Guns Q N A

 

 

Q: Is Special Weapons LLC (the H&K 94 clone maker) out of business, and do I have one in stock?

A:  Well I do not have one in stock.  I am not in the gun sales business (I worked for over a decade for a gun shop, but that was a while back).  In case you wonder, there are several ranges around here that are very good about having demo guns in stock, that is where I obtain my test guns.

As for Special Weapons, They are now Special Weapons INC. (I'm sure some tax lawyer can tell you the reasons for switching from being an LLC to being incorporated.  If you visit their web page at www.specialweponsllc.com, you will be redirected to www.tactical-weapons.com which is their temporary home for now.  Look for new products too, like a semi auto model of the H&K 21 Belt fed machine gun, and a faithful repro of the SIG 550 series rifles.  Actually most parts are genuine SIG except what needs to be made in the USA to keep the feds happy.

BIG NEWS!!!! The Government Model 1911-A1 .45 is back.  The LAPD recently selected the Kimber version of the venerable G.I. .45 for use by it's SWAT teams.  Most departments do not allow their officers to use single action guns, but  SWAT guys are the elite shooters who prove there was never anything wrong with "Old Slabsides" in the hands of a competent shooter.

 On a related note, S&W's latest offering is not some plastic hi-cap pistol, but it's the S&W 1911.  That's right, now S&W is giving us their version (almost a century later than Colt) of the .45.  At first glance it looks like the Colt (Colt mags will work) with all the tricks a target shooter would add to it.  The main difference is it comes with all those tricks from the factory.  100 years is a long time, but it may have been worth the wait.

An Unidentified writer wants to know the value of a Charles Daly model 800 made by in Japan.
 
A;  Unfortunately, KBI (the folks who took over the Charles Daly name), have no records on those firearms.  What I did find out is those shotguns are of very good quality and produced in the same factory as many Browning and Smith & Wesson shot guns.  I looked up all Charles Daly made in Japan guns and all I found was shot guns.  here's what I found on values:
Field Grade pump 210-310
Venture               400-600 
Superior Grade     460-700
Diamond Grade  1150-1900
Standard double   300-500
They also referred me to Garfield Gunsmithing at 973 478-0171.  Unfortunately after several calls, I kept getting the parts guy who couldn't help me.  I was told to speak to the gun smith.  Well, the Rangemaster pays for his own calls, so after 3 tries, sorry.  By the way, Garfield is THE place to get a Japanese made Daly Shotgun fixed.  I hope this helps.  If I get any more info. I'll post it

Francois wants to know where can he get a silencer for an H&K USP 45 Tactial. (in France)

A:  I don't know what the laws in France are, but here is how it works in America.  Go to a licensed class III firearms dealer. Get the manufacturer and the serial number of the silencer (or any other class III product), wiith this info, fill out all the necessary applications.  The dealer should definitely help you with this.  The completed paperwork must be hand signed by the sheriff of the county you live in.  It's then sent along with an application fee ($200 last I knew) to the ATF.  If/when the ATF approves everything, both you and the dealer will be notified its OK to pick up your purchase. NOTE:!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not a lawyer and have been out of the gun sales business for some years, so as always, DO NOT take the above as legal advise.  When purchasing any firearm or accessory (especially restricted items), always consult with your local authorities as laws vary from state to state and even from different cities within the same state. 

As far as finding Francois' silencer, my advise is to check with Knight's armaments in Vero Beach FL.  They did the original ones for the HK Military pistol (the Mk 23).  IF they can't (or won't) sell you a suppressor they might be able to point you in the right direction. P.S.  as this is a firearm part, I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF IT CAN LEGALLY BE EXPORTED, EVEN IF IT WAS OBTAINED LEGALLY HERE IN THE US. 

Safe shooting,
Rich the Rangemaster