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Roy Huntington

Officer (Ret.)

Articlesby Roy HuntingtonFebruary 1, 2003

Smith & Wesson 386PD Revolver

Simply put, revolvers work. And that's something people treasure in these overcomplicated times.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonJanuary 1, 2003

Les Baer Super-Tac

With the dramatic resurgence in interest in the 1911 platform, it's comforting to note the old war-horse is still a viable alternative to the black-plastic gun trend.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonDecember 1, 2002

Hi-Point Firearms Model 995 Carbine

If you can put the gun-snob side of you in a drawer for a minute, you may learn something here when it comes to affordable firepower.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonNovember 1, 2002

The FN Police Shotgun

From the classic Browing Hi-Power pistol, to today's current crop of high-tech firearms, FN's reputation is that of a Cadillac of police and military firearms.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonOctober 1, 2002

Kimber Custom II Pistol

The officers of LAPD SWAT wanted a handgun that was solid, reliable, and delivered the features, accessories, and performance they felt they needed. After an extensive period of testing there was one clear winner: the Kimber Custom II.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonSeptember 1, 2002

Taurus' PT111 Millennium

At 18.7 ounces, the PT111SS qualifies as a true pocket pistol.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonSeptember 1, 2002

Scattergun Goodies

Few items in the police arsenal are asked to wear as many hats as the duty shotgun. This ubiquitous tool is being increasingly relied upon to perform a wide range of roles-many never imagined even 20 years ago.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonAugust 1, 2002

Mossberg: The 'Other' Shotgun

With the advent of today's innovative roundup of specialty munitions, including high-velocity sabot slugs, less-lethal rounds, and the new generations of low-recoiling buckshot, the smoothbore has a new lease on life.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonJuly 1, 2002

Safe at Home

“Bang, bang, Daddy,” the little voice says, with a wide smile on his face. His fingers aren’t long enough to reach the trigger, but your gut wrenches into your throat, as you duck, reach out for the gun, and softly say, “No, son, put it down.”

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonJuly 1, 2002

Springfield Armory's 'Extreme Duty'

It looked like the metal was finished virtually flawlessly, and these weren't castings but forgings, milled to final form. Impressive.

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