JP Enterprises GMR-15 9Mm Carbine

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PCC Review: JP Enterprises GMR-15 9mm Carbine See Page 36 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:23 AM Page 2 2 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:23 AM Page 3 Dillon’s RF 100 3 Automatic Primer Filler Eliminates the need illon’s RF 100 Automatic Primer DFiller eliminates the task of filling for primer pick-up tubes! primer pick up tubes. Now you simply pour your primers from their box into Fills the primer tube the top, press the blue button and watch it run! while you reload! In about two minutes the primers are inside the protective metal housing. That’s Clear polycarbonate shield about 30 rounds you can load while the RF 100 is doing your work for you! and protective housing The RF 100 is available for either large or small primers, and conversion kits are available at one low price of $50.95 each. Lg. Primer Filler O54-97077 $344.95 Sm. Primer Filler O54-97111 344.95 Lg. (Euro. 220v) O54-97112 354.95 Sm. (Euro. 220v) O54-97113 354.95 Sm. Conversion O54-17903 50.95 Lg. Conversion O54-17902 50.95 Nylon Packcloth Dust Cover O54-11143 14.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 4 4 What’s Inside: We READ Our Mail! The Taurus o whom it may concern: I would Tlike to express my deep Spectrum appreciation for your great service. A short time ago, the primer-feeding Page 10 mechanism of my Square Deal “B” was not working properly. I called Dillon technical support, explained the problem, and it was suggested that I send the press to Dillon, P365: SIG’s New which I did. Within a short time (about a week), I got the press Everyday-Carry back. Not only was the primer problem fixed, but several parts Gun were replaced. It was evident to Page 48 me that the press had been gone over thoroughly and that worn or Shooting Tip: potentially worn-out parts were replaced. My Square The Concealed- Deal “B” press is ideal for the amount of shooting that I do and Carry Draw it is a joy to use. The condition of Page 62 the press when it was returned to me is just another example of the service and commitment to customers that makes Dillon an outstanding Product Index company. Again, thank you very much! Dillon Precision Products Reloading Machines: Bob Hollenbeck – Roseburg, OR BL 550, Pg. 13; Square Deal B, Pg. 8; RL 550C, Pg. 14; y Dear Friends at Dillon – My Square Deal “B” got XL 650, Pg. 20; SUPER 1050, Pg. 30; SL 900, Pg. 38; Mhome on Saturday and is now up and running. I and “Big Fifty Reloader, ” Pg. 50 can’t begin to thank you enough for your service and products. RF 100 Automatic Primer Filler 3 Paul B. O’Neill – Winter Haven, FL Vibratory Case Cleaners 18 Thanks for your letters, guys! Bob, you reminded me that Case/Media Separators 18 the Square Deal “B” really IS the ideal reloading machine Dillon Progressive Reloading Dies 34-35 for lots of folks. Personally, I’d always preferred my Redding Reloading Dies 52 RL 550s because I load for several calibers; but these Dillon Reloading Scales 86 days I’m primarily shooting 9mm in both pistols and Reloading Components 42-43 carbines. So, for anyone who shoots mostly one caliber, Books & Videos 82-83 the SDB is a no brainer. I won’t mention any names, but Ear Protection 7, 12 a well-known gunwriter friend of mine swears by the Eye Protection 12 SDB and has one in 9mm and one in .45 ACP. Smart guy! Dillon Ammo Boxes & Bins 64 Dillon Leather by Mitch Rosen 24-25 illon Precision Products, Inc. now offers a Concealed Carry Tote 26 smartphone app for both Apple and An- “Plan B” Dayplanner Holster 51 D Dillon Range Bag/Ammo Bag/Shooting Mat 32 droid phone systems. Search for “Dillon Precision” Targets and Target Stands 54 at either the iPhone App Store or Google play. Firearms Maintenance 66-67 Shooting Accessories by Manufacturer: Arredondo Accessories 33, 54, 59, 70 THE Blade-Tech Industries Holsters, etc. 28 BLUEPRESS California Competition Works 39, 56, 57, 70 Stephen M. Dillon - Publisher Issue #312 CED Chronograph/Timer 85 Mark G. Pixler - Editor June Chip McCormick Magazines 69 [email protected] 2018 C-More Sights 76 Gary Kieft - Technical Editor Dewey Cleaning Supplies 67 This Issue’s Contributors: Hogue Handgun Grips 60 Jerry D’Amico John Marshall Alan Korwin Duane Thomas Copyright 2018 by International Handgun Leather 27 Dillon Precision Lone Wolf Distributors 58 Doug Larson J.B. Wood Products, Inc. MAGPUL AR-15 Magazines/Accessories 72-73 Mec-Gar Pistol Magazines 69 All the electrical and/or electronic components of Dillon equip- Mernickle Holsters 26 ment and all Dillon textiles are covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Any modifications performed to Dillon Safariland Holsters 29, 57 machines, or the addition of any unapproved equipment, including Wilson Combat Magazines, Parts 68 automated or mechanical add-ons from other manufacturers, is Wise Company Gourmet Freeze Dried Food 84 expressly not recommended and will void the Dillon warranty. June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 5 5 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 6 6 Which Dillon is Right for YOU?

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SQUARE DEAL B RL 550C XL 650 SUPER 1050 Our automatic-indexing The most versatile reloader Truly the state of the art, our Our highest production rate progressive reloader designed available, capable of loading XL 650 features automatic reloader includes a swager to to load moderate quantities of over 160 calibers. An indexing, an optional remove the crimp from common handgun calibers automatic casefeeder is automatic casefeeder and a military primer pockets, and is from .32 S&W to .45 Colt. It available for handgun separate station for an capable of reloading all the comes to you from the factory calibers. Manual indexing and optional powder-level sensor. common handgun calibers set up to load one caliber. an optional magnum powder Available in all popular pistol and several popular rifle bar allow you to load and rifle calibers. calibers. magnum rifle calibers. Dillon Progressive Loading Machines: Facts & Figures

SQUARE DEAL B RL 550C XL 650 SUPER 1050 COST Base price $426.95 $479.95 $589.95 $1811.95 Caliber Conversion price range $91.95-101.95 $47.95-57.95 $79.95-89.95 $127.95-280.95 RATE Cyclic rate (Rounds per hour) 300-500 400-600 500-800** 1000-1200 One hour production rate 350 500 800** 1000 Caliber change time 10 min 5 min 10 min 20 min FEATURES Number of stations 4 4 5 8 Auto index yes no yes yes Auto Casefeeder no optional optional standard Uses standard (7/8” x 14) dies no yes yes yes Powdercheck System no no optional optional Primer Early Warning System standard standard standard standard Failsafe Powder System standard standard standard standard Separate Crimp Station yes yes yes yes SPECIFICATIONS Primer magazine capacity 100 100 100 100 Casefeed capacity (.38/.223) N/A N/A 600/500 600/500 Powder measure capacity 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb 3/4 lb Shipping weight 17 lbs. 25 lbs. 36 lbs.* 66 lbs. Height required above bench*** 34 in. 35 in. 44 in. 43 in. Benchtop overhang required*** 1-3/4 in. 3/4 in. 3/4 in. None CALIBERS Pistol .32 S&W - .45 Colt All common All common All common Rifle N/A All common All common .223 - .30-06 *XL 650 weighs 47 lbs. with optional Casefeeder. **With optional Casefeeder. ***Without optional Strong Mount.

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•HP1 Protection Electronic Rating NRR 21 Hearing Protector • External battery compartment • Auto shut off extends battery life • Extra-deep, replaceable ear pads • Separate volume controls for each ear • TRUE stereophonic sound • Collapsible for ease of storage • One-year warranty on electronics

illon’s HP1 Electronic Hearing DProtector amplifies weak sounds while at the same time blocking out loud, harmful noise. During loud noises, the HP1 maintains a comfortable level of sound transmission – HP1 Hearing Protectors are designed to never completely shut off. The Dillon HP2 Folding Hearing Protector is comfortable to wear for extended periods and folds for easy storage when not in use.

HP2 Dillon Hearing Protectors Non-Electronic HP1 (NRR 21) Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue Hearing Protector O54-10157 $135.00 HP1 Electronic Hearing Protector, Black O54-10156 135.00 HP2 (NRR 21) Non-Electronic Hearing Protector, Blue O54-10361 19.95 Hearing HP2 Hearing Protector, Black O54-10360 19.95 Protector Belt Clip HP1/HP2 Replacement Ear Cushions O54-19022 10.00 Hearing Protector Belt Clip O54-13020 3.29 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 8 8 SSQUAREQUARE DDEALEAL ‘B’‘B’ STANDARD FEATURES: • 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... $42695* SDB DVD Instruction Manual O54-19482 $19.95

“SDB” Stock Numbers .32 S&W Long/H&R Magnum* O54-16815 $456.95 .380 ACP O54-20053 .38 Special O54-20102 .357 Magnum O54-20103 .38 Super O54-20099 .38 Super Comp O54-20115 9mm O54-20104 .40 S&W O54-20787 10mm O54-20643 .41 Magnum O54-20054 .44 Special O54-20105 .44 Magnum O54-20052 .44-40 Winchester O54-21036 Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $636.70 .45 ACP O54-20101 SDB Strong Mount O54-22223 $66.95 .45 Colt O54-20051 Low Powder Sensor O54-16306 $42.95 Bullet Tray O54-22214 $44.95 .45 GAP O54-20098 Tool Holder w/Wrench Set O54-19441 $27.95 .45 S&W Schofield O54-20418 Ctg. Case Bin & Bracket O54-11672 $26.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 9 9 E. SqUARE DEAL “B” SQUARE DEAL ‘B’ ACCESSORIES STRONG MOUNT & CARTRIDGE CASE BIN A. SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ A. CONvERSION kITS COMBO Ergonomically Change from one cal- designed to cut your iber to another in min- workload through utes. Conversion economy of motion! includes carbide size Mounts your Square die (except .44-40), Deal “B” along with a expander/ powder fun- bin for your empty nel, seat die, crimp die, cartridge cases. shellplate and locator O54-62395, $75.95 buttons. .32 S&W Long/H&R Mag. O54-16774 $101.95 F. SDB CARTRIDGE CASE BIN & BRACkET ONLy (.32 S&W Requires X-Small Powder Bar O54-20780 $32.95) For those who already have a Strong Mount, the .380 ACP O54-20246 91.95 blue bin and silver bracket in the above photo are .38 Special O54-20240 91.95 available separately (hardware not included). .357 Magnum O54-20240 91.95 O54-11672, $26.95 .38 Super O54-20229 91.95 G. G. PRIMER FLIP TRAy .38 Super Comp O54-20275 91.95 O54-13606, $22.95 each 9mm O54-20241 91.95 H. PRIMER PICkUP TUBES .40 S&W O54-20469 91.95 1 Lg. tube O54-22029 $7.99 10mm O54-20469 91.95 1 Sm. tube O54-22028 7.99 .41 Magnum O54-20247 91.95 H. 2 Sm., 2 Lg. O54-20056 25.95 .44 Special O54-20242 91.95 4 Lg. tubes O54-20050 25.95 .44 Magnum O54-20242 91.95 4 Sm. tubes O54-20049 25.95 .44-40 Winchester O54-21035 91.95 I. MACHINE COvER .45 ACP/.45 GAP O54-20123 91.95 I. This great looking nylon cover adds .45 Colt O54-20248 91.95 security to your loading bench. Your .45 S&W Schofield O54-20417 91.95 reloader will be protected against more SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ DELUXE qUICk CHANGE (Not than dust as these covers come with a D- Pictured) Includes toolhead, powder measure and ring that allows the heavy SDB Toolhead Stand. duty zipper to be locked. O54-62256, $130.95 Cover, O54-13795, $23.95 ‘SDB’ POWDER MEASURE O54-20001, $84.95 (J.) Master lock, O54-13083, $3.95 B. B. SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ J. TOOLHEAD K. k. MACHINE Extra toolheads keep all MAINTENANCE kIT your adjustments the Everything you need to keep way you left them. your Dillon loader cleaned O54-20113, $33.95 and lubricated up to factory specifications. Available in combination with a spare parts kit for your machine. C. SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ C. Maint. Kit/SDB Spare Parts TOOLHEAD STAND Kit O54-97015, $36.95 Holds your SDB toolhead, powder measure, L. SDB SPARE PARTS kIT dies and caliber conver- 1 SD Shellplate Bolt not 1 SD Ejection Wire sion components ( 4 SD Wave Bearings included) in an orderly 1 Toolhead Friction Plate manner. 2 Pistol Decapping Pins O54-62225, $26.95 1 Small Primer Seat Punch 1 SD Slide Return Spring 2 Pickup Tube, Large, 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert Green Tips 1 Bellcrank Cube 1 3/16” Index Ball 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 2 Magazine Orifices, Small D. D. SqUARE DEAL ‘B’ 1 Indexer Return Spring BENCH WRENCH 2 Retaining Clips 1 Large Primer Seat Punch 1 SD Index Lever Assembly The Square Deal 1 Primer Seat Punch Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Large Bench Wrench has 2 Pickup Tube, Small, 2 Dispensing Tips, Small Yellow Tips the correct sizes for O54-20778, $22.95 Square Deal “B” die 2 Magazine Orifices, Large adjustments. DON’T FORGET ONE OF THESE! O54-19970, $8.95 each. Universal Mounting Hardware Kit Buy two or more, $8.10 each. O54-14355 $5.49 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 10 10

The Taurus SPECTRUM

By J. B. Wood the frame, the surfaces give just the right amount With its long list of color combinations, the of adhesion, firm, but not rough. Taurus Spectrum is well named. There may be Let’s get the color stuff out of the way, so we some gun-people who will dismiss it as just anoth- can concentrate on the other good design features. er small .380 pistol, albeit with an artistic touch. The first production, like the test gun shown here, They will be missing a lot. For example, look at will be in basic black. A little later, there will be those color “panels” that are set into the steel slide “standard” versions with frame and panel combi- and polymer frame. nations in white, black, and gray. Eventually, there They are neither hard nor soft, but some- will be 20 colors offered, with some add-on to the where in between, and are a perfect gripping price for special orders. surface for the hand and fingers. When you Some colors will not be offered, as certain pig- want something like this, go to the experts. Tau- ments affect the durability of the polymer parts. rus did. The origin of the special panel material Can’t have that. I’m not going to try listing all of was an international company called PolyOne the possible color combinations here, as it would (polyone.com), of Avon Lake, Ohio. take up too much space. I’m sure that most read- The panels set into the slide, in a swooping ers, unlike this low-tech writer, will have access to recess, take the place of the usual retraction serra- the web. Go to the Taurus site. tions. The recesses are deeper at the rear, and to With an empty weight of only 10 ounces, the my fingers, offer a better grip than serrations. On Spectrum will definitely not be a drag on your belt June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:24 AM Page 11 11

The Spectrum, left & right sides.

Takedown latch, above the trigger. With the latch slot turned to horizontal, The controls: Slide latch, magazine release. slide unit is moved off toward the front.

The two magazines, 6-round and 7-round, The Spectrum, fieldstripped. and the Super Vel test ammo. or pocket. The other numbers are also small. Its er to retract, and softens the felt recoil. The trigger 5.4 inches long, with a 2.8-inch barrel. Height is system is a true Double-Action-Only, with no 3.8 inches with the 6-round flat-floorplate maga- reset. The internal striker is always “at rest.” There zine, and 4.4 inches with the finger-extension 7- is no manual safety, but an automatic striker block rounder. Width is 0.89-inch or 0.99 if you include is cleared only in the last bit of trigger pull. the tiny slide latch. Speaking of trigger pull, this one is smooth and Overall, everything is beautifully rounded – no easy. Taurus lists it at “7 to 9 pounds,” and to my square edge anywhere. At the lower rear of the educated finger, they got it right. On a straight- trigger-guard, a slight recess allows the next finger through pull you don’t feel the little hesitation at to ride higher. At upper rear, a generous in-curve the end before let-off. sets the Spectrum solidly in the hand. On the With a slow pull, it’s there, and you can “stage” longer magazine, the superb design of the end it for careful aim. The “experts” say you shouldn’t piece gives a perfect rest for the small finger. do this. If you’re familiar with the pistol (and you The falling-barrel locking system of the Spec- should be!), it’s not a problem. trum has two good effects. It makes the slide easi- Continued on Page 22 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 12 12 ABSOLUTE. PREMIUM. PROTECTION. WILEY X PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR

3-LensRomer Pkg., Smoke 3 Grey, $95 Clear, 3-LensWX Pkg., Valor Smoke Grey, $95 Clear, 3-LensWX Pkg., Saint Smoke Grey, $95 Clear, Light Rust O54-12104 Light Rust O54-12105 Light Rust O54-12102

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Bomber Glasses’ lenses and Clear O54-10513 frames are made from High- Smoke O54-10514 Index Polycarbonate that is Light Blue O54-10515 BomberBomber GlassesGlasses durable, flexible and impact Yellow O54-10516 resistant. All colors provide Amber O54-10517 UV protection. Smoke Mirror O54-10518 ar Pro EP3 Sonic De- Efenders® by SureFire® Bifocal Shooting Glasses protect you against loud, harmful noises, yet allow normal con- versations to be heard; and the soft, hypoallergenic polymer provides all-day comfort. NRR 24 Small O54-25340 $12.95 Medium (Fit Most People) O54-25341 12.95 Large O54-25342 12.95

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Spares, Accessories & Upgrades 13 BL 550 for AT 500s, BL 550s & RL 550s AUTO PRIME SySTEM Dillon’s Includes: Primer Housing /Shield Primer Slides, Large/Small Basic Loader Pickup Tubes, Large/Small Pickup Tube Tips, Large/Small Magazine Tubes, Large/Small Mag. Orifices, Large/Small Operating Rod Primer Track Bearing Housing Screws Ret. Spring Retaining Pin O54-16627, $89.95 PRIMER SySTEM EARLy WARNING kIT Allows you to focus on loading instead of worrying about failing to seat a primer, and is an easy slip-on $ 95 attachment to the auto prime system. 287 O54-20302, $26.95 O54-15399 AUTO POWDER SySTEM Reloading Dies and Caliber Accurate to within 0.1 grain, Conversions sold separately our Automatic Powder Measure is (see the back of the order blank world renowned for its charge-to- in the center of The Blue Press). charge consistency. Pictured with optional accessories: O54-20251, $95.95 Strong Mount 22051 $50.95O54- OPTIONAL MAGNUM RIFLE POWDER BAR O54-21353, $32.95 AUTO EjECT SySTEM Greatly increases your illon’s RL 550 has long worn the title of “The ammo production capabilities DWorld’s Most Versatile Progressive Reloader,” and and adds a Cartridge stripping it down to its most basic form – Dillon’s BL Chute/Bracket and a Cartridge (Basic Loader) 550 – adds a whole new dimension of Bin to your reloader. versatility for the shooter/hunter who needs to feed O54-22120, $33.95 several rifles. The BL 550 is essentially an RL 550 without the auto- BL 550 POWDER DIE matic priming and powder systems. Capable of loading Extra powder dies allow you to over 160 calibers – just like the RL 550 – it uses any move your powder measure from manufacturer’s standard 7/8” x 14 reloading dies. It’s toolhead to toolhead without priced comparably with other manufacturers’ turret changing the “belling” adjustment. presses; yet unlike them, it’s fully upgradeable to Dillon’s Powder Die: O54-16629, $19.95 Progressive RL 550 loader! Oversize Die: O54-16626, $20.95 The interchangeable toolhead (Page 15) makes it Plastic Funnel: O54-16617, $6.49 quick, easy and inexpensive to change calibers. For example, if you load .30-06 for elk, .243 for deer and POWDER MEASURE .22-250 for coyotes, you don’t even have to change the ADAPTER shellplate. You simply pull two pins and swap the tool- If you load rifle car- head with your .30-06 dies to another toolhead with tridges with long-grain your .22-250 or .243 dies in less than 30 seconds! The extruded powder, you can additional toolheads are $26.45 each, or $24.45 each if now use any manufacturer’s you buy three or more – if you load for several rifles it’s a powder measure with 7/8” x no-brainer! Once you get your dies adjusted, you’ll 14 threads on your RL 450, never have to re-set them. AT 500, BL 550 or RL 550. A powder measure adapter (bottom right photo) is (Requires the use of an RL available if you want to use a manual measure that you 450 powder die – see already own. Or, if you want to weigh every powder below.) charge you load, it’s easy – you can use a powder trick- O54-20029, $23.95 ler with the powder die/funnel assembly that comes RL 450 Powder Die: with the BL 550. O54-20308, $22.95 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 14 14 RLRL 550C550C STANDARD FEATURES: • Accommodates Over 160 Calibers • Uses Standard 7/8” x 14 Dies • Loading Rate: 400-600 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • Interchangeable Toolhead Assembly • Automatic Powder Measure • Automatic Primer System • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $ 95* RL 550 DVD 479 Instruction Manual O54-14261 O54-19483 $19.95 Reloading dies sold separately. *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

Total Price as pictured here with optional accessories: $792.60 .45 ACP Die Set O54-14404 $69.95 Strong Mount O54-22051 $50.95 Roller Handle O54-17950 $47.95 Low Powder Sensor O54-16306 $42.95 Bullet Tray O54-22214 $44.95 Toolholder w/Wrench Set O54-11541 $29.95 Cartridge Case Bin/Bracket O54-11185 $25.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 15

H. RL 550 CASEFEEDER UPGRADE 15 RL 550C ACCESSORIES Available for most pistol cartridges – will A. RL 550 CALIBER not work with rifle cartridges. CONvERSION kITS Large Pistol O54-14450 Contains: Shellplate, Small Pistol O54-14451 powder funnel and $279.95 (110v US Model) locator buttons. Avail- Large Pistol O54-14453 able in all calibers; Small Pistol O54-14454 please specify caliber $289.95 (220v Euro Model) desired. CASEFEEDER CALIBER CONvERSIONS A. (Page 17) $25.95 each H.

