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REMINGTON V3 SHOTGUN
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MAY 2016
KIMBER
HAS
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YOUR
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ERIC R.
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Takes on
the
Classic
Carry Elite
NEW FOR
2016
PREVIEW
K6S
TM
7075 Aluminum
Forged Housing
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Intuitive Optical Design
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or tube effect
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FOR INCREASED
SITUATIONAL
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CONTENTS
THE
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GETTING MORE
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Three all-day field guns that
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effectively? Also, how much do
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9mm with a 3-inch barrel and am
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4-inch barrel and add ports on the
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In an unrelated question, why
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with rifles? Would the effect on the
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IDENTIFICATION
& VALUES
EARLY WALTHER PISTOL
Q: I would like to inquire about the history, value and
veracity of origin for a pistol I inherited from my grandfather, a World War II veteran. He served in Europe following D-Day and came home with this well-worn Walther,
S/N 69XXX, as a wartime souvenir. Stamped along the
left of the slide is Selbstlade-Pistole Cal 6,35 Walthers
Patent. with the Walther banner below. Along the right
is Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Zella-Mehlis I with three
stylized Ns and crowns stamped sideways on the slide,
barrel and trigger. One continuous groove along the
slides top, a knurled barrel cap and magazine release
located aft of the magazine well round out its features.
J.K.
Email
A: Your grandad brought back a Walther Model 5 6.35mm
(.25 ACP) semiauto pistol. These little guns were manufactured beginning in 1913 and were a slight upgrade from
the earlier Model 2, which came out some four years earlier.
These were well-made, popular little repeaters. The photos
indicate the condition of your heirloom leaves something
to be desired, but assuming it is complete and functional, it
is still worth between $125 and $150.
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Q: Im sending photographs of a blackpowder
rifle that has been handed
down through my family.
The only original components are the barrel,
double-set trigger and
hardware from the original
stock and ramrod. The
wood was dry-rotted and
pretty much destroyed by
carpenter ants. The stock
is a duplicate of what the
original looked like so that
I could use the original
hardware. The double-set
triggers work well with a
replacement hammer/lock
I found. After soaking the
barrel in Kroil oil, it cleaned
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T H E C A R RY R I G
EAA ABDO
IT LOOKS LIKE A CELLPHONE CASE, I was
told. The ABDO measured 4.24-inches wide and
6.37-inches tall. Perhaps a case for an iPhone 6
Plus or a Samsung Galaxy S, I thought in return.
Its not small, but it does hide a gun outside the
waistband (OWB).
The ABDO isnt for every gun. In fact, European American Armory (EAA) offers a continuously updated fit list on its website
(theabdo.com) as well as a sticker applied to the
back above the belt clip for quick reference.
The fit list includes the Diamondback DB380,
Kel-Tec P-3AT, Seecamp .32 ACP, Ruger LCP, Beretta
Pico, North American Arms Guardian in .32 and .380 ACP,
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard, and multiple models of the
Taurus 738 TCP. Open the ABDO and youll find a plastic
dowel rod that inserts inside the barrel to orient the pistol
vertically. This keeps it from falling out when we slide the
release button causing the door to swing down and open.
Because the rod measures 2.64 inches in length, the typical .380 cartridge has an overall length of .95 inch and the
barrels of these .32s and .380s average 2.82 inches from
breechface to muzzle, the math quickly confirms that the
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The EAA ABDO disguises one of several compatible .32 or .380 ACP pistols as if it were a
protective cellphone case. EAA even went as far as to mold a device icon to suggest so.
LCP wasnt loaded since I was just getting a feel for wearing it. A call to EAA resulted in a replacement, and I was
told that my original ABDO had an old plastic clip design
on a stainless hinge. The new one features a spring-steel
clip with four screws securing it to the back of the case.
I wore the ABDO almost continuously for more than 30
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None
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Yes, microlights and laser units
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EAA, 321-639-4842, theabdo.com
Draw-to-fire time is the average of five clean draws from concealment within the ABDO (unlocked) producing an A-zone hit on a stationary
target positioned at 21 feet.
days. Only one person commented on the large cellphone case I was wearing on my hip in public. That said,
if you hide some of the ABDO with an untucked shirt or
overgarment, most people never notice.
At the range, it worked as described. Since I do not recommend .380s or guns of a smaller caliber as alternatives to
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INTRODUCING THE
KIMBER K6s IN .357 MAGNUM.
words by patrick sweeney
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K6s
Revolver, hammer fired
.38 Special/.357 Magnum
6 rds.
2 in.
6.62 in.
1.39 in.
