cover, and Low Powder 50 BMg PRIMER POCKET SwAgER^ Sensor. P71-22290 $223.99 Makes it easy to remove the military crimp. P71-50001 $379.99 SPARE PARTS KIT^ 1 Pawl Spring PRIMINg CONvERSION^ 1 20 Gauge Yellow Wad Guide 1 Ejector Wire Converts Swager to Priming System. P71-50003 $99.99 1 28 Gauge Green Wad Guide 1 Plastic Wad Guide 50 BMg PRIMINg SySTEM^ 1 20 Gauge Locator Pin 1 Swing Arm Torsion Spring Allows off-the-machine primer seating. P71-50002 $354.99 1 Index Pawl 1 Primer Transfer Arm 1 Ring Indexer 1 12 Gauge Locator Pin (1) SwAgER CONvERSION^ 1 Index Spring Revision A 1 Gum Rubber Insert Revision B Converts Priming System to Swager. P71-50004 $99.99 1 Hair Pin Cotter 1 Shot Fitting E-Clip RCBS .50 BMg lOADINg ACCESSORIES^ 2 Bellcrank Cubes 1 Failsafe Bushing Revision B .50 BMG Powder Measure P71-21896 $129.99 1 Case Insert Slide Spring P71-11154 $39.99 38 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 39

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John Marshall on Classic Firearms:

In a picture dating back to the 1920s, John Thompson…is holding a stockless Model 1921 upward during a demonstration to the police and military. uto Ordnance Corporation was chartered as a converted to semiauto would always be an NFA-sub- New York corporation in 1916 by John T. ject firearm. The rule was “once a machine gun, Thompson and later substantially funded and always a machine gun.” joined by Thomas Fortune Ryan, a wealthy financier. In the 1950s, Auto Ordnance Corporation became The company developed the Thompson submachine owned and operated by Numrich Arms Corporation, a gun and outsourced the production of 15,000 of them gun parts purveyor, in West Hurley, New York. Numer- Ato Colt. These first guns became the Models of 1921. ous Thompson submachine gun receivers became In 1927, responding to requests from some members Numrich property, and in 1974, Auto Ordnance of the public, the management of the Auto Ordnance began to turn out a number of new M1928A1 and Corporation decided to offer a semiautomatic version M1A1 full-auto guns using those receivers. Also con- of their Model 1921. Since the Colt-made guns already ceived and then manufactured beginning in 1975 existed in inventory, it was a relatively easy job to mod- were some semiautomatic Thompsons. In order to ify the mechanisms of some of them so they would avoid being subject to the NFA, these guns, designat- operate in semiautomatic mode only. Thus they could ed as Models of 1927A1, had some significant only fire one shot for each pull of the trigger. This modi- changes. First, the internal mechanisms were altered fied gun became known as the Model of 1927. It was so that there was little or no interchangeability with never as popular as the selective-fire guns, but this full-auto parts. The guns fired from closed bolts rather model satisfied those who were uncomfortable with than open bolts. Also, unlike the original submachine full-automatic guns. guns and the Model 1927 that had 10-1/2 inch bar- Both full-automatic and semiautomatic Thompsons rels, these newer guns had 16-1/2-inch barrels. This could be owned in an unrestricted manner in those was in order to observe the minimum 16-inch length days. But in response to the widely publicized use of that exists under the law for rifles. With a Cutts recoil Thompsons in crime, The National Firearms Act of compensator installed at the muzzle, the total barrel 1934 was enacted by Congress, using its authority to length grew to 18 inches. Nearly all were equipped tax. The act imposed a $200 tax on the making or with the original-style vertical forward grip. These transfer of NFA-designated items. This act also includ- have finned barrels designed for better air cooling as ed the requirement to register full-automatic arms, did the original 1921 and 1928 submachine guns. and this certainly affected owners of Thompson Another type that resembled the wartime M1A1 sub- firearms, including the Model 1927. Even though the machine guns was labeled as the M1 Semiautomatic ’27 was semiautomatic only, it could be easily con- Carbine. These guns had smooth barrels, operating verted back to full-automatic configuration – thus knobs on the right side of their receivers, and had making it subject to the NFA. In concept, any full-auto fixed sights with triangular “ears.” All of these semiau- 42 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 43

The Thompson Model 1927A5 Semiauto Pistol

tomatics had buttstocks that were screwed to the SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE.” Production began in receiver in the manner of the M1 and M1A1 subma- 1977, with 430 made in that first year. chine guns. In a picture dating back to the 1920s, John Thomp- Externally, the new semiauto Thompsons mimicked son, the father of the Model 1921 submachine gun, is the original submachine guns in appearance, but the holding a stockless Model 1921 upward during a longer barrels were admittedly ungainly and spoiled demonstration to police and the military. The similarity the traditional look. What was needed was a shorter of that gun to the Model 1927A5 pistol is incredibly barrel, but the law required at least 16 inches. With the striking – the difference in barrel length of just a couple leadership of Ira Trast, Numrich Arms president, a solu- of inches is hardly noticed. The stockless pistol certain- tion that was finally approved by the Bureau of Alco- ly succeeded in generally replicating the looks of the hol, Tobacco and Firearms took shape. original submachine gun. The Model of 1927A5 was a “pistol” instead of a rifle In 1994, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and or carbine. ATF rules stated that if a pistol measured at Firearms had a change of mind, disallowing a forward least 26 inches in overall length (not “readily conceal- vertical grip on pistols of any sort. They served notice able”), it could have a fairly short barrel combined with on Auto Ordnance that the Model 1927A5 could no a vertical forward grip. The receiver of the Thompson longer be manufactured under the new ruling. The last measures about 13 inches, and thus the barrel could be 57 guns were made in 1995. In all, 3,346 were made. around 13 inches. In actuality, the barrel would tape Serial numbers ran from 100P to 3359P. All of these out at 13-1/2 inches, with the gun having an overall were “grandfathered” by the BATF and are therefore are length of 26-1/8 inches. Unfortunately, a shoulder stock still legal to own and transfer. The gun pictured here could not be affixed, as this would make it a short-bar- was made in early 1978, and has an aluminum receiv- reled rifle, subject to the NFA, complete with registra- er. The on-top operating knob and the safety lever have tion and tax. So the new pistol was made, but with no been replaced with items that more closely resemble provision for attaching a shoulder stock. The gun’s those on the original Thompson guns. receiver was normally made of an aluminum alloy to Although the Model 1927A5 pistols are certainly save weight, although a few steel-receiver examples are nostalgic in appearance, they have some nagging known to exist. characteristics. First, it’s awkward to use them in sight- The left side of the gun’s receiver was marked ed fire, as there is no stabilizing buttstock. Most folks “MODEL OF 1927 A5” over the serial number, and far- seem to prefer shooting them from the hip, walking ther back, “THOMPSON SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL” the rounds into the target. The trigger is mushy and over “CALIBER .45 AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE.” A heavy, resembling that of a double-action type. Trigger reported few were mistakenly marked “THOMPSON Continued on Page 63 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 43 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:44 AM Page 44

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Comp-Tac SAFARILAND

002 “Cup Challenge” (Pictured) 6” S&W K,L,N; Std. bbl. P71-17788 $69.99 Comp-Tac QB 333 “Speedloader Holder” (Pictured) The QB can be worn as a concealed carry or competition holster. S&W K-Frame P71-12411 $34.99 Can be worn left or right handed, has cant adjustability and a high S&W L-Frame P71-13087 34.99 quality Push-Button mount that is easy on, easy off and can be “Competition Speedloaders” (Pictured) locked for security by sliding the button horizontally. Mount also S&W K-Frame P71-13224 $19.99 allows for belt-width adjustment. S&W L-Frame P71-13117 19.99 QB Size 1 fits: GLOCK 9/.40/.357 all lengths, GLOCK 41, GLOCK Revolver “Speedloaders” 36; S&W M&P 9/.40/.357 all lengths (not Shield); Walther PPQ/M2 S&W J-Frame (5-Shot) P71-12405 $13.99 all lengths P71-43380 $49.99 S&W K-Frame P71-13104 13.99 QB Size 2 fits: CZ P07, P09; HK VP40, P30, P30L, P30SK, USPs full S&W L-Frame P71-13074 13.99 size and compact, P2000; Ruger American, Ruger SR9 full size and “Speedloader” Holders compact; S&W M&P .45s (not Shield); Springfield XD/XDM/Mod 2 Sm./Med. Fr. P71-10340 $11.99 all lengths and calibers; GLOCK 20/21 all versions, GLOCK 40; SIG “Speedloader Loading Blocks” 250 all lengths, with and without rail, all calibers, SIG 320 all S&W K-Frame P71-12262 $24.99 lengths, all calibers, SIG 226 all versions, SIG 229 all versions; S&W L-Frame P71-12878 24.99 Taurus all .45 Millennium and Millennium Pro; Walther PPQ .45 P71-43381 $49.99 QB Size 3 fits: GLOCK 43; Springfield XD-S; S&W Shield; Walther PPS; Walther CCP P71-43382 $49.99 North Mountain QB Size 4 fits: 1911s – Colt, Kimber, Springfield including TRP Half and Full Rail, SIG 1911s, all Mil-Spec 1911s P71-43383 $49.99 Moon Clip/Speed Loader Holders

iDPa revolver Competition Holster (Above, Left) 4” K-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13029 $64.99 4” L-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13032 64.99 2.5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13035 64.99 4” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13038 64.99 USPSa revolver Competition Holster (Above, Right) 6” K-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13030 $64.99 6” L-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13033 64.99 ’ve tried several methods of holding my moon clips, and the North 5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13043 64.99 IMountain Moon Clip Holder works best for me! My hand only has 6.5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-13044 64.99 to go to one place, so I no longer grope around frantically for my reloads. – Mark Pixler N-Frames & 7-Shot L-Frames P71-21883 $130.00

he North Mountain IDPA- TCompliant Speed Loader Holder is made specifically for the competitive IDPA revolver shooter. Lightweight at 2.9 Oz., it firmly holds your competition speed loader. It is fitted with a Tek-Lok™ to mount to your range belt. It fits Comp III and similar- sized speed loaders. Comp-Tac Speedloader Holders (Above, From Left) “K-Frame” P71-21900 $35.99 N-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-48968 $32.00 “L-Frame” P71-21914 35.99 K/L-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-48969 32.00 J-Frame S&W Revolvers P71-48967 32.00 46 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 47

California Competition Works TUFF PRODUCTS Moon Clip Tools & Carriers QUICKSTRIPS

A. UFF QuickStrips are available for a variety of revolver calibers Tfrom .17 HM2 to .460 S&W. Sold in packages of 2. .22 LR-Mag./.17HM2-HMR (10 rd.) P71-11737 $8.99 .32/.327/9mm (8 rd.) P71-11738 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (5 rd.) P71-11740 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (6 rd.) P71-11741 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (7 rd.) P71-27083 8.99 .38/.357/.40/10mm (8 rd.) P71-11742 8.99 .44 Sp.-Mag./.45 Colt/.460 S&W/.410 Shotshell (6 rd.) B. P71-11750 8.99

C. A. Demooner Tool P71-18169 $19.99 SDM B. MoonLoad/Unload 8-Shot .357 P71-19490 39.99 MoonLoad/Unload 6-Shot .45 P71-19489 39.99 S&W Revolver (Works with #16510 8-shot EDM .38/.357 moon clips on Pg. 26) .483” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33395 8.00 Front Sights .493” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33396 8.00 .510” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33397 8.00 Pin-In Front Sight – $28.00 Classic Slip-In Sight – $35.00 .530” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33398 8.00 .250” high, red P71-18379 .250” high, red P71-18375 .538” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33399 8.00 .250” high, green P71-18380 .250” high, green P71-18376 .590” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33400 8.00 .300” high, red P71-18381 .300” high, red P71-18377 .596” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33401 8.00 .300” high, green P71-18382 .300” high, green P71-18378 .620” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33402 8.00 Pin-In Front Sight – $54.99 Classic Slip-In Sight – $54.99 North Mountain .649” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel P71-33403 8.00 .250” Gold Bead P71-18565 .250” Gold Bead P71-18567 C. 6-Shot Mn. Clip Holder (2 ea.) P71-18173 19.99 .300” Gold Bead P71-18566 .300” Gold Bead P71-18568 Moon Clip/Speed Loader Blued .45 ACP Mn. Clips (10 ea.) P71-18183 9.99 Stainless .45 ACP Mn. Clips (10 ea.) P71-18280 11.99 10mm Moon Clips (10 ea.) P71-18184 12.99 Stainless EDM 8-Shot Moon Clips Holders 8-Shot .357 Moon Clips (10 ea.) P71-19228 19.99 hese .025 EDM Stainless Moon TClips are designed to fit Reming- ton brass SNUGLY, eliminating nasty “cartridge flop” when you reload. TK Sold in Packages of 10 for 8-Shot S&W 627 Revolvers Custom P71-16510 $59.99 Moon Apex Tactical Specialties

