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CHRIS ZIEGLER CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY UPDATED STUDIO WEBSITE October Newsletter 2019 WWW.CHRISZIEGLERSTUDIO.COM In this issue- 1. Glocktoberfest- Prize Drawing 2. Article- Why are Glocks so Popular 3. Article- The Best Gun Drills to become a better Shooter- Part II 4. Long gun Specials for October 5. Federal Ammo Rebate 6. In- new and used gun list GLOCKTOBEFEST

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PHONE OR EMAIL______To say the arrival of the Glock coincided with a paradigm shift for American is no understatement, not at all.

And even though the Glock’s much vaunted features at the time- striker ignition system, lack of manual , polymer frame- had all been seen on production guns elsewhere earlier (sometimes much earlier) it was Glock that managed through clever marketing and a genuinely excellent pistol offering that managed to make it catch on.

For shooters that came to the gun scene after all the polymer brouhaha of the mid nineties, you might not have a frame of reference for just how huge of a deal the Glock was at the time, being taken for granted today as ubiquitous and generic as apple pie or vanilla ice cream.

From serving as dead-hard reliable stock guns to acting as the core “component” of sky’s-the- limit custom builds, Glocks are still overwhelmingly the most plentiful and popular pistol on the market.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the practical reasons why that is so. So Glock fan or not, read on to learn a little bit more about the polymer dynamo that changed the world of handguns. Glocks are Efficiency Squared

That’s not a joke about the Glock’s aesthetics or lack thereof. Okay, it is a bit of a joke, you caught me. In seriousness, the Glock pistol offered at its debut, and still offers today, a level of performance that is tough to match across most iterations.

Here you can have a supremely reliable pistol that is affordable on an individual or “fleet” level, mechanically extremely robust, easy to shoot well and easy to service.

While other before and since could best the Glock in any of those single categories, none could rival it way back on all of them, and only a few today can claim such a lofty achievement. Tremendous Performance at a Modest Cost Fun Fact: The Glock was originally going to hit American markets with approximately a $350 price point.

It is not deep secret that Glock, GmbH is able to manufacture these guns extremely cheaply (and their low production cost along with their massive contracts have been partially responsible for their astronomic profits) but the story goes that their advisers told them American buyers’ psychology would doom to the pistol to a “bargain bin” category if sold for that modest sum no matter its actual performance and quality.

So the price was raised to the upper $400 to mid $500 price point we are accustomed to.

But even at that mid-tier price, for years there was not a pistol that would touch the Glock in overall performance. The Glock cemented the supremacy of polymer handguns in the minds of many and competitors followed suit. Built to Handle the Worst Extremes

Glock earned its initial reputation on its supreme durability, longevity, and raw mechanical performance.

Glocks were routinely subjected to firing schedules that would leave other guns in need of overhauling and survived frankly comedic and ludicrous torture testing that, while in no way a practical concern for discerning users had the desired effect in the eyes of agency and civilian purchasers alike: tougher equals better.

And while flashy showmanship is just another arrow in a marketer’s quiver, for discerning buyers this did mean they were choosing a that set a new and lofty bar for handgun reliability metrics.

If you bought a Glock, barring complete destruction or feeding it craptastic ammo you knew the damn thing was going to go bang every single time the was pulled. A righteous trait for any handgun. Combine that with extraordinary ruggedness and resistance to corrosion and you have a pistol that will survive, quite literally, constant exposure to the worst conditions on earth.

While there are today handguns from several major manufacturers that can meet the standard set by the Glock, this was not always so. Even now, Glock remains the unofficial benchmark by which pistol reliability is measured. Easy to Learn, Easy to Shoot Well

While legions of shooters appreciate the sublime simplicity of striker-fired handguns today, there were far fewer options before the Striker Wars™ were in full to-do.

Compared to conventional DA/SA pistols or handguns with manual safeties, the Glock was the very picture of easy operation: if loaded, pull the trigger and the gun will fire. If you don’t want to fire don’t pull the trigger.

Glocks are mechanically exceedingly safe, and will not fire when dropped, jostled or slammed with a round in the chamber. Yes, it is also a very unforgiving gun if one has a wandering trigger finger, but to be fair a great many guns are, and no will suffer a fool’s handling long before barking off a round.

Reducing the manual of arms only to the most elemental steps means a shooter has less to remember and just as importantly less to focus on when actually in the process of shooting: a trigger that feels the same every time it is pressed.

A trigger of both modest travel and weight, not too light or too heavy. No decocking lever. No manual safety to keep up with after the shooting process has ended.

All of this adds up to a pistol that is easy to become proficient with in less time with less rounds fired. No matter what other perks a different pistol might have this is certainly one that should be given significant consideration.