1 lb., 7 oz.
Stainless steel
Crimson Trace, blue rubber
Black, serrated, drift adj.
8 lbs., 8 oz. (tested);
Double Action Only (DAO)
MSRP: $899
Manufacturer: Kimber Mfg., Inc.,
888-243-4522
kimberamerica.com
Kimber
Type:
Cartridge:
Capacity:
Barrel:
Overall length:
Width:
Weight:
Finish:
Grips:
Sights:
Trigger:
the Kimber K6s does not use
typical slotted screws. not only
are modern fasteners more
durable and less likely to let our
tools slip and mar the finish,
they can be tightened down
more than conventional screws.
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A snubbie fed
hot loads is
going to be a
flamethrower.
thats just a
part of life and
worth remembering when
shooting the
K6s indoors.
It took another month before G&A could get range time with
one. Part of the reason for the long lead time, I discovered, was
partly due to the CAD/CAM manufacturing process. We talked at
length with Ron Dudzic, K6s product engineer, about this.
We used modern design and stress analysis software to refine
the design. We made 3D plastic models and handled them. They
felt great. Then we fired up the machines and made some metal
prototypes to testfire. And thats when we found that the sleek,
curved backstrap
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in addition
to clean and
modern lines of
the frame, the
cylinder latch is
a flat, low-profile
button that is
pressed into the
frame to access
the cylinder.
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Kimber decision
to offer the
K6s as a .357
Magnum gives
us the option to
shoot .38s. which
will serve you
best? the author
suggests that
new users work
their way up to
the Magnum.
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Only top-grade hardwoods are used.
Every stock is dried to exacting
specications to ensure rigidity and
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With 20 different stock shapes and 25
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SD
BEST
GROUP
(IN.)
AVERAGE
GROUP
(IN.)
81
33
1.89
2.92
727
57
24
2.03
3.33
872
46
19
2.37
3.13
827
58
25
3.12
3.5
VELOCITY
(FPS)
ES
765
LOAD
notes: Accuracy results are the average of five, five-shot groups at 15 yards using a sandbagged rest. Chronograph results are the average of 5 shots measured at 15 feet using an
Oehler Model 35 Proof.
SD
BEST
GROUP
(IN.)
AVERAGE
GROUP
(IN.)
56
21
1.55
4.59
1,031
2.14
3.12
1,192
48
19
2.9
3.51
981
111
49
4.06
4.69
VELOCITY
(FPS)
ES
1,245
LOAD
notes: Accuracy results are the average of five, five-shot groups at 15 yards using a sandbagged rest. Chronograph results are the average of 5 shots, measured at 15 feet using an
Oehler Model 35 Proof. *The Hornady .357 accuracy was average of four, five-shot groups.
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shoot. What you cant get around is muzzle blast. A 2-inch barrel is going to be a
flame-thrower with most .357 loads. The
laws of physics apply here. No amount
of design effort on the part of Kimber is
going to prevent muzzle flash. For that
we would have to ask the ammunition
companies to assist.
The .38 Specials faired better in the
accuracy department than the .357s. Keep
in mind that even the largest .357 group
was smaller than the apparent width
of the front sight on the target, and the
smallest .357 groups were brag-worthy.
The last takeaway to remember about
the K6s is with the sleek design. The sights
are replaceable. The front is pinned in,
and the rear is a special dovetail. Nightsight companies are already hard at work
creating replacements for the front and
rear. The cylinder release is a push-in
button type. There is no pulling back or
pushing forward, which keeps the sides
of the frame slim. And last, the sideplate
screws are not slotted screws, they are
modern fasteners, and the K6s comes
with a wrench that fits. They designed the
sideplate fit so it blends in with the lines of
the frame. The result of all these cosmetic
details is that the K6s is clearly a revolver,
but it is a 21st century revolver. It is more
Art Deco than Art Nouveau.
The price? Well, the MSRP is a dollar
under nine Benjamins, which will be a
bit steep to many. Twenty to 30 years ago,
$410 was not an unreasonable price for
an all-stainless, hammerless .38 Special
and it only held five shots. Now, I can
have six, in .357, for the modern-day
equivalent cost. There isnt much else to
complain about. (Not to mention the cost
of an action job, grips and sights.) I think
Kimber is going to have to hire an extra
shift to keep up.
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is the annual
trade show for the firearm
industry, and it is a sight to
behold. The space is so vast that people literally navigate by landmarks. The
2016 event proved to be the year of
the 9mm. Almost every 1911 maker is
even offering a 9, and the tactical arena
is making another catch-up to the competition world. Trends this year suggest
that .380 is hot again, and 9mm ammo
is subplanting the need for .40 to exist.