ClipsChiappa Rhino 9mm/.40 S&W (10 Pk) P71-12040 $65.00 Chiappa Rhino .38/.357 (10 Pk) P71-12043 65.00 N-Fr. 9/.38 ACP 8-Shot (Blue) (10 Pk) P71-12044 39.99 L-Fr. 9/.38 ACP/.40 6-Shot (Blue) (10) P71-12057 39.99 Ruger Redhawk .38/.357 8-Shot (10) P71-44446 69.99 Ruger Super GP100 .38/.357 8-Shot (10) P71-44447 69.99 Ruger Super GP100 9mm 8-Shot (10) P71-44448 69.99 S&W N-Fr. .45 ACP 6-Shot (10 Pk) P71-12058 19.99 S&W N-Fr. .45 ACP EDM 6-Shot (10) P71-12059 74.99 S&W N-Fr. 10mm 6-Shot (10 Pk) P71-55520 79.99 S&W L-Fr. .38/.357 7-Shot (10 Pk) P71-12065 64.99 S&w j-Frame Duty/Carry Spring Kit – Installation of this kit reduces S&W L-Fr. .38/.357 6-Shot (10 Pk) P71-12066 64.99 the trigger pull weight by approximately 3 pounds from factory spec- S&W J-Fr. .38/.357 5-Shot (5 Pk) P71-12088 32.99 ifications. P71-14309 $25.99 S&W K-Fr. .38/.357 6-Shot (10 Pk) P71-12090 64.99 S&w Revolver Frame-Mounted Firing Pin – The combination of the S&W N-Fr. .38/.357 8-Shot EDM (10) P71-12091 64.99 Firing Pin and the Reduced Power Firing Pin Return Spring is N-Fr. .38/.357 8-rd. EDM Starline ONLY(10) P71-12092 64.99 designed to reduce the probability of light strikes. S&W N-Fr. .38/.357 8-Shot (Blue) (10) P71-12093 39.99 P71-21888 $15.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 47 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 48

From the Past By Peter Caroline was not extensive; my only revolver with decent sights We’ve all done it…sold or traded a gun and, days or was a nickel-plated S&W Model 19 .357 Magnum with yearsAA later, regretted it. I’veBLAST BLASTdone it many times, but one a 2-1/2” barrel. I figured it would be up to the task. example really stands out. In 1986, I attended a hand- On the Friday afternoon before the range test, I gun safety class given by the county sheriff’s depart- stepped off a curb wrong and experienced severe sciat- ment. While Massachusetts law at the time did not ic pain, which persisted overnight. By the time I arrived mandate formal handgun safety training, some local at the range on Saturday morning, I was in agony. I police chiefs on the North Shore took it upon them- couldn’t sit comfortably, so I stood and waited for my selves to require same before they’d reluctantly grant or turn on the firing line. When my name was called, the renew a concealed carry permit. The course consisted deputy who was handing out the ammunition looked at of a week of classroom instruction followed by a Satur- my revolver and said, “That’s a snubby. You can’t quali- day morning at a local gun club indoor range to quali- fy with a snubby. You won’t be able to hit anything!” I fy. We were told to bring either a .22 or .38 caliber explained to the deputy about my back problem, and revolver, and the sheriff’s department would supply the told him that I just wanted to get the test completed so I ammunition and targets. At the time, my gun collection could go home and go to bed. If I needed to take the 48 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 49

whole course over again, I would. He handed me my etched on the grip frame, the name and address of the ammo and I stepped up to the line and put every round Indiana state police trooper who had owned and car- in the black. Gotta love that gun. I was handed my ried the gun. The trooper had apparently done some course completion certificate, and I went home and customizing; the trigger is a 0.50”-width target model spent a week flat on my back and on painkillers. with the ridges filed down to create a smooth, flat sur- For whatever stupid reason, I sold or traded that face. The single-action trigger pull is a crisp 3-1/2 lbs. Model 19. I figured that I could always buy another with a nearly imperceptible movement. A quick trip to one. But I never did get around to replacing it when the range verified that the gun is quite capable of tight Model 19s were readily replaceable. After a major lay- groups and is surprisingly pleasant to shoot, even with off at a big Boston ad agency where I had worked for .357 defense loads. 17 years, I I’m not a big started my own fan of rubber freelance busi- grips, and I ness. I man- wanted some- aged to pay off thing a bit my mortgage, fancier than put two kids wood, so I did through college some asking and move to around. One of Arizona. Dur- my friends rec- ing that time, ommended elk there were no stag grips from surplus funds Grashorn Gun- for guns. works Recently, I (grashornsgun- decided that I works.com) in was ready to Wyoming. treat myself to Their work another 2-1/2” looked quite Model 19, impressive, preferably nick- and their el-plated and in prices were close to new most reason- condition. I able. I picked checked Gun- out a set broker.com and “If there is a moral to this adorned with discovered that silver S&W these items medallions were now in story, it is to never, never and an unusu- the low four- al gray cast to figure range! It the non-bark was time to sell a gun that you like.” areas, and they A BLAST explore other options. I had two other S&W revolvers, fit the gun and me very well. I went online again and a K-frame and an I-frame, both nearly a century old, ordered a used Pachmayr grip adapter, similar to the renewed by Bobby Tyler at Tyler Gunworks, and the Tyler T-grip, but without the indeterminate wait that results were spectacular. So I set my sights a bit lower, the T-grip entails. The overall grip configuration fits my and looked for a likely candidate for a rehab. hand perfectly, and the recoil appears to be mini- After several weeks of searching Gunbroker, I found mized. At approximately 36 ounces, loaded, the a blued Model 19-2 with a 2-1/2” barrel, 1960s-vin- Model 19 is a bit much for pocket carry, so I ordered tage, pinned and recessed. The finish appeared to be an unadorned holster from Simply Rugged (sim- worn, and it had Pachmayr rubber grips. I put in a bid plyrugged.com). It will be carried. and to my surprise, won it at a reasonable price. If there is a moral to this story, it is to never, never When the gun arrived, I received a second surprise. sell a gun that you like. But obviously, life does not The finish was in fact better than the photos on Gun- always work that way. More realistically, always try to broker had indicated. I removed the grips and found, have a Plan B. You might get lucky. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 49 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 50

® Monogrips HOGUE $29.99 ODIN DIN Works introduces Readythe new ODIN Ready Bag OBag^ (ORB) featuring multiple pockets and pouches for mags, small gear, a clip for your keys, a Square Butt Monogrips water bladder pouch, and Colt Python P71-12138 &W K, L, N, X, Z Frame soft dividers inside to take K, L-Fr. Square Butt P71-12786 SRound Butt Rubber Tamer down and pack your AR- N-Fr. Square Butt P71-12145 Conversion Monogrip. An extra 15 while keeping parts N-Fr. Round Butt P71-18100 layer of padding helps absorb safe and separated. For Round Butt Monogrips recoil and adds trigger reach for those builds with longer Ruger SP-101 P71-14833 those with larger hands or long barrels, there is an S&W J-Fr. Round Butt P71-12277 fingers. extendable pouch at the K, L-Fr. Round Butt P71-12549 P71-10181 $34.99 top to ensure that any rifle will fit and be “BIG Butt” Grips carried with ease. Whether you’re going to $79.99 the range, out on a hunting trip, or just hiking through the woods, Jerry packing your gear has never been easier! Miculek • Quick-release compression straps Competition • Four D-ring attachment points Grips • Key clip • Loop and hook fasteners $104.99 • MOLLE fasteners • Reinforced handles • Two water-bottle pockets N-Fr. Round Butt P71-11324 • Ambidextrous shoulder strap N-Fr. Square Butt P71-11325 BIg Butt grips • Locking buckle K, L-Fr. Round Butt P71-11327 S&W N-Fr. Rd. Butt P71-12141 • Dividing panels that separate an AR upper and lower K, L-Fr. Square Butt P71-11326 K, L-Fr. Rd. Butt P71-12140 • Water-bladder pouch and hole for hose • Pocket extender: Can remain in bag as a pocket or extend up through the zipper to fit longer barrels • Available in black or coyote brown • Dimensions: 28” x 7” x 6” ERGO Grip ORB Black P71-66696 $99.00 ORB Brown P71-66697 99.00 Pachmayr Pac-Mag Gun Concealment he ERGO Grip Delta Grip™ is the Tfirst truly ergonomic grip for J Frame Magnet revolvers. Designed for the most important part of the gun, the shooter, the Delta Grip was engi- he Pachmayr Pac-Mag™ Holds up to 30 pounds and the three- neered to fit the natural point of aim and mechanics of the Tmagnet design gives the Pac-Mag more strength than any other gun human hand, wrist and arm. Fits round butt J-Frames. Will not fit on magnet on the market. Secure almost any gun – pistol, rifle or shotgun Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 38 Model. – practically anywhere! P71-19684 $25.99 P71-10098 $19.99 50 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 51

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Ahumidity Pyour Now available in and prevent valuables smaller packages rust or mildew against for other applica- in gun safes or rust and tions (ammo cans, other enclosed corrosion. long-term storage areas. When the moisture control crystals turn containers, etc.). Moisture-control crystals change color pink, recharge unit by placing it in the DESI®PAK (2 bags, 1 card) P71-21435 $16.99 when unit needs recharging. Recharge oven. Unlimited recharges ensure a 4-ounce bag P71-14694 4.99 by plugging into 110V electrical outlet. lifetime of use. 2-ounce bag P71-14695 2.99 P71-66702 $19.99 P71-66701 $19.99 Humidity Indicator Card, (6 ea.) P71-21523 4.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 51 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 52 MEC-GAR’S 18-ROUND By Duane Thomas Mec-Gar supply those 18-rounders to them, as well. The high-capacity 9mm really came into its own in But let’s go back to 1992 for a moment. When you the mid-1980s. Suddenly we had an entire class of load a conventional 15-round Beretta 92 magazine, firearms, dubbed by gunwriter Bob Shimek “Won- there’s a “tongue” of material coming down off the bot- dernines” that really hadn’t exist- tom of the follower that serves to ed before. When the Beretta 92 center and stabilize it on the was adopted as the Army’s new spring, and the top of the spring is primary-issue sidearm in 1985, it just slightly narrower than the full was actually a big deal that it width of the area inside the maga- had a 15-round magazine. By zine tube just below the follower. today’s standards, that magazine When the magazine is fully it actually a bit long to only hold loaded, the tongue bottoms out on 15 rounds. Fortunately, Mec-Gar the interior of the metal floorplate. is there for us with Beretta 92 What Mec-Gar figured out is magazines of the same length that if you narrow the side-to-side holding 18 rounds. width of the top coils of the Mec-Gar was established in spring, and hollow out the under- 1965, and all they make – all side of the follower, that “nest” they’ve ever made – is maga- inside the follower will serve the zines. They’ve been approached same self-centering/stabilization by other companies, Fiat for effect as the tongue. But when instance, to begin making auto- the magazine is fully loaded, motive parts. The founder of the instead of the follower resting on company died a few years ago, the top coil of the spring, the top but his philosophy, which has six coils of the spring are up continued after his passing, was, Mec-Gar produces a inside the follower. Imagine how “We’re a magazine company. standard-length Beretta much extra space that gives you That’s what we do. Any time you 92 magazine holding 18 for cartridges. The original rounds of 9mm begin diversifying into other Parabellum. answer was, “room for 17 rounds areas, that takes away your focus instead of 15.” on what you do really well. We Time goes by, in 2007 Mec- will continue doing nothing but Gar went to a polymer floor- making magazines.” plate on their Beretta 92 maga- Early-on in the Beretta 92’s zines. Because polymer, to give career as the military M9, Mec- sufficient strength, must be Gar made about the first million thicker than metal, this entailed magazines for that contract, all making the magazine tube 15-rounders because that was slightly longer. Just enough the milspec. In 1992, Mec-Gar longer that, with minor tweaks was awarded a patent on a way to the follower and spring, Mec- to increase the capacity of a Gar was able to get 18 rounds standard-length Beretta 92 maga- into the same space that held zine to 17 rounds. By the way, first 15 rounds, then 17. patent protection only lasts for Mec-Gar also offers a 20- 20 years, now Beretta is having round Beretta 92 magazine, their factory 17-rounders made which is simply the 18-round by a different company. Howev- tube with a slightly longer spring er, now that Mec-Gar, never a and a Plus-2 polymer floorplate. company to rest on its laurels, The 20 is only 5/8-inch longer has figured out how to up the capacity in a reliable than the 18, in contrast to older 20s that had all-metal Beretta 92 magazine to 18 rounds, Beretta is having tubes and were super-long.