O54-RL550 CONVERSION $47.95 (Exotic calibers, I. I. PRIMER FLIP TRAy $57.95) O54-13606, $22.95 each B. AUTO POWDER j. PRIMER PICkUP TUBES MEASURE SySTEMS B. 1 Lg. tube O54-22029 $7.99 Additional powder meas- 1 Sm. tube O54-22028 7.99 J. 2 Sm., 2 Lg. O54-20056 25.95 ures stay on the toolhead. 4 Lg. tubes O54-20050 25.95 Never change powder 4 Sm. tubes O54-20049 25.95 measurements again! k. 550 SPARE PARTS kIT K. RL 550 Powder Measure 1 Seating Punch, Small O54-20782, $84.95 ea. 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert Magnum Rifle Powder Bar 1 Primer Cup, Large O54-21353, $32.95 each 1 Primer Cup, Small X-Small Powder Bar 1 Bellcrank Cube C. O54-20780, $32.95 each 1 3/8” Index Ball 1 550 Brass Tip Set Screw C. DELUXE qUICk 1 550 Ejector Wire CHANGE ASSEMBLy 2 Pickup Tube, Large, 1 Cartridge Retaining Spring Green Tips With a quick change assem- 1 550 Slide Return Spring 2 Magazine Orifices, Small bly and a caliber conver- 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 1 550 Primer Cup Spring sion kit (SOLD SEPARATELY), you can convert in 1 Seating Punch, Large 1 550 Index Ball Spring 2 Retaining Clips less than a minute. Complete with: 2 Dispensing Tip, Large • Toolhead 2 Pickup Tube, Small, Yellow Tips 2 Dispensing Tip, Small • Powder Measure 2 Magazine Orifices, Large 1 Failsafe Bushing Rev. B • Powder Die 1 Toolhead Pin O54-20048, $19.95 • Toolhead Stand Price without Dies, O54-22058, $112.95 L. MACHINE Loading dies sold separately on Pages 34, 35 & 52. MAINTENANCE kIT Provides you with everything D. POWDER DIES D. you need to keep your Dillon Extra powder dies allow you to loader cleaned and lubricated move your powder measure up to factory specifications. Available in combination from toolhead to toolhead with a spare parts kit for your machine. without changing the “belling” Maint. Kit & Spare Parts Kit O54-97016, $33.95 adjustment. E. M. M. LOW POWDER SENSOR Provides an audible and visual O54-20064, $12.95 each reminder when it’s time to refill your Three or more, $11.95 ea. powder reservoir. When the powder X-Large Powder Die, O54-21253, $19.95 each level drops to about 1000 grains, a E. TOOLHEADS buzzer will sound and a bright red LED Don’t adjust dies when switching calibers. These will light. precision tool holders hold your dies in perfect O54-16306, $42.95 alignment, making caliber changes quick and easy. N. EqUIPMENT DUST COvERS N. O54-13909, $26.45 each This packcloth nylon machine cover Three or more, $24.45 ea. comes equipped with a D-ring, allowing F. TOOLHEAD STANDS the heavy duty zipper to be locked. The ultimate in convenience RL 550 Cover, O54-13795, $23.95 for keeping your reloading (O.) Master lock, O54-13083, bench clean and uncluttered. $3.95 Quick-Change Cover (for F. O54-22055, $22.95 each use with powder measure) Three or more, $20.95 ea. O54-11143, $14.95 O. G. 1” BENCH WRENCH G. P. UNIvERSAL MOUNTING HARDWARE kIT O54-10842, $7.95 each Includes: 4-Grade 5 Hex Bolts, 4-Lock Nuts, 4 Flat Two or more, $7.10 ea. Washers, 4-Fender Washers, 2-Wood Screws. O54-14355, $5.49 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 16 16 Dillon Reloading Accessories illon’s Reloading Accessory Package Deals include: either Dil- Dlon’s D-Terminator Electronic Scale or Eliminator Balance Beam Scale, a Dial Caliper, a Primer Flip Tray, a Bench Wrench, an 8 oz. bottle of Case Lube, a pair of clear safety glasses, a machine cover and the latest edition of the Lyman Reloading Handbook. SDB (Balance Beam Scale) O54-14482 $192.95 SDB (Electronic Scale) O54-14483 251.95 RL 550 (Balance Beam Scale) O54-21143 191.95 RL 550 (Electronic Scale) O54-22117 250.95 XL 650 (Balance Beam Scale) O54-21430 207.95 XL 650 (Electronic Scale) O54-22118 266.95 illon’s Toolholders are available for your RL 550, XL 650, SL 900, Dand Square Deal B, and ensure that the tools you need to service your reloader are handy and organized. No more digging around your bench trying to find the right size hex wrench! XL 650 with Wrench Set O54-11555 $30.95 XL 650 w/o Wrench Set O54-11554 19.95 RL 550 with Wrench Set O54-11541 29.95 RL 550 w/o Wrench Set O54-11543 18.95 Square Deal B with Wrench Set O54-19441 27.95 Dipped Ball-End Hex Wrenches O54-11483 18.95 One-Inch Bench Wrench O54-10842 7.95 Square-Deal-Only Wrench O54-19970 8.95

illon’s illon’s “Belted illon’s Roller DStrong DMagnum” Powder DHanHandle Mounts System features a max- gives your reloader increase your imum-capacity steel an entirely new machine’s “foot- powder bar that can “feel,” reduces print” to over dispense more than operator fatigue, 10”, spreading 100 grains of extruded and makes primer the load over the whole bench IMR powder. Magnum seating easier. instead of stressing the leading edge. rifle cartridges can For XL 650 owners with limited over- require from 70 grains Aluminum Roller Handle head clearance, the XL 650-only to well in excess of O54-17950 $47.95 mount raises the machine 6” above 100 grains for a single the bench top. All mounts come with charge. We tested this system with all the fasteners necessary to mount various extruded rifle powders and your machine and are coated with a found that powder charge variations durable black wrinkle finish. stayed within plus-or-minus three- RL 550/XL 650 O54-22051 $50.95 tenths of a grain. XL 650-only O54-22052 47.95 Magnum Powder System “SDB” O54-22223 66.95 O54-97126 $154.95

illon’s Low DPowder Sensor provides an audible and visual reminder when it’s time to Quick-Change Cover for use with refill your powder powder measure. reservoir. When the O54-11143 $14.95 powder level drops illon’s Bullet Tray is a simple, to about 1,000 ith Dillon’s RL 450 Upgrade Dshallow aluminum bullet tray grains remaining in Wcomponents, you can, either all designed and located for economy the reservoir, a buzzer will sound at once or one assembly at a time, of motion. Our tray works on the and a bright red LED will light. upgrade your RL 450 reloader to an Square Deal “B”, RL 550 and XL Designed to fit all Dillon powder RL 550! 650 when equipped with the RL measures. Made of clear polycar- RL 450 Upgrade Components 550/XL 650 Strong Mount, and a bonate, it simply replaces the die- Frame Change O54-20094 $109.95 separate kit is available for the cast metal lid supplied with the Powder Failsafe O54-20251 95.95 RL/Super 1050. measure, and operates on two AAA Auto Prime O54-20055 94.95 Bullet Tray Kit O54-22214 $44.95 batteries (included). Auto Eject O54-20002 61.95 1050 Tray Kit O54-22215 44.95 O54-16306 $42.95 Primer Warning O54-20302 26.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 17 17 A Casefeeder Dillon’s A Casefeeder Stainless Steel UPGRADE Headspace for YOUR Case Gages

.223 Remington O54-13254 $26.95 .308 Winchester O54-12867 27.95 RL 550 .30-06 Springfield O54-12679 28.95 .380 ACP O54-15160 15.95 9mm Parabellum O54-15161 15.95 .38 Super O54-15158 15.95 .38 Special O54-15159 15.95 .357 Magnum O54-15163 15.95 .40 S&W O54-15164 15.95 10mm O54-15162 15.95 .44 Magnum O54-15165 15.95 .45 ACP O54-15166 15.95 $ 95* .45 Colt O54-15167 15.95 279 .45 GAP O54-12672 15.95 110 Volt US Model L. E. Wilson Case Gages, Deburring Tool Large Pistol O54-14450 Small Pistol O54-14451 .22-250 O54-12718 $36.00 .243 O54-12828 36.00 220 Volt Euro Model, $289.95 .25-06 O54-11760 36.00 Large Pistol O54-14453 .270 O54-11828 36.00 Small Pistol O54-14454 6.5 Creedmoor O54-12108 36.00 *Caliber Conversions 6.8 SPC O54-19522 36.00 sold separately below. 7mm Mag. O54-12336 46.00 .30-30 O54-12924 36.00 .300 AAC Blackout O54-19515 36.00 .300 Win. Mag. O54-11752 46.00 .300 WSM O54-18709 36.00 .357 SIG O54-18708 36.00 .38-40 Winchester O54-10682 36.00 .44-40 Winchester O54-10697 36.00 RL 550 Casefeeder .50 Browning MG O54-14447 60.00 Caliber Conversions Deburring Tool O54-16038 $20.00 $25.95 Each .25-20/.32-20 Winchester O54-14206 Hornady’s O.A.L. Gauge and Bullet Comparator .30 Mauser/7.62x25 O54-14204 .32 S&W Long O54-14205 (Caliper not included) .32 H&R Magnum O54-14283 9mm/9x21/.38 Super/.30 Luger O54-14284 10mm/9x25 Dillon O54-14285 Overall Length Gauge Bullet Comparator .38 S&W O54-14208 The initial distance a bullet Correct bullet seating depth is .38 Super Comp. O54-14287 must travel when fired (from the critical to accuracy. In addition, cartridge case mouth until it minor variations in bullet seat- .38/.357 Magnum O54-14286 engages the rifling) is absolutely ing depth will have an effect on .357 SIG/.40 S&W O54-14289 critical to achieving peak accu- both pressure and velocity. .38-40/.44-40 Winchester O54-14288 racy. Bullet Comparator .41 Magnum O54-14290 Straight O54-14622 $38.95 O54-14670 $16.95 Curved (for auto, lever and Comparator Insert (required) .44 Russian O54-14209 pump rifles) $8.95 each .44 Special/Magnum/Colt O54-14291 O54-14862 $39.95 .22 caliber O54-14672 .45 GAP O54-11441 Modified Case (required) .24 caliber O54-14673 .45 ACP/.40 Super/.400 Cor-Bon $6.99 each .25 caliber O54-14674 .223 Rem. O54-14627 .26 caliber O54-14675 O54-14292 .22-250 O54-14628 .27 caliber O54-14676 .45 Auto Rim O54-19140 .243 Win. O54-14631 .28 caliber O54-14677 .45 Colt/.45 S&W/.454 Casull .270 Win. O54-14641 .30 caliber O54-14678 O54-14279 7mm Rem. Mag. O54-14648 .33 caliber O54-14679 .308 Win. O54-14652 .35 caliber O54-14680 .45 Winchester Magnum O54-14210 .30-06 O54-14653 .37 caliber O54-14681 .300 Win. Mag. O54-14655 .45 caliber O54-14682 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 18 18 Dillon’s Case Preparation Equipment

CV-2001 O54-20493 $189.95 CV-750 O54-19455 $145.95 CV-2001 – The Industry Standard Limited Work Space? Dillon’s CV-2001 Vibratory Case Cleaner is one of Dillon’s introducing the new CV-750 heavy duty the largest in the industry. Its 12-1/2 quart bowl capacity Vibratory Case Cleaner for those with limited space. This will allow you to polish up to 1,300 .38/.357 or 550 new case cleaner uses the same motor as the CV-2001 .30-06 cases per hour. and is every bit as tough – just more compact. To Not only is our capacity greater than most, but our motor is also larger in horsepower, internally cooled, thermally protected, and turns on precision ball bearings. This is no “hobby” machine! The bowl and base are constructed of 7/32” thick injection molded high-strength polypropylene which is impact and abrasion resistant. Case/Media Separators After we sold thousands of our famous first generation FL-2000 case cleaners, customers who had pur- chased them began asking us to address the problem of separating the cleaned and polished brass from the cleaning media. We knew from the beginning that the simplest method of separating would be a rotating squirrel cage, CM-2000 Case/Media Separator O54-20675 $76.95 but we had to find a design we could manufacture eco- CM-500 Case/Media Separator O54-21045 $47.95 nomically. Our problem was that it had to be BIG – big enough to handle the entire load of the FL-2000 series accompany the CV-750, the CM-500 does the same job case cleaners. as the larger CM-2000 Case/Media Separator; and, like The solution was an injection molded reversible part. the CV-750, handles just about half the capacity of the Simple, and it works great. Our larger unit. device is large, 10” x 14”, and will Although scaled down in size, these two pieces of hold more than 1,600 .38 Special equipment are every bit as tough as their full-sized cases. It sits on a large media col- counterparts. We used the same materials in their con- lection tub that measures 18” x 22”. struction and designed them to work just as hard – and The tub keeps the mess off the floor do it in a more compact area! and bench. Attention European Customers: It’s fast – so fast it will remove Case Cleaners are available in 220 volt! media from 1500 rounds of .223 Euro Cv-2001 O54-22047 $214.95 brass in a matter of seconds. Euro Cv-750 O54-19473 $170.95 All Dillon CV-2001 and CV-750 Vibratory Case Cleaners now have a Five-Year Warranty on the electric motor. June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:25 AM Page 19 Rapid Polish Case Lube 19

SHINE? You bet your brass! Rapid Lube 5000, Dillon’s Dillon Precision has developed aerosol cartridge case lubri- another exciting new product to cant, has been replaced by an make your reloading faster and “environmentally correct,” non- easier. Rapid Polish 290 is the aerosol case lube. It works the first cartridge case finish same: Simply lay your cases designed specifically to bring a out, spray lightly with one or brilliant shine (20 percent two passes and you’ve done it. brighter than tumbling media No mess, no guesswork. Within alone) and a protective coating minutes the lubricant distrib- to reloaded ammunition. Sim- utes itself around the cartridge ply add several capfuls to the cases and you’re ready to load. media in your tumbler and run. Try a bottle. You’ll never use a Rapid Polish 290 has a great residual value and grease pad again. stays in your tumbling media. You’ll use less D.C.L. Dillon Case Lubricant each time you clean your cases. 8 oz. bottle O54-13733 $11.95 Rapid Polish 290 contains no ammonia, so it Case (20 pc.) O54-20256 168.00 won’t weaken brass cases! Rapid Polish 290 Half and Half 10 bottles of polish /10 of lube 8 oz. bottle. O54-13804 $8.95 Case (20 pc.) O54-21375 $135.95 Case (20 pc.) O54-20255 135.95

Crushed walnutDon’t hull polishing Forget media – quickly PolishingGround corn Media! cob polishing media – cleans even the dirtiest of cases. the best there is for that final polish. 15-pound bag O54-13287 $23.95 10-pound bag O54-13496 $15.95

This month’s cover model is Amberley, photographed in the Titanium Membership Lounge at the Scottsdale Gun Club (scottsdalegunclub.com). Her riﬂe is the JP Enterprises GMR-15 9mm Carbine (jpriﬂes.com) and the sight on it is an Aimpoint Comp M5 (aimpoint.com). The magazine extension on the Elite Tactical Systems Magazine (see Page 70) is courtesy of Taylor Freelance (taylorfreelance.com). Our thanks to everyone at the Scottsdale Gun Club, JP Enterprises, Aimpoint and Taylor Freelance for making this cover possible. To see more photos of Amberley and other Blue Press cover models, you can “follow” us on Instagram@bluepress on your smartphone, or go to www.instagram.com/bluepress and click “follow.” June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 20 20 XLXL650650 STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Uses Standard 7/8” x 14 Dies • Loading Rate: 500-800 Rds./Hr. • Comes With One Caliber Conversion • 5-Station Interchangeable Toolhead • Automatic Powder Measure • Automatic Primer System • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $58995* O54-650 Reloading dies sold separately. *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines. XL 650 DVD Instruction Manual O54-19484 $19.95

Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $1188.55 Electric Casefeeder O54-210** $239.95 Powdercheck System O54-21044 $70.95 .45 ACP Die Set O54-14404 $69.95 Strong Mount (550/650) O54-22051 $50.95 Roller Handle O54-17950 $47.95 Low Powder Sensor O54-16306 $42.95 Bullet Tray O54-22214 $44.95 Toolholder w/Wrench Set O54-11555 $30.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 21

k. CASEFEED ASSEMBLy 21 XL 650 Accessories Specify large pistol, small pistol, A. XL 650 CALIBER A. large rifle or small rifle. CONvERSION kITS $239.95 (110v), Include shellplate, locator $249.95 (Euro. 220v) buttons, powder funnel and L. EXTRA L. casefeed adapter parts. CASEFEED Available in most calibers; PLATES please specify caliber $39.95/50.95 desired. XL 650 Casefeed Assembly (You MAY need a different casefeed plate, see item L.) Large pistol (110v) O54-21080 (Euro. 220v) O54-97025 O54-XL650 CONVERSION (Specify Caliber) $79.95* Large rifle (110v) O54-21081 (Euro. 220v) O54-97022 *(All belted magnums and exotic calibers, $89.95 ea.) Small pistol (110v) O54-21079 (Euro. 220v) O54-97021 B. POWDER MEASURE Small rifle (110v) O54-21082 (Euro. 220v) O54-97023 B. O54-20782, $84.95 each XL 650 Casefeed Plate Magnum Rifle Powder Bar Large pistol O54-21072 $39.95 O54-21353, $32.95 each Large rifle O54-21075 39.95 X-Small Powder Bar Magnum rifle O54-18492 50.95 C. O54-20780, $32.95 each Small rifle O54-21074 39.95 Small pistol O54-21073 39.95 C. POWDER CHECk O54-21044, $70.95 each M. MACHINE MAINTENANCE kIT Three or more, $63.95 ea. Everything you need to keep D. qUICk CHANGE your Dillon loader cleaned and D. Toolhead, TH Stand and Powder lubricated up to factory specifi- Measure cations. Available in combina- O54-22059, $116.95 tion with a spare parts kit for your machine. E. PRIMER PICkUP TUBES F. Maint. Kit & Spare Parts Kit O54-97017, $41.95 Used to transfer primers from flip tray to priming system. N. SPARE PARTS kIT 1 Lg. O54-22029 $7.99 1 Priming Station Locator Tab 1 650 Ejector Wire 1 Sm. O54-22028 7.99 1 Slide Spring Pin 2 Sm., 2 Lg. 1 Indexer Spring O54-20056 25.95 1 650 Primer Indexing Arm 4 Lg. O54-20050 25.95 E. 1 650 Index Pawl 4 Sm. O54-20049 25.95 1 650 Primer Cam F. PRIMER FLIP TRAy 1 650 Ring Indexer 2 Pickup Tube, Small, 2 Pistol Decapping Pins A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Fed- Yellow Tips 1 650 Index Spring Revision A 1 650 Tool Head Pin eral primer package. O54-13606, $22.95 ea. 1 #10 Tinnerman Insert 2 Pickup Tube, Large, 1 Index Arm Bowed Washer Green Tips G. TOOLHEAD STANDS 1 Short Lever Spring G. 1 Primer Cup Spring 1 Bellcrank Cube The ultimate in convenience for 2 Retaining Clips 1 3/8” Index Ball keeping your reloading bench 2 650 Shellplate Cap clean and uncluttered. 1 Powder Bar Spacer Plug 1 650 Brass Tip Set Screw 1 650 Primer Support Shim O54-22055, $22.95 each 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 1 Case Insert Slide Spring Cap Three or more, $20.95 ea. 1 5/16” Index Ball 1 Priming Station Locator 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring Tab Bushing H. TOOLHEADS I. 1 Case Insert Slide Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Large O54-13863, $31.95 each 1 650 Pawl Spring 2 Dispensing Tips, Small Three or more, $29.95 ea. 1 Indexing Arm Spring 1 Failsafe Bushing Revision B I. POWDER DIES 1 Index Ball Spring O54-21146, $27.95 Extra powder dies allow you to move O. EqUIPMENT DUST COvERS your powder measure from toolhead H. O. This packcloth nylon machine cover to toolhead without changing the comes equipped with a D-ring, allow- “belling” adjustment. ing the heavy-duty zipper to be locked. O54-20064, $12.95 each, three or more, $11.95 ea. XL 650 Cover, O54-10443, $39.95 X-Large Powder Dies, O54-21253, $19.95 each (P.) Master lock, O54-13083, $3.95 j. XL 650 PRIMING SySTEM (Not Pictured) Quick-Change Cover (for use with Small Priming System O54-21065 $84.95 powder measure) O54-11143, $14.95 P. Large Priming System O54-20982 84.95 Q. q. LOW POWDER SENSOR DON’T FORGET ONE OF THESE! Universal Mounting Hardware Kit Provides an audible and visual reminder O54-14355 $5.49 when it’s time to refill your powder 1” Bench Wrench O54-10842 7.95 reservoir. Buy two or more Bench Wrenches for $7.10 each O54-16306, $42.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 22

22 Color Coded Aluminum Super 1050/RL 1050 RL 550/XL 650 Toolheads Short Trim Die Toolhead

O54-62219 $229.95

Blue RL 550 Toolhead O54-62132 $29.95 or short riﬂe cartridges like the .300 Blackout, you Black RL 550 Toolhead O54-62133 29.95 Fmust use a Short Trim Die Toolhead when using a Dil- Gold RL 550 Toolhead O54-62134 29.95 lon Rapid Trim 1500 Case Trimmer during case prepara- Silver RL 550 Toolhead O54-62135 29.95 tion. Otherwise, the toolhead is too thick to facilitate the Blue XL 650 Toolhead O54-62136 34.95 correct case length. This specialty toolhead enables you Black XL 650 Toolhead O54-62137 34.95 to correctly trim and prepare short riﬂe cases on your Gold XL 650 Toolhead O54-62138 34.95 1050. (NOTE: the Blue 1050 toolhead stand – Part Silver XL 650 Toolhead O54-62139 34.95 Number O54-62200, $49.95 – is not included.)