Red dot sight pistols are in demand, and
colored guns are the rage. Heres a short
list of our favorites to follow up with.
he shot show
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BERETTA M9A3
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
The Beretta
92/M9 in
perfected
form.
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
9mm
17+1 rds.
5.1 in.
8.7 in.
5 lbs., 8 oz.
9 lbs., 8 oz.
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
.45 ACP
7+1 rds.
5.5 in.
8.5 in.
2 lbs., 8 oz.
3 lbs., 8 oz.
Semiautomatic
9mm
9+1 rds.
4.25 in.
7.75 in.
1 lb., 13 oz.
3 lbs., 8 oz.
PRO
CON
An affordable,
light and carry-ready 1911
Commander.
BOTTOM
LINE
Now we dont
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PRO
CON
BOTTOM
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PRO
CON
This gun is
cheaper than
paying to have
your slide
milled.
Optic not
included and
can rival the
price of the
gun.
BOTTOM
LINE
Glock is paying
attention again.
TYPE Semiautomatic
CARTRIDGE 9mm
CAPACITY 17+1 rds. (G17)
15 + 1 rds. (G19)
BARREL 4.48 in. (G17)
4.02 in. (G19)
OAL 8.03 in. (G17)
7.36 in. (G19)
WEIGHT 1 lb., 9 oz. (G17)
1 lb., 8 oz. (G19)
TRIGGER 5 lbs., 8 oz.
HONOR DEFENSE
PRO
CON
Affordable
and holds
more than six
rounds.
BOTTOM
LINE
The compact
carry wars are
still hot.
KIMBER K6s
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Revolver
.38/.357 Mag.
6 rds.
2 in.
6.62 in.
1 lb., 7oz.
8 lbs.
PRO
CON
Incredibly
smooth trigger
and aesthetics.
Pricey for
a revolver
intended for
carry.
BOTTOM
LINE
The wheelgun
lives on.
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
9mm
7+1 rds.
3.2 in.
6.2 in.
1 lb., 6 oz.
5 lbs., 8 oz.
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CON
BOTTOM
Impeccable fit
Expensive.
LINE
and blacked- Needs a short
The best
out finish. rail option to be looking and
perfect.
handling 9mm
1911 to date.
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
9mm
9+1 rds.
4.25 in.
7.75 in.
2 lbs., 2 oz.
3 lbs., 8 oz.
NIGHTHAWK HI POWER
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
9mm
13+1 rds.
4.75 in.
8.1 in.
2 lbs., 4 oz.
4 lbs.
PRO
CON
No more
hammer bite.
Nighthawk
excellence.
A little heavier
and less
rounds than
going polymer.
BOTTOM
LINE
Carrying with
class. Be
classy. Youll
like it.
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
Great gun.
Dont judge
it until youve
shot it.
TYPE Semiautomatic
CARTRIDGE 9mm, .45 ACP
CAPACITY 17+1 rds. (9mm),
10+1 rds. (.45 ACP)
BARREL 4.2 in.
OAL 7.5 in.
WEIGHT 1 lb., 14 oz.
TRIGGER 3 lbs., 8 oz.
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Semiautomatic
9mm
15+1 rds.
3.9 in.
7.1 in.
1 lb., 13 oz.
10 lbs. (DA)
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
Semiautomatic
9mm
10+1 rds.
4 in.
7.5 in.
1 lb., 15 oz.
4 lb., 8 oz.
PRO
CON
Could be the
ideal size 1911
for carry.
Some of us
wish it had a
bushing.
BOTTOM
LINE
A true one-size
fits-all frame
designed
around 9mm.
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
.22LR
10+1 rds.
5.5 in.
9.2 in.
2 lb., 4 oz.
5 lbs.
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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
RANGE OFFICER OPERATOR 9mm
The value-packed Range Officer, with
Novak sights, a match build and accuracy,
now features an accessory rail and is available in 9mm. If you thought shooting was
fun before, a full-size 1911 in 9mm is soft
in recoil, fast on-target, cheap to feed and,
since its a Range Officer, it is accurate. The
barrel has an integral ramp, so cases are
fully supported. The RO is a perfect canvas
for customizing, since Springfield Armory
did all the hard work.
springfield-armory.com $980
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
9mm
9+1 rds.
5 in.
8.6 in.
2 lbs., 8 oz.
4 lbs., 8 oz.
TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TRIGGER
Semiautomatic
9mm
7+1 rds.
3.18 in.
6.3 in.
1 lb., 5 oz.
