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Stephen A. Camp’s

Hi Powers and Handguns

  • A Critical Look at the SIG P-210 9mm

    Generally regarded as the most intrinsically accurate “service” pistol extant, the SIG P-210 has always commanded a hefty price. While part of this can be due to both import tariffs and exchange rates, the fact is that the gun’s always been expensive. I bought my first one in the mid-’70’s for the princely sum of $350.00 which would…

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  • Best Buys in Handguns

    After some pretty extensive use and careful observation, I’d like to pass along what I believe are best buys in the handgun market. Nothing will be mentioned that I’ve not personally shot on several occasions and while what I “like” is subjective and may not match your preferences, they might at least provide food for…

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  • Makarov!  Well Worth the Money!

    This is not a “range report” on the Makarov.  I have a couple of those out there on www.pistolsmith.com and www.1911forum.com as well as other sites if interested. This concerns my observations of the little jewel after fair use over a bit more than a year. With other than the 115 and 120-grain JHP loads, these pistols are normally dead-bang reliable…

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  • Feeding the .38 Snub

    With their abbreviated barrels, usually about 2″ in length, the little revolver’s effectiveness is less than its counterparts having 3″ tubes and certainly those with 4″ or longer barrels. This is just one of life’s compromises when going for a small revolver that is extremely easy to conceal…and therein lies the rub. Between serious students…

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  • Hi Power Disassembly Guide

    by Stephen A. Camp                                                            Printed on 65-lb bright white card stock, this guide contains three physical pages printed front and back for six pages of color photographs and text to guide the user step-by-step through field stripping and complete detail stripping of the Browning Hi Power. Each picture and accompanying text is boxed and easy to…

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  • Defensive Handguns

    by Stephen A.Camp This book is primarily focused on suggestions of what gun to shoot and is not aimed at tactics and techniques.  While somewhat humorous in places, serious information is provided and many questions are answered.  There are numerous B&W photographs throughout the book. .         This book provides information to help the reader in the judicious selection of…

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  • The Shooter’s Guide to the 1911 Pattern Pistol

    by Stephen A.Camp The Shooter’s Guide to the 1911 Pattern Pistol has been completed and is ready for sale.  This book is not a primer for gunsmiths, nor does it cover race guns or double stacks.  The book focuses heavily on the .45 ACP 1911 in the usual 5″ versions, but does discuss Commander-style versions, compacts,…

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