52 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 53 BERETTA 92 MAGAZINES There were no modifications to the external dimen- formability and ductility (the tendency of a material to sions of the magazine tubes, as far as front-to-rear return to its original shape after being deformed, for length or side-to-side width, in order to increase capac- instance a magazine spring re-extending after being ity. However there have been compressed), and are heat treat- subtle modifications versus the ed for long life. classic 15-rounder. For instance, Followers and floorplates are the width of the “diamond” PA-66 self-lubricating, high- where the tube narrows from impact polymer. One concern double- to singlestack is slightly with a polymer follower is, wider. A piece of feedback Mec- when shooting the gun to slide- Gar got from police departments lock, you get metal-on-plastic whose officers carried their guns contact as the follower slams and magazines fully loaded for into the steel slide stop. PA-66 extended periods was that, over stands up well. time, cartridge cases would actu- A lot of magazines are very ally get scored by the narrow dia- skimpy on the witness holes, giv- mond, which formed almost a ing either none or a few, for chisel point inside the tube. Mec- instance at 5-round increments. Gar widened the diamond specif- Even GLOCK magazine witness ically to prevent that. holes only begin at #4. The Mec- Also notice, right behind the Gar 18-rounders start at #2 and diamond, is a much shorter and go through #18. Therefore, no narrower sort of secondary dia- matter how many rounds there mond, which isn’t there on con- are in the magazine, anything ventional Beretta 92 magazines. from just a single round visible at 9mm Parabellum uses a tapered the top but no witness holes casing which means, right as the occluded (one round) all the way rounds are funneling in from through to fully-loaded, there’s double- to singlestack there can never any doubt exactly how be a tendency for the rounds to many rounds there are in a Mec- kind of fishtail inside the tube, Gar 18-round Beretta 92 maga- which could possibly lead to a zine. I like that. failure to feed. Mec-Gar went to The follower, spring and sub- the secondary diamond specifi- floorplate are all interlinked, in cally to give keep the rear of the other words the spring hooks ammo stack more tightly com- around both the follower and pressed, right as it starts narrow- subfloorplate. This ensures your ing in, to prevent that happening. subfloorplate won’t go shooting Magazine tubes are heat-treat- There is never any out of the magazine tube, thus ed 1010 carbon steel, and feature doubt how many possibly to be lost, should your Mec-Gar’s Anti-Friction Coating rounds there are in hand slip during disassembly. (AFC). This is Polytetrafluoroeth- a Mec-Gar 18- Shooting champion and world- ylene (PTFE) with a secret addi- round Beretta 92 class Beretta 92 pistolsmith Ernest magazine. Witness tive to increase durability and holes go from 2 to Langdon has commented, “The corrosion resistance. In US mili- 18 rounds. Mec-Gar 18-round magazines are tary salt spray tests, the AFC resis- all I use. Well, that and the facto- ted corrosion for 96 hours. 92 ry 15-rounders which are also hours meets the milspec. It’s also superb. But I prefer the Mec- very slick, which decreases friction between rounds Gars.” The Mec-Gar 18-rounders are the generally rec- and the interior of the tube to promote better feeding. ognized magazine of God in Beretta 92-land. The springs are Type D music wire, which has good Duane’s website is self-defense-handguns.com. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 53 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 54 MAGPUL® UNFAIR ADVANTAGE ™

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for GLOCK Pistols nEWPistolPlus-2 Adapter, Magazines fits mags in red P71-62207 $9.99 Beretta 92 18-rd. AFC* P71-18728 25.99 Beretta 92 20-rd. AFC* P71-18729 31.99 Browning HP 15-rd. Blue P71-18730 25.99 1911 8-rd. .45 ACP Blue P71-43406 25.99 1911 8-rd. .40 S&W Blue P71-43405 24.99 1911 8-rd. 10mm Blue P71-43404 24.99 1911 10-rd. 9mm Blue P71-43402 29.99 1911 11-rd. .45 ACP Blue P71-18732 24.99 he PMAG® 15 GL9™, PMAG® 17 CZ-75B 19-rd. AFC* P71-14989 31.99 TGL9™, PMAG® 21 GL9™ and Para P-14 14-rd. Blue P71-18733 23.99 PMAG® 27 GL9™ magazines hold 15, Para P-16 15-rd. Blue P71-18734 23.99 17, 21 and 27 9mm Parabellum rounds Para P-18 17-rd. Blue P71-18735 23.99 respectively. Note: Will not accept Ruger P-Series 9mm 17-rd. Blue P71-18736 25.99 aftermarket floorplates designed for Ruger P-Series 9mm 20-rd. Blue P71-18737 29.99 GLOCK® factory magazines. Instead, S&W 59 17-rd. Blue P71-18738 25.99 MagPul offers the GL L-PLATE™ S&W 59 20-rd. Blue P71-18739 29.99 Overmolded extension for GL9™ pattern PMAGs®. Note: Does not SIG Sauer 226 18-rd. AFC* P71-18740 25.99 increase capacity. SIG Sauer 228 15-rd. Blue P71-18741 25.99 Springfield XD (not XDM) .40 13-rd. AFC* P71-14991 29.99 PMAG 15 GL9 P71-20950 $12.99 Taurus 92-99 17-rd. Blue P71-18742 25.99 PMAG 17 GL9 P71-43287 12.99 Taurus 92-99 18-rd. AFC* P71-14987 23.99 PMAG 21 GL9 P71-43399 17.99 Taurus 92-99 20-rd. Blue P71-18743 31.99 PMAG 27 GL9 P71-12096 19.99 *AFC = Anti-Friction Coating GL L-PLATE 3-Pack P71-20929 19.99 Special Purchase! SPRINGFIELDSpringfield XD & MagazinesXDM Magazines 12-Rd. XD .40 P71-11587 $31.99 13-Rd. XD Comp. 9mm P71-11765 29.99 9-Rd. XD Comp. .45 P71-11764 29.99 MAGPUL 13-Rd. XD/XDM .45 P71-11585 32.99 19-Rd. XDM 9mm P71-15496 36.99 7-Rd. XD-S 9mm P71-19681 28.99 MOEP71-30077 SL GRIP$14.99 8-Rd. XD-S 9mm P71-11731 39.99 9-Rd. XD-S 9mm P71-19680 39.99 16-Rd. XDM .40 P71-19971 36.99 5-Rd. XD-S .45 P71-15234 28.99 6-Rd. XD-S .45 P71-11730 39.99 7-Rd. XD-S .45 P71-15235 39.99 ADCODCO SUPER Super THUMB® Thumb Two-Piece 1911 Recoil Spring guide Rod – Ma- Aoffers models for popu- chined from stainless steel. lar centerfire pistols and P71-15724 $24.99 10/22 style magazines. ST1 is for 9mm and .40 caliber Beretta, Browning, Ruger, SIGARMS, S&W, etc. In addition, the ST1 CMCcCormick Magazines Railed Power Mags™ has interior rails and Mfeature patent pending Dual Wall grooves to accommodate Colt Government magazines. Feed Rails™ that are at least twice the P71-18607 $10.99 strength of regular feed lips. They have a ST2 is for GLOCK and Para-Ordnance magazines. patented tactical RPM™ follower, a P71-18608 $10.99 stainless steel mag tube, an EZ clean ST3 handles virtually all centerfire, single-column magazines. base pad and a proven customer- P71-18609 $10.99 satisfaction policy. All CMC magazines ST22 is for Ruger 10/22 rifles. P71-18610 $10.99 are designed to give the pistol shooter STJR is for Ruger, Browning, Colt and High Standard .22 pistols. the advantage of extra shot capacity and P71-18611 $3.50 improved performance. Arredondo Accessories Magazine-Cleaning Brush Railed Power Mags™ CMC RPM 10-Rd. .45 ACP 1911 P71-11077 $39.99 CMC RPM 8-Rd. .45 ACP 1911 P71-11078 36.99 XP Series, Match Grade and Power Mag+ Magazines Match Grade .45 ACP 8-Rd. (Floorplate drilled for base pads.) P71-10311 $30.99 rredondo Accessories’ Magazine-Cleaning Brush is ideal for that little job Base Pad & Screws for above P71-33360 2.99 Awe all dread (avoid?)! No excuse, Sir! P71-19257 $12.99 Extra XP-9 Base Pad P71-43300 4.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 55 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:45 AM Page 56

Elite Tactical hese ETS magazines fit the H&K MP5, MP5K, HK94, SP89 and the TSP5K. They work with the ETS C.A.M. Rifle Magazine Loader. They’re extremely reliable feeding – even with hollow points. They’re Systems far lighter than steel magazines, fits standard MP5 mag pouches and couplers. Both 30- and 40-round capacity available. Compatible with all MP5-style 9mm firearms such as: Zenith, MKE, Omega, POF, HK Contract MP5 9mm Variants, MP5 style SW5, BW5, CA94, D54, V94, Magazines clones or other custom builds. HK MP5 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P71-10043 $39.99 HK MP5 Magazine, 40 rd. 9mm P71-10042 44.99 & Loaders HK MP5 Magazine, 10 rd. 9mm P71-10022 39.99 Made Wilson Combat in the USa With a lifetime Warranty!

C.A.M. Pistol Mag. Loader P71-10245 $29.99 A. B. C. D. glOCK Magazines GLK-17-10 Magazine, 10 rd. 9mm P71-10265 17.99 GLK-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P71-40179 16.99 GLK-9-22 Magazine, 22 rd. 9mm P71-10262 21.99 GLK-9-170 Magazine, 27 rd. 9mm P71-40182 21.99 GLK-18 Magazine, 31 rd. 9mm P71-10246 21.99 GLK-18-40 Magazine, 40 rd. 9mm P71-40161 26.99 GLK-19-10 Magazine, 10 rd. 9mm P71-10264 17.99 GLK-19 Magazine, 15 rd. 9mm P71-40180 16.99 GLK-20 Magazine, 15 rd. 10mm P71-40164 16.99 GLK-20-20 Magazine, 20 rd. 10mm P71-40184 21.99 GLK-20-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 10mm P71-40165 23.99 GLK-21 Magazine, 13 rd. .45 ACP P71-40162 16.99 GLK-21-18 Magazine, 18 rd. .45 ACP P71-40183 21.99 E. F. G. GLK-21-30 Magazine, 30 rd. .45 ACP P71-40163 23.99 GLK-22-140 Magazine, 19 rd. .40 S&W P71-10263 21.99 ilson Combat’s Elite Tactical Magazine hD +P – “The ETM GLK-22-170 Magazine, 24 rd. .40 S&W P71-40186 21.99 wHeavy Duty/+P rated.45 ACP magazines with exclusive stainless GLK-22 Magazine, 30 rd. .40 S&W P71-10250 21.99 flatwire MAX magazine spring and time-tested ETM tube.” GLK-42 Magazine, 7 rd. .380 P71-10251 16.99 A. (8 rd) .45ACP P71-18602 $45.99 GLK-42 Magazine, 9 rd. .380 P71-10260 21.99 Elite Tactical Magazine – “The ETM started with a blank sheet of GLK-42 Magazine, 12 rd. .380 P71-10261 21.99 paper and 30-plus years of 1911 and 1911-magazine experience; GLK-43 Magazine, 7 rd. 9mm P71-10247 16.99 designed from the ground up as a premium tactical magazine.” GLK-43 Magazine, 9 rd. 9mm P71-10248 21.99 B. ETM (8 rd) .45ACP P71-12027 $34.99 GLK-43 Magazine, 12 rd. 9mm P71-10249 21.99 C. ETM (10 rd) 9mm P71-19463 34.99 S&w Shield Magazines wilson Combat Magazines – “No other .45 magazine on the market SW9-SHD-7 Magazine, 7 rd. 9mm P71-40166 16.99 can compare for proven inherent reliability, durability and the ability to SW9-SHD-12 Magazine, 12 rd. 9mm P71-40167 21.99 remain fully loaded for long periods of time without damage.” S&w M&P Magazines D. Match Magazine (7 rd) .45ACP P71-10505 $32.99 SW9-MP-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P71-40168 16.99 E. WIL-ROG Mag (8 rd) .45ACP P71-11714 32.99 SW9-MP-21 Magazine, 21 rd. 9mm P71-40169 21.99 F. Officers Match Mag. (7 rd) .45ACP P71-10506 32.99 SW9-MP-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P71-40170 21.99 ShOK-BUFF® Recoil System – Includes a One Piece Guide Rod and SIg 320/250 Magazines Plug; six SHOK-BUFF buffers; an Extra Power Firing Pin Spring; an SG9-320-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P71-40171 16.99 Extra Power Recoil Spring; and a Reduced Power Recoil Spring. SG9-320-21 Magazine, 21 rd. 9mm P71-40172 21.99 G. SHOK-BUFF System P71-18150 $38.99 SG9-320-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P71-40173 21.99 wilson ShOK-BUFF® – A 1/10” thick poly fiber buffer between the h&K vP9 Magazines frame and slide contact areas. HKVP9-17 Magazine, 17 rd. 9mm P71-40174 16.99 SHOK-BUFF Kit (2 buffers, 18.5# recoil spring) Gov’t Model HKVP9-21 Magazine, 21 rd. 9mm P71-40175 21.99 P71-18148 $6.99 HKVP9-30 Magazine, 30 rd. 9mm P71-40176 21.99 SHOK-BUFF Buffer only (6 ea.) P71-18147 6.99 56 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 57

Ed Brown Evolution Gun Works 1911 Magwell Products

Two-Piece 1911 guide Rod Assembly Heat-treated Stainless Steel May be installed without firearm modification. P71-10229 $29.99

Rebuild Kit EGW 1911 Magwell, Blue P71-18601 $74.99 for 1911-Style Pistols, EGW 1911 Magwell, Stainless P71-18600 74.99 STAINLESS (pictured) P71-10226 $19.99 BLUE MAGPUL 1911 Grip Panels P71-10225 $19.99

grip Screw Bushings Set of Four for 1911-Style Pistols STAINLESS (pictured) P71-10228 $9.99 Set of Four for 1911-Style Pistols BLUE AGPUL 1911 Grip Panels feature reinforced polymer P71-10227 $9.99 Mconstruction and a unique diamond-shaped cross section to prevent twisting in the hand. They also have an aggressive mag- release cut out and are compatible with ambidextrous safeties. Flat Dark Earth P71-43237 $19.99 Black P71-43236 19.99 Olive Drab Green P71-43238 19.99 wolff RECOIl SPRINgS 16 Pound P71-19346 7.99 WolffBROwNINg hI-POwER Gunsprings 18 Pound P71-19347 7.99 18.5 Pound P71-11373 $7.99 SPRINgFIElD 4.5” 9/40 XDM COlT gOvERNMENT MODEl 14 Pound P71-19336 $7.99 9 Pound P71-11719 $7.99 16 Pound P71-19337 7.99 Dillon’s 1911 10 Pound P71-12193 7.99 18 Pound (Std.) P71-19338 7.99 12 Pound P71-12007 7.99 wolff gUIDE RODS 13 Pound P71-12443 7.99 S&W M&P P71-19354 $24.99 Action Impact^ 14 Pound P71-12338 7.99 Sp’field XDM 4.5 P71-19355 24.99 16 Pound (Std.) P71-11860 7.99 wolff hAMMER SPRINgS 17 Pound P71-12192 7.99 1911(19,20,21#) P71-11511 $9.99 Reducersn easy, affordable way to protect your favorite 1911’s frame from 18.5 Pound P71-12465 7.99 wolff MAg CATCh SPRINgS being battered by recoil. 20 Pound P71-12056 7.99 A 1911 P71-11791 $9.99 Action Impact Reducers (6 ea.) P71-20516 $4.99 23 Pound P71-11377 7.99 wolff REvOlvER SPRINgS COlT OFFICERS MODEl The Shooter's Paks listed for various 24 Pound P71-12110 $7.99 revolvers contain springs designed to Cz 75B optimize hammer and/or trigger func- Dillon 9 Pound P71-19348 $7.99 tion often without the expense of 10 Pound P71-19349 7.99 11 Pound P71-19350 7.99 “custom trigger jobs.” Bushing 12 Pound P71-19351 7.99 (hammer/Trigger Return Springs) 13 Pound P71-19352 7.99 Ruger GP-100 P71-11367 $10.50 Wrench 14 Pound (Std.) P71-19353 7.99 SP-101 P71-12598 9.50 SMITh & wESSON M&P S&W J Frame P71-12189 9.00 12 Pound P71-19356 $7.99 (Mainspring/Rebound Springs) 14 Pound P71-19357 7.99 S&W K,L,N (standard) 15 Pound P71-19358 7.99 P71-15073 $15.00 16 Pound (Std.) P71-19359 7.99 S&W K,L,N (reduced power) SPRINgFIElD 5” 9/40 XD P71-15072 15.00 12 Pound P71-19339 $7.99 wolff RIFlE SERvICE PACKS 13 Pound P71-19340 7.99 Rifle Service Paks offer one each of 14 Pound P71-19341 7.99 the available coil-type springs re- 15 Pound P71-19342 7.99 quired to return the particular rifle to 16 Pound P71-19343 7.99 original factory condition. 17 Pound (Std.) P71-19344 7.99 M1 Garand P71-55015 $25.99 etalform 8-Round 10mm SPRINgFIElD 5” 45 XD M1 Carbine P71-55016 17.99 M1911 pistol magazine. 14 Pound P71-19345 $7.99 M1A/M14 P71-55017 23.99 P71-33328 $24.99 P71-11049 $2.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 57 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 58