The Taurus SPECTRUM Continued from Page 11 The slide of the Spectrum locks open after the Shooting the Spectrum was interesting in sever- last shot. The slide latch is external, but it is not al ways. Ammo was Super Vel (We’re glad to see made for routine thumb operation. It is tiny, with you’re back!), their 80-grain SCHP load. Standing, minimal protrusion. To disengage it, it’s easier to with a two-hand hold, at 7 and 15 yards. The felt- just pull back slightly on the slide. On the plus recoil was brisk, but it was not painful. The good side, this also ensures proper feeding of the top ergonomics of the grip tamed it. round from a fresh magazine. This applies to all The 7-yard groups averaged 3.5 Inches, and at pistols, not just this one. 15 yards about an inch more. They were right in The magazine release button is in the usual the middle of the 8-inch black of the Champion location, at the rear terminus of the trigger VisiShot targets. And yes, for the best ones, I guard. For you left-handers, it is reversible. On “staged” the trigger. There were no feeding or the right side of the frame above the trigger is ejection problems. what appears to be a wide-slotted screw. That’s For the “basic black” version shown here, sug- the takedown latch. Fieldstripping the Spectrum gested retail is a very reasonable $289. A final is marvelously simple. “color” note – the slide will also be offered in With the chamber empty and the magazine matte stainless steel. And, the Taurus design team removed, use a cartridge rim or other non-marring is to be commended for not putting a silly flipper tool to turn the latch counter-clockwise until the safety in the wide, smooth trigger, nor squaring the slot goes from vertical to horizontal, and move the trigger guard. slide assembly off toward the front. Lift out the recoil spring unit and the barrel, and you’ve done Taurus USA it. When you put it back together, moving the slide 16175 NW 49th Avenue assembly into place automatically resets the latch. Miami, FL 33014 On a small, deep-concealment pistol of this 305-624-1115 • taurususa.com type, sights are of less importance. These are ade- Super Vel quate for the purpose. Square-picture, they are 950 West Warm Springs Road, Unit 105 part of the slide, thus non-adjustable. Protrusion is Henderson, NV 89011 minimal – they’re not going to snag on anything. 702-232-4527 • supervelammunition.com DP June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 23 Dillon’s New Rapid Trim 1500 Case Trimmer23

Dillon’s he RT 1500 is used just like a quick-disconnect power cord; RT 1500 Tstandard size die. The big dif- and it can be used on any stan- shown ference is that while you are push- dard reloader, single stage or installed on an ing the case into the die to size it, progressive. XL 650. an electric motor driving a car- The RT 1500 Case Trimmer bide cutter at 4500 RPM is trim- O54-62164 is $332.95. (Available ming the case to length. Chips are only in 110 volt 60 hz.) Size/trim drawn off through a vacuum man- dies are sold separately (see chart ifold that clamps to the outside of below). Replacement carbide cut- the special size/trim die. (Vacuum ting blades, O54-13141, are cleaner and hose not included.) $20.95 each. Upper lock rings, The RT 1500 is equipped with a O54-13559, are $5.99 each. RT 1500 & 1200B Size/Trim Die Calibers .204 Ruger O54-21028 $59.95 RT 1500 Short Trim Dies .222 Rem. O54-21363 59.95 NOTE: The following dies MUST be used .223 Rem. O54-20107 52.95 with a Short Trim Die Toolhead. .223 Rem. Carbide O54-19797 186.95 .300 Blk Carbide O54-62140 $186.95 .220 Swift O54-21364 59.95 6.8 SPC O54-62238 $59.95 .22-250 Rem. O54-20110 57.95 7.62 x 39 O54-62237 59.95 .243 Win. O54-20109 57.95 .25-06 Rem. O54-21367 59.95 6.5 Creedmoor O54-62290 59.95 6.5 x 55mm O54-21495 59.95 .270 Win. O54-20112 57.95 7mm Rem. Mag. O54-21366 59.95 .30-30 Win. O54-20111 57.95 .300 WSM O54-21029 59.95 .308 Win. O54-20106 52.95 Short Trim Die Toolheads .308 Win. Carbide O54-62126 186.95 RL 550 O54-62231 $39.95 .30-06 O54-20108 52.95 (Includes modified vacuum manifold.) .30-06 Carbide O54-62159 236.95 XL 650 O54-62112 35.95 .300 Win. Mag. O54-21370 59.95 RL/Super 1050 O54-62219 229.95 .300 Wby. Mag. O54-21371 59.95 (Not pictured, see Page 22.) .303 Brit. O54-21765 59.95 8 x 57 Mauser O54-21502 59.95 RT 1200B Trim Dies .338 Win. Mag. O54-21368 59.95 NOTE:Not compatible with the RT 1500. RT 1500 Motor Only O54-61500 $301.95 7.62 x 39 (die) O54-16390 $59.95

EliminateMILITARY the “Grunt Work” with Dillon’sBRASS? Super Swage 600 ntil now, reusing military brass, with its Ucrimped primer pockets, has been a tedious task. The Dillon solution is a remarkably simple device that bolts to your bench and allows you to swage the primer pockets with speed and ease. O54-20095 The case is supported from the inside, so you $106.95 won’t be tearing the rims off the brass. A tool steel, hardened swage rod (easy to change from large to small primers) simply rolls the crimp away. No reaming is necessary. Our unique com- pound cam leverage system assures not only ease of operation, but perfect alignment with each and every round. Sound simple? It is and it works. What’s more, it’s inexpensive. The Super Swage 600 comes with large and small swage rods. 6.8 SPC Back-Up Rod O54-62124 $20.95 9mm Adaptor O54-62168 14.95 .40 S&W Adaptor O54-62169 14.95 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 24 24 Dillon Leather b

El hisRaton-DL pocket holster secures and properly positions $50 a J- TFrame revolver in your pocket. Will not come out when you draw. 2” J-Frame S&W Revolver O54-18843

Sporthe Sport™ EXP-DL holster is a straight-drop design featuring $98 Ta tunnel loop and rear stabilizing slot. This is an all- around holster suited to field use, "practical" competition, and some prefer it for daily carry. Slim profile, straight drop, close to the body. S&W 4” K-Frame Revolver O54-19372 S&W 4” Lugged Barrel L-Frame Revolver O54-19373 S&W 4” Light Barrel N-Frame Revolver O54-19374 S&W 4” Lugged Barrel N-Frame Revolver O54-19375 S&W 5” Lugged Barrel N-Frame Revolver O54-19376

Best-Qualityimply the best GUN Belt-DL BELT you have ever owned. $70 SFull, double-thickness leather with solid brass buckle and hardware. 1.5” Gun Belt 1.25” Gun Belt 32” Waist O54-18859 32” Waist O54-18873 34” Waist O54-18860 34” Waist O54-18867 36” Waist O54-18861 36” Waist O54-18868 38” Waist O54-18862 38” Waist O54-18869 40” Waist O54-18863 40” Waist O54-18870 42” Waist O54-18864 42” Waist O54-18871 44” Waist O54-18865 44” Waist O54-18872

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When we lost our supplier for Dillon Leather, we considered abandoning the gunleather business. Fortunately, we were able to team up with Mitch Rosen Extraordinary Gunleather to continue to offer a best-quality, made-in-the-USA line of belts and holsters. We know you’ll like these products – we’re happy to have our name on them.

GLOCK 26, 27, 33 O54-18815 5JR-DL $75 GLOCK 20, 21 O54-18816 full-length belt slide that offers all-day comfort and SIG P220, P226 O54-18818 Asuperior concealment for an outside-the-pants belt SIG P228, P229 O54-18827 holster. S&W Military & Police 9mm/.40 Auto O54-19011 Beretta 92 O54-18817 S&W Military & Police SHIELD™ O54-12241 Colt Government Model O54-18810 S&W 2” J-Frame Revolver O54-18820 Colt Commander O54-18811 Springfield Armory XD 4” O54-18825 Colt Officers O54-18812 Springfield Armory XD 5” O54-18874 GLOCK 17, 22, 31 O54-18813 Springfield Armory XD-S O54-12236 GLOCK 19, 23, 32 O54-18814 Ruger 2.25” SP-101 Revolver O54-18828 Tuff Products Mag Pouches Tuff Products Stock Saddle

uff Products Magazine Pouches are the most versatile we’ve Tever seen. They can be worn on a belt or attached to anything that has a MOLLE fastener system. Available in black or coyote brown. uff Products 4014 Butt Stock Saddle features EZ-adjust straps, Black 8-Magazine Single-Stack (1911) O54-19854 $39.95 Ta loop lined pocket, zippered side compartment and holds Brown 8-Magazine Single-Stack (1911) O54-19855 39.95 six .223/5.56/.308/7.62 rifle cartridges. Black 5-Mag. Double-Stack (9/.40 GLOCK) O54-19856 39.95 Black O54-43389 $47.25 Brown 5-Mag. Double-Stack (9/.40 GLOCK) O54-19857 39.95 Coyote Brown O54-43390 47.25 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 26 26 Dillon’s Concealed Carry Tote illon’s NEW Concealed Carry Tote accommodates Dall the tools you need to survive the urban jungle. This low-profile carry case looks like an ordinary brief- case or laptop case, but it’s designed for your pistol as well as your PC! It’s made of rugged nylon fabric, with heavy-duty zippers on all compartments. The main compartment is 15” x 11.5” x 3” deep, with $ 95 pouches in back and front. The hidden gun pocket 59 is held closed with hook & loop fasteners for O54-17001 quick access, has a 14.5” opening and is 10.5” deep. The two front pockets are 6.5” x 8” x 1.5” and feature inner pockets for flat items. There is also a zippered compartment on the back of the case sized to accommodate a ballistic armor plate.

Mernickle $7995 Conceal-Carry Performance Series onceal-Carry Performance Series Crevolver holsters can be worn strong side, appendix carry or cross draw and are fully molded. Auto holsters are strong-side only. 4-3/4” SA Colts/clones O54-11560 4-5/8” Ruger Blackhawk O54-15765 Ruger LCR O54-29030 2” J-Frame S&W Rev. O54-15764 GLOCK 17/22 O54-62277 GLOCK 19/23 O54-62278 5” 1911 (pictured) O54-62279 4” 1911 O54-62288 Mernickle’s “Wild Bunch” 1911 Holster/Mag Pouch his holster/mag pouch combina- the T-nut lock system to ensure that it Ttion was designed specifically for stays in place during a draw. the Single Action Shooting Society’s The mag pouch spaces the maga- “Wild Bunch” category of Cowboy zines so when you grab one mag, the Action Shooting, incorporating a hol- second isn’t in your way; above the ster and mag pouch that look like belt line so the belt doesn’t interfere they were made at the turn of the with the draw; and at the max depth century, yet feature state-of-the-art speed and accuracy. The holster is required by the sport – and no more hard molded so as not to lose its – so you’ll get a full grip and the abil- shape even after thousands of draws. ity to index with your forefinger for a It spaces the pistol’s grip frame away rapid mag well insert. from your body so you’ll get a full 1911 Holster O54-19947 $139.95 combat grip, and the holster includes Mag Pouch O54-19946 44.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 27 27 INTERNATIONAL HANDGUN LEATHER

IHL Speed Strip Wallet Speed Strip & Ammo NOT Included .38/.357 6-rd. O54-18308 $31.95 .38/.357 8-rd. O54-18987 31.95 IHL Hammerhead Shark IHL Belt Slide $58.95 .44/.45 6-rd. O54-18988 31.95 1911Slide O54-19230 $153.95 Colt Gov’t, Black O54-16468 .410 Ga. 6-rd. O54-18990 35.95 1911Pouch O54-19231 99.95 Sm. GLOCK, Black O54-16469 .500 S&W 6-rd. O54-18989 31.95

he Double Duty TDU® belt is metal-detector friendly 5.11 Tactical ALWAYSTand offers two color BE options. READY Both the Trainer and Operator belts feature 6,000-pound-test buckles and heavy, reinforced stitching, therefore can be quickly converted into secure tie downs, secondary carry straps or emergency harnesses. All 5.11 tactical belts are made of strong nylon webbing and provide a stable support for carrying firearms and accessories. According to 5.11 ® Double Duty TDU Tactical, belt sizes run small, so they recommend you order one size up for the best fit. 5.11® Double Duty TDU Reversible 1.5” Belt Waist Size 1.5” TDU® Small 28-30” O54-21599 $22.95 Medium 32-34” O54-21600 22.95 Large 36-38” O54-21601 22.95 X-Large 40-42” O54-21602 22.95 2X-Large 44-46” O54-21603 25.95 Trainer 3X-Large 48-50” O54-21604 25.95 5.11® 1.5” Trainer Belt & 1.75” Operator Belt Waist Size 1.5” Trainer 1.75” Operator Sm. 28-30” O54-21613 O54-21606 $39.99 Med. 32-34” O54-21614 O54-21607 39.99 Lg. 36-38” O54-21615 O54-21608 39.99 X-Lg. 40-42” O54-21626 O54-21609 39.99 2X-Lg. 44-46” O54-21627 O54-21610 44.99 3X-Lg. 48-50” O54-21628 O54-21611 44.99 Operator 4X-Lg. 52-54” O54-21670 O54-21612 44.99 Ultimate Carry Belt by Nexbelt

he Blade-Tech Ultimate Carry Belt by Nexbelt is Carry Belt has a water-resistant backing that helps prevent Tspecifically designed for those who carry a firearm moisture from penetrating the outer surface and allows for daily for personal defense. The PreciseFit ratchet system extra strength and durability. One size – adjusts to fit all. allows you to quickly tighten or loosen the belt in 1/4" Titan Black Nylon 1.5” O54-12380 $49.99 increments up to 6” for the perfect fit – no matter how Titan Brown Nylon 1.5” O54-12383 49.99 you carry. Rest assured, this will be the most comfortable Defender Black Leather O54-12384 59.99 and fastest adjusting belt you will ever own. The Ultimate Defender Brown Leather O54-12385 59.99 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 28 28

“Signature” OWB Klipt IWB Holster Holster The Klipt Appendix “Inside the Over the last 21 years Waist-band” holster is an ideal Blade-Tech has been way to conceal and securely dedicated to perfecting carry a small- or medium-frame the OWB holster. In auto or J-frame revolver. Your collaboration with in- firearm locks securely into the dustry leading polymer holster with the signature Blade- experts, Blade-Tech Tech click. created an incredibly GLOCK 42 O54-43396 $29.99 strong proprietary blend GLOCK 43 O54-43398 29.99 of polymers, that al- Ruger LC9 O54-43394 29.99 lowed them to preci- S&W J-Frame Revolver O54-43397 29.99 sion mold the S&W M&P Shield O54-43395 29.99 “Signature OWB holster” Springfield XDS O54-43393 29.99 with extreme accuracy for a perfect ﬁt every time! Fea- tures a positive lock trigger guard, adjustable retention screws and Tek-Loc™. Colt 1911 R/NR (rail or no rail) O54-40148 $34.99 GLOCK 17/22 O54-40140 34.99 GLOCK 19/23 O54-40139 34.99 GLOCK 20/21 O54-40142 34.99 GLOCK 34/35 O54-40141 34.99 Smith & Wesson 4” M&P O54-40149 34.99 Springfield 4” XD/Mod 2 9/40 O54-40143 34.99 BLADE-TECH 1.5” Inner/Outer Hook & Loop Belt Springfield 5” XD/Mod 2 9/40 O54-40144 34.99 32” O54-12242 $49.99 Springfield 4.5” XDM O54-40145 34.99 34” O54-12243 49.99 Springfield 5.25” XDM O54-40146 34.99 36” O54-12245 49.99 STI Edge O54-40147 34.99 38” O54-12246 49.99 40” O54-12247 49.99 See Page 27 for more products by 42” O54-12249 49.99 44” O54-12251 49.99 46” O54-12253 49.99 48” O54-12255 49.99

Single Mag $19.99 ea. Double Mag $29.99 ea. 1911 O54-40150 1911 O54-40155 Sm. GLOCK O54-40151 Sm. GLOCK O54-40156 Large Tek-Loc™ Lg. GLOCK O54-40152 Lg. GLOCK O54-40157 AR-15 Single Tek-Loc™ AR-15 Double Tek-Loc™ Universal Belt Clip Dbl. Stack 9/.40 O54-40153 Dbl. Stack 9/.40 O54-40158 Mag Pouch Mag Pouch w/Hardware Dbl. Stack .45 O54-40154 Dbl. Stack .45 O54-40159 O54-40034 $29.99 O54-40033 $54.99 O54-40029 $8.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 29 SAFARILANDSAFARILANDHolstersHolsters 29 Colt Officers’ Model, GLOCK 19/23, SIG P228, HK USP Compact 9/40 O54-19267 43.95 GLOCK 17, 20, 21, 22, HK USP 9/40, Ruger P Series, SIG P220 O54-19268 43.95 Safariland Safariland Safariland Model 6377 ALS™ Holsters Custom Fit Model 567 6377 The Model 6377 is a concealment version of the all new ALS™ Automatic Locking System series holster. Once the weapon is holstered, it locks into place, providing an extra measure of security from the standard open-top holster. Safariland Custom Fit 567 Holsters Colt 1911 O54-40072 $39.95 The Model 567 Custom Fit holster is one of the light- GLOCK 17/22 O54-19444 39.95 est, thinnest, best fitting concealment holsters available. GLOCK 20/21 O54-19443 39.95 True to its name, it adjusts to a wide variety of popular GLOCK 34/35 O54-40073 39.95 handguns, giving each a “custom fit” in this holster. SIG 220/226 O54-19446 39.95 4” K & L-Frame S&W, Ruger, and Colt Revolvers SIG 220/226 with Accessory Rail (no light) O54-19262 $43.95 O54-19447 39.95 4” N-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-19263 43.95 SIG 228 O54-19445 39.95 5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-19264 43.95 S&W M&P 9/40 O54-19448 39.95 Beretta Compact, Taurus Compact, CZ-75, Colt Com- Springfield 4” XD 9/40 O54-40074 39.95 mander Model O54-19265 43.95 Springfield 5” XD 9/40 O54-40075 39.95 Beretta, Taurus, Browning HP, Colt 1911 Springfield XDM 9mm O54-40076 39.95 O54-19266 43.95 Springfield XDM .40 O54-40077 39.95 Comp-TacComp-Tac HolstersHolsters

Comp-Tac QB Comp-Tac IDPA Revolver Competition Holster The qB can be worn as a concealed carry or competi- 4” K-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13029 $64.99 4” L-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13032 64.99 tion holster. Can be worn left or right handed, has cant 2.5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13035 64.99 adjustability and a high quality Push-Button mount that 4” N-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13038 64.99 is easy on, easy off and can be locked for security by sliding the button horizontally. Mount also allows for belt-width adjustment. QB Size 1 fits: GLOCK 9/.40/.357 all lengths, GLOCK 41, GLOCK 36; S&W M&P 9/.40/.357 all lengths (not Shield); Walther PPQ/M2 all lengths O54-43380 $49.95 QB Size 2 fits: CZ P07, P09; HK VP40, P30, P30L, P30SK, USPs full size and compact, P2000; Ruger Amer- ican, Ruger SR9 full size and compact; S&W M&P .45s (not Shield); Springfield XD/XDM/Mod 2 all lengths and calibers; GLOCK 20/21 all versions, GLOCK 40; SIG 250 all lengths, with and without rail, all calibers, SIG 320 all lengths, all calibers, SIG 226 all versions, SIG 229 all versions; Taurus all .45 Millennium and Millenni- um Pro; Walther PPQ .45 O54-43381 $49.95 QB Size 3 fits: GLOCK 43; Springfield XD-S; S&W Comp-Tac USPSA Revolver Competition Holster Shield; Walther PPS; Walther CCP O54-43382 $49.95 6” K-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13030 $64.99 QB Size 4 fits: 1911s – Colt, Kimber, Springfield includ- 6” L-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13033 64.99 ing TRP Half and Full Rail, SIG 1911s, all Mil-Spec 5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13043 64.99 1911s O54-43383 $49.95 6.5” N-Frame S&W Revolvers O54-13044 64.99

Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:26 AM Page 30 30 SSUPERUPER 10501050 STANDARD FEATURES: • Loading Rate: 1000-1200 Rds/Hr • High Strength Ductile Iron Frame • Swages Military Primer Pockets • Automatic Indexing • Automatic Casefeeder • Automatic Primer System • Automatic Powder Measure • Factory Adjusted Reloading Dies • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial! All for ONLY... $181195* *Prices vary on exotic-caliber machines.