6 lbs.
PRO
CON
A joy to shoot,
and now we
can attach a
light.
Wish it was
offered with
something
besides a red
fiber optic front
sight.
BOTTOM
LINE
Your other
pistols will be
jealous of the
attention this
one gets.
CON
BOTTOM
WALTHER PPS M2
Last summer, the Walther PPS bested other
contenders in G&As Single-Stack 9mm
Shootout with the only criticism given to its
paddle magazine release. Walther quickly
added the PPS M2 to 2016s lineup and
perfected it. They took the 1-inch-flat PPS,
changed the magazine release from the
Teutonic paddle and converted it to an
American-style button. They made the grip
area of the frame even more ergonomic,
and they added another round to the
magazine options (three included).
waltherarms.com $470
PRO
This is likely
the best
single-stack
9mm you can
carry.
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A steel recoil lug sits in the stock and frees up the forward portion of the receiver for a
massive bedding surface. Very clever.
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the t3x Ctr also has a forward attachment that makes the forend flat and wide
to ride bags for excellent support.
Finish:
Trigger:
Sights:
MSRP:
Manufacturer:
T3 Lite Stainless
Bolt action
.308 Winchester (tested)
4 + 1 rds.
22 in., 1:11-in. twist
42.5 in.
6 lbs., 1.6 oz.
Injection-molded polymer
w/ interchangeable grip
Conventional and vertical
inserts
13.5 in., adj. w/ spacer
inserts
Stainless
3 lbs., 2 oz. (tested)
None
$700
Tikka, 800-929-2901
berettausa.com
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been Proposed in a
Class Action Lawsuit that
Alleges Safety Defects in
Taurus Pistols
PLEASE READ
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Concerning Your Options
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You may be a Class Member if you are a resident
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Islands, or Guam and own at least one Class
Pistol (these include PT, Millennium, and
24/7 models; see the website for a complete
listing) on July 30, 2015. The settlement
doesnt include Taurus G2 model pistols.
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Bolt action
.308 Winchester (tested)
10 rds.
20 in., 1:11-in. twist
40 in.
7 lbs., 8 oz.
Injection-molded polymer
with additional wide forend
and interchangeable grips
Traditional and vertical
inserts
13.5 in.
Matte blue
3 lbs.
None
$950
Tikka, 800-929-2901
berettausa.com
the t3x Ctr takes the same 10-round mag as the SAKo trG-22.
the Ctr has a cheek riser that helps us adapt to shooting with
larger maintubes and objective lenses found with modern optics.
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Also new for the Tikka T3x action is a metal bolt shroud that
replaces the plastic shroud on older models. While this change is
almost purely cosmetic, a metal shroud inspires more confidence
than a plastic one. Piercing a primer can blow a lot of gas and
debris back down the firing pin channel inside the bolt body.
One end of that firing pin channel points at the primer and the
other end points right at the shooters face and eye. Although Ive
never seen a problem with a plastic bolt shroud failing to protect
the shooters face, even with a pierced primer, I feel a lot better
with the new metal bolt shroud that replaces it.
Material selection. The T3x stock also
has some improvements over the legacy
model. The biggest functional change is
that the recoil lug is now made from steel
instead of aluminum.
Tikka rifles are unique in a few aspects,
one of which is the recoil lug doesnt sit
between the barrel and receiver but inside
the stock. The lug protrudes from the
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Tikka T3 Forest
Type:
Cartridge:
Capacity:
Barrel:
Overall Length:
Weight:
Stock:
Grips:
Length of Pull:
Finish:
Trigger:
Sights:
MSRP:
Manufacturer:
Bolt action
.308 Winchester (tested)
4 + 1 rds.
22 in., 1:11-in. twist
42.5 in.
6 lbs., 13 oz.
Walnut
Checkered
13.5 in., adjustable with
spacers
Matte blue
3 lbs., 4.8 oz. (tested)
None
$850
Tikka, 800-929-2901
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PRO
Complete rifle
is ready to fire
as purchased.
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
Most shooters
will want the A great entryforward assist level shooter or
and dustcover. an excuse to
build a project.
PRO
CON
Light and
accurate.
Expensive.
BOTTOM
LINE
A 6.5 now
rounds out this
brands long
list of ARs.
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CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
G&A
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Bolt action
Varies
3 rds.
22 in.
41.5 in.
6 lbs., 8 oz.
KEL-TEC RDB
KIMBER HUNTER
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
Light and
Currently, comambidextrous. ing across one A bullpup that
Inexpensive is like hunting a should fail
to meet its
by bullpup
unicorn.
demand for
standards.
quite some
time.