ByWhy Alan M. Rice, Firearms Gun Instructor Owners & Spokesman, none of ofthem will America convert a semiautomatic firearm is into Gun Owners of America a machinegun for a very simple reason: None of these Most gun owners who are engaged in the battle to household objects (or a bump stock) will allow uninter- protect Second Amendment rights have probably heard rupted fire while the trigger is depressed or until the that Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners ammunition supply is exhausted. They all (including a Foundation (GOF – our litigation arm) and our partners bump stock) require the trigger to be pressed, released at the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) along and pressed again to discharge another cartridge. with three individual plaintiffs are suing the Federal Last year, despite clear statutory language and Government over the bump stock ban which took decades of precedent, the ATF reversed prior decisions effect on March 26, 2019. and declared “bump stocks” to be machineguns. The Definitions matter, and the definition of a machine- ”reclassification” was based on current events and poli- gun in 26 U.S. Code § 5845 (b) in no way describes a tics rather than an objective analysis of what a bump bump stock. I’ve included the statutory definition here stock does and how it works. And, because of the 1986 with emphasis added: ban on the registration of newly manufactured “The term ‘machinegun’ means any weapon which machineguns for use by private citizens, an estimated shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored tens of thousands of lawfully owned bump stocks to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without became contraband on March 26, 2019. Anyone manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger. caught with one is subject to arrest and prosecution. The term shall also include Many have asked: “Why is the frame or receiver of any GOA fighting for what is such weapon, any part “A bump stock does not essentially a ‘range toy’ and designed and intended solely convert a semiautomatic not a firearm?” Others have and exclusively, or combina- speculated that: “If we just tion of parts designed and firearm into a machinegun.… give up the bump stocks, intended, for use in converting they’ll leave us alone.” Some a weapon into a machinegun, If ATF is allowed to call a have asked things like: “Why and any combination of parts even bother fighting for some- from which a machinegun can piece of plastic and metal a thing that so few people be assembled if such parts are machinegun…then no firearm own?” in the possession or under the The answer to all of these control of a person.” or accessory will be safe from questions is the same. The law The definition does not is clear on what is a machine- include a device or combina- bureaucratic overreach.” gun, and a bump stock, as I tion of parts that helps a shooter to work a semiauto- just explained, does not convert a semiautomatic matic trigger faster. It also does not include semiauto- firearm into a machinegun. matic firearms, because those only fire a single shot for If ATF is allowed to call a piece of plastic and metal each separate mechanical “function” – or press – of the a machinegun, without Congress passing a bill and trigger. No matter how fast a trigger on a semiautomatic sending it to the president for his signature to make it a firearm is pressed, released, and pressed again, the law, then no firearm or accessory will be safe from firearm remains a semi-automatic. That is, it fires a sin- bureaucratic overreach. Bureaucrats could possibly gle shot for a single press of the trigger. decide that a heavier recoil spring, which makes a pis- A bump stock does not convert a semiautomatic tol fire more reliably (and also increases slide speed), firearm into a machinegun. A bump stock merely helps or an upgraded trigger, which lowers the amount of a shooter to bump fire, by helping them to press, then pressure needed to fire the weapon and will help a release, and then press a trigger again, with a shorter shooter to fire a gun faster, is a machinegun. interval between trigger presses than a shooter who And if the courts allow the ATF to rewrite the law the does not have a bump stock. Since the trigger is way it has done here, ATF could even more outrageous- pressed one time for each cartridge, the firearm ly decide that all semiautomatic firearms are machine- remains a semiautomatic. guns, in the future under the theory that they meet the A belt loop, rubber band, or shoelace can all help a ATF’s rewritten definition of the word “machinegun.” shooter to fire a semiautomatic firearm faster. Of This would result in gun owners only being able to pos- course, none of these objects are machineguns, and sess revolvers, bolt-action and lever-action firearms. 58 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 59

SuingThese things might seem the absurd, but FederalGOA’s experts nary injunction Government so that if the ban is overturned owners believe that a future, anti-gun administration, embold- and makers of bump stocks would not have to surren- ened by the new, aggressive approach taken by the ATF, der or destroy their property. could attempt to enact these restrictions. Unless we are Unfortunately, our request for a preliminary injunc- able to overturn the bump stock ban, then that over- tion was denied by the District Court, so we appealed reach will set the precedent for future infringements. to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Cir- ATF has a proven track record of overzealous cuit. Because our request for an injunction was initially enforcement and, if the bump stock ban is allowed to denied, the ban on bump stocks has taken effect. stand, none of these scenarios could be considered far- GOA’s attorneys participated in oral arguments in fetched or unrealistic. It was only five short years ago December, and we’re awaiting the Appeals Court’s that the ATF attempted to ban the sale of “green tip” ruling on our request for a preliminary injunction (to ammunition even though M855 ammunition did not prevent further harm). While we can’t speculate on then, and does not now, fit the statutory definition of what decision the court will make, GOA is commit- armor piercing. GOA proudly helped lead the success- ted to overturning this illegal, unconstitutional regula- ful fight to stop that ban. tory action. Status of gOa’s Suit In addition to fighting in court, GOA is fighting in On December 26, 2018, the day that the final rule the halls of Congress and State Capitols across the was published in the Federal Register, but during the country to protect the right to keep and bear arms; we 90-day grace period owners were given to surrender or will not accept any restrictions on this enumerated destroy their bump stocks, Gun Owners of America right. Blue Press readers who would like to support our filed suit in US District Court for the Western District of work can join GOA at a special rate by going to: Michigan, Southern Division. We requested a prelimi- gunowners.org/BluePress.

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The HMB Bolt JP Enterprises Tactical Performance Gear

oung Manufacturing is the licensed manufacturer of the HMB Ybolt. The HMB Bolt by HM Defense eliminates the pass-through cam-pin hole and replaces it with a cam-pin socket and radiused JP Enhanced Reliability, JP Reduced Power cam-pin design. The new patented design eliminates the natural Reduced Power AR Spring Set AR Spring Set weak point of Mil-Spec bolts by significantly increasing the amount P71-12590 $10.99 P71-12618 $10.99 of metal (and strength) at the cam-pin location. The result: NO MORE BROKEN BOLTS! The HMB Bolt also reduces contact between cam pin and firing pin, enabling smoother operation of the firing pin, bolt lugs and aft gas rings. The new cam-pin socket also retains lubrication for extended operations. Comes with a phos- phate cam pin. HMB Bolt P71-66680 $99.99 JP Enhanced Gas Rings .223 Gas Rings P71-11917 $9.99 .308 Gas Rings P71-11918 9.99

Specialized Dynamics oung Manufacturing’s Upper Receiver Vise holds any AR15 Yupper receiver regardless of the manufacturer. Since it supports Emergency AR(epair) Kit the receiver from the inside, the outside dimensions are of no concern. Made from aircraft-grade 6061 T6 aluminum and anodized to MIL-A-8625 Type 3 Class 2. YM Upper Receiver Vise P71-66679 $34.99 his tool makes it simple to re- Tmove or install a new ejector and spring into the AR-15 bolt. Anyone who has tried to do this without a tool will be amazed at the reduction in the number of cuss words needed to perform the task. Comes with alignment and roll pin punch. he Specialized Dynamics AR-15 Emergency Repair Kit includes: YM Bolt Assembly Tool Tthree gas rings, extractor spring, firing pin retaining pin, buffer P71-66678 $39.99 retaining pin/spring, hammer/trigger pin, take down detent and spring. P71-19460 $19.99 Special Purchase! Badger Ordnance Tac Latch A.R.M.S. Rear Sight

he A.R.M.S.® Stand Alone Flip TUp Sight utilizes the same well- proven concept as the rear sight on he Badger Ordnance Tac Latch makes it much easier for you to the Swan® Sleeve System. The initial Toperate the latch on your AR-15/AR-10 charging handle. It works elevation zero utilizes the standard especially well for “flat-top” rifles equipped with low-mounted M16/M4 front sight bead. optics. P71-30078 $99.99 P71-10379 $19.99 60 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 61

KNS Precision, Inc. JP Enterprises Sig Sauer AR Accessories Tactical Performance Gear MSR Collapsible Stock Assembly

en 2 Mod 2 Non-Rotating en ST Non-Rotating Trig- GTrigger/Hammer Pins .154 Gger/Hammer Pins .154 Diameter. Diameter. P71-33391 $33.00 P71-33392 $38.00 Includes stock, buffer tube, buffer, spring, castle nut and endplate. P71-33350 $59.99

AR-15 Parts erma-Pin Firing Pin Retainer High Quality Mil-Spec Parts Made in the USA Pfor M-16 and AR-15 replaces R-15 Parts Fire Con- the standard cotter pin found in Atrol Set for AR-15s. the bolt carrier to retain the firing P71-33351 $19.99 pin (as in original Stoner rifles). NS Precision, Inc. AR-15 Bolt Made of tool steel. No modifica- KCatch Retainer Pin. tion to gun required. P71-33390 $9.00 P71-19927 $9.00 Schuster Mfg. Inc.

Adjustablell Schuster Mfg. Inc. M1/M1A Gas Plugs Aadjustable gas plugs are made in the U.S.A. from hardened tool steel, R-15 Parts AAC 3-Prong Flash Hider. Parkerized and feature a A lifetime factory warranty. By P71-33349 $21.99 adjusting the volume of gas, you change the speed of the op rod and the barrel harmonics. If you’re Viking Tactics working up your own handloads, a quarter of a turn WILL affect your group size. Includes instructions and the adjustment tool (Allen wrench). V-TAC MK1 Sling M1A (Pictured) P71-15405 $59.00 SOCOM M1A P71-15409 59.00 M1 Garand P71-15408 40.00

iking Tactics’ V-TAC MK1 Sling is quick, instantly adjustable to Gunslinger Spring Kits Vimprove your shooting position, allows shooting from weak-side From Lee Fisher, one of the premier “cowboy gunsmiths.” shoulder, secures the carbine during handgun transitions, and allows Colt & clones P71-20510 $26.99 hands-free movement in difficult surroundings. Ruger Blackhawk/Vaquero P71-20511 24.99 CAR-15 P71-11961 $34.99 Rossi/Navy Arms 92 lever guns P71-20513 24.99 FN-FAL/HK-91 P71-11962 40.00 Stoeger IGA shotgun P71-20514 14.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 61 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 62 The Lever Taylor Freelance Loader Magazine

he Speed Beez Lever TLoader gives you the mechanical advantage Extensions you’re looking for! Works with double-stack GLOCK 9mm mags with or without magazine extensions. A must have for Pistol AR-15/Tavor 9mm SMG +10 P71-12377 $39.99 Caliber Carbines using This extension adds a full 10 rounds to your 32-round Colt SMG- GLOCK mags. type magazine. Works with many “stock” mag springs. NOTE: P71-12337 $24.99 Colt SMG mags come from many different manufacturers. Colt offered at least two major types – one where the floorplate slides on from the front, and the other which slides on from the rear. TF extensions are built to work with BOTH the front-mount and rear- mount styles. TF/Wolff Spring for above P71-12213 $10.00 Some Colt/Tavor/UZI magazines ship with strong springs capable of powering +10 extensions. Others don’t. This spring eliminates the problem. CZ Skorpion +10 P71-12378 $49.99 • Extra length/strength spring included • Thumbscrew-and-gasket retention system allows for quick, easy 3 Gun Ammo Bags disassembly. GLOCK +20 Pictured P71-12148 $69.99 Transforms Glock 31-round magazines into 51+1 round mags. Legal for PCC competition! • Extra length/strength spring included. SIG MPX +10 P71-12376 $29.99 • Works with stock mag spring. • Angled floor stands the magazine straight up on a table for easier loading. California Competition Works