Super 1050 DVD Instruction Manual O54-19485 $19.95

SUPER 1050 Stock Numbers .380 ACP O54-21135 9mm Parabellum O54-21067 .38 Super O54-21132 .38 Super Comp O54-21069 .38 Special O54-21136 .357 Magnum O54-21137 .40 S&W O54-21070 10mm O54-21138 .41 Magnum O54-21139 .44 Special O54-21140 .44 Magnum O54-21141 .45 ACP O54-21061 .45 Colt O54-21133 .223 Remington O54-21130 .223 Rem./Carbide $1893.95* O54-21131 6.5 Creedmoor O54-62404 Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2005.75 .300 BLK/Carbide $1903.95* O54-62388 Powdercheck System O54-21044 $70.95 .308 Winchester O54-21058 Low Powder Sensor O54-16306 $42.95 Bullet Tray O54-22215 $44.95 .308 Win./Carbide $1901.95* O54-21068 1050 Toolholder O54-62202 $34.95 (See Page 31 for more caliber listings.) June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 31

C. TOOLHEAD STAND C. 31 1050 Accessories Black A(1). qUICk-CHANGE O54-62201, $49.95 TOOLHEAD CONvERSION A(1). Blue Includes: O54-62200, $49.95 •Toolhead •Powder Measure D. 1050 TOOLHOLDER O54-21393, $281.95 Keeps the tools you need handy and organized! Wrenches included. A(2). CALIBER CONvERSION D. With bracket O54-62202, $34.95 Includes: W/O bracket O54-62203, $30.95 •Shellplate Ball End Dipped Wrench Set •Locator Buttons O54-62161, $18.95 •Swage Backup Rod/Expander A(2). •Casefeed Adapter E. PRIMER PICkUP TUBES •Casefeed Plunger •Powder Funnel Used to transfer primers from flip tray to priming system. Pistol Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price F. .32 ACP #20633/$127.95 #21162/$1811.95 1 Lg. O54-22029 $7.99 .32 S&W Long #20634/$127.95 #21134/$1811.95 1 Sm. O54-22028 7.99 .32 H&R Magnum #20634/$127.95 #21134/$1811.95 2 Sm., 2 Lg. .380 ACP #20483/$127.95 #21135/$1811.95 O54-20056 25.95 9mm Parabellum #20482/$127.95 #21067/$1811.95 4 Lg. O54-20050 25.95 E. .38 Super #20484/$127.95 #21132/$1811.95 4 Sm. O54-20049 25.95 .38 Super Comp #21057/$127.95 #21069/$1811.95 .38 Special #20477/$127.95 #21136/$1811.95 F. PRIMER FLIP TRAy .357 Magnum #20477/$127.95 #21137/$1811.95 A heavy, high-quality tray large enough for the Fed- .357 SIG #20068/$127.95 #21127/$1849.95* eral primer package. O54-13606, $22.95 ea. .38-40 Winchester #21160/$127.95 #21158/$1811.95 .40 S&W #20545/$127.95 #21070/$1811.95 G. MACHINE COvER 10mm #20788/$127.95 #21138/$1811.95 This nylon cover adds security to .41 Magnum #20478/$127.95 #21139/$1811.95 .44 Special #20479/$127.95 #21140/$1811.95 your loading bench. Comes .44 Magnum #20479/$127.95 #21141/$1811.95 equipped with a D-ring, allowing .44-40 Winchester #21161/$127.95 #21159/$1811.95 the heavy-duty zipper to be locked. .45 GAP #21010/$127.95 #21002/$1811.95 O54-13239, $39.95 H. .45 ACP #20480/$127.95 #21061/$1811.95 H. Master lock, .45 Colt #20481/$127.95 #21133/$1811.95 O54-13083, $3.95 .475 Linebaugh #20833/$164.95 call G. .480 Ruger #20833/$164.95 call .500 S&W Magnum #20834/$164.95 #20428/$1876.95* I. BULLET TRAy Rifle Calibers Conversion#/Price Machine#/Price I. .223 Remington #20485/$127.95 #21130/$1811.95 Designed for “economy of .223 Rem./Carbide call #21131/$1893.95* motion” when loading. .22-250 #21055/$145.95 #21129/$1811.95 O54-22215, $44.95 .243 Winchester #21054/$145.95 #21126/$1811.95 6.5 Creedmoor #62403/$145.95 #62404/$1811.95 3 Bellcrank Cubes J. 6.8 SPC #20468/$145.95 #21150/$1861.95* 2 Primer Punch Springs .270 Winchester #21053/$145.95 #18491/$1811.95 2 1/4-20 3/8 BH Screws .30 Carbine #20626/$145.95 #21142/$1828.95* 4 Locator Pins (#1, #2, #3, #4) 7.62x39 #20631/$164.95 #21144/$1861.95* 1 Tab/Spring Arm Spring .300 AAC Blackout #62374/$127.95 #62388/$1903.95* 2 Pickup Tube Tips, .30-30 Winchester #21052/$145.95 #21003/$1811.95 .300 WSM #20466/$174.95 #21110/$1876.95* Small, Yellow .303 British #21051/$127.95 #21060/$1811.95 j. SPARE PARTS kIT 2 Magazine Orifices, .308 Winchester #21049/$145.95 #21058/$1811.95 1 Super 1050 Spring Bushing Large, Red .308 Win./Carbide call #21068/$1901.95* 1 Cam Guide Bolt 1/4-20 2 Pickup Tube Tips, .30-06 Springfield #21050/$208.95 #21059/$1874.95* 1 Super 1050 Toolhead Spring Large, Green .30-06 Sp./Carbide call #62178/$2034.95* 1 Priming Station 2 Magazine Orifices, .45-70 Government #21056/$178.95 #21064/$1929.95* Retaining Tab Small, Blue 1 Ratchet Restriction Tab 2 Retaining Clips A(3). 1050 PRIMER SySTEM 4 Lock Ring Inserts 1 Slide Roll Pin Sleeve Large primer system conversion O54-20476 $114.95 3 Pistol Decapping Pins 2 Dispensing Tips, Small Small primer system conversion O54-20419 114.95 2 #10 Tinnerman Inserts 2 Dispensing Tips, Large A(4). EXTRA CASEFEED PLATE 1 1/4” E-Clip O54-20779, $35.95 Large pistol O54-21072 $39.95 Large rifle O54-21075 39.95 k. MACHINE MAINTENANCE kIT Small rifle O54-21074 39.95 Everything you need to keep Small pistol O54-21073 39.95 your Dillon loader cleaned 1050 POWDER MEASURE O54-20421 $89.95 and lubricated up to factory 1050 TOOLHEAD O54-20420 $202.95 specifications. Available in combination with a spare B. B. BUSHING DRIvER K. parts kit. O54-20341, $13.95 ea. Maint. Kit & 1050 Spare Parts Kit O54-97018, $48.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 32 32 Range Bag

illon’s Range Bag is designed to hold the Border Pockets are 8.5” tall x 6.5” wide x 2” deep and the Front DShift Ammo Bag (sold separately below), as well as Pocket is 9” tall x 6” wide x 2” deep. a Dillon Large Utility Box (see Page 64). The Main Com- Range Bag, Black O54-19366 $89.95 partment is 12.5” long x 7” wide x 10” high, the End Pistol Pouch, Black O54-17027 10.95 ‘Border Shift’ Ammo Bag illon’s two-compartment ammo bag is constructed Dwith a 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! I.D. Card Holder O54-14575 $2.95

Black Ammo Bag O54-13755 $25.95 Dillon’s Shooting Mat illon’s shooting mat is made of tough ballistic- Dweave nylon fabric, with a large skid-resistant elbow pad area. The “ground” side is moisture resistant and wipes clean 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” O54-18146 $65.00 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 33 Mr. Bulletfeeder® 33 by Double-Alpha r. Bulletfeeder has been around for some years now, Mand has gained a huge following worldwide. The patented system is by far the best performing personal-use bullet feeder on the market, and has been, since its introduction in 2006. Double-Alpha Academy has teamed up with RAK Systems, the original designer and patent holder of the system, to redesign and streamline the product, making it more compact, more versatile, better looking and more affordable than ever before. The Mr. Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha is now a production-grade product, with Double-Alpha Academy – a world leader in practical-shooting-related product manufacturing and distribution – at the helm. The design allows the bullet collator to be mounted onto the casefeeder, eliminating any increased footprint and space use, and the new patent-pending dropper is a huge step forward in design, durability and reliability. Mr. Bulletfeeder (Comes Set Up in One Caliber) 9mm/.38/.357 O54-15145 $469.95 .40 S&W/10mm O54-15146 469.95 .45 ACP O54-15148 469.95 .223 Rem./5.56 NATO O54-15150 493.95 .30 cal./7.62mm O54-15153 499.95 6.5mm O54-15154 499.95 Mr. Bulletfeeder Caliber Conversions 9mm/.38/.357 O54-15168 $149.95 .40 S&W/10mm O54-15169 149.95 .45 ACP O54-15170 149.95 .223 Rem./5.56 NATO O54-15171 169.95 .30 cal./7.62mm O54-15172 182.95 6.5mm O54-15173 182.95 Mr. Bulletfeeder® Replacement Parts & Spares

aving separate H Bullet Drop- per Dies allows you to quickly ose a spacer? This four- swap toolheads of he Output Tube Assembly is what connects the Mr. L pack of Nose Guide the same caliber T Bulletfeeder by DAA’s collator to the dropper. It Spacers is identical to what sizes without hav- feeds the bullets into the dropper, keeping them aligned comes with the Mr. Bullet- ing to remove and and feeding smoothly. The Small Output Tube Assembly feeder. These are used to readjust the bullet is required for the riﬂe calibers (both .223 and .308) as adjust the height of bullets, dropper die. well as when loading very short, light 9mm bullets, such so they don’t spill out or as many of the 90-grain bullets available. The Large Out- ﬂip upside-down. put Tube Assembly is required when loading 9mm (over 115-grain bullets), .40, or 45. Mr. Bulletfeeder Replacement Bullet Dropper Dies Mr. Bulletfeeder Replacement Output Tube Assemblies 9mm/.38/.357 O54-10218 $94.95 Small Output O54-10238 $34.95 .40 S&W/10mm O54-10219 94.95 Large Output O54-10239 34.95 .45 ACP O54-10220 94.95 Mr. Bulletfeeder Replacement Nose Guide Spacers .223 Rem./5.56 NATO O54-10221 94.95 Set of Four O54-10237 $2.95 .30 cal./7.62mm O54-10236 94.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 34 34 Dillon’s Pistol Die Sets Unique Hex Adjustments Quick-Release Floating for Wrench Die Inserts Size Die Decap • Floating Decap Assembly Eliminates Assy. Primer “Draw Back” • Long, Tapered Carbide Ring • Radiused Opening Makes Progressive Long, Vented Loading Smoother Tapered Seating Carbide Stem Seat Die Ring • Reversible Seating Stem Makes it Easy to Change Bullet Styles Tighter Heavy, Large, ACCU- Crimp Die Radiused Headed Radiused CRIMP • Quick Disassembly, Easy to Clean Carbide Decap Pin Mouths Die

Sizing/Depriming Die Dillon Pistol Dies (Three-Die Sets) Our sizing/depriming dies feature a unique “floating .32 S&W Long/.32 H&R Mag. O54-14426 $69.95 .380 ACP O54-14401 69.95 decap assembly” with a snap spring that throws the 9mm Parabellum O54-14406 69.95 spent primer off the pin and eliminates the problem of 9x25 Dillon O54-14601 150.95 primer “draw back” that often occurs when decapping .357 SIG O54-22083 150.95 military brass. The primary feature of Dillon’s size die .38 Super O54-14399 69.95 design – the long, tapered carbide ring with a radiused .38 Special/.357 Magnum O54-14400 69.95 10mm/.40 S&W O54-14398 69.95 opening – remains unchanged. .41 Magnum O54-14402 69.95 That radiused opening, and its importance to progres- .44 Special/.44 Magnum O54-14403 69.95 sive reloading, is one of the reasons why our seat and .45 ACP/.45 GAP O54-14404 69.95 crimp dies are better. We found a way of manufacturing .45 Colt O54-14405 69.95 Dillon Carbide Size/Deprime Dies these dies that has enabled us to make the lead-in radius .32 S&W Long/.32 H&R Mag. O54-14119 $36.30 even bigger! The bigger radius makes progressive loading .380 ACP O54-14410 30.30 with our equipment even smoother – but that’s still only 9mm Parabellum O54-14415 30.30 a part of the story. 9x25 Dillon O54-14602 116.30 .357 SIG O54-16513 116.30 Bullet Seating Die .38 Super O54-14408 30.30 Our quick-disassembly seat die allows the user to dis- .38 Special/.357 Magnum O54-14409 30.30 assemble and clean the seat die without losing adjust- 10mm/.40 S&W O54-14407 30.30 .41 Magnum O54-14411 30.30 ment. In this manner, bullet lube and shavings can be .44 Special/.44 Magnum O54-14412 30.30 quickly removed from the die, thereby guaranteeing a .45 ACP/.45 GAP O54-14413 30.30 constant seating depth. We’ve incorporated a “flip-flop” .45 Colt O54-14414 30.30 seating stem and a clip that enables you to remove the Spare Decapping Pins die insert and change the seating stem from round nose Package of 10 O54-21528 $6.75 Spare 1/4” E-Clips for the Pistol Decapping Assembly to semi-wadcutter without unscrewing a seating stem out Package of 10 O54-62408 $4.95 of the die body. We’ve always included both types of Dillon Seating Dies seating stems, but the new double-ended design makes it .32 S&W Long/.32 H&R Mag. O54-14106 $26.30 a simple matter to remove a pin, reverse the seating .380 ACP O54-14419 26.30 9mm Parabellum O54-14424 26.30 stem, make any minor seating depth adjustments that 9x25 Dillon O54-14603 29.30 may be necessary and go on loading in a fraction of the .357 SIG O54-16515 29.30 time it used to take. .38 Super O54-14417 26.30 .38 Special/.357 Magnum O54-14418 26.30 Crimp Die 10mm/.40 S&W O54-14416 26.30 We’ve made it easy for you to remove the die insert .41 Magnum O54-14420 26.30 for cleaning without having to change the critical crimp .44 Special/.44 Magnum O54-14421 26.30 adjustment. Once your crimp die is set for the proper .45 ACP/.45 GAP O54-14422 26.30 amount of crimp, you’ll never have to change it. This is .45 Colt O54-14423 26.30 Dillon Crimp Dies especially good news for all of you who load lead bul- .32 S&W Long/.32 H&R Mag. O54-14107 $25.30 lets! Before, you had to unscrew the die from the tool- .380 ACP O54-14438 25.30 head and disassemble the die in order to remove any 9mm Parabellum O54-14443 25.30 9x25 Dillon O54-14604 28.30 bullet lube or lead residue. Then, you had to start from .357 SIG O54-16514 28.30 square one to re-adjust the crimp. Those days are over. .38 Super O54-14436 25.30 All you have to do now is pop a clip and the die insert .38 Special/.357 Magnum O54-14437 25.30 drops into your hand for cleaning. 10mm/.40 S&W O54-14435 25.30 .41 Magnum O54-14439 25.30 NOTE: All Dillon Pistol Die sets include our sizer/decap die, .44 Special/.44 Magnum O54-14440 25.30 seat die and a separate crimp die. (Taper crimp for autos; .45 ACP/.45 GAP O54-14441 25.30 accu-crimp for revolvers.) .45 Colt O54-14442 25.30 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 35 Dillon’s Rifle Die Sets 35

Stuck Case Hex Adjustments Precise, Remover for Wrench Uniform Size Die Taper Crimp • Full-length, to minimum tolerance Size Die • Carbide expander ball Polished • Features stuck case remover Carbide to a High Expander Micro-Finish Seat Die Ball • Designed to hold bullet straight throughout the seating process Taper Crimp Die • Centers case neck and body for Solid, a more uniform crimp 1-Piece Standard Decapping 7/8 x 14 Pin Radiused Threads Mouth

Dillon Three-Die Rifle Die Sets include a sizing/ Dillon Rifle Dies (Three-Die Sets) depriming die, a bullet seating die and a taper crimp die. .223 Remington O54-10839 $70.95 Dillon Two-Die Rifle Die Sets include a sizing/depriming .308 Winchester O54-15574 70.95 die and a seat/crimp die. .30-06 Springfield O54-10840 70.95 Sizing/Depriming Die Dillon Carbide Rifle Dies (Three-Die Sets) The sizing/depriming die is full-length, to minimum .223 Remington O54-10096 $175.95 tolerances, sizing cases down to function in semi- and .30 M1 Carbine O54-62128 110.95 full-automatic firearms. We strongly suggest that a head- .300 AAC Blackout O54-62114 184.95 space case gage be used to correctly adjust the size die. .308 Winchester O54-10793 181.95 For high volume users, such as commercial reload- .30-06 Springfield O54-62151 287.95 ers, law enforcement agencies, and high power or Except where noted, die sets include three dies: carbide service rifle competitors, we also offer .223 and .308 size/decap, a seater and a separate crimp die. PLEASE die sets with a full-length carbide sizing die. Lubrica- NOTE: Carbide rifle dies still require case lubrication! tion is still required, but the increased scratch resist- Dillon Size Dies ance and die longevity of carbide are of great benefit .223 Remington O54-12778 $43.30 to these groups of users. .223 Remington (Carbide) O54-10223 148.30 The depriming assembly includes a carbide expander .30 M1 Carbine (Carbide) O54-97039 78.30 ball for “squeak-free,” effortless neck expansion. This .300 AAC Blackout (Carbide) O54-62118 161.30 expander ball is located in the middle of the depriming .308 Winchester O54-10242 43.30 stem to take advantage of superior initial leverage for .308 Winchester (Carbide) O54-10234 161.30 easier extraction. .30-06 Springfield O54-12238 43.30 In the event of a stuck case, the design of the deprim- .30-06 Springfield (Carbide) O54-62150 236.30 ing assembly allows it to function as a stuck case Universal Decapping Die O54-22127 $27.95 remover. Dillon Seat Dies .223 Remington O54-21672 $31.30 Bullet Seating Die Our bullet seating die is internally designed to keep .300 AAC Blackout O54-62141 31.30 the bullet straight throughout the seating process. Once .308 Winchester O54-21674 31.30 properly adjusted, the only measurable runout will be .30-06 Springfield O54-21673 31.30 that which is inherent in the bullet. Dillon Taper Crimp Dies .223 Remington O54-21676 $28.90 Taper Crimp Die The taper crimp die is also specially configured to .300 AAC Blackout O54-62142 28.90 center both the case neck and the case body, thereby .308 Winchester O54-21678 28.90 aligning the entire cartridge for a more uniform crimp. .30-06 Springfield O54-21677 29.90 Dillon Rifle Dies are designed to meet the more rigid Spare Decapping Pins requirements for both accuracy and precision demanded .223 Remington O54-13278 $3.99 by today’s marksman. .308 Winchester O54-13132 3.99 A taper crimp die is preferred for loading ammunition .30-06 Springfield O54-13069 3.99 intended to be used in semiautomatic firearms with For Universal Decapping Die O54-15816 3.99 detachable box magazines, and in lever-action firearms Spare Dillon Die Lock Rings (Fit all 7/8” x 14 thread dies) with tubular magazines. Dillon Die Lock Ring O54-14067 $1.60 5-Pack Die Lock Rings O54-10669 4.95

Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 36 36JP Enterprises

The JP Enterprises GMR-15 9mm carbine is pictured above equipped with an Aimpoint Comp M5 sight and an Elite Tactical Systems GLK-18 Magazine with a Taylor Freelance +10 Magazine Extension.

By Mark Pixler Gr. RN projectiles and Accurate #5 powder. Both I’m NOT worthy. shot equally well, so I used my handloads when I That was the thought that popped into my head took the GMR-15 to a local subgun match. While when I started shooting the JP Enterprises GMR-15 taping up my targets at the match, one shooter 9mm Carbine. The Aimpoint Comp 5 optic I had commented that my double taps looked like little ordered specifically for the GMR-15 hadn’t yet peanuts – all over the target, mind you, but little arrived, but I wanted to get it out to the range and peanuts! Lets me know that I made the right deci- try it with various ammo, so I clamped on a sion on my “carbine load” with the 135-Gr. bul- GG&G quick-detach scope mount with a Bushnell lets and Accurate #5. The downside is that 1.5 – 6x scope I happened to have in my office despite the polymer coating, the compensator on and took it to the range. the GMR-15 did get leaded up a bit (sorry JP!) I had done a quick-and-dirty bore sighting and it took the trusty old comp-cleaning recipe of standing against the north wall of the dining room, 50/50 white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to through the kitchen, and onto the south living clean it up. room wall with a laser boresighter and figured that When I started my “quest” for a pistol-caliber was good for about 10 yards or so. As it turned carbine, I tested an AR-15 that used the standard out, I was pretty close. From the bench, the car- Colt/UZI-style magazines and thought the mags bine shot a ragged single-hole group from the were a bear to load, and found that because of the bench at 10 yards. Not exactly at my point of aim, distance the round had to travel from the maga- but close enough for me to determine that JP’s zine to the breech, feeding problems occurred handiwork was…well…awesome. with some bullet shapes. That, and the prolifera- I tried the GMR-15 with the 9mm ammo I had tion of GLOCK-style magazines on the market on hand: factory Sellier & Bellot 115-Gr. FMJ and helped me narrow my choice to a PCC that could my handloads using SNS Casting’s coated 135- use GLOCK mags. June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 37 GMR-15 9mm Carbine37

Note the position of the magazine release. It’s easy to reach with the trigger ﬁnger. The ejected cartridge case deﬂector comes in handy for left-handed folks or stages where right-handed shooters are required to shoot from the left shoulder.

JP’s billet PSC-17™ Dual-Charging Upper Receiver has both the traditional AR-style charging handle and a non-reciprocating charging handle on the left side of the receiver.

The GMR-15 worked flawlessly with the fol- see the red dot on a black background. With both lowing: factory GLOCK 33-round mags, a MagPul eyes open, you see the red dot superimposed over PMAG 15 that I used while bench resting it, and the target and it works just as if you were looking an Elite Tactical Systems GLK-18 31-round maga- through the sight tube. Some of the earliest red-dot zine with a Taylor Freelance (taylorfreelance.com) sights worked this way, and unfortunately, they fell Magazine Extension. I highly recommend that out of favor over time. For those of us with eye- you pick up the ETS C.A.M. Pistol Magazine dominance issues, they work particularly well. For Loader if you’re going to be using the 30+ round normal folks, maybe not so much. Fortunately, magazine with extensions, though, in order to they can use the Comp M5 with both lens covers save your fingers. Even with the 10-round exten- open as intended. sion, I was only able to insert 35 rounds with my The carbine and sight worked well together, far (aching) thumb alone. outpacing their somewhat hapless operator at the When I spoke to Adam Burt, the general man- local monthly subgun match. I did manage (even- ager at JP Enterprises, about reviewing a GMR-15, tually) to hit everything I aimed at, with the excep- I asked about an optic to go with it. I wanted to tion of a few plates on several plate racks, which use an optic worthy of the rifle. Too often, I’ll see required repeat shots to knock down. My fault, not someone purchase a premium rifle and hobble it the gun’s or sight’s. with a bargain-basement optic. Adam suggested My misses might have had a bit to do with the the Aimpoint Comp M5 and introduced me via e- hasty boresighting technique I used when I mount- mail to Brittany at Aimpoint (aimpoint.com). ed the Comp M5. Sort of a “well, it’s about 15 What I like most about the Comp M5 is that it paces from the corner of the photo studio to this can be used as an occluded-eye gunsight. In other spot outside the door in the hallway and that ought words, you leave both lens covers closed and the to be pretty good” effort. I did notice that given rear lens cover has a window that allows you to Continued on Page 39 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 38 38 Dillon’sDillon’s SLSL 900900 Shotshell Loader STANDARD FEATURES: • Automatic Indexing • Auto Powder/Priming Systems • Adjustable Case-Activated Shot System • Factory Adjusted to Load AA Hulls • Factory Adjusted Loading Dies • The Original Tilt-Out Wad Guide • Lifetime “No-B.S.” Warranty • RISK FREE 30-Day Trial Period! All for ONLY... $103995 $1289.90 with Casefeeder 12 Gauge O54-97110 20 Gauge O54-97123 28 Gauge O54-97124 Comes with factory adjusted dies

A. SL 900 CONvERSIONS 12 Gauge Conversion O54-20009, $374.95 12 Gauge Casefeed Plate Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $1332.85 (not pictured) 12 Gauge Casefeeder (pictured) O54-97037 $249.95 O54-17811, $43.95 20/28 Gauge Casefeeder O54-97036 $249.95 12 Ga. Euro. 220v Casefeeder O54-97118 $259.95 20 Gauge Conversion 20/28 Ga. Euro. 220v Casefeeder O54-97125 $259.95 O54-22138, $374.95 Low Powder Sensor O54-16306 $42.95 28 Gauge Conversion O54-22139, $374.95 D. PACkAGE DEAL 20/28 Gauge Casefeed Plate Includes: Lyman Reloading (not pictured) Handbook, Clear Safety Glass- O54-97045, $43.95 es, Dial Caliper, Eliminator SL 900 Powder System Scale, Machine Cover, and O54-17817, $83.95 Low Powder Sensor. O54-22290, $199.95 B. SL 900 MACHINE COvER B. This heavy-duty nylon cover E. SPARE PARTS kIT 1 Pawl Spring comes equipped with a D-ring, allow- 1 20 Gauge Yellow Wad Guide 1 Ejector Wire ing the zipper to be locked. 1 28 Gauge Green Wad Guide 1 Plastic Wad Guide 1 20 Gauge Locator Pin 1 Swing Arm Torsion Spring O54-13239, $39.95 C. 1 Index Pawl 1 Primer Transfer Arm (C.) Master lock 1 Ring Indexer 1 12 Gauge Locator Pin O54-13083, $3.95 1 Index Spring Revision A 1 Gum Rubber Insert Revision B 1 Hair Pin Cotter 1 Shot Fitting E-Clip 2 Bellcrank Cubes 1 Failsafe Bushing Revision B 1 Case Insert Slide Spring O54-11154, $27.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 39 39

In the photo above, the lens covers on the Aimpoint Comp M5 sight are closed in the author’s preferred method of operation – as an occluded-eye gunsight. At right, the Comp M5 pictured as the maker intended it to be used. Note the clear window in the rear lens cover.