And barring a shooter attains a high level of skill, a stock Glock is still more than enough “gun” for nearly any practical task, from self-defense to stock competition and informal target shooting.

Easy to Maintain, Repair and Replace

It has been said far and wide that real pro’s talk logistics, not base performance. It is here that Glock is undeniably dominant. From the sapling of its modest initial offerings to the tall oak of the current day catalog, Glock pistols have grown into a veritable first family of polymer pistols, with models to suit any requirement and caliber preference, from backup and deep-cover carry pistols to fullsize optic- ready duty and competition models.

What’s more, the ubiquity and decades-long dominance of Glock handguns has given rise to an entire 3rd party industry that offers custom parts, services and treatments of, quite literally, every component pin and spring. These parts range from mild usability and service life enhancements to borderline lunatic custom slides, barrels, comps and more.

It is, in fact, 100% possible to own a “Glock” that does not feature a single, Glock-made part in it. When you pistol has transcended into exemplifying an entire classification of handgun, you know you have made it.

Even for the more reserved and mundane users, be they police or civilian, the commonality and popularity of Glocks pays dividends when boarding the logistics train: you can get Glock parts, service and expertise literally anywhere.

Servicing the Glock pistol is so simple that it can hardly be called true armorer-level work. While working on a gun is never “just like Legos,” the Glock certainly comes the closest in simplicity so long as one pays attention and follows instruction.

For those who desire being more self-reliant and taking care of their own guns, learning to do so is much simpler for Glocks than any other pistol today or from yesteryear. Conclusion

Glocks are the most ubiquitous and common handguns on earth and with good reason. Far from a “me too” choice, Glock’s handguns introduced and continually set a benchmark for performance, reliability and maintainability at a fair price that other manufacturers must continually struggle against.

THE BEST GUN DRILLS TO BECOME A BETTER SHOOTER- PART II

Last month we talked about dry-fire training. Now we are going to the range. How we train there depends on the range rules. Some ranges will not allow you to draw and shoot from a holster. In that case, you will have to practice from the low ready position. That means, gun drawn, held in both hands, finger off the trigger, and the gun pointing down at about a 45 degree angle.

By the way, I do all of my training at two distances- 10 yds and 25 yds. Defensive shooting almost always needs to be less that 25 yds to be justified. I use two types of targets- bullseye and silhouette.

Before I do any training, I always take 10 shots at a bullseye target, concentrating and slowly firing to check my accuracy. At the end of my training session I take the same 10 shots, and always see an improvement. This proves that accurate shooting is a perishable skill.

The first drill is using a silhouette target. (You pick the distance. Start at 10 yds and as your accuracy improves, you might try 25 yds.)

You are going to draw from you holster and fire. The safe and proper way to draw is to use your support hand if necessary to raise your garment, grasp the handgun with your shooting hand, trying to get a good, high grip (you don’t want to have to adjust your grip after you draw), and lift the handgun up and out of the holster. At this point, place your support hand flat against your belly to prevent you pointing the muzzle at this hand. Rotate the handgun toward the target, click off the manual safety if your pistol has one. Do this before extending it. This way if you are attacked by the threat, you can fire from the hip. Now push the gun forward and point it at the target. At the same time wrap your support hand around the grip.

Here’s a tip to improve your accuracy. As you place your finger on the trigger (which you only do when you are on target and going to shoot), “prep” the trigger by taking out all the slack. This doesn’t need to be done with a single trigger. Now aim at center mass and press off two shots, followed by one head shot.

The center mass shots will be quick, and the head shot will take a more careful aim. REMOVE YOUR FINGER FROM THE TRIGGER. Put the safety back on if you have one, and re-holster your handgun. Remember, slowly, watching the gun go into the holster, with your leg forward or back.

Repeat this drill several times. Start slow, and as your accuracy improves, try to speed up the shots. ALWAYS RE-HOLSTER SLOWLY.

That’s it for this month. Next month we will work on Failure-to-Fire drills and clearing a jamb.

SOME LONG GUN SPECIALS FOR OCTOBER-

Thompson/Center- Compass- .22-250, .30-06, .243 EA $339.00

Savage 42- .410/.22 LR Take-down w/ Backpack--$399.00

Ruger SR-22- .22 LR-- $349.00

Marlin XT-22- .22LR w/ 4-12 x 50 scope $279.00

FEDERAL AMMO REBATE- $5.00 PER BOX OF ANY Hydro-Shok, Power-Shok, or Non-Typical

NEW GUNS- IN STOCK- READY TO GO! Any guns listed with GOG comes from Gallery of Guns, and carries a lifetime replacement warranty- All new Glocks included! Normally Glocks only have a one year warranty.