PRO
CON
A Kimber rifle
Many will
priced less eventually want
than $1,000.
to restock it.
BOTTOM
LINE
A Kimber
through and
through.
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
News flash:
Mossberg
endorses
M-LOK.
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TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
Bolt action
308 Win.
10 rds.
16.25 in.; 1:10 twist
37.5 in.
9 lbs.
POF-USA REVOLUTION
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
Package is
You can have
A low-cost
cheaper than
it in any
buying the
chambering you alternative to
rifle and scope want, as long as Coopers Steyr
Scout rifle.
separately.
its .308 Win.
PRO
CON
A truly
do-anything
rifle.
BOTTOM
LINE
Do we still
need a 5.56?
PRO
CON
Extremely
popular rifle
now available
in magnum
cartridges.
Inexpensive.
The action
could be
smoother.
BOTTOM
LINE
We think its the
most affordable
.300 Win. Mag.
out there.
TaurusUSA.com
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This rifle is a prime example of developments made for the military, but the
commercial sector reaps its benefits.
SIG Sauers first generation 716 pulled
together a piston-operated AR-pattern rifle
chambered in .308. It was nice but heavy.
The Gen 2 version was developed for a
foreign Special Operations solicitation.
SIG Sauer took the 716, cut 2 pounds of
weight, added an adjustable gas block for
suppressor use and updated the forend
with a longer and slimmer KeyMod forend.
The new rifle comes in under 9 pounds
and makes an excellent choice for a
general-purpose semiautomatic .308.
sigsauer.com $2,963
PRO
CON
Affordable,
reliable
semiauto
.22 WMR.
BOTTOM
LINE
Reliable and
even more
accurate.
Another win for
Savage.
PRO
CON
Unsurpassed
performance
for the money.
Its only
available in
black.
BOTTOM
LINE
A low-cost
long-distance
plan.
PRO
CON
Expensive.
Also, many
have already
jumped off
the KeyMod
bandwagon.
BOTTOM
LINE
Much improved
feature set and
lighter weight.
MSRP: $1950*
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MSRP: $2550*
MSRP: $925*
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PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
Dustcover
At $739 and
and forward built by S&W, Valued entryassist are now its hard to find level carbine or
standard. No something to another great
project gun.
price increase.
fault.
PRO
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
AR-like
AR-like
ergonomics on ergonomics on
AR-like
an M1A rifle! an M1A rifle. ergonomics on
Yeah!
Boo!
an M1A rifle.
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
Updates
Expensive
fix every
and we have to This SBR is one
legitimate
submit an ATF of the shortest
bullpups
complaint of its
Form 1.
available.
predecessor.
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TYPE
CARTRIDGE
CAPACITY
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
Bolt action
Varies
3 or 4 rds.
22.5 in.
42.5 in.
6 lbs., 13 oz.
TIKKA T3x
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
Modularity
Your options
LINE
allows shooters will be limited Budget-minded
to tailor this
to whats in
with SAKO
rifle to fit
your dealers accuracy and
individual
racks.
build quality.
needs.
PRO
CON
As close to the
real thing as
you can get.
Not real
enough for
some.
BOTTOM
LINE
Still worth
owning for
historys sake
alone.
PRO
CON
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V stands for
versatility. As
with the 50-yearold Remington
Model 1100, the
V3 is as formidable of a competitor at the skeet,
sporting clays
and trap ranges
as it is proving to
be in the field.
REMINGTON
TAKES
SOMETHING
GOOD AND
MAKES IT
BETTER.
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amount of gas produced by the fired shell to run the gun. When
a 3-inch shell (or 3-inch in the Versa Max) is fired, the shells
hull reduces the amount of gas allowed to pass through the ports
by covering more of them. This allows both guns to instantly
adjust to varying pressures produced by different shell lengths.
From the ports, the gas flows into two gas-piston assemblies
on either side of the bottom of the chamber where it pushes on
piston rods that impart force on the bolt assembly to cycle the
guns action. The pistons on the Versa Max are simple one-stage
pistons that push on the bolt face and bleed excess gas with the
movement of a single part. The pistons on the V3, however,
feature unique second-stage valves that open and vent excess gas
out the front of the gas-piston assemblies. Why the difference in
design between the two guns? The additional valves in the V3
help to attenuate recoil in the lighter gun, but primarily serve to
optimize bolt velocity and function with the widest possible variety of 23/4- and 3-inch loads. Though the Versa Max and V3 do
not share a single interchangeable part, the operating principles
are the same. In the Versa Max, there is more mass in the internal
components to move rearward for a longer duration than in the
V3, so the V3 doesnt need as much gas to operate.
