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Jim Downey

Jim Downey

For Guns.com I write for people who are interested in firearms, but who aren't already "in the know." So many gun magazines and forums are steeped in jargon or the assumption that readers have a background in guns - which is fine, but it ignores a great number of people who share our passion but are new to firearms.

Twitter: @BBTIJim

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Winchester Model 63 Review: Cherish it as a piece of history

10/03/12 | by Jim Downey

The Winchester 63 was incredibly original when it was introduced, in turn Winchester made a ton of them. Nowadays they can go for a pretty penny and still shoot pretty well too. Read more →

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Converting a Glock 21 to .460 Rowland

9/18/12 | by Jim Downey

For those dedicated .45 ACP fans out there, prepare to have your world flipped upside down. Read more →

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Gun Review: Wise Lite Arms KP-44 pistol

9/12/12 | by Jim Downey

The KP-44 isn’t the sort of gun you’ll find in every local gun shop, but if you do, you might want to grab it, and hold on. Read more →

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Gun Review: Valkyrie Arms De Lisle Carbine

8/30/12 | by Jim Downey

Look beyond the cobbled-together character of the Valkyrie Arms De Lisle Carbine, and see the history that it represents. Read more →

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Gun Review: Navy Arms Uberti Schofield ‘Hideout’

8/13/12 | by Jim Downey

While the Peacemaker is more well known today, the Schofield was more popular amongst salty gunfighters of the 19th century because it was simple to load and unload. Read more →

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Gun Review: Playing the odds with the Smith & Wesson 2206

8/04/12 | by Jim Downey

What’s the famous quote by that iconic actor who points a massive Smith & Wesson hand cannon and touts about the world’s most powerful cartridge? Has somthing to do with luck. Read more →

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Gun Review: Pietta Puma PPS-50 works (just forget the drum mag)

8/03/12 | by Jim Downey

Don’t let one troubling experience diminish all hope. Why not give it a second try? Read more →

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Gun Review: Springfield EMP, Revisited

7/26/12 | by Jim Downey

I should never have bothered saving the money to buy the gun. Nope. I should have sold something to get it because then I would’ve gotten it sooner. Read more →

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Gun Review: Wilson Combat Hunter .460 Rowland

7/20/12 | by Jim Downey

When .45 just isn’t enough, try a .46. This 1911, big-game hunter pushes out enough power to stop just about anything. Read more →

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Gun Review: Beretta 87 Target .22

7/16/12 | by Jim Downey

The Beretta 87 Target is a serious target gun for serious target shooters. Definitely not a plinker. Read more →

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