Shotguns SALE Stevens 12 ga pump- Mod 520, 18 ½” bbl 219.00 H&R 20 ga- vertical foregrip- HD model, Hi-Viz fiber optic sight 229.00 Stevens 20 ga pump, Mod 320, pistol grip buttstock 18 ½” bbl 229.00 Legacy- Pointer- 20 ga. Youth- single shot- full choke 195.00 IAC Hawk 981, 12 ga pump, 18 ½” bbl, two available 189.00 Mossberg-, 590 Shockwave, 14” bbl, your choice in 20 ga, .410 ga. 359.00 Mossberg 930, Semi-auto 12 ga, 3””, 26” bbl, Bottomland camo, accu-chokes, full XX 499.00 TriStar- Silver Eagle- 20 ga, semi-auto, 25” VR bbl, chokes 299.00 Savage 310-.410 ga- Single shot Turkey Gun- Camo, optics rail, full choke 179.00 Rossi .410 ga- 28” bbl, IC 149.00 Ati- Nomad- 20 ga- Single shot- 26” bbl- Mod choke- FOLD-UP GOG 119.00

Rifles Marlin XT-22 .22 LR, bolt w/ tubular mag, 4-12 x 50 Nikko Sterling scope 299.00 Ruger SR-22, .22 LR, Full Float Handguard, Rapid-Deploy sights GOG 369.00 T/C Compass- - calibers .243, .30-06, .22-250- GOG 359.00 Ruger 10/22- .22 LR, SS bbl, Take-Down with backpack GOG 319.00 Rossi RB-17, .17 HMR, bolt, 159.00 Remington 597, .22 LR, semi-auto, w/ 3-9 x 40 mm scope GOG 219.00 Ruger 10/22 .22LR, wood stock 235.00 Savage SV-42, .22LR/.410 O/U takedown w/ backpack 419.00 Chiappa- Little Badger- .22LR, folding w/ case 176.00 Savage Axis XP- .308- Camo, 3-9 x 40 scope 395.00 Savage Axis XP- .223- Camo, 3-9 x 40 scope- Great coyote gun 339.00 Henry- H001L- .22 LR- - Large Loop 299.00 Henry- H001- .22 LR- Lever- “HWTH- SALUTES VETERANS” Commerative 299.00

Handguns Taurus PT-111 9mm- Two tone, 2- 12 rd mags 229.00 Taurus 1911- .45 ACP, Black frame, gray slide 529.00 Charter Arms, Pathfinder, .22LR six shot, SS 325.00 Honor Guard- 9mm, 3” bbl, interchangeable grip, 1- 8 rd ext mag, 1- 7 rd flush mag GOG 427.00 Charter Arms- Lavender Lady- .22 WMR revolver- 2” bbl 339.00 S&W- M&P 9C- 2.0- 9 mm, 2-15 rd mags GOG 489.00 EAA Bounty- .22LR/ .22mag SA revolver, 6 ½” bbl 289.00 Ruger EC9s- 9mm, 3.2” bbl, 7+1 229.00 Heritage- Rough Rider- .22LR SA revolver, 6 ½” bbl 129.00 Chiappa- 1873-22, .22 LR SA revolver,6 1/2"bbl 165.00 S&W Bodyguard- .380, , 2- 6 rd. mags GOG 335.00 Ruger LCP, .380, 1- 6 rd mag, pocket holster 219.00 Taurus- M85- .38 SPL- - 2” bbl 5-shot 327.00 Taurus- Spectrum- .380, Black/ grey, 2- 6 rd mags 175.00 S&W- M&P-22 Compact, .22LR, 2- 10 rd mags, threaded bbl 349.00 Glock 45 Gen 5, 9mm, 3- 17 rd mags, loader, case GOG 539.00 Glock 19 Gen 5, 9mm, 3- 15 rd mags, loader, case GOG 539.00 Glock 48- 9mm- 2- 10 rd mags, Ameriglo night sights, case 429.00 Glock 43- 9mm, 2- 6 rd mags, GOG 448.00 Glock 42- .380, 2- 6 rd mags, GOG 399.00 Glock 17- Gen 4- 9mm, 3- 17 rd mags, loader, case GOG 499.00 Glock 21- Gen 4- .45 ACP, 3- 13 rd mags, loader, case GOG 546.00 Glock 43X- 9mm- 2- 10 rd mags, loader, case GOG 448.00 Glock 48- 9mm- 2- 10 rd mags, loader, case GOG 448.00 Ruger LCR, .38 SPL, case 359.00 Glock 23- Gen 4- .40 S&W- 2- 13 rd mags, loader, case GOG 499.00 Ruger Blackhawk- .357 mag + 9mm convertible, 6 ½” bbl 599.00 S&W Shield- .380- EZ rack, 2- 7 rd mags 359.00 Mossberg MC-1- 9mm, 2- 7 rd mags 329.00 Browning Buckmark- UFX Pro Target, .22 LR, 4” Bull barrel, 2- 10 rd mags 389.00 S&W Victory- .22 LR, 2- 10 rd mags 369.00