This photo shows the JP Thermal Dissipator inside the MK III Signature Series Modular Handguard and the 3-Port Compensator before the author befouled it with his handloads. how far the sight is above the bore, zero-distance Control Package with an Armageddon Gear Revo- is pretty critical on the AR-15-style PCCs. That’s lution Roller Trigger, JP 3-Port Compensator, JP MK one reason why serious PCC competitors tend to III Signature Series Modular Hand Guard, JP Ther- have both close- and medium-range optics mount- mal Dissipator, and a Gray Cerakote finish. ed on their guns, similar to serious 3-gunners. There’s a reason serious professional, competi- Since I’d shot one of the subgun matches before, tive and recreational shooters choose JP Enterpris- I decided roughly 10-15 yards would be adequate es rifles. Quite simply, it’s because JP Enterprises for my purposes. In the future, I’ll probably go the has the reputation of offering premium products two-optic or irons-and-optic route as well. designed to exceed one’s expectations and for pro- Meanwhile, I have to tell you that the JP Enter- viding stellar customer service. In this or any other prises GMR-15 is not your garden-variety PCC. industry, there’s not much more you can ask for in And, that the GMR-15 I tested isn’t your garden- a company. variety GMR-15. Pricing for the GMR-15 starts at JP Enterprises, Inc. $1699. This particular rifle would retail at around P.O. Box 378 $3000. For the extra money, what you get is the JP Hugo, MN PSC-17™ Dual-Charging Upper, JP EZ Trigger Fire 651-426-9196 • jprifles.com D P June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 40 40SAFARILAND Equipment Locking System ELS Quick Attachment Accessory System

Sorry, but the shotshells and magazine pictured do not come with these ELS System components.

Mag Pouches (you’ll need an Attaching 4-Shotshell Holder with ELS Attaching 8-Shotshell Holder with ELS Attaching Fork & Receiver Plate or other hardware.) Fork (you’ll need a Receiver Plate.) Fork (you’ll need a Receiver Plate.) AR Mag Pouch O54-19396 $19.95 4 Shell Holder O54-15181 $58.00 8 Shell Holder O54-15182 $108.00 M1A Mag Pouch O54-19397 19.95

2 ELS Attaching Forks O54-16685 $20.00 2 ELS Receiver Plates O54-16686 $20.00 2 Forks/2 Plates O54-15184 $35.00 GRSC Sling Mounts $2395 O54-19214

A. CAR-15 Ambidextrous CQB Sling Mount with slots O54-18968 $14.95 CAR-15 Ambidextrous CQB Sling Mount without slots (not pictured) O54-19170 $14.95 B. A2-Style AR-15 CQB Right-Hand-Only Sling Mount O54-19168 $34.95 C. Remington 870 Shotgun Ambidextrous CQB Sling Mount Reduced recoil, 1200 fps 25 per box. O54-19169 $24.95 NOTE: Age verification required to order. 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 41 41

CCW Tactical Shotshellalifornia Competition Works’ Strippers Tandem Tactical Strippers Ccan be used to hold either shotshells or AR-15/M4/Mini 14 magazines, or a combination of both by installing or removing the aluminum spacers provided with each stripper. The Tandem Tactical Stripper holds a maximum of eight rounds of 12 Gauge (10 rounds of 20 Gauge) shotshells or two AR-15/M4/Mini 14 magazines. Each Tandem Tactical Stripper features a BLADETECH Tek-Lok™ Universal Belt Clip, four removable aluminum spacers, and the screws and Allen wrench required to install them. Tandem Tactical Stripper O54-00303 $55.00

A. B. C. D.

alifornia Competition Works’ Tactical Strippers are A. Six-Shell Tactical Stripper O54-18606 $23.95 Cavailable in three, four or six-shell versions that B. Four-Shell Tactical Stripper O54-18605 22.95 allow quick access to your shotgun reloads. Engineered C. Three-Shell Aluminum Stripper* to carry up to 3” magnum* shells as well as the longer O54-19475 34.95 European shotshells. All CCW Tactical Strippers are D. Six-Shell Covered Tactical Stripper equipped with either a belt clip (A. & B.) or a UM84 O54-19225 33.95 attachment device (C. & D.) that will accommodate up *Three-Shell Aluminum Stripper accommodates to a 2-1/4” duty belt. 2-3/4” shells only. Ed Brown Products 1911 Parts

The new Two-Piece Guide Rod Assembly Heat-treated Stainless Steel May be installed without Super Vel. firearm modification. O54-10229 $29.95 Hotter. Faster. Better. Rebuild kit for 1911-Style Pistols, STAINLESS (pictured) he original Super Vel Cartridge Company forever O54-10226 $19.95 Tchanged “police ammunition” with a new style of BLUE bullet, the jacketed hollow point. Now, 40 years later, O54-10225 $19.95 Super Vel is back! Advertised velocity ﬁgures from Super Vel’s website are as follows: .380 ACP 80 Gr. Solid Copper Hollow Point 1,100 fps (Walther PP); 9mm 90 Gr. JHP 1,473 Grip Screw Bushings fps (GLOCK 43) to 1,632 fps (GLOCK 17L); .38 Special Set of Four for 90 Gr. JHP 1,318 fps (S&W Model 642) to 1,652 fps 1911-Style Pistols (S&W Model 27); and .45 ACP 185 Gr. JHP 1,085 fps STAINLESS (pictured) (S&W M&P) to 1,127 fps (Springﬁeld 1911). O54-10228 $7.95 .380 ACP “Pocket Rocket” 80 Gr. SCHP (20) O54-10270 $24.95 Set of Four for 9mm +P 90 Gr. JHP (50) O54-10023 39.95 1911-Style Pistols .38 Special +P “Super Snub”90 Gr. JHP (20) O54-10024 22.95 BLUE .45 ACP +P 185 Gr. JHP (50) O54-10031 53.95 O54-10227 $6.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:27 AM Page 42 42 Berry’s Manufacturing Preferred Plated Bullets Description Stock # 250 500 1000 158 gr. FP-DS* O54-17539 33.00 64.00 118.00 Bullets for the 7.62 x 39 Cartridge .40 Caliber/10 Millimeter Bullets 123 gr. RN-DS* O54-17210 $42.00 $81.00 $150.00 155 gr. HBRN-DS* O54-17238 36.00 70.00 130.00 .380 Caliber Bullets 165 gr. FP-DS* O54-17232 36.00 70.00 130.00 100 gr. RN-DS* O54-17532 24.00 46.00 85.00 165 gr. HBFP-DS* O54-17271 41.00 79.00 146.00 9 Millimeter Bullets 180 gr. FP-DS* O54-17542 38.00 74.00 137.00 115 gr. RN-DS* O54-17533 25.00 49.00 90.00 180 gr. RN-DS* O54-17515 35.30 68.26 127.00 115 gr. HBRN-TP* O54-17178 27.00 52.00 96.00 .45 Caliber Bullets 124 gr. RN-DS* O54-17534 27.00 51.00 95.00 185 gr. HBRN-DS* O54-17543 41.00 78.00 145.00 124 gr. 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FMJ 100/pkg. O54-15814 13.50 .40 S&W O54-31283 20.00 93.00 180.00 10mm O54-31281 21.00 98.00 188.00 .44 Special O54-31280 24.00 111.00 214.00 Privi Partisan Projectiles .45 ACP O54-31284 22.00 99.00 190.00 .40 Cal. 180 gr. JHP 100/pkg. O54-15812 $17.99 .45 Auto Rim O54-31279 24.00 109.00 209.00 .45 Cal. 230 gr. FMJ 100/pkg. O54-15813 19.99 .45 Colt O54-30259 24.00 111.00 214.00 .500 S&W Mag. O54-38596 61.00 281.00 542.00 Special Purchase Hornady Projectiles .30 Cal. 147 gr. FMJ 100/pkg. O54-44445 $18.62 .38 Cal. 148 gr. HBWC (lead) 250/pkg. O54-70011 31.79 Once-Fired Brass Note: Availability Varies, Please Call First Special Purchase .223 FMJ Projectiles 9mm cases 1000/box O54-43295 $36.95 55 Grain, 1000/pkg .40 S&W cases 1000/box O54-43297 69.95 O54-44444 $79.95 .45 ACP cases 1000/box O54-43298 84.95 .223/5.56mm cases 1000/box O54-43302 99.95 WARNING: These products contain lead, which is known to cause birth defects, other reproductive harm and cancer. 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O54-15295 51.00 94.00 .40/10mm RN 200 gr. O54-15338 60.00 112.00 .45 Colt RNFP 200 gr. O54-15272 53.00 98.00 .40/10mm FP 220 gr. O54-15855 66.00 123.00 .45 Colt RNFP 250 gr. O54-15273 63.00 118.00 .44 RNFP 200 gr. O54-15882 60.00 112.00 Stock # 250 500 .44 SWC 240 gr. O54-15891 69.00 129.00 .45/70 Govt. RNFP 405 gr. O54-15321 $64.00 $120.00 .45 SWC 185 gr. O54-15856 58.00 108.00 Coated Bullets Stock # 500 1000 .45 RN 200 gr. O54-15339 60.00 112.00 .30 M1 Carbine RN 115 gr.O54-15403 $43.00 $80.00 .45 RNFP 200 gr. O54-15857 60.00 112.00 .380 RN 95 gr. O54-15393 40.00 74.00 .45 SWC 200 gr. O54-15340 60.00 112.00 9mm RN 115 gr. O54-13150 41.00 76.00 .45 RN 230 gr. O54-15401 66.00 124.00 9mm CN (conical) 124 gr. O54-15075 42.00 78.00 .45 RN No Lube Groove 230 gr. O54-19678 66.00 124.00 9mm FP 125 gr. O54-15396 42.00 78.00 Stock # 250 500 9mm RN 125 gr. O54-15332 42.00 78.00 .30/30 RNFP 158 gr. O54-15854 $27.00 $50.00 RCBS Trim Pro 2 Case Trimmer Lyman Scale Weight Check Set

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By John Marshall .30-caliber M1917 machine gun. The .50 It was January 26, 1945, during World War II. BMG (Browning Machine Gun) cartridge Just outside of Holtzwihr, France, U.S. Company utilized was in turn a scaled-up version B, 15th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division was under of the standard .30-06 round. The orig- attack by six tanks and roughly 250 German inal gun, designated as the M1921, infantrymen. Nineteen-year-old Second Lieu- weighed in (with the water- tenant Audie Murphy, then acting commander of filled cooling jacket) at 121 his severely depleted company, ordered his men pounds. Considerably to fall back to prepared positions in the relative lightened by removal of security of a nearby forest. Murphy himself the water jackets and manned a forward observation post to direct equipped with lightweight artillery fire. He had had run out of ammo for his barrels, versions of carbine, so Murphy, under withering fire, raced this gun were forward to a disabled, abandoned and burning experimentally American M10 tank destroyer. On its top was a made for aircraft use Browning M2HB .50-caliber machine gun. from 1921 through 1937. Murphy took immediate control of the big gun, Following Browning’s death in 1926, Dr. S.H. and used it to virtually destroy advancing infantry- Green further developed the original design from men on three sides of him. He figured that the 1927 to 1932. He came up with a modified single tanks would not go further without supporting receiver that could be used in seven types of .50- infantry, and he was right. After totally disrupting caliber machine guns by using different barrels the German advance single-handedly for an hour, and/or water jackets and other specialized com- he ran out of ammunition. Leaping off the vehicle ponents. Unlike the original M1921 (left side in spite of a serious leg wound, he returned to his feed), this receiver could be rigged to feed from i troops to call in artillery. Then, refusing medical either the right or left side. This made it ideal for w attention, he led his men forward in a counterat- specialized use in aircraft wings and side-by-side u tack to rout the enemy. mountings. In 1933, Colt made several proto- Shortly after he left the still-burning tank types, and the newly-designated M2 was manu- s destroyer, it exploded, no doubt causing Murphy to factured beginning in that year with support from s thank his lucky stars. For his actions on this day, the U.S. Navy. a Murphy was awarded our nation’s highest honor, A version that dispensed with the water jacket, W the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was to using a heavy air-cooled barrel, became known as n become the most decorated U.S. soldier of World the M2HB (heavy barrel). This dropped the weight “ War II. Murphy died a month short of age 46 on to almost 84 pounds. A useful modification May 28, 1971, in a tragic airplane crash. allowed a quick-change barrel, which could be p The formidable type of machine gun that Mur- headspaced to the receiver rapidly in the field. a phy used in that exploit is now the longest-serving There was an AN/M2 version with a much lighter p military firearm in U.S. history. Over three million barrel (total weight 60 pounds) that became stan- H have been built since 1921, and it’s still in service dard for use in military aircraft. This was widely o with our armed forces around the globe. It was used in many fighters and bombers during WWII. t originally designed by the immortal John Browning As a side note, an uncle-in-law of mine manned a in 1918 as a water-cooled scale-up of his earlier one of these as a waist gunner on a B-17 bomber b June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 45 45 CLASSIC FIREARMS: The Browning M2HB .50 Caliber Machine Gun

AN/M2 aircraft guns fire at a 750- 850 rpm rate. When modified for electrical or “Over three mechanical cyclic boosting (the AN/M3 versions), they can fire at million have been more than 1,200 rpm. M2HBs used in quad mounts for ground use were particularly effective for anti-aircraft and built since 1921, mass personnel use at extended distances. During WWII, there were reports of snipers firing from trees being quickly eliminated by quad-50s sim- and it’s still in ply cutting down entire trees at trunk level with long bursts. Army heavy weapons companies in the war were each issued one M2HB with a ground tripod mount for use where needed. service with our In October of 2010, the Army type-classified an e M2A1 version which incorporates a new quick- change barrel and removable carrying handle, a armed forces very effective slotted flash suppressor, fixed headspace and timing (the point in the cycle at which the cartridge optimally fires), and a trigger-block inaround North Africa during the the war. globe.” The M2s were so safety. With these modifications, a shot-out or red- well loved then that they picked up a nickname hot barrel can be changed out in seconds with no used even today, the “Ma Deuce.” headspace adjustment. Conversion of M2HBs to Since the M2 fires from a closed bolt on the the new system began in June 2011. short-recoil principle, it was easily modified for Browning M2s have been adopted as standard synchronized firing through the propeller of fighter by an incredibly long list of other nations, a ring- aircraft. This system was used by the P-40 ing endorsement of the gun’s abilities. The A to Z Warhawks used in the early stages of WWII, and list of these nations is way too long to print here, notable for their use in China by Claire Chenault’s but it is very impressive. Virtually any war you “Flying Tigers.” could mention, from WWII to the present, has The M2HB has a cyclic rate of 450-575 rounds seen the employment of these remarkable per minute or at an optional slower rate. It can weapons. Over a dozen U.S. companies have also be fired in single-shot mode. This fact been involved in its manufacture, and many have prompted legendary U.S. Marine sniper Carlos been produced worldwide. Hathcock to custom-mount a Unertl scope on The specifications for this robust machine gun one and achieve enemy kills at incredible dis- are as follows: Weight: 83.8 pounds. Total weight tances in the Vietnam War. One confirmed kill at including ground tripod and traversing/elevation a measured 2,460 yards was a world record until mechanism: 127.9 pounds. Barrel length: 45 broken by a Canadian sniper in 2002. The Continued on Page 47 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 46 46 SAVE YOUR BRASS!

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yman’s Precision Funnel Set is the ideal system for Lthe serious reloader. The Precision Funnel Set is made to be completely static free, with a body of die- aving the right tool for the job makes any gun- cast aluminum and precision-turned aluminum inserts. Hsmithing project so much easier! Without the right No more powder clinging to surfaces, which can hap- tool, you may damage fine finishes or break parts. The pen with lightweight plastic funnels. The solid construc- Lyman X-Block is the right tool for anyone driving pins tion and quality of Lyman’s Precision Funnel Set will be out of firearms. It has all the features to get the job apparent in its first use. This is no “one size fits all” fun- done smoothly and professionally. The X-Block has nel; the Precision Funnel Set uses precision-machined, both a “V” slot and a rounded slot running across the caliber-specific inserts to properly fit the case neck. The face of the block to support a variety of barrels and inserts can be quickly and easily installed by simply slides. The block is made of a tough, non-marring poly- pushing them into place and then pulling them out mer, and edged with a softer non-slip outer overmold. when changing calibers. The Precision Funnel Set also The block has multiple holes to take on most any proj- comes with a padded storage case that neatly stores ect, as well as a molded-in magnet on the back side of extra inserts when not in use. The set includes inserts the block to catch pins and other small parts as they for .22, .243/6mm, .25/6.5mm, .270/7mm, .30 and drop out. Its large 5” diameter provides a stable base .338 caliber rifle cartridges. with plenty of support. O54-11389 $39.95 O54-11390 $15.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 48 48

SIG’s New Everyday-Carry Gun Story and photos by Doug Larson a service-size or compact duty weapon concealed Every once in awhile, a new gun comes along on a belt holster. However, the P365 proved to be thatP365 changes the common standard. And the SIG so user friendly that I won the quick draw man-on- P365 does just that. man contest where contestants were required to Up until the P365 was introduced, a subcom- draw from concealment and deliver a hit on a pact gun of similar size would carry only six or steel plate before the opponent. And I do not con- seven rounds of 9mm Luger in the magazine. That sider myself to be a champion competitor – far wasn’t much, but it did permit the gun to be more from it. The SIG P365’s shooter-friendly attributes easily carried discreetly, especially in a pocket. played a huge role. But now, the P365 has changed the game by It’s small, but still easy to shoot. The gun has a increasing magazine capacity to 10 or 12 rounds. barrel length of 3.1 inches and an overall length of Somehow, SIG managed to stuff a modified dou- only 5.8 inches with an empty weight of just 17.8 ble-stack magazine in a grip about the same size ounces. It’s slim with a one-inch wide grip and a as those of most small single-stack handguns. slide that is actually about one-tenth inch slimmer. While small guns appeal to some because they A critical handgun dimension that affects ease weigh less than a full-size gun and take up less of concealment is grip length. And here, the P365 space so are easier to carry discreetly, they are essentially matches a Kahr PM9 and Walther PPK generally more difficult to shoot accurately or rap- with an overall length of about 4.3 inches meas- idly. A shorter sight radius and often, fixed minis- ured from the top of the sights to the toe of the cule sights make accurate shooting a challenge. grip with the flat-base 10-round magazine And a narrow, short grip that most of the time pro- installed. But the magazine capacity beats both vides no place for the little finger to grasp the gun, the PPK and PM9 by four rounds or 66 percent. make holding onto it under recoil very hard, espe- That’s thanks to SIG’s patent pending, modified cially when firing rapidly. The P365, though, will double-stack magazine. be a pleasant surprise to those lucky enough to get While the P365 is comfortable to shoot with their hands on one. the flat-base 10-round magazine installed, SIG I recently attended a special event at Gunsite offers an extended baseplate for it, which provides (gunsite.com) where instruction was provided on additional gripping surface of about two-tenths of concealed-carry techniques. For three days I car- an inch, making the gun even easier to shoot. And ried a gun in a front trouser pocket using a Front remarkably, only another two-tenths of an inch Pocket Horsehide Holster by Galco (galcogun- longer, the 12-round magazine doubles the capac- leather.com) while most others in the class carried ity of the other two guns. And with the 12-round June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 49

magazine, overall height of the gun still permits the slide is locked to the rear, the takedown 49 easy discreet carry, even in a pocket. lever located just forward of the slide lock is The trigger guard is generously sized and is sig- rotated 90 degrees and the slide is moved forward nificantly undercut to permit a higher grip, which to separate it from the chassis rails. The dual- helps to reduce felt recoil. The standard SIGLITE spring guide rod assembly is then removed and night sights are excellent and feature tritium filled the barrel is lifted from the slide. vials, which make them visible in dim light. Even Apparently SIG has big plans for the P365 and in broad daylight, the front sight is easy to see is planning to produce special self-defense ammu- thanks to a bright-green ring surrounding the tri- nition and a suppressor for it. Additionally, an air tium vial. These drift-adjustable sights are worthy pistol is in the offing that can be used for practice. of a full-size gun. SIG SAUER, Inc. A great aid in making the P365 a user-friendly 72 Pease Boulevard striker-fired pistol is the trigger. It’s a two-stage Newington, NH 03801 design with smooth take-up, a somewhat spongy 603-610-3000 • sigsauer.com second stage and then a positive break at just over A former Contributing and Field Editor for Guns four pounds. Reset is distinct. Although the trigger & Ammo magazine, Doug Larson’s articles have stroke description is not flattering, in actual use it appeared in many top firearm publications. He is a very useful and easy-to-manipulate trigger that has completed hundreds of hours of firearm and does not hinder accurate shooting. self-defense training provided by some of the finest The magazine-release button is located on the world-class gun fighting instructors and schools. left side at the junction of the trigger guard and He has experience with handguns, rifles, shotguns, front strap. Some people with medium or small submachine guns, machine guns and other crew- hands will have trouble ejecting the magazine served weapons. D though – the button could be more promi- P nent. And the backstrap configura- tion, com- bined with the magazine baseplate, results in the rear of the baseplate con- tacting the heel of the hand, which keeps the magazine from falling free when ejected. However with practice and proper training, this shortcoming can be overcome. The gun’s polymer grip has slip- resistant texturing that reminds one of skateboard friction tape and is very effective in anchoring the gun in the hand. The grip module surrounds a stainless-steel chassis with slide rails in much the same manner as the SIG P320, which leads to speculation that SIG might offer different grip modules in the future. The polymer grip module also features a SIG proprietary accessory rail just forward and above the trigger guard. SIG plans on offering a laser unit and tactical light for the gun. Up top, the slide is made of stainless steel with serrations front and rear and is finished with black Nitron, making for a durable and rust-resistant finish. During the entire test period, there were no malfunctions of any kind with a variety of ammu- The new SIG P365 is built for everyday carry, nition. And field stripping for cleaning is easy. 365 days a year, and is small enough to fit in a pocket, After making absolutely sure the gun is unloaded, yet shoots like a much larger gun. June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 50 50 “Big“Big FiftyFifty Reloader”Reloader” STANDARD FEATURES: • 4-Station Interchangeable Toolhead • Uses Std. 1-1/2”-12 UNF Thread Dies • Manual Shellplate indexing • Average Loading Rate: 300 Rds./Hr. • Loads High Volume/Match-Grade Ammo • Milspec/Match-Grade Priming System • Ductile Iron/Carbon Steel Construction All for ONLY... Now Available! $ 95 .408 CheyTac Conversion 1119 O54-50204 $149.95 (Dies NOT Included) O54-50000