UFF Products 3 Gun Ammo Bags (Set of 3) are made of 1000 TDenier Cordura® and equipped with dual 550 cord cinch strings Six-Magazine Pouch for secure closure. The Red/Blue bags hold up to 200 loose pistol/rifle rounds and Black bag holds up to 200 loose shotgun rounds. for PCC Magazines P71-15773 $19.99 Tuff Products Mag Pouches

uff Products Magazine Pouches are the most versatile we’ve ever Tseen. They can be worn on a belt or attached to anything that has a MOLLE fastener system. Available in black or coyote brown. alifornia Competition Works’ magazine storage pouch^ for PCC Black 8-Magazine Single-Stack (1911) P71-19854 $39.99 Cmagazines is the easy way to protect, store, organize and trans- Brown 8-Magazine Single-Stack (1911) P71-19855 39.99 port your PCC magazines. Easily holds six 30-round factory or after- Black 5-Mag. Double-Stack (9/.40 GLOCK) P71-19856 39.99 market pistol-caliber carbine magazines. Brown 5-Mag. Double-Stack (9/.40 GLOCK) P71-19857 39.99 P71-39921 $29.99 62 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 63

The Thompson 1927A5 Semiauto Pistol Continued From Page 43 recovery for follow-up shots is long and annoying. to having a gun comparable in appearance to the orig- Some users report that in extensive firing, the alu- inal submachine guns, unless one wants to shorten the minum feed ramp takes a beating that a steel receiver barrel legally. This would make the gun shorter than could shrug off. With all the modern-day Thompson 26 inches, requiring the payment of a tax and registra- semiautos, the adjustable rear sight is somewhat tion. Auto Ordnance was bought in recent years by cheesy, in no way comparable with the precision Kahr Arms in Worchester, Massachusetts. Kahr cur- sights on the originals. Some owners choose to rently makes another form of “pistol” with a 10.5-inch replace these newer sights with originals made by the barrel that uses a horizontal foregrip. It just doesn’t set Lyman Gun Sight Corporation in the early 1920s. the heart aflutter, though, like those grandfathered ver- These have become very sought-after and expensive tical grips. They also make some short-barreled semi- when found. autos, but they must be registered and a tax paid per The Thompson pistols are able to accommodate 50- the NFA. As a point of reference, no more full-auto and 100-round drum magazines as used on the original Thompsons can be made; the only such guns that can submachine guns. GI stick magazines of 20- and 30- be bought or transferred are now in existence and round capacity can be used, but the locking hole in the demand ever-spiraling prices. front of the magazine must be extended upward with a Collectors of Thompson firearms really salivate when file or a Dremel-type tool. It’s cut-and-try, as each gun they find a nice-condition Model 1927A5 like the one and magazine combination may be slightly different. illustrated. I’ve seen asking prices in the $1,000 to This makes the hole appear oval and this makes a mag- $1,500 price range, and even one optimistic owner azine no longer usable in Thompson submachine guns. was asking $4,000 for an excellent one in the original Modifying the magazine release lever in order to use GI box with papers. magazines is not recommended, as too much metal These guns are still a lot of fun to admire and shoot, must be removed. and they are quite nostalgic as near-replicas of the These Thompson pistols are the closest one can get “Tommy guns” used during the roaring ‘20s!

Tactical Shotshell Strippers Arredondo Accessories’ Chamber Flags

alifornia Competition Works’ Tactical Strippers are available Cin four- or six-shell versions that allow quick access to your shotgun reloads. Engineered to carry up to 3” magnum shells as well as the longer European shotshells. All CCW Tactical Strippers are equipped with a belt clip that will accommodate up to a 2- 1/4” duty belt. ade of tough nylon with a melting point of 480 degrees. Kit Six-Shell Tactical Stripper P71-18606 $23.99 Mincludes one shotgun chamber flag and one for your AR-15. Four-Shell Tactical Stripper P71-18605 22.99 P71-15485 $12.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 63 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 64

Real Avid Gun Tools & Cleaning Gear

mart Mats™ are cleaning mats on steroids. The no-slip backed Spadded mat features an oil-resistant surface. It allows you to properly clean your gun without ruining the kitchen table and is large enough to handle field-stripped guns. The ingenious magnetic parts tray ensures your pins, screws and springs are never lost again. This is real world gun cleaning taken to the next level. AR-15 Smart Mat P71-29041 $24.99 1911 Smart Mat P71-29040 19.99 Handgun Smart Mat P71-29042 19.99

nstalling a pivot pin is a small Istep that can quickly become a giant pain in the neck. Meet the AR15 Pivot Pin Tool – the one he Master Bench Block™ is tool guaranteed to take the nail Tthe most comprehensive biting, pin-launching task of AR15 bench block ever! It allows installing a pivot pin and turn it you to tap 13 critical pins from 5 he Chamber Boss –AR15™ into something you might different components. The block his advanced kit includes TAll-In-One AR15 Chamber actually look forward to. Align is wrapped in an over-molding Tevery standard and roll pin Cleaning Kit. Every tool you need the guide, insert the spring and that grips to your bench to punch needed to build or work to easily eliminate baked-on detent pin, slide the pivot pin prevent slippage. on an AR15. carbon from the AR15 chamber. into place. Click. Snap. Done. P71-29033 $34.99 P71-29032 $39.99 P71-21778 $29.99 P71-29034 $9.99

he he AR15 here’s Tunique TBrush Tno Accu-Grip™ Combo™ easy way Picks and contains the to scrape Brushes get critical carbon the job components out of done, feel you need to the star good in your keep your chamber hand, and AR15 chamber of an won’t and bore carbon free. It contains AR15 arbon Boss™ – AR15. This is scratch your a star chamber brush and star unless Cthe most comprehensive firearm. chamber mop for cleaning inside you’re a carbon removal multi-tool ever Eight profiles dig gunk out of the the hard to reach star chamber. surgeon. That’s why you use a built. Extremely versatile, it has places that even the sun don’t Star chamber pads help collect star chamber brush to loosen the 12 precision surfaces to clean shine. They’re tough on the crud left-over carbon while applying carbon then remove it with these the most critical parts of your but tender on the metal. A better the perfect amount of oil or star chamber cleaning pads. bolt, bolt carrier, cam pin, and designed, better built detailing kit solvent. The .223/5.56mm bore Done deal. Now get back to firing pin. It’s the enemy of your that just might make your dentist brush scrubs baked on carbon shooting. 20 wool chamber pads AR15’s worst enemy. jealous. from lands and grooves. per package. P71-29039 $29.99 P71-29036 $9.99 P71-29037 $9.99 P71-29038 $12.99 64 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 65

Swab-its A Swab for Every Job!

or more than 100 years, consumers have trusted Ballistol to Flubricate, penetrate, clean, protect, and preserve their firearms, leather gear, wood, metal surfaces, and more. With an astonishingly wide range of applications, this environmentally friendly multi- o s#!+, there I was…in my office, cleaning my revolver when purpose oil has become an essential tool for shooters, hunters, Nthe boss walks in with that “whisky-tango-foxtrot” look on his fishermen, and handymen all over the world. face. “Hi,” I said (thinking fast), “I’m trying out these Bore-tips 1.5 oz. Aerosol Can P71-30147 $4.99 before I write the Blue Press copy for them. They work GREAT!” The 6 oz. Aerosol Can (pictured) P71-30145 9.99 Bore-tips Swabs REALLY DO work. What you can’t see under the 16 fl. oz. Non-aerosol Can P71-30146 19.99 foam is a plastic jag sized for a tight bore fit which provides for the he HYSKORE Degreezer consists of a 12” uniform application of solvents and oils. They work with all Tx 6” x 4-1/2” polypropylene tray with an standard 8-32 thread cleaning rods, and are tough and reuseable. angled drainage surface and a well with a .22/5.56mm (6 ea.) P71-15310 $4.98 perforated basket for holding and draining .243/6mm (6 ea.) P71-15311 4.98 small parts. The set also includes a .30/7.62mm (6 ea.) P71-15312 4.98 standard double-end nylon gun-cleaning .357/9mm (6 ea.) P71-15313 4.98 brush. Small parts and even complete .40/10mm (5 ea.) P71-15314 4.98 trigger groups and bolt assemblies .45 Caliber (5 ea.) P71-15315 4.98 can be placed in the basket and the un-tips® Extended Reach Firearm Cleaning well filled with solvent to cover the GSwabs by Swab-its® revolutionize the way parts and left to soak for extended you clean your gun. The foam tips are lint free, periods. Then the basket can be reusable and ideal for cleaning trigger assemblies, withdrawn, draining all the parts. The set includes a cover slide rails, springs, extractors and anywhere else with an integral holder for the brush. This means the solvent space is tight. 24 per package. that has been contaminated by the cleaning process can be left in the P71-12583 $9.99 well of the Degreezer (rather than returned to the bottle) with the cover in place so that it’s ready to be used for the next cleaning event. The tray, cover, and basket are made from polypropylene plastic. This has been proven to be impervious to all popular commercial cleaning solutions. It will also resist kerosene, acetone, and gasoline. P71-10209 $15.99

Ram Rodz Barrel & Breech Cleaners .22 Caliber/5.56mm, 300 count P71-43289 $12.99 .38 Caliber/9mm, 200 count P71-43290 12.99 .40 Caliber/10mm, 100 count P71-43291 12.99 .45 Caliber, 75 count P71-43292 12.99

illon’s “Plan B” Very-Bad-Day Planner Holster^ holds a handgun Dand a spare magazine or pepper spray, yet it fits in with business clothing and won’t draw undue attention. It looks like a typical day ey chains just got even handier with the new Kershaw PT-2 key planner, but inside there’s a holster that’s adaptable for either right- or Kchain tool. It offers eight handy functions in a very compact left-hand draw. It fits most .380, 9mm, .40 and .45 caliber autos, space. The PT-2 (Pry Tool-2) comes in at less than an ounce as well including: Beretta, Colt, GLOCK, HK, Kahr, Kel-Tec, Ruger, Taurus, and offers a bottle opener and cap lifter, a pry bar, two screwdriver SIG, and Smith & Wesson. Will also hold small-frame revolvers with tips, a wire scraper, and three sizes of hex drives. two- to four-inch barrels. Overall Length 3.25” Weight 0.8 oz. “Plan B” Holster P71-10252 $29.99 P71-55013 $11.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 65 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 66

725 Gun Slip 2000 Carbon SlipCleaner 2000Killer provides Products you Degreaser with a safe, should truly be effective way to called Super clean carbon, lead Degreaser. This and plastic wad water-based fouling. Unlike cleaner will other gun cleaners, cut through the this product is toughest non-flammable, cosmoline, non-hazardous and carbon, grease biodegradable. Designed for and grime! Its soaking metal parts with baked super strength on carbon, Carbon Killer allows it to dissolves carbon and lead on degum and degunk the dirtiest of contact. NOTE: Carbon Killer is gun parts when sprayed on or for cleaning internal metal gun Slip 2000’s AR Cleaning System used in parts washers or solvent parts with baked on carbon by Slip 2000’s Extreme Cleaning contains a 7 Oz. bottle of Carbon tanks! NOTE: To help prevent soaking them. It is an aggressive System contains 2 Oz. bottles of: Killer Bore Cleaner, a 15cc rusting, users must apply a gun cleaner and should not be used Carbon Killer Bore Cleaner, 725 syringe of Extreme Weapons lubricant immediately after to clean the outside of your gun. Gun Cleaner Degreaser, and Grease, and a 1 Oz. bottle of cleaning to disperse any moisture It can damage and even remove EWL Extreme Weapons EWL Extreme Weapons in parts. some finishes. Lubricant. Lubricant. 16 Oz. P71-19237 $21.99 16 Oz. P71-19234 $21.99 P71-11652 $25.99 P71-11676 $19.99

Slip 2000 Extreme Slip 2000 EWL30 has Slip 2000 Copper Each Slip 2000 Weapons Lubricant the same properties as Cutter is specially for- Gun Wipe (EWL) was designed EWL, except it is a lot mulated to remove packet contains for use on chain guns thicker. It contains a copper, lead, powder one 5" x 8" and machine guns proprietary thickening residue and plastic wipe treated like the MP5 and the agent that makes this wad fouling from bore with Slip 2000 249SAW. It contains a lubricant consistency surfaces with little Synthetic Gun proprietary Anti-wear like a 30-weight motor scrubbing! NOTE: It is Lube. Perfect for agent that reduces oil. It was designed for a water based, ammo- wiping your friction and wear by those who want or nia enhanced product guns down after a day on the 90-95 percent. It is an need a lubricant that and will remove all range or while out on a hunt. excellent CLP and is will not migrate at all lubrication or oil pro- Apply to all metal surfaces. Great able to clean, lubri- and don’t want to use tection, so always re- for light carbon cleaning. Safe for cate and protect. a thick grease. lube all parts cleaned. all firearm stocks and grips. 4 Oz. P71-11644 $18.99 4 Oz. P71-11645 $18.99 4 Oz. P71-11646 $11.99 20 Pack P71-11674 $14.99

ExtremeMIL-COMM Performance Lubricants

rian Enos’ Far Superior Slide-Glide is a dual grease blend, with Bproprietary extreme pressure compounds, which boost the ability of the oils in the grease to withstand extreme pressures. It gives the grease a very stringy, tenacious character that makes it stay where you put it. Slide-Glide Standard is for use in warm weather (F60º+), Lite is a thinner viscosity for lower temperatures (F30º+). Slide-Glide Standard P71-15571 $7.99 Slide-Glide Lite P71-15572 7.99

W25B is the choice of leading firearms manufacturers, armorers, Tpro shooters and gun enthusiasts, and is recognized as the world’s best all-purpose weapons lubricant/protectant. It is now widely specified by the U.S. military for their most critical Sweet’sweet’s Australian 7.62 Solvent easily7.62 removes pow- performance weapons systems. Environmentally safe, non- Sder residue and stubborn copper fouling. It’s harm- carcinogenic, non-ozone-depleting. less to steel, a non-acid formula with five percent 0.5 Oz. Syringe P71-15732 $12.99 ammonia. If you shoot a rifle, you ought to try clean- 1.5 Ounces P71-15731 17.99 ing it with Sweet’s. P71-13128 $12.99 66 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 67