The V3 incorporates a
unique four-lug rotating bolt.
The bolt head and bolt carrier
together are a unified component that is not designed
to come apart during normal
disassembly, as is the bolt in
the Versa Max. The V3s bolt
head is also slimmer. On the
left side of the bolt is a clever
lever called the shell guide,
which resides just ahead of
the bolt blocker. The shell
guide is opposite the extractor,
and is grooved on the inside
to guide the rim of the shell.
During the extraction process,
the shell guide acts a little like
a dual extractor due to the
small nubs or bosses on the
end that hold the shell during
extraction prior to ejection.
Remington indicates that this
the V3 is quickly
fieldstripped for
maintenance revealing an assembly of
stainless steel and
aluminum parts.
therefore, shooters
wont have to do
much of it.
Below: Better
known for producing guns with steel
receivers, remington built the V3 on
an aluminum one
with a polymer
triggerguard. Controls are still where
they should be.
Bottom: the black
synthetic forend
is molded with a
fashionably modern appearance
thats tactile and
controllable.
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Utilizing remingtons
Versa Port technology,
the V3 adds pressure
compensating valves in
each gas chamber to
further reduce felt recoil
and optimize performance across all 3-inch
shotshells, including light
1-ounce target loads up
to the heaviest magnum
loads.
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PERFORMANCE
I was pleased to note
that Remington forwent the
REMINGTON HYPERSONIC STEEL
12-GA., 3-IN., 1 OZ., NO. 2; AVERAGE PELLET COUNT: 156; VELOCITY: 1,700 FPS; AVERAGE OF 10 PATTERNS
conventional recoil spring
assembly in the stock. This
FULL
MODIFIED
IMPROVED CYLINDER
means that the V3 can be
= POINT OF HOLD
adapted with different kinds of
stocks and shims to make the
7
6
11
13
7
11
guns more versatile, fit better
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19
26
26
24
and easier to work with. Not
having a recoil spring system
26
15
23
38
22
22
in the stock also moves the
9
11
14
12
7
16
balance of the V3 to the center
and underneath the receiver
rather than at the rear. The
21-IN. INNER CIRCLE: 115 (73.7%)
21-IN. INNER CIRCLE: 90 (57.7%)
21-IN. INNER CIRCLE: 88 (56.4%)
waterfowlers I know prefer a
30-IN. OUTER CIRCLE: 41 (26.3%)
30-IN. OUTER CIRCLE: 31 (19.9%)
30-IN. OUTER CIRCLE: 52 (33.3%)
TOTAL HITS: 156 (100%)
TOTAL HITS: 121 (77.6%)
TOTAL HITS: 140 (89.7%)
shotgun thats not heavy in the
stock. Plus, Remington was
The aluminum receiver is married to a stainless steel magazine
able to reduce the size of the grip, making it more comfortable
tube. Aluminum was selected for the V3 to achieve a weightfor small-handed shooters.
loss goal without subjecting it to corrosive effects of an outdoor
environment. Being that the 7.16-pound V3 is a lighter gun than
Why it matters. Remington gave us a winner with the Versa
the 7.7-pound Versa Max means that it offers a more balanced
Max. Remington likely has another winner in the V3.
feel and a quicker swing for those who dont need or want to run
If the Versa Max can accommodate 2-, 3- and 3-inch loads,
a 3-inch load. The second point that favors the V3 is the $895
while the V3 only runs on 2- and 3-inch shells, you may wonMSRP. A Versa Max retails for $1,456. My prediction is that the
der: Why does the V3 matter? I have two good reasons: weight
V3 marks the comeback of the American-made autoloader.
and price.
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and
youve been grousing about the lack
of new scatterguns recently, then
2016 is going to be your year. At the
annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, several
new models and line extensions were
announced. And theres something on
this list for almost every type of shooter
and budget. There are shotguns here
that are specially designed for ladies,
small shooters and even left-handed
ones. There are models chambered for
every common load, ranging from .410
bore all the way up to 12 gauge. They
range in price from $400 to well over
$2,000. Many wear high-grade walnut
and engraved receivers, while others are
dressed in basic black or the latest camo
trend. Whether looking for a shotgun to
drop teal and doves or break 100 clays in
a row, theres a gun here for you.
f youre a shotgun enthusiast
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TYPE
GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TYPE
GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
Semiautomatic
12
31/2 in.
28 in.
49.6 in.
7 lbs., 4.8 oz.
TYPE
GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
Semiautomatic
28
3 in.