Total price as pictured here with optional accessories: $2789.75 .50 BMG Carbide Size Die O54-50075 $969.95 .50 BMG Case Trimmer O54-50050 $399.95 BFR Mounting Post (50.5” High) O54-50150 $289.95 BFR Mounting Hardware kit O54-50140 $9.95 BFR Accessories A. 50 BMG CASE TRIMMER D. 50 BMG PRIMER SEATING DIE ASSEMBLy One of these is included with Dillon’s Big Features an industry standard 1- Fifty Reloader, but may be used as an acces- 1/2”-12 UNF threaded body, a 1/4 sory on a separate toolhead. The primer seat- HP motor, replaceable carbide cut- ing die is adjustable for enhanced control of ter, quick-disconnect cord and A. primer seating. Includes two primer punches: includes the .50 BMG trim die. one flat, match-style primer punch and one O54-50050, $399.95 cupped, MIL-SPEC primer punch. D. O54-50200, $149.95

B. B. 50 BMG CARBIDE SIzE DIE The only .50 BMG size die in the industry E. 50 BMG PRIMER POCkET SWAGER that’s a full-length solid carbide size die, for Makes it easy to remove the military crimp. increased die life and scratch resistance. It O54-50001, $334.95 also has a solid carbide expander ball, E.(1) PRIMING CONvERSION placed in the middle of the power stroke for Converts Swager to Priming System. easier operation. The die body is standard 1- O54-50003, $79.95 1/2”-12 UNF thread, and is manufactured to F. 50 BMG PRIMING SySTEM low chamber tolerance specifications. Allows off-the-machine primer seating. O54-50075, $969.95 O54-50002, $334.95 F. (1) SWAGER CONvERSION C. 50 BMG POWDER C. Converts Priming System to MEASURE ADAPTER Swager. E./F. For use with the RCBS .50 BMG O54-50004, $79.95 powder measure. O54-50125, $77.95 RCBS .50 BMG LOADING ACCESSORIES .50 BMG Powder Measure O54-21896, $114.95 EXTRA “BFR” TOOLHEADS O54-19831, $189.95 .50 BMG Seat/Crimp Die O54-21895, $139.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 51 51

SACK-UPS Sack-Ups Protective Gun Sacks Sand Viper AR-15 O54-17378 $28.99 Sand Viper M24 Bolt Rifle O54-17348 28.99 Handgun, 13.5” Gray O54-17249 7.99 Handgun, 13.5” Black O54-17250 7.99 Handgun, 13.5” Natural O54-17252 7.99 Shotgun, 42” Black O54-17253 10.99 illon’s “Plan B” Day Planner Holster holds a handgun Rifle/Shotgun, 52” Gray O54-17247 8.99 Dand a spare magazine or pepper spray, yet it fits in Rifle/Shotgun, 52” Black O54-17248 10.99 with business clothing and won’t draw undue attention. It Rifle/Shotgun, 52” Natural O54-17251 8.99 looks like a typical day planner, but inside there’s a holster Muzzleloader, 72” Gray O54-17254 11.99 that’s adaptable for either right- or left-hand draw. It fits Shotgun Rcvr., 24” Gray O54-17257 8.99 most .380, 9mm, .40 and .45 caliber autos, including: Shotgun Bbl., 36” Gray O54-17256 8.99 Beretta, Colt, GLOCK, HK, Kahr, Kel-Tec, Ruger, Taurus, Sack-Ups Old West Gun Protection SIG, and Smith & Wesson. Will also hold small-frame Single-Action Revolver O54-18000 $8.99 revolvers with two- to four-inch barrels. Lever-Action Carbine 42” O54-18001 10.99 “Plan B” Day Planner O54-10252 $24.95 Buffalo Rifle 48” O54-18003 10.99 YOU Can Wear The “Dillon” Brand Dillon Precision, Long Sleeve Dillon Precision, Short Sleeve Navy, Large O54-18507 $19.95 Navy, L O54-18511 $12.50 Navy, XL O54-18508 19.95 Navy, XL O54-18512 12.50 Navy, XXL O54-18509 20.95 Navy, XXL O54-18513 14.50 Navy, XXXL O54-18510 22.95 Navy, XXXL O54-18514 14.50 Gray, Large O54-18523 19.95 Gray, Large O54-18527 12.50 Gray, XL O54-18524 19.95 Gray, XL O54-18528 12.50 O54-11319 11.95 Gray, XXL O54-18525 20.95 Gray, XXL O54-18529 14.50 Gray, XXXL O54-18526 22.95 Gray, XXXL O54-18530 14.50 Black, Large O54-18515 19.95 Black, Large O54-18519 12.50 Black, XL O54-18516 19.95 Black, XL O54-18520 12.50 Black, XXL O54-18517 20.95 Black, XXL O54-18521 14.50 Black, XXXL O54-18518 22.95 Black, XXXL O54-18522 14.50 Dillon’s 1911 Dillon Bushing Wrench Action Impact Reducers n easy, affordable way to protect your favorite 1911’s Aframe from being battered by recoil. Action Impact Reducers (6 ea.) O54-20516 $4.95 11049 $2.50 THINKING ABOUT BURYINGO54- SOME GUNS? hese 532 gram DESI®PAK desiccants absorb moisture better than silica gel. It’s Tan industrial grade material that exceeds the requirements of Mil Spec MIL-D- 3464E. Now available in smaller packages for other applications (ammo cans, long-term storage containers, etc.). DESI®PAK (2 bags, 1 card) O54-21435 $16.95 4-ounce bag O54-14694 4.95 2-ounce bag O54-14695 2.95 Humidity Indicator Card, 6 pack O54-21523 4.95 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 52 52 REDDINGREDDING ReloadingReloading DiesDies && AccessoriesAccessories Micrometer-Adjustable Competition Seat- .270 Winchester O54-10822 78.00 .243 Winchester O54-10172 53.00 ing Dies (These are individual dies.) .270 WSM O54-18337 47.95 6mm Creedmoor O54-10317 71.00 Competition Pistol Seating Dies 6.5 Creedmoor O54-71005 78.00 .25-06 O54-11336 53.00 9mm O54-10671 $91.95 6.5 Grendel O54-19893 140.00 .260 Remington O54-09993 53.00 .38 Super Auto O54-10672 91.95 6.5 x 55mm O54-11353 78.00 .270 Winchester O54-11806 53.00 .38 Sp./.357 Mag. O54-10673 91.95 6.8 SPC O54-12548 106.00 7mm Rem. Mag. O54-11392 53.00 .40 S&W/10mm O54-10674 91.95 7 x 57mm Mauser O54-11212 78.00 .308 Win./7.62 O54-10165 53.00 .44 Sp./.44 Mag. O54-10675 91.95 7mm WSM O54-18339 64.95 .30-06 O54-11763 53.00 .45 ACP O54-10676 91.95 7mm Rem. SA UM O54-18338 64.95 .300 Win. Mag. O54-11108 53.00 .45 Colt/.454 Casull O54-10677 91.95 7mm RUM O54-18340 64.95 Crimp Dies Competition Rifle Seating Dies 7mm Rem. Mag. O54-11775 78.00 .32 S&W/H&R Mag. O54-11747 $27.95 .45-70 Gov’t O54-11197 $91.95 7mm-08 RemingtonO54-12041 78.00 .45-70 Gov’t O54-11977 35.95 Complete Three-die sets – Size, bell, seat 7.5mm Swiss O54-09995 140.00 Powder Measure, Reloading Accessories .32 ACP O54-15521 $106.00 7.62 x 39mm O54-12045 106.00 Match-Grade Model 3 BR Measure .32-20 Winchester O54-11906 106.00 .30-30 Winchester O54-29020 78.00 O54-10121 $184.00 .38-40 Winchester O54-11838 140.00 .30-40 Krag O54-11835 140.00 Large (7.5”) Powder Reservoir .38-55 Win./Ballard O54-19106 140.00 7.62 x 54mm O54-09994 106.00 O54-10123 $16.00 .44-40 Winchester O54-11692 78.00 .300 AAC Blackout O54-12550 106.00 X-Large (10”) Powder Reservoir .45-70 Gov’t O54-12700 106.00 .300 WSM O54-15763 78.00 .460 S&W O54-10319 106.00 .300 Rem. SA UM O54-18341 156.00 O54-10124 $19.00 Complete Two-Die Sets .300 RUM O54-18342 78.00 Powder Trickler O54-11986 $38.00 .204 Ruger O54-12547 $78.00 .300 Weatherby O54-11354 78.00 Stuck Case Removal Kit .22 Hornet O54-11484 78.00 .300 Win. 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characteristic of virtually all progressive reloading re-adjust dies after they’re already mounted. The oppo- Amachines, regardless of brand, is that the dies are set site end of our new wrench is a 7/16” box-end for ad- rather close together. When you are first setting up a justing the Powder Bar of any Dillon Powder Measure. “naked” machine, there is plenty of wrench room, but if Our new lock rings fit any standard 7/8” x 14 dies. you have a need to adjust a die afterward, it often requires a delicate touch to maneuver a lock ring on a 1” Dillon Die Lock Ring O54-14067 $1.60 crowded toolhead. 5-Pack of Die Lock Rings O54-10669 4.95 Dillon Precision has addressed this in two ways. We 1” Dillon Bench Wrench O54-10842 7.95 now offer new 1” die lock rings and a 1” Bench Wrench (Buy two or more 1” Bench Wrenches for $7.10 each) to fit them. This combination gives much more room to Wrench/Lock Ring 5-Pack O54-10668 9.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:28 AM Page 53 53 Grace USA Gun Care Tool Set his custom designed 12” x 9” x 1-1/2” case is made from Tdurable 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 O54-10680 $99.95 More Great Tools From Grace USA! he 9-Piece Ball-End Allen Head Screwdriver Set includes Tthe following sizes: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 7/64”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 5/32”, 3/16”, and 3.5 mm. Each is constructed of US 8650 Chromium-Vanadium steel alloy and is proudly Made in USA! Ball-End Allen Set O54-15063 $49.95 he 7-Piece Steel Roll Pin Punch Set includes the following Tsizes: 1/16”, 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, and 7/32”. Each is proudly Made in USA! Roll Pin Punch Set O54-15065 $39.95 Bondhus Hex Key Sets Secure Firearms Products 10-8 Performance Recoil Spring Tester Armorer Tool

ecure Firearms Products’ Univer- he 10-8 Performance Armorer Ssal Spring Tester will help you TTool is a simple, non-marring tool determine if the recoil spring in your useful for applications where prying pistol needs replacing, and you’ll or poking with metal tools can easily Ball-end set O54-13286 $12.95 save time and money by testing and damage your work. The rigid chisel- Gorilla Grip Sm. O54-16822 5.45 organizing loose recoil springs in pointed end and semi-flexible flat Gorilla Grip Lg. O54-16823 6.35 your shooting bag. blade end each have unique uses. Gorilla Grip Set O54-22142 10.75 O54-15305 $39.95 O54-15434 $7.95

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56 California Competition Works’ Moon Clip Loading/Unloading Tools & Carriers

A. B. C.

Inset: Replacement mandrels for Moonload (“B” above). Colors vary according to diameter. D. E. F.

A. Demooner Tool O54-18169 $16.95 .590” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33400 8.00 B. MoonLoad/Unload 8-Shot .357 O54-19490 39.95 .596” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33401 8.00 MoonLoad/Unload 6-Shot .45 O54-19489 39.95 .620” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33402 8.00 (Works with #16510 8-shot EDM .38/.357 moon clips on Pg. 57) .649” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33403 8.00 .483” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33395 8.00 C. 6-Shot Mn. Clip Holder (2 ea.) O54-18173 17.90 .493” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33396 8.00 D. Blued .45 ACP Mn. Clips (10 ea.) O54-18183 9.80 .510” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33397 8.00 Stainless .45 ACP Mn. Clips (10 ea.) O54-18280 10.50 .530” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33398 8.00 E. 10mm Moon Clips (10 ea.) O54-18184 11.20 .538” Repl. MoonLoad Mandrel O54-33399 8.00 F. 8-Shot .357 Moon Clips (10 ea.) O54-19228 19.95 TK Custom NorthSpeed Loader Mountain Holder The North Mountain IDPA- Moon Clips Compliant Speed Loader Holder is made specifically Chiappa Rhino 9mm/.40 S&W (10 Pk) O54-12040 $65.00 for the competitive IDPA re- Chiappa Rhino .38/.357 (10 Pk) O54-12043 65.00 volver shooter. Lightweight at N-Frame 9/.38 ACP 8-Shot (Blue) (10 Pk) O54-12044 39.95 2.9 Oz., it firmly holds your L-Frame 9/.38 ACP/.40 6-Shot (Blue) (10) O54-12057 39.95 competition speed loader. It S&W N-Frame .45 ACP 6-Shot (10 Pk) O54-12058 19.95 is fitted with a Tek-Lok™ to S&W N-Frame .45 ACP EDM 6-Shot (10) O54-12059 74.95 mount to your range belt. It S&W L-Frame .38/.357 7-Shot (10 Pk) O54-12065 64.95 fits Comp III and similar- S&W L-Frame .38/.357 6-Shot (10 Pk) O54-12066 64.95 sized speed loaders. S&W J-Frame .38/.357 5-Shot (5 Pk) O54-12088 32.50 “K-Frame” Model S&W K-Frame .38/.357 6-Shot (10 Pk) O54-12090 64.95 O54-21900 $35.00 S&W N-Frame .38/.357 8-Shot EDM (10) O54-12091 64.95 “L-Frame” Model N-Fr. .38/.357 8-rd. EDM Starline ONLY(10) O54-12092 64.95 O54-21914 $35.00 S&W N-Frame .38/.357 8-Shot (Blue) (10) O54-12093 39.95 W.C. Wolff Co. Jerry Miculek SDM Revolver Springs Competition S&W Revolver Grips (Hammer/Trigger Return Springs) Ruger GP-100 Front Sights O54-11367 $10.50 $79.95 Pin-In Front Sight – $28.00 “Classic” Slip-In Sight – $35.00 SP-101 O54-12598 9.50 .250” high, red O54-18379 .250” high, red O54-18375 S&W J Frame .250” high, green O54-18380 .250” high, green O54-18376 O54-12189 9.00 .300” high, red O54-18381 .300” high, red O54-18377 (Mainspring/Rebound Springs) S&W N-Fr. Rd. Butt O54-11324 .300” high, green O54-18382 .300” high, green O54-18378 S&W K,L,N (standard) N-Fr. Sq. Butt O54-11325 Pin-In Front Sight – $44.95 “Classic” Slip-In Sight – $44.95 O54-15073 $15.00 K, L-Fr. Rd. Butt O54-11327 .250” high, Gold Bead O54-18565 .250” high, Gold Bead O54-18567 S&W K,L,N (reduced power) .300” high, Gold Bead O54-18566 .300” high, Gold Bead O54-18568 O54-15072 15.00 K, L-Fr. Sq. Butt O54-11326 Hogue “Big Butt” Grips Hogue Competition $79.95 Apex Tactical Specialties S&W Revolver Thumb Latch S&W J-Frame Duty/Carry Spring Kit O54-14309 $25.95 fits k, L, and N-Frames S&W N-Fr. Rd. Butt O54-12141 S&W Revolver Frame-Mounted Firing Pin O54-21888 15.95 Stainless O54-19921 $59.95 K, L-Fr. Rd. Butt O54-12140 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:29 AM Page 57 California Competition Works57 .22 LR Speedloader

TUFF PRODUCTS QUICKSTRIPS UFF QuickStrips are available for a variety of revolver cal- Tibers from .17 HM2 to .500 Linebaugh. $8.50 for a package of 2. alifornia Competition Works’ 10-Round Speedloader .22 LR-Mag./.17HM2-HMR (10 rd.) O54-11737 Cfor S&W Model 617 .22 LR Revolvers is ideal for Steel .32/.327/9mm (8 rd.) O54-11738 Challenge or Ruger Rimfire Series competition. The speed- .38/.357/.40/10mm (5 rd.) O54-11740 loaders are machined from 6061 T6 aluminum, then black .38/.357/.40/10mm (6 rd.) O54-11741 anodized. The Loading Block (inset photo) is CNC machined .38/.357/.40/10mm (7 rd.) O54-27083 from polymer and holds 120 rounds of .22 LR ready for .38/.357/.40/10mm (8 rd.) O54-11742 insertion into speedloaders. .41Mag./.45 ACP (6 rd.) O54-11748 CCW Model 617 Speedloader O54-12623 $34.95 .45 Auto Rim (6 rd.) O54-11751 Model 617 Speedloader Handle O54-43385 10.00 .44 Sp.-Mag./.45 Colt/.460 S&W/.410 Shotshell (6 rd.) CCW .22 LR 120 Rd. Loading Block O54-12627 49.95 O54-11750 CCW .22 LR 240 Rd. Loading Block O54-12599 100.00 Stainless EDM 8-Shot Moon Clips NorthMoon Clip Mountain Holder

hese .025 EDM TStainless Moon $ 95 Clips are designed 59 ’ve tried several methods of holding my moon clips, and to fit Remington O54-16510 Ithis works best for me! My hand only has to go to one brass SNUGLY, Sold in Packages of 10 place, so I no longer grope around frantically for my eliminating nasty for 8-Shot S&W “cartridge flop” 627 Revolvers reloads. – Mark Pixler when you reload. N-Frames & 7-Shot L-Frames O54-21883 $130.00 Safariland Competition Gear for Revolver Enthusiasts 002 “Cup Challenge” $69.95 6” S&W K,L,N; Std. bbl. O54-17788 333 “Speedloader Holder” $34.95 S&W K-Frame O54-12411 S&W L-Frame O54-13087 “Competition Speedloaders” $19.95 S&W K-Frame O54-13224 S&W L-Frame O54-13117 Revolver “Speedloaders” $11.95 S&W J-Frame (5-Shot) O54-12405 S&W K-Frame O54-13104 S&W L-Frame O54-13074 “Speedloader” Holders $9.95 Sm./Med. Fr. O54-10340 “Speedloader Loading Blocks” $24.95 S&W K-Frame O54-12262 S&W L-Frame O54-12878 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:29 AM Page 58 58 Performance Parts for Your GLOCK® Firearm

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E. F. G. GLOCK® Factory Original Parts: Wolff Spring Co. Parts for GLOCK firearms: A. Extended Mag Release (Small Frame) O54-18569 $9.95 Competition Spring Set O54-11524 $9.95 B. Extended Slide Release O54-18570 19.95 Trigger Return Spring 3-Pack O54-11818 7.99 C. Striker Cups (The ones you always lose.) O54-19325 4.95 X-Tra Power Trigger Rtn. Spr. 3-Pk. O54-15558 7.99 D. Striker Channel Liner O54-18881 9.95 Guide Rod, GLOCK 17, 22, 31 O54-11356 24.95 Lone Wolf Distributors’ Parts for GLOCK firearms: Guide Rod, GLOCK 19, 23 O54-11435 24.95 E. Extended Mag Release (Large Frame) O54-19115 4.99 Guide Rod, GLOCK 20, 21 O54-11352 24.95 F. Extended Take-Down Lever O54-19114 9.95 Recoil Spring, 12# O54-11420 7.99 G. 3.5# Trigger Stop Connector O54-16501 14.95 Recoil Spring, 14# O54-11418 7.99 Extended Slide Stop O54-22299 15.99 Recoil Spring, 15# O54-11419 7.99 BUTTON RIFLED, THREE-STAGE HONED BORE DESIGNED FOR LEAD, PLATED, OR JACKETED AMMUNITION

Lone Wolf Distributors’ AlfaWolf Replacement Barrels Lone Wolf Distributors’ AlfaWolf Threaded GLOCK 17 9mm Barrel (Black) O54-43350 $139.95 Replacement Barrels (Thread Protectors ARE included) GLOCK 19 9mm Barrel (Black) O54-43352 139.95 GLOCK 17 9mm 1/2”x28 Bbl. (Black) O54-43351 159.95 GLOCK 22 .40 S&W Barrel (Black) O54-43354 139.95 GLOCK 19 9mm 1/2”x28 Bbl. (Black) O54-43353 159.95 GLOCK 22/31 9mm Conv. Bbl. (Black) O54-43356 139.95 GLOCK 22 .40 S&W 9/16”x24 Bbl. (Blk.) O54-43355 159.95 GLOCK 23 .40 S&W Bbl. (Black) O54-43358 139.95 GLOCK 22/31 9mm Conv. 1/2”x28 Bbl. O54-43357 159.95 GLOCK 23/32 9mm Conv. Bbl. (Black) O54-43359 139.95 GLOCK 23/32 9mm Conv. 1/2”x28 Bbl. O54-43360 159.95 GLOCK 26 9mm Barrel (Black) O54-43361 139.95 GLOCK 26 1/2”x28 Bbl. (Black) O54-43362 159.95 GLOCK 27/33 9mm Conv. Bbl. (Black) O54-43363 139.95 All AlfaWolf barrels are proudly made in the USA. Arredondo Accessories Mag-Cleaning Brush

rredondo Accessories’ Magazine-Cleaning Brush is ideal for Lone Wolf Distributors’ Ultimate Adjustable Trigger Athat little job we all dread (avoid?)! No excuse, Sir! 9mm/.40 Cal. GLOCK O54-43375 $74.95 O54-19257 $11.95 10mm/.45 ACP GLOCK O54-43376 74.95 Lone Wolf Polymer Magazine Lone Wolf Distributors’ Slide-Completion Kit Dissasembly Tool 9mm GLOCK O54-43367 $84.95 .40 Cal. GLOCK O54-43366 84.95 O54-43374 $12.49 10mm GLOCK O54-43364 84.95 .45 ACP GLOCK O54-43365 84.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:29 AM Page 59

