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Eight Times The Fun: Tippman Armory’s Gatling Gun In August GUNS Magazine
“After a lifetime spent squeezing triggers for fun and money, I think the Tippman Armory Gatling gun may be the coolest firearm I have ever seen,” lauds Will Dabbs, MD in the GUNS Magazine August cover feature.
The original design of the Gatling gun dates back to the Civic War and to usher it into the 21st century, Tippman’s modern version accepts GLOCK magazines. Each of the gun’s eight barrels has its own dedicated bolt and striker-fired ignition mechanism, and just like the original, the gun fires at the 4 o’clock position. Dabbs tested the 62 lb., multi-barreled behemoth and came away awed: “This is a Gatling gun. There are no rails, battery-powered optics or laser designators. The manual of arms is painfully simple. Point the gun at something you dislike, snap in a magazine and turn the handle. Then get ready for near-spiritual ballistic rapture.”
Mossberg’s MC2c is the latest addition to the company’s subcompact series, with five initial offerings featuring double-column flush-fit 13-round and extended 15-round magazines. Suited to EDC with its short length, narrow width and ample round capacity, Denny Hansen went hands-on with the 9mm and contends, “Like its subcompact little brother, I was impressed with the ergonomics of the new pistol. I have spent more time with the 1911 than any other handgun and since the grip angle mimics the 1911 it came on target naturally and quickly.”
Readers are encouraged to enter to win a MC2c to call their own in August’s Firearms Giveaway Package. Ideal for concealed carry, the MC2c tops out at only 7.1" long overall and 1.10" wide. The winner will also receive a Streamlight TLR-8AG gun light, a Ambidextrous Sweat Shield 2-in-1 Holster from Remora Holsters and an American Patriot Gun Magnet from SofHold. Combined, the package is valued at more than $1,000. Enter the free drawing at www.gunsmagazine.com/giveaways.
More highlights in the August issue include “The First Forty-Fours — The .44 Comes Of Age” in the Campfire Tales column. In Part II of this series, John Taffin recounts the evolution of the cartridge throughout the mid-1800s. These are indeed unusual times, and as many people look to arm themselves, the age-old question of “if you could only own one gun what would it be?” is often asked. Dave Anderson delivers “Rifles For Troubled Times — Making Good Choices In Bad Times” in the Rifles column. Serious carbine collectors usually won’t rest until they have at least one example of the most widely produced American military arm during WWII, the M1 carbine. Frank Jardim pays homage to the classic firearm in the Surplus & Tactical installment.
GUNS Magazine digital subscriptions and the August issue are available for purchase at www.fmgpubs.com. Look for the latest GUNS Magazine Podcast episodes at www.gunsmagazine.com/podcast and other popular streaming sites.
CONTACT: BRENT T. WHEAT