J. Dewey ManufacturingBronze Bore Brushes^ Each/$2.99 Co. 5 pack/$10.99 .22 Caliber Rifle P71-16278 P71-22089 .25 Caliber Rifle P71-16293 P71-22094 .243 Caliber Rifle P71-16280 P71-22091 .270 Caliber Rifle P71-16274 P71-22085 .30 Caliber–7.62mm Rifle P71-16273 P71-22084 .35 Caliber Rifle P71-16281 P71-22092 .44–.45 Caliber Rifle P71-16279 P71-22090 .22 Caliber Pistol P71-16282 P71-22093 .38 Caliber –9mm Pistol P71-16275 P71-22086 .40–.41 Caliber –10mm Pistol P71-16276 P71-22087 .44–.45 Caliber Pistol P71-16277 P71-22088 DEWEY Nylon Coated Cleaning Rods Cotton Mops^ All Caliber Pistol 6" P71-15461 $24.99 .22–.27 Caliber (ea.) P71-17089 $2.99 (.22-.26 Jag Adapter for All Caliber 6" rod^) P71-19894 3.99 .30–.38 Caliber (ea.) P71-17090 2.99 (.27 & up Adapter for All Caliber 6" rod^) P71-19895 3.99 .400–.450 Caliber (ea.) P71-17091 2.99 .22-.26 Caliber Pistol 12" P71-12985 28.99 16, 12 & 10 Ga. Shotgun (ea.) P71-17094 2.99 .17 Caliber Rifle 26” P71-11472 30.99 M-16/AR-15 Breech Rod Guide/Chamber Brush .17 Caliber Rifle 36” P71-11473 31.99 Breech Rod Guide P71-10149 $22.99 .22-.26 Caliber Rifle 36" P71-13084 31.99 AR-15 Chamber Cleaning Brush P71-11299 3.99 .22-.26 Caliber Rifle 44" P71-15462 31.99 Deluxe M-16/AR-15 Lug Recess Cleaning Kit^ (.22-.26 Jag Adapter for Rifle rod^) P71-14542 3.99 Lug Recess Cleaning Kit P71-18533 $32.99 .27 Caliber and up Pistol 12" P71-13021 28.99 Includes: Chamber Cleaning Rod, Lug Recess Cleaning .27 Caliber and up Rifle 36" P71-12991 31.99 Head, Delrin Guide Sleeve, 50-pak Cotton Cleaning .27 Caliber and up Rifle 44" P71-15463 31.99 Rolls, Chamber Brush, Chamber Mop, Double-Ended .35 Caliber and up Rifle 36" P71-17096 33.99 Nylon Cleaning Brush. .35 Caliber and up Rifle 44" P71-17097 33.99 Bolt Action Rifle Cleaning Rod Guides^ (.27 & up Adapter for Rifle rod^) P71-14541 3.99 All models fit .695-.700 bolt diameter rifles. Shotgun Rod (Uncoated Brass^) P71-10473 30.99 .17-.222, .225, .22/250, .220 Swift P71-14196 $21.99 2-pc Shotgun Rod P71-15464 36.99 .243 Caliber – 7mm P71-14197 21.99 Brass Jags^ (Note: These jags ONly fit Dewey Cleaning Rods!) .30 Caliber P71-14198 21.99 .22 Caliber Brass Jag P71-10026 $3.99 .338 Caliber P71-14199 24.99 .24 Caliber Brass Jag P71-10027 3.99 Muzzle Guards .27 Caliber Brass Jag P71-10025 3.99 AR-15/M-16 P71-16875 $11.99 .30 Caliber (and up) Brass Jag P71-10867 3.99 M1-A/M-14 P71-16876 11.99 .38 – .41 Cal. Brass Jag P71-10028 3.99 M1 Garand P71-16878 11.99 .44 – .45 Cal. Brass Jag P71-10243 3.99 Ruger 10-22 Standard Bbl. P71-16877 11.99 Brass Patch Loop^ Ruger 10-22 Bull Barrel P71-16879 11.99 Accepts most pistol and rifle patches P71-10737 $2.99 Brass Muzzle Guard, .30 Cal.^ P71-17245 6.99 .17 Caliber Bore Brushes Nylon Gun Parts Cleaning Brush .17 Caliber Rifle/Nylon (ea.) P71-11475 $2.99 Parts cleaning brush P71-16389 $2.99 .17 Caliber Rifle/Bronze (ea.) P71-11474 2.99 Cleaning Patches Nylon Bore Brushes^ Packages of 1000 .22 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P71-16144 $2.99 .17 cal. P71-11807 $12.99 .243 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P71-16145 2.99 .22-.24 P71-11808 14.99 .270 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P71-16146 2.99 Packages of 500 .30 Caliber Rifle (ea.) P71-16147 2.99 .24-.27 P71-11809 $11.99 .22 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P71-16302 2.99 .30-.35 P71-11810 13.99 .38 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P71-16148 2.99 Packages of 250 .40 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P71-16149 2.99 .38-.45 P71-11811 $11.99 .45 Caliber Pistol (ea.) P71-16150 2.99 12-16 ga. P71-11812 13.99 AR-Link Cleaning Pin^

he Original Carbine Buddy TCleaning Port enables you to he Original M1 Buddy® clean your M1 Carbine chamber ewey’s AR-Link Cleaning TService Rifle Cleaning Port without worrying about pinching DPin utilizes the rear take- fits all models of M1 Garand your fingers. The Original Car- down pin in your AR-15 style and M1A rifles.The Original M1 bine Buddy is covered by a life- rifle to hold the upper and lower Buddy is covered by a lifetime time warranty and will be receivers open for cleaning. It warranty and will be replaced replaced free of charge if it fails yman’s Pick & Brush Set^ is an fits AR-15s and AR-10s with free of charge if it fails under under normal use. Lindispensable item for your take-down pins up to .316” in normal use. The Original Carbine Buddy cleaning supplies and range bag. diameter. P71-18599 $15.99 P71-13447 $12.99 P71-13452 $13.99 P71-40160 $3.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 67 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 68

Grace USA Gun Care Toolhis customSet designed 12” x 9” x 1-1/2” case is made Tfrom durable soft Nukaf and contains a 17-piece set of Grace USA Gun Care Screwdrivers (8 ea.), Solid Brass Pin Punches (8 ea.) and a specially fabricated 8 Oz. Brass Hammer. The screwdrivers are hand-assembled and custom hollow ground to fit scope screws, plug screws, guard screws, etc. The handles are turned from quality Maine hardwood and protected with a smooth finish. Made in USA. Grace USA Gun Care Tool Set^ P71-10680 $129.99

Grace USA Gunsmith Hammer and Punch Sets^ 8 oz. Brass Hammer P71-14969 $19.99 16 oz. Brass Hammer P71-15069 23.99 Brass Punches (8-Pc.) P71-14968 34.99 Steel Punches (7-Pc.) P71-15070 34.99 8 oz. Brass Hammer & 8-pc. Brass Punch Set P71-21655 49.99

10-8 Performancehe Armorer 10-8 Performance Tool Armorer TTool is a simple, non-marring ^ tool useful for applications where prying or poking with metal tools can easily damage your work. Dial Caliper The rigid chisel-pointed end and his dial caliper is made of hardened stainless steel and features a semi-flexible flat blade end each Tcovered track that keeps chips out for longer life. The measuring have unique uses. faces are hardened, ground and lapped. The large, adjustable dial is P71-15434 $9.99 easily read to .001 inch and measures .100 per revolution. Features a no-glare satin chrome finish. P71-13462 $29.99 ® Bondhus Hex Key Sets Barrel-Lite P71-10529 $4.99 ^ Digital Caliper Accurate, Easy to Read! P71-17171 $39.99 ecure Firearms Products’ Uni- Sversal Spring Tester will help you determine if the recoil spring in your pistol needs replacing, and you’ll save time and money by test- Ball-end set P71-13286 $12.99 ing and organizing loose recoil Gorilla Grip Sm. P71-16822 5.99 springs in your shooting bag. Gorilla Grip Lg. P71-16823 6.99 P71-15305 $44.99 Gorilla Grip Set P71-22142 10.99 68 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 69

Specialized Dynamics Armorers’ Upper Receiver Block Lyman X-Block Gunsmith Bench he Specialized Dynamics AR15/AR10 Armorers’ Upper Receiver Block TBlock is made from billet aluminum and holds your upper aving the right tool for the job makes any gunsmithing project receiver securely in order to make it easier to install barrels, free-float Hso much easier! Without the right tool, you may damage fine tubes, muzzle devices, etc. One block fits AR15s and ArmaLite and finishes or break parts. The Lyman X-Block is the right tool for DPMS platform AR10s. anyone driving pins out of firearms. It has all the features to get the P71-43234 $59.99 job done smoothly and professionally. The X-Block has both a “V” slot and a rounded slot running across the face of the block to support a variety of barrels and slides. The block is made of a tough, M-14 Bolt Roller Greaser non-marring polymer, and edged with a softer non-slip outer o THAT’s how you grease that overmold. The block has multiple holes to take on most any project, Slittle S.O.B. (Slick-Operating as well as a molded-in magnet on the back side of the block to Bolt, that is.) catch pins and other small parts as they drop out. Its large 5” M-14/M1A Bolt Roller Greaser diameter provides a stable base with plenty of support. P71-18531 $9.99 P71-11390 $15.99 n gun dealers shelves since 1976, the OADCO E-Z Brite Wonder Cloth is still a must for keeping stainless steel and nickel- finished revolvers looking like new. Demand the ^ original lead and carbon wipe! Dillon Bushing Wrench P71-18613 $7.99

oSweat® is a disposable mois- Nture-wicking performance hat 11049 $2.99 liner. Our patented SweatLock™ P71- Technology is engineered to instantly absorb sweat. NoSweat® is made with hypoallergenic materials 10-8 Performance Armorer Tool that are thin, soft and lightweight. • Instantly Absorbs/Wicks Sweat: Keeps sweat out of your eyes or glasses. • Sweat Stain Prevention: Helps prevent sweat stains on your head- GLOCK Slide Removal Tool wear. Keeps hats cleaner longer. ngages the slide lock and provides a mechanical advantage • No Scent Technology: Reduces odor. making slide removal easier and faster. For those with large SE TUL • Comfortable: Thin, soft, and lightweight. fingers, small fingers, tired fingers, anyone looking for a way to • Hypoallergenic simplify the removal of your GLOCK® slide. • MADE IN THE USA: Manufactured in Minnesota. P71-19527 $11.99 NoSweat Hat Liner (3-pack) P71-60140 $6.99 •WIPE Towels were specially designed for Arredondo Dimmediate clean up of most contaminants without water. The soft 5.5”x 8” towels are saturated Multi-Function Squib Rod with a unique cleansing formula and aloe vera, and will remove heavy metals from skin and other Magazine Base Pad Tool/ surfaces. Scope Battery Cap Remover 40 Soft Towels P71-19916 $4.99

Scope windage riginal D•LEAD Hand Soap quickly cleans heavy Adjustment Tool Ometals as well as paint dust and firing range residue from the skin and fingernails. Removes lead, his is a MUST-HAVE range-bag accessory. It’s a squib rod (for nickel, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, silver, zinc and Tremoving stuck bullets), magazine base removal tool, and most other heavy metals. scope windage adjustment and battery cap removal tool. 8 Oz. Bottle P71-19915 $2.99 P71-15250 $12.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 69 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:46 AM Page 70 NSSF: The National Shooting Sports Foundation By Alan Korwin wild frontiers of human endeavor. Eventually, it was What Is a Trade Association? Every industry has trade again only natural that in America, with its protection associations, it’s only natural. When people in the same of the right to arms, life, and self defense that the pub- business face the same opportunities and problems, lic would develop competitions, sport and large-scale which they do, they seek each other out to talk. They businesses in a growing popular industry. look for economies of scale, help from (or against) gov- And so, the National Shooting Sports Foundation ernment, whose long arms can be a benefit or burden. came to be in 1961, “to promote, protect and preserve They do research together, compete for each other’s hunting and the shooting sports,” now representing employees, meet for drinks after work, play golf, even 8,000 members in an industry serving the public. go shooting together and get to know their spouses. Unlike well-known national membership societies, Trade associations are a really good like the one constantly attacked by anti- thing. And natural. gun “news” groups as “the most The shooting sports are no powerful lobby in Washington” different, though the subject (NRA is actually below 50th matter – these days any- in terms of its spending), way – is politically NSSF maintains a lower charged. It wasn’t always profile and is somewhat that way. Not so many unknown outside indus- years ago, firearms and try circles, where it plays shooting were cherished an important role. and highly respected. After Most prominent per- making their way into the haps is NSSF’s Shooting, greatest document of human Hunting and Outdoor Trade rights ever created, The U.S. Bill of (SHOT) Show, held annually, Rights, Americans owned and constantly which attracts 65,000 business people to used these enjoyable implements of freedom, suste- its 13 miles of aisles at a Las Vegas convention cen- nance, survival and sport as commonly and routinely ter. Here, the very latest in gear, from waterproof as pencils and paper, and equally lethal kitchen knives. boots to quarter-million-dollar Perazzi shotguns to For most of history, edged weapons (“arms”) caused night-vision optics and all-terrain vehicles are on dis- way more havoc and slaughter than firearms. Society play, for dealers to consider – that will soon show up has become much more civil now that we’ve moved at your local retailers. past the bloody era of the likes of Genghis Khan or Lately though, with all the political pressure brought Vlad the Impaler on a rampage. To be sure, evil still to bear on the industry in general and gun owners in exists and must be reckoned with. Research shows that particular, the trade itself has found a serious need to a crowded central metropolis of modern life festers step outside normal business-as-usual concerns and with murderous miscreants responsible for the majority address the inventions of an agenda-driven “news” of crime statistics scaring us all. But without the power media, the vacuum of education now permeating our of guns for control, and their unique action at a dis- school systems, and socialist-communist inspired infil- tance, it’s likely the spillover could exceed anything tration of American thought, arguing to disarm or sub- currently imaginable. arm the public. These direct threats to The American Arms manufacture rapidly became an industry as Way https://www.gunlaws.com/TheAmericanWay.htm soon as its power to control the spread of crime and have pushed NSSF into directions unanticipated not terror was recognized. Science quickly advanced the long ago, including deep research projects and safety art and tactics of firearms, from the battlefield to the and crime prevention.