Slide Removal Tool California Competition Works 59 STUL Fits All GLOCK® Models Enlarged Magwells for GLOCK® Pistols ngages the slide lock and provides Ea mechanical advantage making slide removal easier and faster. For those with large fingers, small fingers, tired fingers, anyone looking for a way to simplify the removal of your GLOCK® 17, 19, 22, 23 O54-12523 $46.00 GLOCK® slide. O54-19527 $11.95 GLOCK® 20, 21 O54-12525 46.00 THE GTUL GLOCK® Mags PLUG $795 For Pre-Gen 4 GLOCks GLOCK® Models 17,19,20,21,22,23 (fit may vary) O54-18161 Model 21SF O54-19925 Models 26,27,33 O54-10235 Model 30 O54-10648 For Gen 4 GLOCks w/o Backstrap Models 17,18,19,22,23,24,25,31,32,34,35 O54-12179 Models 20,21,41 O54-12180 Models 26,27,33 O54-60900 Models 42,43 O54-60899 PEARCE GRIP, INC. $995 Grip extensions do not alter mag. capacity. leaning your GLOCK® magazines has GLOCK® 26/27 O54-10346 Cnever been easier! GTUL has devel- G-17 O54-11363 $39.95 G29 (10 rd.)/30 (9 rd. opt. mag.) O54-10355 oped an integrated system to disassemble G-19 O54-15806 39.95 G30 (10 rd. mag. only) O54-10356 and clean all GLOCK® magazines without G-21 O54-15807 39.95 Kel-Tec P11/Taurus PT111 O54-18586 marring, gouging, or damaging the metal G-22 O54-11958 39.95 Springfield XD (9mm/.40 only) O54-18587 liner. Quickly removes dirt, dust, powder Springfield XD-S O54-15286 G-23 O54-11960 39.95 Mag. extensions add additional capacity. residue and grime! 33-Rd. 9mm O54-18806 39.95 GLOCK® 10mm/.45 ACP (+2) O54-18589 Standard Mags O54-20910 $21.95 G-42, 6 rd. O54-10313 29.95 G27/33 (+1) O54-18590 Large Mags O54-20911 21.95 G-43, 6 rd. O54-10312 29.95

Arredondo MAGPUL Magazines for GLOCK® Pistols Accessories +5 Mag Extension for MagPul PMAG 17 GL9 33404 $23.95 O54- he PMAG® 15 GL9™, PMAG® 17 GL9™, TPMAG® 21 GL9™ magazines hold 15, 17 and 21 9mm Parabellum rounds respectively. Note: Will not accept aftermarket floorplates designed for GLOCK® factory magazines. Instead, MagPul offers the GL L-PLATE™ Overmolded extension for GL9™ pattern PMAGs®. Note: Does not increase capacity. PMAG 17 GL9 O54-43287 $15.95 PMAG 15 GL9 O54-20950 15.95 PMAG 21 GL9 O54-43399 19.95 GL L-PLATE 3-Pack O54-20929 19.95

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he ERGO Grip Delta his replaces the TGrip™ is the first truly Tgrips on S&W J- ergonomic grip for J Frame Frame round butt revolvers. Designed for the most revolvers. A hook important part of the gun, the shoot- on the right grip er, the Delta Grip was engineered to fit the panel functions natural point of aim and mechanics of the human hand, as stopping point wrist and arm. The result is a grip with a superior natural for the revolver point of aim, comfort and control. Fits round butt J- when tucked into Frames. Will not fit on Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 38 your waistband. Model (sku 103037 and 103038). O54-19371 O54-19684 $19.95 $29.99 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:29 AM Page 61 Powder River Precision, Inc: 61 Perfecting Your XD/XDm

Powder River Precision X-Treme Grips: CNC Laser Cut 360º XDm 45 Drop-In Trigger Kit O54-15236 125.00 Grip Enhancement for your XD/XDm, made of high-quality XD 9/40 Drop-In Trigger Kit O54-15228 125.00 adhesive-backed traction tape. XD 45 Drop-In Trigger Kit O54-15227 125.00 X-Treme Grips, XDm 45 (Sand) O54-15229 $16.95 XD Mod 2 Trigger Kit (4”& 5” only) O54-33371 125.00 X-Treme Grips, XDm 9/40 (Sand) O54-15230 16.95 XD-S Trigger Spring Kit O54-15237 $19.95 X-Treme Grips, XD 45 (Sand) O54-15231 14.95 Powder River Precision’s Ergonomic Punch Set for the XD/XDm X-Treme Grips, XD 9/40 (Sand) O54-15232 14.95 Powder River Precision’s Drop-In Trigger kits for Springfield made of hardened 416 stainless steel with hard-molded rubber XD Pistols will give you a short, crisp trigger pull with a fast handles designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. reset and shorten the total trigger pull length. XD/XDm Punch Set O54-15233 $30.00 XDm 9/40 Drop-In Trigger Kit O54-15226 $125.00 XD/XDm Striker Retainer Pins O54-33370 $12.00 Apex Tactical Specialties Parts

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Step 1: The concealing garment is Step 2: The gun comes out of the Step 3: The hands meet high, the flung back, the master hand acquires a holster, the support hand is flat two-handed grip begins to build, grip on the gun butt, the support hand against the body and staged to meet the gun muzzle is up and oriented moves toward the body’s mid-line. the master hand. downrange, though not yet fully horizontal. The index finger is still outside the trigger guard. By Duane Thomas ple movements, not the equivalent of performing There are two schools of thought on becoming brain surgery while wearing kitchen mittens that really good at executing a draw from concealment. those who can’t do it believe it is, and that stress- (1) It’s really not that important a skill to have, the resistance, like smooth efficiency, comes with important thing is to see the problem coming soon practice. Let me make this really clear: I’m not enough we can meet the enemy with the gun al- saying that doing a good draw from concealment ready in a two-handed firing grip. You’ll commonly doesn’t require a serious amount of practice. It hear this attitude summed up as, “The fastest draw does. I’m just saying that the basic movements are is to start with the gun already in your hands.” (2) simple and easy to understand, and, once we’ve Being able to execute a fast draw from conceal- put in the practice time, easily executed. The peo- ment is very important. Most of us carry our de- ple who complain about how “hard” and “fumble- fense gun concealed, and, while seeing the phone” is this process are those making excuses problem coming early-on is certainly desirable, for their lack of practice. This brings us to the topic perhaps not always possible. Being able to produce of how to do a good concealed-carry draw. the gun swiftly in an emergency is an important First, let’s ask ourselves in what position our tool to have in our repertoire of defensive skills. hands should be before starting the draw. I’m a fan I believe both camps have valid points. Situa- of the John Farnam recommended approach of, tional/environmental awareness is hugely impor- the instant you realize you might be in a “draw” tant. So too is the ability to produce your weapon situation, grabbing the front of the concealing gar- in a fast, efficient manner. So let’s not argue about ment on the gun hand side, staging it to fling which is more important, and accept that having backward out of the way to expose the gun. Some both in our bag of tricks is better than having sim- people don’t like that, believing this is a “pre-as- ply one and not the other. sault indicator,” i.e. an alert opponent might rec- I cannot help but notice that many people in ognize this means we’re carrying a gun and ready the “Being able to do a concealed draw is not im- to draw. By contrast we have the “knife blade” portant” camp are those who can’t do a fast draw technique where the master hand is held stiff with from concealment. Therefore they have to believe the fingers outstretched, and the hand is supposed that hole in their skill set is immaterial. You’ll also to “knife” between our body and the concealing hear them say things like, “Drawing from conceal- garment. I don’t like the knife blade because, in ment is a fine motor skill fraught with opportuni- my experience, its success is highly dependent on ties to fumble under stress.” The truth is that doing the sort of clothing worn. A baggy shirt can easily a fast, efficient draw from concealment is just a snag our fingers as they should be smoothly “knif- matter of stringing together a sequence of big, sim- ing” between the shirt and the vest/jacket. I prefer June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:29 AM Page 63 63 CONCEALED-CARRY DRAW

Step 4: The gun is fully up Step 5: The gun is up almost into line Step 6: The arms reach full extension, the and horizontal, and has just of sight, the trigger is prepped. sights are aligned, at this point we clean up begun its extension toward the sight picture if necessary, and apply the target. The index finger that last little bit of force to the trigger to begins to slip inside the fire an accurate, aimed shot. trigger guard. to grab the covering material and fling it backward less steps,” that’s really not true. What makes a out of the way, fully exposing the gun and holster. technique fast isn’t how many “steps” it has, it’s Thus, once we’ve gotten the covering garment out how much wasted movement we’ve cut out, and of the way, it becomes a non-factor in the draw, that’s far easier to do when we can place attention we will have the gun out and aimed and possibly to how we execute the technique all along the even firing before the material has even settled way. Actually, I’d probably be faster if I broke the back into place. draw down even further than this. The most commonly prescribed starting posi- Step 1: The concealing garment is flung to the tion in “combat” pistol matches is “hands natu- rear, the master hand acquires its grip on the gun rally at sides.” I call that the “cold start” butt. The web of the hand snugs into the recurve technique, since it simulates being taken totally by of the grip tang, the thumb is flagged high, both to surprise. While I like the Farnam technique, hon- assist the hand sliding into position and to open estly the vast majority of my own concealed draw up the side of the grip panel for the support hand practice goes from the cold start. Thus if I see the to slide into place. The support hand begins to problem coming in time to stage my hand in the move toward the body’s mid-line. Farnam technique, I’m ahead of the game; if I Step 2: The gun comes out of the holster and don’t, it’s no big deal. is rotated forward, it’s drawn high, the support Looking at the photos taken for this article, by hand is now flat against the body, getting it out of the way, I have to confess I didn’t realize I fling the way of potentially being crossed by the gun the gun hand side of my vest to the rear so hard muzzle. during a concealed draw it actually wraps around Step 3: The hands meet high, the two-handed behind my body. I deliberately carry my cell grip begins to build, the gun muzzle is up and phone and key ring in my right lower vest pocket, oriented downrange, though not yet fully partly because, as a right-handed person, that’s horizontal. The index finger is still outside the the most efficient location to access them and put trigger guard. them away, but also because I know it gives that Step 4: The gun is now out and horizontal and side of the vest a nice amount of weight to pull it begins to be pushed forward. At this point, and up and to the rear, totally exposing the gun and not before, the finger begins to slide inside the holster on the draw. trigger guard. It’s commonplace to break the draw down into Step 5: The gun is on its way toward the target, four steps. Some people do three. I break it down the sight are visible in our lower vision, the trigger into six. While some people believe “a three-step is prepped. draw is faster than a four-step draw because it has Continued on Page 74 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:29 AM Page 64

64 Dillon Ammunition Boxes Description Stock # Each 10 ea. Case(qty.) 9mm (50 rd) O54-13784 $1.58 $13.50 $58.00(50) 9mm (100 rd) O54-13645 1.81 15.40 66.00(50) .38/.357 (50 rd) O54-13476 1.79 14.70 63.00(50) .38/.357 (100 rd) O54-13766 2.20 18.80 80.50(50) .44 (50 rd) O54-13568 1.79 15.30 65.50(50) .44 (100 rd) O54-13680 2.92 24.90 106.50(50) .45 ACP (50 rd) O54-13715 1.73 14.70 63.00(50) .45 ACP (100 rd) O54-13574 2.83 24.20 103.50(50) Small Rifle (50 rd) O54-13740 2.05 17.50 75.00(50) Medium Rifle (20 rd) O54-13625 2.05 17.50 120.00(80) Medium Rifle (50 rd) O54-13665 2.90 24.70 106.00(50) Large Rifle (20 rd) O54-13647 2.01 17.20 73.50(50) Large Rifle (50 rd) O54-13231 3.20 27.30 117.00(50) Try a few of Dillon’s heavy-duty, lightweight plastic NOTE: “.38” series cases fit .38 Super, .32-20, .30 Carbine and .30 Mauser; “9mm” series cases fit .30 Luger, 9 x 21 and .380; “.44” series cases fit .41 ammo boxes. If you’re like us, you’re tired of crumbling Mag, .44-40 and .45 Colt; and “.45” series cases fit 10 mm and .40 S&W. styrofoam and cardboard boxes held together with “Small rifle” cases fit .222, .223 to 7.62 x 39 length; 20 round “medium rifle” cases fit 7.62 x 39, .22-250 to .30-06 length; 50 round “medium rifle” layers of tape. These boxes are perfect for range or cases fit .22-250, .308 to .30-30 length; and “large rifle” cases fit .30-06, 8 x 57 length to all belted cartridges. field use. Designed to keep out dirt, dust and rain. Extra Loading Data Labels, O54-10446, Package of 100, $6.95

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Pistol Magazines cCormick Railed MPower Mags™ NEW Plus-2 Adapter, fits mags in red O54-62207 $9.95 feature patent pending Beretta 92 18-rd. AFC* O54-18728 25.95 Dual Wall Feed Rails™ Beretta 92 20-rd. AFC* O54-18729 29.95 that are at least twice Beretta 96 .40 15-rd. AFC* O54-14992 29.95 the strength of regular Browning HP 15-rd. Blue O54-18730 25.95 feed lips. They have a 1911 8-rd. .45 ACP Blue O54-43406 25.95 patented tactical RPM™ 1911 8-rd. .40 S&W Blue O54-43405 24.95 follower, a stainless 1911 8-rd. 10mm Blue O54-43404 24.95 steel mag tube, an EZ 1911 9-rd. 9mm Blue O54-43403 24.95 clean base pad and a 1911 10-rd. 9mm Blue O54-43402 29.95 proven customer- 1911 11-rd. .45 ACP Blue O54-18732 24.95 satisfaction policy. All CZ-75B 19-rd. AFC* O54-14989 29.95 CMC magazines are Para P-14 14-rd. Blue O54-18733 23.95 designed to give the Para P-16 15-rd. Blue O54-18734 23.95 pistol shooter the Para P-18 17-rd. Blue O54-18735 23.95 advantage of extra shot Ruger P-Series 9mm 17-rd. Blue O54-18736 25.95 capacity and improved Ruger P-Series 9mm 20-rd. Blue O54-18737 29.95 performance. S&W 59 17-rd. Blue O54-18738 25.95 S&W 59 20-rd. Blue O54-18739 29.95 Railed Power Mags™ SIG Sauer 226 18-rd. AFC* O54-18740 25.95 CMC RPM 10-Rd. .45 ACP 1911 O54-11077 $39.95 SIG Sauer 226 .40 15-rd. AFC* O54-15020 29.95 CMC RPM 8-Rd. .45 ACP 1911 O54-11078 36.95 SIG Sauer 228 15-rd. Blue O54-18741 25.95 XP Series, Match Grade and Power Mag+ Magazines Springfield XD (not XDM) 9mm 18-rd. O54-14988 23.99 XP-9 10-Rd. 9mm O54-43261 $39.99 Springfield XD (not XDM) .40 13-rd. AFC* O54-14991 29.95 Extra XP-9 Base Pad O54-43300 $4.99 Taurus 92-99 17-rd. Blue O54-18742 25.95 Match Grade .45 ACP 8-Rd. (Floorplate drilled for base pads.) Taurus 92-99 20-rd. Blue O54-18743 29.95 O54-10311 30.99 *AFC = Anti-Friction Coating Power Mag+.45 ACP 10-Rd. O54-15025 34.99

® archangelLever Release SKS Magazines Metalform rchangel’s OPFOR® SKS magazines Afeature a revolutionary steel lever release and positive grip texture for quick OEM Pistol Magazines and easy magazine changes. A game changer – the oversized thumb lever is ergonomically located and easy to press, enabling you to perform a fast, one- handed reload on your SKS rifle. Avail- 1911 9-rd. 9mm Blue O54-33327 $24.95 able in 20- and 35-round capacities. 1911 8-rd. .40 S&W (Springfield) Stainless O54-33329 19.95 35-Round Mag. O54-13012 $29.95 1911 8-rd. 10mm Stainless O54-33328 24.95 20-Round Mag. O54-13088 29.95

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oppy™ – A combination 300 Lumen ™ PC•O•B lantern and 120 Lumen LED The Larry spot light. Poppy is the ideal light for indoor or outdoor use when versatility and powerful lighting are critical. Poppy Pocket Work Light easily changes from spot light to lantern with just a slide of its top, revealing a he Larry™ 8 LED Pocket Work Light is the full 360º C•O•B lantern. The handle is Tessential handyman light. 8 powerful LEDs designed to easily provide 60 lumens of bright white light. The adjust to serve both rotating magnetic clip gives you convenient light modes. Assort- hands-free lighting. The reinforced plastic ed Colors. body design is shock-proof and water- O54-00116 resistant, making the Larry™ basically $16.99 indestructible. O54-15432 $9.99 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 71 71 SnapSafe Modular Vaults LOCKBOX

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NS Precision, Inc. AR-15 Bolt Catch KRetainer Pin. O54-33390 $9.00

erma-Pin Firing Pin Retainer for M-16 Pand AR-15 replaces the standard cotter pin found in the bolt carrier to retain the firing pin (as in original Stoner rifles). Made of tool steel. No modification to gun en 2 Mod 2 Non-Rotating en ST Non-Rotating Trigger/Hammer required. GTrigger/Hammer Pins .154 Diameter. GPins .154 Diameter. O54-19927 $9.00 O54-33391 $33.00 O54-33392 $38.00 5.11 Tactical All Hazards Ammo Mule AR-15 Bolt & Carrier ometimes, you just need more Sammo. The All Hazards Ammo Mule is lightweight, durable and weather resistant. It features a secure wraparound zipper with a molded pull and measures 10.12” wide x O54-19662 3.88” deep x 8” high. It’ll hold 10 5.56 AR mags or six $99.95 25-rd. boxes of shotgun shells. O54-19661 $27.99 ll Schuster Mfg. Inc. adjustable gas M-14 Adjustable M1/M1A Aplugs are made in the U.S.A. from hardened tool steel, Parkerized and fea- Bolt Gas Systems ture a lifetime factory warranty. By adjusting the volume of gas, you change the Roller speed of the op rod and the barrel har- monics. If you’re working up your own handloads, a quarter of a turn WILL affect Greaser your group size. Includes instructions and o THAT’s how you grease that little the adjustment tool (Allen wrench). SS.O.B. (Slick-Operating Bolt, that is.) M1A (Pictured) O54-15405 $59.00 M-14/M1A Bolt Roller Greaser SOCOM M1A O54-15409 59.00 O54-18531 $6.75 M1 Garand O54-15408 40.00 Taylor Freelance Magazine Extensions

Taylor Freelance Magazine Extensions • Thumbscrew-and-gasket retention system allows for quick, AR-15/Tavor 9mm SMG +10 O54-12377 $39.95 easy disassembly. This extension adds a full 10 rounds to your 32-round Colt GLOCK +10 O54-12379 $59.95 SMG-type magazine. Works with many “stock” mag springs. Transforms Glock 31-round magazines into 41+1 round mags. NOTE: Colt SMG mags come from many different manufactur- • Extra length/strength spring included. ers. Colt offered at least two major types – one where the SIG MPX +10 O54-12376 $29.95 ﬂoorplate slides on from the front, and the other which slides • Works with stock mag spring. on from the rear. TF extensions are built to work with BOTH • Angled ﬂoor stands the magazine straight up on a table for the front-mount and rear-mount styles. easier loading. CZ Skorpion +10 O54-12378 $49.95 SIG P320 +5 O54-12375 $39.95 • Extra length/strength spring included • Extra length/strength spring included. 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 73 MAGPUL® UNFAIR ADVANTAGE™ 73 Enhanced Self-Leveling AR-15/M16 Mag Follower

AGPUL 1911 Grip Panels feature reinforced polymer Mconstruction and a unique diamond-shaped cross section to prevent twisting in the hand. They also have AGPUL’s Enhanced Self an aggressive mag-release cut out and are compatible MLeveling Follower is a with ambidextrous safeties. AGPUL 30-Round polymer drop-in replacement for USGI MPMAG 30 GEN M3™ 30-round magazines. Features Flat Dark Earth O54-43237 $19.95 AR/M4 magazines. a four-way anti-tilt design. Black O54-43236 19.95 O54-43280 $14.95 3-Pk. O54-12606 $6.95 Olive Drab Green O54-43238 19.95 MAGPUL MAGLINK™ MAGPUL QD SLING SWIVEL

