Gunwriters and gun magazines and their drivel

[Adam Helmer]

Joe,

I agree with you that the majority of gun rags are a waste of time as the other posters lament.

Let us review the magazine scenario: First, a gun maker sends a "test" gun to a scribe who, in most cases, gets to keep it for his time and write up. Second, the gun maker has advertising copy in the magazine and is a "good client."

Third, It ALWAYS slays me when a scribe describes the "test" gun by saying, "The fit and finish were perfect." Walla, what does the scribe expect? Does he think the gun maker will just take "any old gun off the production line" for a test? NO!

If, and when, the gun tester goes to a gun shop and buys a manufacturer's product like we all do, then I will give some credibility to his gun test. But, the "HAND PICKED" specimen is not a real reflection of the product!

Adam