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Project ChildSafe on sales figures, is the number two participant sport in In place now for 20 years, and working with more the nation, ahead of golf by $1 billion per year (golf is than 9,000 other organizations, this NSSF program has number three, exercise is tops). increased awareness of safe gun-handling and storage Part of media’s gross deception is to feature front- techniques, distributed more than 38 million free gun page news about golf, and to only feature firearms locks, and works with law enforcement, fish and when they are involved in crime, leading to a totally wildlife agencies, conservation groups, retailers, distorted public perception. Americans buy about nine ranges, the faith community, even tribal organizations, billion rounds of ammo annually, for legitimate purpos- Boy Scouts and more, to bring firearm accidents down es. Regularly issued NSSF reports cover markets, to their lowest incident levels in history. ranges, hunting, reference guides, demographics, Operation Secure Store excise taxes, NICS figures, economics data, breakouts While media and some anti-gun-rights groups simply by state, support of the environment, habitat enhance- complain about thieves stealing guns, NSSF partnered ments, a wealth of information you will never see in with BATFE (the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, mainstream media’s “unbiased” coverage of this second Firearms and Explosives) to do something about it biggest sport in America. because, as former NSSF president and chief executive More activity Than We Can Cover officer Stephen Sanetti said, “No one wants to prevent This trade association serves its industry, like any the theft of firearms more than the licensed retailers other one does. It is a great industry, without the great that sell them.” Aside from training, information and support any other business would receive from the regional seminars designed to help prevent thefts and press, so you and the public basically don’t know enhance security in the first place, NSSF is effectively about the work it does, and the wonderful things it pro- doubling reward money offered for information leading vides this nation. to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Missing from this brief report is coverage of SHOT thefts from licensed retailers. University, the Where to Shoot, Where to Hunt and gun Owners Care Where to Shop databases, the NSSF Hall of Fame, the The very latest program, launched at the 2020 SHOT controversial FixNICS program, the “Don’t Lie for the Show, this addresses the fact that decent American gun Other Guy” campaign to stall straw purchasers, CMO owners are increasingly the target of efforts to shame Summit, Research articles and surveys, the eye-opening and cast aspersions on them simply for exercising their Secret Shopper program, the various membership levels constitutional right to own a firearm. NSSF launched for participants, Job opportunities postings (at Gun Owners Care to educate the public about the con- jobs.nssf.org), numerous excellent trade publications, cern law-abiding gun owners have for their neighbors Wildlife Agency partnerships, Import/Export seminars and communities. Members of the firearms-owning (the firearms business has a major impact on interna- community deserve respect for being good, concerned tional relations and trade), Compliance seminars and citizens and proud defenders of a unique American assistance for licensees (fake news is always falsely heritage, and the Gun Owners Care initiative is a plan lamenting a lack of regulation in this highly regulated to emphasize those efforts and successes. business), the First Shots program for new shooters, industry research Range Support for ranges nationwide, Media Liaison The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control has for reporters who prefer to get and use facts instead of been champing at the bit to conduct “gun-control bogus propaganda and rumor, and of course Congres- research,” their euphemism for anti-gun studies, if past sional representation for an industry constantly under politicized performance is a measure. That has been attack – by forces of darkness cleverly disguised as short-stopped through funding limits imposed by Con- functioning members of society. gress. Real firearms research takes place privately by Award-winning author Alan Korwin has written 14 scholars, and routinely through the industry’s NSSF books, 10 of them on gun law, and has advocated for efforts. Among its findings, hardly mentioned in main- gun rights for nearly three decades. See his work or stream media, is the fact that the shooting sports, based reach him at GunLaws.com.

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rice reduction! Super vel Ammunition is now more affordable Pthan ever, featuring Solid Copper Hollow Points at “super velocity” for maximum stopping power! Best sellers include “Super “The Plug” Snub” .38 Spl. +P 90 gr. JHP at 1,300 fps from a J-frame and “Pocket GRIP PLUG Rocket” .380 ACP 80 gr. SCHP at 1,100 fps. Trust Super Vel for your defensive ammunition. .38 Sp. +P “Super Snub”90 Gr. JHP (20) P71-10024 $15.99 FOR GLOCKS .380 ACP “Pocket Rocket” 80 Gr. SCHP (20) P71-10270 19.99 For Pre-gen 4 glOCKs 9mm +P 115 Gr. SCHP (20) P71-12881 22.99 GLOCK® Models 17, 9mm 115 Gr. Subsonic SCHP (20) P71-12883 22.99 19,20,21,22,23 (fit may vary) P71-18161 $7.99 10mm 160 Gr. SCHP (20) P71-12886 26.99 Model 21SF P71-19925 7.99 .45 ACP +P 160 Gr. SCHP (20) P71-12880 26.99 Models 26,27,33 P71-10235 7.99 Model 30 P71-10648 7.99 For gen 4 glOCKs w/o Backstrap Models 17, Baschieri & Pallagri Slugs 18,19,22,23,24,25,31,32,34,35 P71-12179 $7.99 $ 95 Models 20,21,41 P71-12180 7.99 Models 26,27,33 P71-60900 7.99 23 Models 42,43 P71-60899 7.99 P71-19214 ® ® he NEBO INSPECTOR RC^ is a Tpowerful 360 lumen rechargeable, Reduced recoil, waterproof (IP67) penlight. The 1200 fps 25 per INSPECTOR RC features FLEX-POWER box. NEBO and is equipped with a removable steel NOTE: Age verification clip, 4x zoom and 3 light modes (high, required to low, strobe) and Soft-Touch Technology, order. which provides momentary operation when the light is off, with the slight touch of the button. 3 LIGHT MODES (Rechargeable Battery) • High (360 lumens) – 1 hour/125 meters • Low (120 lumens) – 3 hours/70 meters • Strobe (360 lumens) – 25 minutes/125 meters 3 LIGHT MODES (AAA Batteries) • High (100 lumens) – 1 hour/90 meters • Low (30 lumens) – 4 hours/50 meters • Strobe (100 lumens) – 25 min./90 meters P71-13792 $29.99 72 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 73

Hartman Mfg Target Stands The National Target Company, Inc.

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One Target Stand P71-18237 $49.99 A Pair of Stands P71-74493 94.99

Pistol Targets: 100 per package NRA Paper D-1 “Tombstone” Target 23”x35”P71-18388 $46.99 One Hostage Target Adapter IDPA Paper Practice Target 22”x34” P71-15735 39.99 (Shown at right attached to A Pair of USPSA/IPSC Paper Practice Target 22”x35” P71-15836 39.99 Target Stand – not included. Target 50 Foot TIMED/RAPID FIRE 10.5”x12” P71-15832 12.99 Works only with Hartman target Spikes Competition 50 Foot SLOW FIRE 10.5”x12” P71-15831 12.99 stands.) P71-11393 Competition 25 Yard SLOW FIRE 10.5”x12” P71-13096 12.99 P71-11697 $29.99 $29.99 High Visibility Green 25 Yard SLOW FIRE 10.5”x12” P71-66703 13.99 Police B-34 (Silhouette) 25 Yard 14”x24” P71-13163 17.99 B-34 High Visibility Green 25 Yard 14”x24” P71-66704 20.99 Police BH-21 (Silhouette) 25 Yard 22.5”x35” P71-10094 39.99 Competition 25 Yard RAPID FIRE 21”x24” P71-12839 25.99 Competition 50 Yard SLOW FIRE 21”x24” P71-10041 25.99 Police B-27 (Silhouette) 50 Yard 22.5”x35” P71-10670 39.99 Rifle Targets: 100 per package Small Bore Rifle 100 Yard 14”x14” P71-12430 $11.99 High Power 200 Yd. 21”x24” (600 Yd. reduced) P71-12650 47.99 ST-4 100 Yard Precision Rifle Target 15”x17” P71-13679 16.99 Replacement Center 100 per package Hartman Manufacturing’s Target Stand Adapters make it easy to use Pistol 25 Yard B8P Repair Center 10.5”x10.5” P71-12676 $7.99 scrap 2”x4” lumber as long-range target stands. Simply attach the 200 Yard Rifle Repair Center 12.75”x12.75” P71-15830 20.99 adapters to form two bases as shown, then clamp to uprights and a See Hit Targets 12 per package crosspiece to form a stable target stand. SH-B8CRC Pistol 25 Yard Repair Center 10”x10” P71-33366 $64.99 P71-16328 $8.99 SH-H-1 8 Inch Sighting Target 10”x10” P71-16329 8.99 Target Pasters Pearce Grip, Inc. Black, Self-Adhesive, 500 ea. P71-16304 $3.99 Buff, Self-Adhesive, 500 ea. P71-16309 3.99 Brown, Self-Adhesive, 500 ea. P71-16310 3.99 Grip/Magazine Extensions White, Self-Adhesive, 500 ea. P71-16313 3.99 Orange, Self-Adhesive, 500 ea. P71-16327 3.99

Grip extensions do not alter mag. capacity. GLOCK® 26/27 P71-10346 $9.99 G29 (10 rd.)/30 (9 rd. opt. mag.) P71-10355 9.99 G30 (10 rd. mag. only) P71-10356 9.99 G42 P71-10583 9.99 ERGOShotgun Stock G43 P71-10584 9.99 Kel-Tec P11/Taurus PT111 P71-18586 9.99 Kel-Tec P32/3AT P71-48970 14.99 Adapterse the Ergo Grip SIG P365 P71-11802 9.99 UShotgun Stock S&W M&P SHIELD™/SHIELD 2.0™ P71-11782 9.99 Adapter^ to install AR- Springfield XD (9mm/.40 only) P71-18587 9.99 15 type stocks and pistol Springfield XD-S/XD-E/XD-S Mod.2 P71-15286 9.99 grips on your shotguns. Mag. extensions add additional capacity. Accommodates mil spec GLOCK® 10mm/.45 ACP (+2) P71-18589 9.99 or commercial buffer G27/33 (+1) P71-18590 9.99 tubes. G42 (+1) P71-10585 9.99 Mossberg 590/500 12/20 Ga. P71-30142 $35.99 G43 (+1) P71-10586 9.99 Remington 870 12 Ga. P71-30143 35.99 S&W M&P SHIELD (+2 9mm, +1 .40) P71-48971 11.99 Remington TAC-13 12 Ga. (aluminum) P71-30144 90.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 73 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 74

C-More UltraBushnell Compact Red TRS-25 Dot Sight Systems

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ushnell’s Trophy TRS-25 Ultra Compact Red Dot Sight is designed Bfor use on shotguns, handguns and rifles. It is constructed and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen to Bushnell’s high quality standards. The precision and craftsmanship with which this scope was built ensures its performance under demanding conditions. This scope will provide the shooting accuracy and repeatability which have made Bushnell legendary. Features unlimited eye relief and a three-minute-of-angle dot. TRS-25 (Includes riser, not pictured.) P71-31318 $119.99 Scout Scope Mounts

Railway Sorry, the optic pictured here is NOT included with the Scout Scope Mount.

uilt for speed, these High Performance red dot sights will take Byour shooting ability to the next level. By using a single red dot as an aiming point, target acquisition is as simple as point and shoot. The unique Heads-Up-Display (HUD) design provides an unlimited field of view, while eliminating obstruction and tunnel vision common to tube-style scopes. C-More Systems RTS2R 6 MOA Black P71-14518 $419.99 8 MOA Black P71-14563 419.99 C-More Systems Railway Sight cout Scope Mounts provide an extremely stable optics base for Polymer 8 MOA Black P71-16413 $279.99 Syour AK, Saiga or SKS rifle and will not shift, vibrate loose or Aluminum 8 MOA Black P71-14611 329.99 change point of impact as the rifle heats up. Rock solid and easy to C-More Systems Replacement Modules for Railway/Scout Sights install, the two-piece design enables the removal and replacement of 2 MOA Dot Module, Polymer P71-14620 $49.99 your optics without losing zero. 2 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum P71-14643 49.99 Scout Scope Mounts easily allow for complete DISASSEMBLY of 4 MOA Dot Module, Polymer P71-16415 49.99 your rifle for cleaning and maintenance while retaining zero. These 4 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum P71-14691 49.99 rifles are designed so that carbon build-up can easily be cleaned 6 MOA Dot Module, Polymer P71-16416 49.99 from the gas tube and piston. This is routine maintenance, necessary 6 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum P71-14696 49.99 in order to maintain a properly functioning rifle. Other mounts for 8 MOA Dot Module, Polymer P71-14717 49.99 AK-and SKS-style rifles make this difficult, time consuming and then 8 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum P71-14720 49.99 require that optics be re-zeroed. Railway/Scout/Tactical Battery P71-17034 5.00 Scout Scope Mount for AK Rifle P71-25374 $79.99 CR2032 Lithium STS/RTS Battery P71-14721 5.00 Scout Scope Mount for SKS Rifle P71-25373 78.99 74 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 75

Competitive Edge Dynamics

CED M2P71-17926 Chronograph $199.99 CED7000P71-19208 $129.99Timer he M2 Chronograph comes with sensors, screens and one two- M2 Chronograph Accessories Tfoot mounting bracket. A nylon carrying case and tripod are Infrared Chronograph Upgrade Kit P71-12116 $89.99 available options. The CED7000 Shot Timer is a breakthrough in Rechargeable Battery Pack for Above P71-12117 58.99 technology. No other timer to date offers this combination of Nylon Carrying Case P71-18145 38.99 advanced features, compact size and light weight. This is the “next Tripod P71-18126 42.99 generation” Shot Timer here today! Comes with a rechargeable 2-Ft. Skyscreen Mounting Bracket P71-18120 14.99 battery with low-battery LCD indicator and a universal charger. Replacement Skyscreens P71-18124 21.99 Replacement M2 Sensor P71-18877 36.99 Evolution Gun Works PROTEKTOR Picatinny Rail Scope Mounts MODEL A.