USED GUNS LC Smith Model 00, 12 ga. SxS, Mfg 1908 399.00 Ruger LCR- .38 Spl- LIKE NEW 359.00 Sig Sauer- P238- .380- w/ holster and case LIKE NEW 479.00 Charter Arms- Off Duty- .38 SPL, DOA, 2” bbl, LIKE NEW 319.00 Kel-Tec P-32, .32 auto, bright blue frame, LIKE NEW 189.00 Arminius- Colt 45, .45 LC, color case hardened frame, 5 ½” bbl, LIKE NEW 325.00 Sig Sauer P-229, .40 S&W, 3 ¾” bbl 370.00 S&W- Sigma, .40 S&W, holster, LIKE NEW 295.00 Bersa BP9CC, 9mm, 2 10 rd mags, holster LIKE NEW 199.00 Ruger- LC-380- .380 (extra mags in stock) 199.00 Ruger Blackhawk- .41 mag, 6 ½” bbl, holster, gunbelt, ammo 499.00 Taurus M 44- .44 mag, S.S. 6 ½” ported bbl, adj. sights LIKE NEW 429.00 Henry H004, .22 LR Lever rifle, Golden Boy, Octagon barrel, NEVER FIRED 459.00 Davis P380- .380, nickle plated LIKE NEW 89.00 AMT- Backup, .22 LR, S.S. 199.00 Remington 700 SPS- .223, bolt action, 26” heavy barrel, LIKE NEW 425.00 Savage MK II, .22 LR bolt w/ 3- mags, wood stock 195.00 SAR Arms- 12 ga Home defense pump , Ghost ring sights, breaching choke, LIKE NEW 249.00 Ithaca Featherweight Mod 37, 12 ga pump, 30” VR bbl, mod choke 449.00 Marlin 25 N- .22 LR bolt action 89.00 S&W SD-40 VE, .40 S&W, Two Tone 189.00 Colt 1911 Combat Commander .45 ACP, blued steel frame, Series 70, 3- mags 675.00 Chiappa 1911-22- .22LR, Tactical, Fiber optic sights, 2- 10 rd mags 249.00 Marlin Model 55 Goose gun, 12 ga, bolt, 36: bbl full choke 115.00 Kimber- Solo Carry- 9mm, 1- 6 rd, 1- 8 rd mag 385.00 Mossberg 715-T, .22 LR, 2- 25 rd mags, scope 189.00 Marlin 15Y- .22 S, L, LR Single shot bolt, youth 89.00 Winchester 71 Deluxe- .348 WCF, lever action, peep sight on bolt 1299.00 Mossberg 590 Shockwave- 12 ga, 14” bbl, LIKE NEW 269.00 Chiappa M9-22, .22 LR, 2- 10 rd mags 139.00 Sig Sauer P-320 X5, 9 mm, Desert Tan, 2- 21 rd mags LIKE NEW 580.00 Ruger SP-101- 357 Mag- S. S.- 2 ¼” bbl EXCELLENT CONDITION 425.00

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PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU HAVE AN OLD FIREARM THAT YOU NO LONGER USE, WE CAN SELL IT FOR YOU ON CONSIGNMENT. WE ALSO CONSIDER TRADES. WE ALSO BUY ESTATES.

For lots of additional guns, visit Gallery of Guns website. We are a Gold Dealer with them, and can have any handguns here in two days, long guns are three days. You also get their Lifetime Replacement Warranty (for instance, Glock has only a 1 yr. warranty). Check out the details online.

We are available for gun transfers. A lot of websites on the internet already have our FFL on file. If you need a gun shipped in from a dealer that does not have our information, just give us their email or FAX and we will send them a copy of our FFL.

We also will package and ship your firearms.

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL AND HOME DEFENSE FIREARMS CLASS

This class is conducted here at our store. Whether you have experience with firearms, or are just considering buying one for protection, this class will give you the basics that will help you make an informed decision. You will receive hands-on training with different types of firearms (handguns and ), using lasers and dummy rounds instead of live ammo. The different types of holsters will be covered. Safety rules will be stressed, Instruction covering loading and unloading, proper grip, proper sight picture will be part of the training. The class will take about 2 hrs, and you will get a manual and a personal pepper spray at the end of the class. We also discuss current laws and PA state Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws. We stress layers of protection, with the firearm used as a last resort. The cost is $45.00 per person. Class times are at 6:30 PM during the week, and Saturday at 4:30 PM. Call for reservations.

Contact us: Charlie Miller 610-779-5617

100 Heidelberg Ave, Reading Pa. 19606

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