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AGPUL 20- MRound poly- AGPUL 20-Round mer PMAG 20 Mpolymer PMAG LR/SR Gen M3™ 20 AK/AKM MOE® SR25/M110 maga- magazine. zine. O54-10008 O54-55007 $12.95 $19.95 MAGPUL -5 Round Limiter PMAG 20. O54-33394 $13.95 Pkg of 3 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 74 74 SHOOTING TIP: THE CONCEALED CARRY DRAW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 63 Step 6: The arms hit full extension and the degree angle.” It’s really not, but describing it trigger is a fraction of a pound away from break- that way does seem to help people understand ing. At this point, depending on how solid is our the basic concept. Sometimes you’ll hear this re- index, and how far away the target, we might or ferred to as “the American technique” since it’s might not need to take a few extra hundredths of how the vast majority of trained shooters in a second to clean up the sight picture before North America have been taught to draw. The breaking the shot. angle draw has multiple good qualities. It’s easy Prepping the trigger on the draw, while simple to understand. It’s easy to execute. It allows us to to do once you’ve mastered it, is something we get the sights up into the eye/target line early need to put a serious amount of practice time into and use them to guide the gun on-target while before we ever attempt it with live ammo. I prac- it’s still moving forward. This is very important ticed this for a solid month, hours every day, be- for people who shoot multiple different gun fore I ever tried it on the range with a hot gun. types, or are using a gun that doesn’t fit their Even then, I started out doing it with live ammo hand and point perfectly, or who have a less- really slowly. The days of sub-second draws were than-solid index, since we can use our eyesight considerably in the future at that point. I would to largely compensate for those problems. The HIGHLY suggest you do likewise. shortcoming of the angle draw is that it’s not as It’s important to realize, the only reason we fast as some other techniques. Drawing the gun break the draw down into steps is to make the high before beginning to drive it forward does technique easy to learn. As our skill level pro- introduce some wasted motion. However, this gresses, eventually the steps all blend into one, article was about the angle draw, the simplest, and it’s no longer “1-2-3-4-5-6,” it’s just “draw.” easiest-to-execute technique that will swiftly One movement. That happens with practice. give us a good level of speed with accuracy on The technique I’ve just described is commonly the draw, and we’ll leave discussing other op- called “the angle draw” because the “up then tions for a later date. out” movement track is described as “like a 90- Duane’s website is Self-Defense-Handguns.com. DP June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 75 75 JP Enterprises, Inc. Tactical Performance Gear HIPERTOUCH® 24C AR 15/10 Fire-Control JP Enterprises (Competition Only) Low Mass Buffer JPLMB O54-12585 $59.95 The HIPERTOUCH® 24C is the competition version of high precision ﬁre-control drop-ins for installation in AR-15® and AR-10® type riﬂes. O54-11816 JP Enterprises .223 JP EnhancedBolt™ Assembly $235.00 JPEB-223 SAE3910 Construction O54-12586 $124.95

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Fire Control Kit w/CD-ROM he Specialized Dynamics AR15/AR10 Armorers Upper Instructional Video TReceiver Block is made from billet aluminum and holds your upper receiver securely in order to make it easier to O54-12616 $119.95 JP Enhanced Reliability, install barrels, free-ﬂoat tubes, muzzle devices, etc. One block ﬁts AR15s and ArmaLite and DPMS platform AR10s. Reduced Power AR Spring Set (Sorry, the upper receiver pictured above is NOT included.) O54-12590 $10.95 O54-43234 $59.99 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 76 76

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uilt for speed, these High Performance red dot sights will take your shooting ability to Bthe 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. Railway C-More Systems RTS2R C-More Systems Replacement Modules for Railway/Scout Sights 6 MOA Black O54-14518 $419.00 2 MOA Dot Module, Polymer O54-14620 $49.00 8 MOA Black O54-14563 419.00 2 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum O54-14643 49.00 C-More Systems Railway Sight 4 MOA Dot Module, Polymer O54-16415 49.00 Polymer 8 MOA Black O54-16413 $279.00 4 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum O54-14691 49.00 Aluminum 8 MOA Black O54-14611 329.00 6 MOA Dot Module, Polymer O54-16416 49.00 C-More Systems Tactical Railway Sight features a built-in spacer 6 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum O54-14696 49.00 to co-witness with sights on flat-top AR-15s 8 MOA Dot Module, Polymer O54-14717 49.00 Polymer 8 MOA Black O54-16511 $289.00 8 MOA Dot Module, Aluminum O54-14720 49.00 Aluminum 4 MOA Black O54-14612 339.00 Railway/Scout/Tactical Battery O54-17034 5.00 CR2032 Lithium STS/RTS Battery O54-14721 5.00 J. Dewey Mfg. Co. Emergency AR(epair) Kit AR-Link Cleaning Pin Crucial Parts for Your AR-15 Tac Latch

ewey’s AR-Link Cleaning Pin utilizes he Specialized Dynamics AR-15 Emer- he Badger Ordnance Tac Latch makes Dthe rear take-down pin in your AR-15 Tgency Repair Kit includes: three gas Tit much easier for you to operate the style rifle to hold the upper and lower rings, extractor spring, firing pin retaining latch on your AR-15/AR-10 charging han- receivers open for cleaning. It fits AR-15s pin, buffer retaining pin/spring, hammer/ dle. It works especially well for “flat-top” and AR-10s with take-down pins up to trigger pin, take down detent and spring. rifles equipped with low-mounted optics. .316” in diameter. O54-18599 $14.95 O54-19460 $19.95 O54-10379 $18.95 Jerry Miculek AR-15 Compensator

NEW! erry Miculek’s three-chamber AR-15 JCompensator fits threaded-barrel rifles and may be “clocked” for left- or right- e have a limited supply of these fold- handed shooters. Used by many top Wing AR-15 front sights with tritium our basic, generic, strap-on-with-Vel- three-gun competitors. inserts. They were made for SIG Sauer. Ycro™ AR-15 brass catcher. O54-11328 $49.95 O54-48961 $49.95 O54-15478 $14.95 800-223-4570 or 480-948-8009 • FAX 480-998-2786 • 24-Hour On-Line Ordering @ www.bluepress.com June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 77 Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 77 Ultra Compact Red Dot Sight

ushnell’s Trophy TRS-25 Ultra Compact Red Dot Sight is Bdesigned for 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 as pictured w/o riser O54-11643 $89.95 TRS-25 with riser O54-31318 $119.95 Scout Scope Mounts for AK, SKS Rifles cout Scope Mounts provide an extremely stable optics base Sfor your AK, Saiga or SKS rifle and will not shift, vibrate loose Sorry, the optic or change point of impact as the rifle heats up. Rock solid and pictured here is NOT easy to install, the two-piece design enables the removal and included with the replacement of your optics without losing zero. Scout Scope Mount. Scout Scope Mounts easily allow for complete DISASSEMBLY of your rifle for cleaning and maintenance while retaining zero. These rifles are designed so that carbon build-up can easily be cleaned from the gas tube and piston. This is routine maintenance, necessary in order to maintain a properly functioning rifle. Other mounts for AK-and SKS-style rifles make this difficult, time consuming and then require that optics be re-zeroed. Scout Scope Mount for AK Rifle O54-25374 $79.99 Scout Scope Mount for SKS Rifle O54-25373 78.99 Evolution Gun Works Picatinny Rail Scope Mounts

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YOU are the best judge of Or is it the only component that contains the rap- the condition of a spent case and whether or not it idly expanding hot gases that propel the projectile is safe and efficient to load and shoot it. every time you fire a shot? If you are an occasional shooter, recovering Yes, I’m talking about the brass case. I know your own cases and others at the range should many shooters who will buy expensive jacketed keep you supplied. But if you train or compete bullets, expensive imported pow- regularly you will soon discover, as I ders, and insist on specific did, that scrounging for brass primers. Then they load doesn’t provide a consis- them all into brass cases tently adequate supply of they picked up off the quality cases. Remember, ground at the range, which if it’s free, you’ll get what they roughly sorted, if at you paid for! I have a all, barely cleaned, and friend who shoots an open never checked before, during gun and buys a batch of or after loading! I have a friend new .38 Super Comp brass at who was shooting very well at a the beginning of each year. He national-championship match, when loads major power factor and shoots a ruptured 9mm case stuck in his the daylights out of it all season chamber and cost him what should long. He leaves it on the ground have been a first-place finish. If he after the last match of the year and had been more selective about watches with great amusement as the source of his brass, or at guys scurry to pick it up think- least carefully sorted his ing they’ve struck gold! cases before, during, and Seek out experienced rep- after loading he could have utable brass dealers, and I am prevented that disaster. not talking about guys on Let’s look at sourcing and craigslist.org trying to peddle sorting your brass for best results brass they picked up at the range! and start with the most common “It’s a lot easier Many gun shops and reloading- caliber in use today, 9mm. The to read component retailers offer fired techniques we discuss can be brass cases you can buy with used for other pistol and rifle cal- headstamps some confidence. Sites like gun- ibers as well. and assess the broker.com allow you to check SOURCING the feedback and reputation of In a perfect world we would condition of dealers before you buy, forcing shoot only factory ammo, or buy clean cases than sellers to be at least somewhat and load only factory-new brass, dirty ones.” accountable for the quality of shoot it once and leave it behind. I their product. don’t know anyone who can afford to do that! But, SORTING even with factory new un-primed cases, manufac- If you do your own sorting it’s easy, right? Any- turers recommend you size them before loading. body can separate 9mm from .40 S&W and all the So the only time saved using new instead of previ- other calibers. But wait, what about separating ously fired cases is the sorting and cleaning. Since your 9mm from .380 Auto and worse, 9mm you should sort and inspect ALL your cases before Makarov? Yes, both of those smaller cases are turn- loading, regardless of the source, factory new ing up everywhere; especially .380s now that brass cases only save you the cleaning step. GLOCK and other makers are turning out more of The next best option is so called “ONCE the smaller pistols. The differences in the three are FIRED” cases. But unless you are the one who minute, just one millimeter in case length separates fired them “once” how can you be certain? I’ve Makarov (9x18) from standard 9mm (9x19) and never met anyone who could tell exactly how .380 Auto (9x17). The smaller cases can quickly June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 79 our our Brass….Brass…. 79 onents for Match-Grade Loads find their way, undetected, into your loaded ammo “If you can’t read it, don’t load it!” and your chambers, with disastrous results! Be on the lookout for steel cases, most are also The only way to successfully sort your cases is foreign manufactured and easy to spot with dull by LOOKING at and READING EVERY HEAD- gray steel coloring and odd headstamps. But for- STAMP. Now you see why starting with clean brass eign and even some domestic manufacturers pro- is so important! You can sort your cases by CALIBER duce brass and nickel-colored or “washed” steel easily enough when they are still dirty. But you cases. You should check all your cases with a mag- should FINE sort and inspect only clean cases. It’s a net to be sure. lot easier to read headstamps and assess the condi- Watch for “NATO CROSS” stamped cases, most tion of clean cases than dirty ones. Yes, it is tedious commonly 9mm and some rifle-caliber cases. The and time consuming, but you don’t get without giv- stamp is a “CROSS” inside a circle and always ing. Some shooters use those plastic slotted sorting indicates the original round was manufactured to bins you fill with cases and shake. [Editor’s note: military specifications with a crimped primer See page 46 for the Shellsorter.] They work well for pocket. The military specifies the “crimp” to keep rough sorting by caliber but only if you sort one or primers from backing or blowing out from two handfuls of cases at a time. You still need to increased case pressure when the guns get hot FINE sort by hand, but you can save time and sort during rapid or full-auto fire. To avoid primer-seat- by HEADSTAMP (manufacturer) at the same time. ing problems you must swage the primer pockets All cases of the same caliber are NOT created before trying to seat a primer. [Editor’s note: While equal! Like different bullet styles and brands of all NATO-CROSS-stamped cases have crimped ammunition, most guns will actually cycle and primer pockets, not all cases with crimped primer shoot better with some brands of brass cases over pockets are so marked.] others. Serious shooters experiment with different A quick way to sort out split and damaged brands of components to find the perfect load. You cases is to grab a handful at a time, cup your should do the same with your brass cases; find the hands together and shake them. Solid cases of brand that works best in each of your guns. Using the same caliber will make the same sound when the same brand will produce more consistent shaken together. A split, dented or damaged case, velocities and more reliable performance. however slight, will make a very different, dis- Look for obvious signs of damage, excessive tinctive sound as it strikes the good cases. That wear, fatigue and multiple firings. Watch for older sound is best described as a “jingling” or what “dated” cases, primer flattening, “flow,” and pierc- we refer to as “sleigh bells.” Remove the cases ing or other signs of excessive pressures. Split, from your hands one a time, shaking in between, dented and otherwise damaged cases should obvi- until the “jingle” stops, the last case you removed ously be scrapped. Check your nickel cases more before the “jingle” stopped is the damaged one. closely; they tend to split sooner than yellow-brass You can check larger lots of cases at one time by cases. Some shooters don’t like them for that rea- spreading them across a towel on a hard surface. son. Nickel cases are prized for their bright Pass your hand back and forth with just enough appearance and some believe they feed more eas- pressure to shuffle the cases against each other. ily. Manufacturers seem to favor them for high-end You will get the same result as shaking them a self-defense loads. If you do load them it is not a handful at a time. good idea to mix nickel and yellow brass in your The same trick works for separating cases of dif- loads as they can feed and perform differently. ferent calibers. Even an undamaged case of a dif- Headstamps worn to the point where they are ferent caliber will make a distinctive sound when hard or impossible to read is a telltale sign of mul- shaken with other cases of the same caliber. In my tiple firings. The same is true for multiple ejector next article I’ll discuss the most efficient ways to “nicks” and wear around the case rim. clean your brass and look at some brass “hazards” Look closely for BERDAN primed cases, the to watch out for. ones with the two tiny flash holes instead of one Jerry D’Amico has more than 40 years of experience large center one. These cases are of foreign manu- as a competitor, gunsmith, ammunition re-manufacturer facture. The headstamps are often an odd mixture and writer. He spent 15 years as an Emmy Award of hard-to-decipher numbers and letters we like to winning broadcast journalist. Most recently, he is the founder and president of matchgradebrass.com, a call “HIEROGLYPHICS.” The first time you break a leading supplier of premium reclaimed processed brass decapping pin will the last time you don’t check cases to shooters across the nation. He can be reached for BERDAN primers. Headstamp rule of thumb: at [email protected]. DP June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:30 AM Page 80 80 Do You Support Background Checks? How Do You Answer Without Creating Enemies? By Alan Korwin Background checks – so highly praised up until If you say, “Yes,” purists on the gun-rights side, now – are a self-evident failure. When you read and anyone who understands background-check the proposed new laws, America is being misled plans are really gun-registration schemes, is by a few basically hard-core left-wing “democrat- going to look at you with suspicion, or as a ic socialists.” Thinly disguised as legitimate politi- downright traitor. cal operatives, they’re not looking out for our Try saying, “No,” and much of the civilized safety. Their true goal, with the background-check world will come down on your head. Lamestream canard and deceptive bills they’ve drafted, is to media will lead the charge, and no attempt to disarm the American public, coalescing power in explain how “rights don’t need permits,” and what the armed hands of government. It only sounds “infringed” means will matter. Or be heard. radical because the mass media hides it so well. It’s tough to spot at first, but this is a classic In fact, it’s exactly what socialists do, straight out loaded question like, “Are of history books. you still beating your wife.” “If I believed background The youths now chanting No simple answer gets you the background-check chant out of hot water. My guide have no clue about any of to handling hostile inter- checks would solve this. They haven’t been views generally suggests asked a single hard question responding to these land- our problems, then yes, on any of the so-called mines with a question, to “news” shows. balance the scales. “What Democratic socialism, makes you think I ever beat of course I would support progressives, leftists, liber- my wife?” Because the per- als, the constantly changing son asking questions con- them, any rational person names of the one group pro- trols everything, doing that moting the so-called back- takes control back when an would. Why even ask? ground-check scheme interview is that badly (which kids are now crying biased. Happens often. for) ought to be enough to In this specific case However, the homicide alert America to what’s though, “Do you support going on here. Start with the background checks?” has a problems we’re having obvious. The highly touted better answer: “Not as cur- current system has been in rently configured.” place for decades – decades That doesn’t immediately aren’t related to – and inner-city murderers inflame the sides, it allows are as armed as if there was for time. The interviewer background checks.” no system at all. The homi- experiences some dead air, cides and armed assaults speechlessness, must think. You stand a chance of are unabated. That’s clue number one. a realistic dialog. It’s not anything the media has Every mass-murder jihadi assault and crazed had to contend with so far. spree murderer in a school – promoted on TV and Power players on the pro-rights side need to get print media for weeks – was unaffected by the this message: stop being defensive, or in denial, or multi-billion-dollar background-check system. caving, and get a chance to confront the issue fair- Even the “news” has pointed this out. Though ly. Force the other side to defend what turns out to that’s a clue, now it’s a bargaining chip – “we be an indefensible position. need more background-check-something,” we’re “Not as currently... what? What do you mean?” told. When you look at the proposals, though, Now they’re yours. none of them would affect the featured mass “Well, background checks as they currently homicides at all (with a single military exception, stand aren’t working, right? They haven’t affected at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars). the Muslim jihad or the jihadis, and they have no Sending the names of more than ten million effect on psychotic children willing to mass mur- innocent gun owners to the FBI every year has der their classmates. After two decades, murderers zero to do with stopping crime. ZERO. Do you in the inner cities are all armed and they keep even need to be told that? A background check for killing each other. So, I don’t know, do you sup- criminals needn’t require sending YOUR name to port that?” the FBI – that’s a scam you’ve been sold. June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:31 AM Page 81

The FBI could just as easily send encrypted mates? You couldn’t IMAGINE such a thing. 81 “wanted posters” to dealers, so dealers can see if Where would a person even GET such an idea? the buyer is a fugitive, murderer, rapist, arsonist, Read that line again, it’s important. jihadi, illegal alien, certifiable lunatic or other The second reasonable answer to the loaded miscreant – all barred by EXISTING law from buy- question about gun checks is this: If I believed ing guns. People who probably shouldn’t be on background checks would solve our problems, the street at all, from a safety perspective. Maybe then yes, of course I would support them, any you never thought about that. Maybe the “news” rational person would. Why even ask? However, never mentioned it. The abused and assaulted gun the homicide problems we’re having – jihadis, community knows it well. Digital wanted posters maniacs, inner-city gangs – aren’t related to back- would be far less expensive, also. ground checks. Every background-check proposal skips the part America has been sold a bill of goods, by where, after criminals walk into gun stores with socialists and a band of groupthink followers cash and get turned down, crooks simply walk out they’ve snowed, including some otherwise pretty frustrated with their money in hand. Is that what decent people. “97% of the public supports,” as democrats claim? This debate is not about background checks. No, as currently configured, a thinking person That’s psychological diversion. This is about who cherishes freedom and law cannot support socialism vs. The American Way. It’s so obvious what the socialist left and their media teammates after decades of evidence, save for the misleading are vigorously promoting. effects of the media’s constant deceptive drum- Not all that long ago there were NO back- beat. That drumbeat is effective, isn’t it? But now ground checks on gun sales. There wasn’t even you know. any paperwork. Americans simply bought guns at Alan Korwin’s website features plain-English Sears, or by mail. I saw ads for mail-order guns in books on state and federal gun laws for the public, magazines I got at the local luncheonette. Kids and more common sense like you just read. He went to school in pickup trucks with rifle racks invites you to write to him or see his work, at Gun- carrying loaded guns. You wouldn’t THINK of Laws.com, where you can get books and DVDs touching someone else’s gun. Shoot up your class- that help keep you safe. DP New Products from Slip 2000 Slip 2000’s Ex- Each Slip 725 Gun Cleaner De- treme Cleaing 2000 Gun greaser should truly be System con- Wipe called Super Degreaser. NEW! tains 2 Oz. packet con- This water-based cleaner will bottles of: Car- tains one 5" cut through the toughest cos- bon Killer Bore x 8" wipe moline, carbon, grease and Cleaner, 725 treated with grime! Its super strength al- Gun Cleaner Slip 2000 lows it to degum and de- Degreaser, and Synthetic gunk the dirtiest of gun EWL Extreme Gun Lube. parts when sprayed on or Weapons Lu- Perfect for wiping your guns used in parts washers bricant. Every- down after a day on the range or solvent tanks! Note: thing you need to care for your or while out on a hunt. Apply To help prevent rusting, users firearms in the field! Fits easily to all metal surfaces. Great for must apply a gun lubricant im- into your range bag for easy light carbon cleaning. Safe for mediately after cleaning to dis- maintenance after the match. all firearm stocks and grips. perse any moisture in parts. O54-11652 $22.95 20 Pack O54-11674 $11.95 16 Oz. O54-19237 $19.95

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CED M2 Chronograph CED7000 Timer O54-17926 $199.00 O54-19208 $119.95 M2 Chronograph Accessories he M2 Chronograph comes with sensors, screens Tand one two-foot mounting bracket. A nylon carry- Infrared Chronograph Upgrade Kit O54-12116 $89.00 ing case and tripod are available options. The CED7000 Rechargeable Batt. Pack for Above O54-12117 48.00 Shot Timer is a breakthrough in technology. No other Nylon Carrying Case O54-18145 35.95 timer to date offers this combination of advanced fea- Tripod O54-18126 42.95 tures, compact size and light weight. This is the “next 2-Ft. Skyscreen Mounting Bracket O54-18120 14.95 generation” Shot Timer here today! Comes with a Replacement Skyscreens O54-18124 21.95 rechargeable battery with low-battery LCD indicator Replacement M2 Sensor O54-18877 36.95 and a universal charger. Adjustable Target Pistol Sight Evolution Gun Works 1911 Magwell

his Adjustable Target Pistol Sight is precision Tmachined and fits in a standard 1911 “Bomar slide cut.” Yeah, the services of a gunsmith are required to cut the slide (unless your pistol already has a Bomar cut) but the results are worth it. EGW 1911 Magwell, Blue O54-18601 $74.99 O54-18210 $53.95 EGW 1911 Magwell, Stainless O54-18600 74.99 Open 7-6 MST, M-F; 8-3 Sat. • VISA, MasterCard, Discover, C.O.D. • Shipping and HazMat Not Included June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:31 AM Page 86 86 D-TERMINATOR Electronic Scale • 1500 grain/100 gram capacity • Accurate to 0.1 grain/0.01 gram • Uses four AA batteries (included) • Comes with its own AC adapter • 100g scale check weight included $139.95 O54-10483

All the electrical/electronic components of Dillon equipment are covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Dillon’s “Eliminator” Balance Beam Scale

$89.95 O54-13480 CED Ultimate Pro Powder Trickler • Adjustable height Lyman • Weighted base Powder Pal • Extension arm Funnel Pan

A. B. yman Scale Weight Check Sets enable you to Lcheck/calibrate your scale using known weights. $21.95 A. Weight Set .5 - 60.5 Gr. O54-15958 $36.95 O54-10940 O54-18399 $5.95 B. Weight Set .5 - 210.5 Gr. O54-15959 48.95 June 2018 Blue Press.qxp_6x9 4/12/18 8:31 AM Page 87 87

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® HYSCORE® Mr. Bulletfeeder by Double-Alpha Six-Gun Automatic Bullet Modular Pistol Rack Collator/Feeder O54-10208 $19.99 See Page 33

HYSCORE® Lyman X-Block The Degreezer Gunsmith “The Perfect Small Parts Bench Block Cleaning Accessory” See Page 47 O54-10209 $15.95 Elite Tactical Systems Mags & Loaders PAID PRSRT STD PRSRT U.S. Postage Dillon Precision

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