Available in Standard Elevation or Plus-20 Minutes of Angle Remington Model 700 Short Action P71-19975 $39.99 Rem. Model 700 Short Action + 20 MOA P71-19976 39.99 Remington Model 700 Long Action P71-19977 39.99 Rem. Model 700 Long Action + 20 MOA P71-19978 39.99 B. Ruger 10/22 + 20 MOA P71-19987 39.99 C. Savage Short Action RB P71-19979 39.99 Savage Short Action RB + 20 MOA P71-19980 39.99 ll Protektor Model leather bags are made with the best top Savage Long Action RB P71-19981 39.99 Agrain cowhide available. (Owl Ear Front Bag shown on rifle rest Savage Long Action RB + 20 MOA P71-19982 39.99 that’s not included. *Sand not included, either.) Winchester Model 70 STD P71-19983 39.99 A. Owl Ear Front Bag P71-10880 $23.99 Winchester Model 70 STD + 20 MOA P71-19984 39.99 B. Standard Front Bag P71-10881 30.99 Winchester Model 70 Short Action P71-19985 39.99 C. Rear Bag P71-10882 33.99 Win. Model 70 Short Action + 20 MOA P71-19986 39.99 ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 75 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 76

By Gus Cotey militia force. Both entities valued individual rifle marks- TheThey call their country “Suomi”Finnish and themselves the manship and found theirM39 inventories of Mosin-Nagants “suomalaiset.”The We in the US Finnishknow this country as to be wanting in refinements M39 such as trigger pulls, Finland and its people as the Finns. This sparsely pop- sights, and inherent accuracy, especially with the poor ulated nation gained its independence from Russia in condition of many of the weapons’ bores. 1917. It has survived as an independent nation ever At first, the only rifle barrels the Finns could get in since, despite a civil war (1918), two invasions from quantity for upgrading their rifles had groove diameters the Soviet Union (the Winter War, 1939-1940 and the of 0.3082 to 0.3095 inch, making them more suitable Continuation War, 1941-1944), and one conflict with for 0.308-0.309 inch diameter bullets as opposed to the Nazi Germany (the Lapland War, 1944-1945) despite 0.3105-0.311 inch diameter ones used in Russian/Sovi- previously assisting Finland in the two conflicts with et 7.62x54R ammo. This led to the development of the the Soviets. Finnish 7.62x53R cartridge, which used .309-caliber The Finns are known for meeting severe, dangerous projectiles. Later on, the Finns modified the throats and events with a stoic stubborn determination, tenacity of chambers of their 7.62x53R rifles so that Soviet/Russian purpose, and unwavering courage in the face of adver- 7.62x54R L-type 148-gr. rifle ball and D-type 182-gr. sity despite great odds. Their word for this quality is heavy bullet machine gun ball ammo could be used “sisu” (see’-soo). Due to the vast wilderness regions of safely in their rifles in the case of an eventual Soviet Finland, the Finns also have a great tradition of hunting, invasion, which they correctly perceived as imminent. marksmanship, and woodsman skills that has served The Finnish Army and Civil Guard Mosin-based rifles this nation well in contributing to the effective perform- evolved separately and differed somewhat from one ance of their military personnel in thwarting invaders. another. The Finnish Army’s final organization-specific Experienced skilled hardcore hunters tend to make rifle was the M27; a 9-pound arm with a 27-inch barrel good soldiers as the Greek philosopher Xenophon and straight stock. The Civil Guard’s final pattern rifle noted some 24 centuries ago. was the also straight-stocked M28/30 with an easily The Finnish Model 1939 variant of the Mosin-Nagant windage-adjustable front sight and improved rear sight. turnbolt rifle represents the zenith in the development This rifle weighed 9.5 pounds due to its heavier barrel of this personal weapon platform. The development of of the same length. this system had its start after the Finns gained their The M28/30 Civil Guard rifle was the model carried independence and found themselves in possession a by a uniquely skilled and prodigiously courageous large quantity of Mosin rifles from their own stores as Finnish Civil Guard member by the name of Simo well as acquisitions from other nations. A large per- Häyhä; a master marksman, lifelong hunter, and out- centage of these firearms were in various states of disre- doorsman who served as a sniper during the 1939- pair. At this time the Finnish land forces consisted of 1940 Winter War against the Soviet invaders. In only the Finnish Army (Suomen armeija) and the Finnish 98 days, Simo managed to dispatch 542* Soviet sol- Civil Guard (Suojeluskunta), their version of a citizens’ diers – the world record for sniper kills – with his 76 Blue Press 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 77

The Finnish Model 1939 variant of the Mosin-Nagant turnbolt rifle represents the zenith in the development of this personal weapon platform. iron-sighted 28/30 rifle and over 200 more with a cal- For additional precision, there are added grooves iber 9mm Parabellum (9x19) Suomi KP/-31 subma- between the numbered range settings allowing for fine- chinegun until he was shot in the face with an explo- tuning the point of impact to a remarkable degree. sive Russian 7.62x54R bullet. Despite sustaining a Using the windage adjustment on the M39 front grievous and disfiguring injury requiring numerous sight is an exercise in practical simplicity. To make a surgeries, Simo survived and spent most of the rest of horizontal impact point adjustment, one first loosens his life as a hunting guide and hunting dog breeder. the slotted setscrew on the right-hand side of the front He lived to the ripe old age of 96. sight base. Turning the windage adjustment screw on Simo Häyhä most definitely possessed an uncom- the left-hand side clockwise moves the shot grouping to monly great measure of sisu! His expert hunting skills, the left and turning it counterclockwise moves it to the marksmanship, and fieldcraft served him well, earning right. There are 8 dots embossed into the front sight him the nickname given him by his enemies, “White base surrounding the windage adjustment screw allow- Death.” Xenophon would have been proud. ing for precise zeroing. Immediately after the adjust- The M39 rifle was developed as the result of the ment is made, the setscrew on the right-hand side is Finnish military’s desire to have one standard rifle for then tightened. both the Finnish Army and Civil Guard. The final prod- When Finnish Mosin rifles like the M39 were assem- uct featured a semi-pistol grip stock (a few early models bled, the various component parts of the action that had straight stocks), 27-inch barrel, and weight of 9.5 could be salvaged from older Mosin rifles were used, pounds. The rifle was provided with same type of explaining why these rifles characteristically don’t have windage-adjustable front sight and superior open rear matching serial numbers. Certain parts such as the sight as the M28/30. The stock was built more stoutly magazine, magazine follower, extractor, interrupter/ for increased strength, but the barrel was slightly thin- ejector, and trigger components were either modified ner than that of the M28/30 to keep the gun’s weight or built from scratch to higher Finnish standards of from exceeding 9.5 pounds. The nominal groove diam- functionality and reliability. Finnish M39 Mosin extrac- eter was increased to 0.310 inch and the twist rate of tors, by the way, are distinguishable from their Russ- its 4-groove RH twist bore was changed from the tradi- ian/Soviet-made counterparts by their plum-colored tional Russian/Soviet 1 turn in 9.45 inches to 1 in 10 surfaces as the result of heat treating. On many Finnish inches. This model of Finnish service rifle never saw Mosin rifles, the major bolt components exhibit pitting action during the 1939-40 Winter War, as only 10 due to their previous exposure to harsh conditions. copies were built by then, but did see use during the Nearly all Finnish Mosins have the older style polygo- latter two conflicts. nal receivers commonly referred to as hex-type. In The rear sight on the M39 is interesting in that it is actuality, their profile is an interrupted octagon. both a tangent type and ladder type in one package. The rear sight increments on the M39 are set up for With the rear sight leaf in the down position, the eleva- use with the later developed Finnish D166 7.62x53R tion adjustment slide can be moved forward to elevate load that featured a 0.310 inch diameter 200-gr. FMJBT the point of impact to the desired range from 150 to spitzer bullet and a muzzle velocity of 2,300 fps from a 1,000 meters. For longer distances, the rear sight leaf is 27-inch barrel. This round was intended to provide flipped forward towards the muzzle, thereby becoming superior long range performance in both rifles and a ladder sight with a scale from 1,200 to 2,000 meters. machineguns; especially the latter. It is also the load

M39 rifles are equipped with two sets of sling swivels; the bottom-mounted ones for infantry soldiers and the side-mounted ones for ski and bicycle troops.

Top view of the M39 rear sight set M39 rear sight set up as a ladder up as a tangent sight for shooting sight. at longer ranges.

Side view of M39 rear sight showing the finetuning increments between range scale numbers. Note also the factory repair of flaw in the wood via three hardwood dowel plugs.

used by the intrepid Simo Häyhä in his M28/30 to and side-mounted sling swivels so as to be suitable for wreak horrendous havoc upon his Soviet foes. infantry as well as ski and bicycle-mounted troops. Most M39s have the letter “D” stamped on their bar- My personal M39 is a joy to shoot, often turning rel shanks, indicating that they are set up to use D166 out 100-yard 5-shot groups of 2 inches or less from a ammo as well as all captured Russian/Soviet 7.62x54R rest with good ammo. Its bore is in perfect condition ammo. Some of these rifles also have their barrel and its countersunk crown is sharp and undamaged; a shanks stamped with a “B” showing that they are of good indication that its former users practiced proper Belgian manufacture. gun hygiene. The rifle’s 7-pound trigger pull is a bit The full-length stock of the M39 consists of two sec- heavy for my taste, but very crisp. This gun’s barrel is tions glued together in the location of the forearm por- stamped with “D” as well as its date of manufacture tion via interlocking splicing fingers; a feature also (1944) its maker VKT (Valtion Kivääritehdas, or State present on the M28/30 Civil Guard rifle. These were Rifle Factory), its serial number, and “SA” for Finnish initially triangular with rounded tips, followed by more Army. Rifles issued to the Finnish Civil Guard are numerous thinner ones with flat tips. Post WWII splic- stamped “Sk.Y” for Suojeluskuntain Yliesikunta (Gen- ing fingers are rectangular. The purpose of this two- eral Headquarters of the Suojeluskunta or Civil piece arrangement is stability under varying, extreme Guard). The receiver is engraved with the same serial climactic conditions. The stock finish on M39s is a non- number as on the barrel shank by the importer so as reflective oil finish, which is in contrast to the glossy to comply with US Federal law. lacquer finish found on the stocks of Russian/Soviet My M39 has been arsenal reconditioned and had its Mosin Nagant rifles. M39s have both under-mounted stock replaced as evident by its rectangular stock fore- 78 800-223-4570 • 480-948-8009 • bluepress.com Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 79

M39 actions were pieced together from a multiple rifles from multiple sources. The bolt handle here has a pre-1928 Tula Arsenal mark, while the bolt connector and cocking piece are stamped with the triangular Izhevsk Mechanical The left-hand side of the M39 front Plant mark. Note sight assembly. Note dots embossed into pitting on bolt the front sight base surrounding the which is common windage adjustment screw allowing for Top view of the M39 front sight on Finnish Mosin precise zeroing. assembly. rifles.

arm splicing fingers. Also, my stock has two thin lami- on. Also rare are original Finnish rifle accessories such nated parallel reinforcing strips installed into the butt as cleaning kits, issue screwdrivers, and especially, which run from heel to toe; a modification that was authentic bayonets. One curious M39 accessory is a started in the mid 1950s. A knot or other imperfection blank-firing adapter for preventing injuries during in the stock’s wood was expertly corrected at the facto- wargames. ry by gluing in hardwood dowel plugs prior to final The Finnish M39 soldiered on as Finland’s front shaping and finishing. To my eyes, the resulting pattern line service rifle until it was replaced by the caliber change looks cool. 7.62x39mm selective fire AK (Avtomat Kalashnikova) The bolt assembly of my M39 has a bolt body based assault rifle, the Rk 62 (Rynnäkkökivääri 62, or stamped on its handle portion with a T-shaped hammer Assault Rifle 62) in 1965. While most M39 manufac- insignia of Russia’s Tula Arsenal (pre-1928), while the ture ceased in 1945, some additional production bolt connector and cocking piece are stamped with the resumed from the late 60s to the early 70s for training arrow surrounded by a triangle insignia of the Izhevsk and competition purposes. It stands as the pinnacle of Mechanical Plant. The bolt head has a dull, frosted fin- the Mosin-Nagant rifle platform and does justice to ish most likely due to shot peening; a process whereby the soldiers of great sisu who intrepidly defended a metal component’s surface is impacted by numerous their homeland of Finland from formidable invaders tiny metal spheres impelled by compressed air in order against all odds. to peen over any microscopic cracks or stress risers that *Saarelainen, Tapio A. M., The White Sniper, Haver- could cause catastrophic failures later on. town, PA USA and Oxford, UK, Casemate Publishers Finnish M39 rifles are becoming rarer as time goes (US and UK), 2016. ^ Warning: The products offered for sale in this catalog can expose you to chemicals, including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. 79 ! Blue Press May 2020 Fewer Fonts.qxp_Layout 1 4/7/20 9:47 AM Page 80

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