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Titanium titans

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Novel lines of revolvers made of titanium alloy were introduced by gunmakers Smith and Wesson and Taurus International at the 1999 Shot Show in Atlanta, GA. The attributes of titanium include outstanding strength and resistance. The only problem with the revolvers is finding a niche market.

Author: Mayer, Scott E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1999
Product introduction, Titanium alloys, Smith & Wesson Corp., Taurus International, Revolvers

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Good golly! Look at moly!

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The testing of bullets coated with molybdenum disulfide or moly suggest the moly coating provide better load development, easier cleaning and longer periods of optimal accuracy. However, moly coating was found to have no effect on a bullet's ballistic coefficient.

Author: Mayer, Scott E., Keefe, Mark A.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1999
Equipment and supplies, Bullets, Molybdenum disulfide

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Why the .380?

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The .380 ACP is often derided by experts but the fact remains that pistols in this caliber far outsell any other in the US today. The .380 is popular with both males and females, although the reasons for buying and general brand preferences differed by region.

Author: Mayer, Scott E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1995
Evaluation, Automatic pistols

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