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The master craftsmen of Turnbull Restoration excel in taking firearms to dizzying heights of beauty, performance and quality. They showcase their collective talents on a classic Browning SA-22 in the July issue of GUNS.
With a hand-engraved receiver and signature bone charcoal color case-hardening, the enhanced SA-22 instantly became an heirloom-quality piece. Mike Nelson of Turnbull notes, “We all know the bonding powers of our favorite rimfires. They connect us to memories of teaching our kids how to shoot, and our own childhood memories running a .22 for the first time. Making that kind of mark with our customers and their families is what it’s all about for us.”
Alan Garbers explores the “Pocket Pistols Of The Old West.” These diminutive firearms came in all shapes, sizes and calibers and, surprisingly, were sold more (by a 10:1 margin) than the wildly popular Colt Peacemaker. The palm-sized pistols were a common choice for hidden protection when the stakes were high and carrying a weapon in public was largely prohibited.
Topping the July Firearms Package Giveaway is a Franklin Armory F17-L chambered in .17 WSM that sports a 20" threaded barrel. The winner will also receive a Provoke knife from CRKT and ProTac 2.0 Rail Mount from Streamlight. Valued at $2,179, readers are encouraged to enter the free drawing online at GunsMagazine.com/giveaways.
Elsewhere in the July issue, Mike “Duke” Venturino provides a primer on building snake loads as buzztail season approaches in Montana Musings. In Make Ready, Gunsite instructor Robert Doak makes the case for appendix carry as the best on-body concealment option for a handgun. Hunter-grizzly bear encounters are becoming more common — and often end badly for both. In “Bear Guns For Elk Country,” Wayne van Zwoll offers tips for self-protection against the alpha predator.
Discover more at GunsMagazine.com and by listening to the latest GUNS Magazine Podcast episodes, such as “How Much Accuracy Should You Expect With A Pistol?” Purchase the July issue of GUNS or order a subscription at fmgpubs.com. Digital versions are also available.
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