Jim Downey

About Me
Sex: Male
City: Columbia MO
Profession: Writer, book & document conservator
Find me online: http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/
Quotes: "Sometimes, I think we're alone. Sometimes, I think we're not. In either case, the thought is staggering." - R. Buckminster Fuller
Likes and Interests: All manner of things, some of which are obscure or just plain weird. Check my blog and Facebook for details.
Articles
Gun Review: Manurhin P1 9mm: Might be a better buy than the German P38
Uncategorized - 05.21.2012
Gun Review: Manurhin P1 9mm: Might be a better buy than the German P38
The Manurhin P1 was produced on the same Walther machines and with the same Walther quality as the German P38 pistol, the replacement for the famous WWII P08 Luger. Both pistols are identical in look ... Read More
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Gun Review: Mauser P38 9mm Parabellum
Uncategorized - 05.18.2012
Gun Review: Mauser P38 9mm Parabellum
Just by looking at the Mauser P38 pistol in 9mm Parabellum, it can be hard to understand why it was such a popular handgun during World War II and why American troops actually preferred it over their ... Read More
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Reviews
Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16
Editor Reviewed - 4.3 User Rating
M1A SOCOM 16
The Springfield M1A SOCOM 16 is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62 NATO or .308 Win. The M1A is the civilian version of the famous M14, which was once a standard issue US military rifle. It was also kno ... Read More
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Boberg XR9 (VIDEO)
Editor Reviewed - 3.5 User Rating
XR9 (VIDEO)
The Boberg XR9 Shorty is a small-frame semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm and 9mm +P. The company says that the Shorty is "the world's most powerful 9mm pocket pistol." It is designed with some pretty heavy ... Read More
6 User Reviews