26 in.
47.5 in.
5 lbs.
Semiautomatic
16
23/4 in.
28 in.
49.25 in.
5 lbs., 13 oz.
PRO
CON
Benellis
ComforTech
System is well
named.
A growing
tide of
budget priced
inertia guns
loom.
BOTTOM
LINE
Theres a
reason this
gun has been
on top for 25
years.
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
A lovely,
lightweight
extra 1/4-inch
chambered
upland gun.
PRO
CON
Handy enough
16 gauge
to carry all ammo offerings
day and packs are limited.
plenty of
punch.
BOTTOM
LINE
Still pretty
sweet.
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GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
TYPE Side-by-side
GAUGE 12, 20, 28, .410 bore
CHAMBERED 3 in. (12, 20, .410)
23/4 in. (28)
BARREL 28 in.
OAL 45.75 in.
WEIGHT 7 lbs., 5 oz. (12 ga.)
6 lbs., 5 oz. (20 ga.)
5 lbs., 14 oz. (28 ga. and .410)
Over/under
12, 20
3 in.
28 in.
45.5 in.
7 lbs., 5 oz. (12 ga.)
6 lbs., 8 oz. (20 ga.)
TYPE
GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
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Semiautomatic
12
3 in.
28 in.
48.5 in.
6 lbs., 10 oz.
CZ DRAKE
PRO
CON
BOTTOM
PRO
CON
A great
alternative to
the classic
double.
The 28 gauge
is heavier and
holds one less
shell than the
new Benelli
ETHOS 28.
BOTTOM
LINE
Better than its
predecessor
and easy to
carry all day.
PRO
CON
More women
Left-handed
shooting is women are still
always a good
left out.
thing.
BOTTOM
LINE
An affordable,
reliable gun
engineered
specifically for
women.
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TYPE
GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
TYPE
GAUGE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
Pump-action
12, 20
3 in.
28 in. (12 ga.)
26 in. (20 ga.)
OAL 48.5 in. (12 ga.)
45.25 in. (20 ga.)
WEIGHT 7 lbs., 8 oz.
TYPE
BORE
CHAMBERED
BARREL
OAL
WEIGHT
Semiautomatic
12
3 in.
28 in., 26 in.
49 in., 47 in.
7 lbs., 4 oz.
Over/under
.410
3 in.
26 in.
42.9 in.
5 lbs., 8 oz.
MOSSBERG L-SERIES
REMINGTON V3
Mossberg is now offering its legendary 500, 590 and 590A1 pump-action
shotguns in left-hand versions. We have
counted 15 flavors total. Known as the
L-series, they include a variety of 12-gauge
models designed for everything from deer
hunting to personal defense to law-enforcement work. One of these new models
is based on the 500 FLEX, which allows
us to swap out stocks, barrels and forends
to personally configure our shotgun or
change its purpose. Like all 500s and 590s,
the L-Series guns feature twin action bars,
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mossberg.com $518+
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CON
Not a token
left-handed
gun.
Not as cheap
as some
imports.
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options for
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PRO
CON
Great
Its heavier than
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other inertia
balance with a
guns listed
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here.
gas system.
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CON
Big Greens
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answer to the
un-American
inertia
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No short LOP
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The Weatherby name is most closely associated with rifles and red-hot cartridges,
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SKB in Japan. Then, Weatherby shotguns
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top tang-mounted safety/barrel selector,
and the barrels are chrome lined. These
guns are available in 12 gauge with either
26- or 28-inch barrels and three chokes (IC,
M and F). Were happy its back.
weatherby.com $1,100
PRO
CON
A new breed of
inertia-operated semiauto
shotgun.
No recoil
reduction
system or
shim kit.
BOTTOM
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Stevens knows
how to make
affordable,
reliable guns.
PRO
Expensive
features at a
reasonable
price.
CON
BOTTOM
LINE
The rounded
forearm profile Looks and feels
gives it a portly like it should
cost way more
look.
than $1,000.
PRO
CON
An affordable
pump-shotgun
that doesnt
feel cheap.
The crossbolt
safety is
located ahead
of the trigger.
Boo.
BOTTOM
LINE
Winchesters
blue-chip,
blue-collar
shotgun is
versatile.
That's why discriminating shooters whose jobs, professional success or personal safety depend on super accurate,
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We are going to start referring to Brownings
new line of ammunition as smart ammo.
Each caliber is designed to crush the target
it is intended to be used against. Editor Eric
R. Poole and contributor Craig Boddington
used Brownings new rifle rounds on whitetails this past fall with great success. The
entrance wounds looked like exit wounds, if
that is any indication. The new ammo line is
available from .22LR to center-fire pistol and
rifle, all the way to shotshells.
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PRO
CON
A home run in
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They cant
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BOTTOM
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Federal Premium Ammunitions HST line
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9mm HST offering. Rumor confirmed. Its
here, and its designed with short-barreled semiautomatic pistols in mind. The
old 147-grain load was a tack driver and
crushed the FBI tests. We expect the new
load to do even better.
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PRO
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CON
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PRO
CON
BOTTOM
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What about our
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BOTTOM
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SIG Sauer is becoming a one-stop-shop for consumers desiring all things SIG. Fortunately, the company
is going all in. One thing we can say for certain is
that they are not skimping on quality. G&A tested a
variety of their loads, and they are all performers (and
not just in SIG Sauer firearms). For 2016, SIG Sauer is
expanding its line to include .38 Special, .38 Super,
.357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. These join a portfolio
of service pistol loads and two .300 Blackout offerings.
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PRO
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BOTTOM LINE
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CON
BOTTOM LINE
More .22LR is
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Will it stay on
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We think not.
Quality
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PRO
CON
Inexpensive, Non-reloadable.
quality training
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BOTTOM LINE
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to keep brass
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PRO
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At nearly
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expensive.
BOTTOM
LINE
It's worth
saving up to
own at least
one.
PRO
CON
Scope would
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on almost any
rifle.
Expensive.
BOTTOM
LINE
Still cheaper
than a Leupold
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PRO
CON
Trijicon
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powered optics limits use at
just got more
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affordable.
BOTTOM
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Built on
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CON
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A bit pricey.
If you like
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A good scope
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Hmm ...
If you had to
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PRO
CON
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If you're not on the Great bang for the
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No reticle is
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CON
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CON
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BOTTOM
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CON
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Super
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BOTTOM
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When you just
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PRO
CON
BOTTOM
STEINER DBAL-A4
This new device sits on a rifles forend and houses a visible green
laser, an infrared (IR) laser, IR illuminator and traditional white light.
Thats a lot going on in one device, but the DBAL line has been
in service with our Special Operations for many years, and the
DBAL-A4 represents further evolution of that line. The IR laser and
illuminator make shooting accurately in the dark almost as easy as
shooting in daylight. The IR laser puts a bright dot on the target
and the illuminator works as an IR flashlight, lighting up everything
around the target with our night vision on. The white light works
just like any other light, but incorporating it into the DBAL body
saves us a ton of forend real estate.
steiner-optics.com $2,200
This new scope from Bushnell shows a ton of promise. Its reasonably priced, comes with a fantastic reticle and has all the features
needed to make it a good all-purpose scope. The 30mm maintube has an appropriately sized erector assembly, so the internal
lenses make good use of the scopes real estate. Field of view
(FOV) should be exceptional with this one. This line is available
with three new reticles that offer multiple aiming points so they
can either be used as a ballistic reticle or teamed with an app for
general-purpose use. The Trophy Xtreme line also comes with
Bushnells No Questions Asked Lifetime Warranty. If it ever breaks,
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Starting 20 years ago as Texas Armory, Bond Arms
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The answer is multifaceted and, like most things gun
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Certain folks prefer the feel of steel and wood in
their hand. For them, its not just about effectiveness;
its about tradition and the intangibles. While not all
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When the safety
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The removable
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a barrel-bored improved cylinder that accounted for this
harvest of bobwhite quail.
Gentlemen, this is the new Model 1100, Remington
engineer Wayne Leek told the companys advertising
agency in the fall of 1962. And its going to revolutionize
shotgun shooting. Leeks enthusiasm for his teams creation proved not only correct, but prophetic.
Introduced in January 1963 as a shotgun designed to
make any shooter a better shot, the model 1100 replaced
another Remington sporting shotgun, the model 58. The
model 1100 incorporates a gas-operated design, which
offers shooters less felt recoil when compared to recoil-operated shotguns. Selling many millions of units since its
unveiling, the model 1100 proved itself in 1978 when one
was used to set the record for most shells fired 24,000
without a malfunction or part breakage.
In addition to many of the design elements that made
the Remington model 870 pump-action shotgun so popular, the 1100s operating system harnesses the energy from
gas pressure generated on firing to work the action and
bleed off excess gas through ports in the barrel under the
forend. Only the gas volume needed to operate the action
is utilized to cycle the action, which makes the 1100 a clean,
light-recoiling, self-compensating system with different
lengths of shells and various types of loads.
LIGHTNING CAN
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