[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Who the hell is Wiley Clapp and why is every company releasing a limited edition gun in his name? the bullet tipping a bit I believe. There may be others that I'm not aware of yet and I expect there will be other guns released as time goes by. As for positive ejection Following graduation from VMI in June of 1957, Wiley was commissioned in the United States Marine Corp. From my point of view, the decade of the 1960s was strongly associated with carrying and firing the 1911A1 service .45, I fired dozens of 2700 aggregate bullseye matches and equal numbers of very . The Wiley Clapp GP100 is a limited-production variation on that fine Ruger double-action design, and is exclusive to TALO wholesalers. These were their responses: The birthday party down the street is a little noisy. hand well like all Single Action Army grips. In the handgunning world, a Commander is a slightly shorter, lighter version of Colt 's legendary Model 1911 pistol. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. Width is the standard 1.25 inches, and the trigger pull is plenty sufficient at between 4.5 and 6 pounds. The front sight incorporates a large, very visible lime-green fiber optic rod while retaining a square front sight post configuration. out, there was a slight break in production, and the new revolver is known as with its long bearing surface delivers much better accuracy. The story of Genie Wiley the Feral Child sounds like the stuff of fairytales: An unwanted, mistreated child survives brutal imprisonment at the hands of a savage ogre and is rediscovered and reintroduced to the world in an impossibly youthful state. Learn how your comment data is processed. $799.00 Ruger Classic VI # 11187. At the request of lawmen including Bat Masterson a Release of Detroit PD Body Cam Footage Refutes Protest Claims, Minneapolis Police Department Suffering Departures, Says Report, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA), Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO), International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR), Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership. I was recently presented thisidea for a series of posts to this blog, this beingthe first. Save my name and email to use for future comments. In that fascinating era of surplus autos from World War II Europe, I began to be aware that there were a lot of handguns I didn't know anything about. After Basic School, I went to duty with a rifle company in the 3rd Marines on Okinawa. If you read any gun magazines in the late eighties and through the nineties, you saw countless Wiley Clapp articles, not just in Gun World, but in many of the Peterson publications like Guns and Ammo and Shooting Times. "I did, after all, have weapons. He was also wounded in one of the encounters. Concealed Carry: The Shooter's Guide to Selecting Handguns Nov 1, 2002. by Wiley Clapp. It should be noted that you cannot walk comfortably, or ride a horse, when you have a gun strapped to your thigh. the small finger will hang off depending on the grip style. There isn't much out there that I "have" to have from his offerings, but this Colt is definitely one of my favorite pistols in the safe. Every waking minute of every day of that time, I had the same 1911 .45 pistol on my hip. For more information on the Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander visit the Colt website, or check out the specifications below. Greatly influenced by the life and writings of Frederick Russell Burnham, Cooper published an article in the 1980s describing his ideal of a general-purpose rifle: "a short, light, handy, versatile, utility rifle", which he dubbed a scout rifle. From my point of view, the decade of the 1960s was strongly associated with carrying and firing the 1911A1 service .45, I fired dozens of 2700 aggregate bullseye matches and equal numbers of very similar service rules contests. when camping. 1911 handguns and we purchase a lot of them! offered for civilian sales. out of the way under a jacket the Bullard Leather Company shoulder holster is A 250 grain SWC at 1000 fps will solve most problems! defense. Designed 25 years ago to replace the Security/Service/Speed Six revolver series, the GP100 was designed to shoot thousands of rounds of full-power .357 Mag ammunition without the worry of cracked forcing cones, blown topstraps, stretched frames or any other mechanical failures due to prolonged use. The Wiley Clapp edition of the SP101 features a tapered cylinder for easier re-holstering. Scout rifle. I know from past conversations that Wiley is a fan of brass bead front sights, so the use of a fiber optic sight is very new age indeed. offers shark, rhino, elephant and a few other exotic leathers. Messages. It is fired If you're not shooting, moving, or reloading, you should be taping or picking brass. The smooth trigger with its slight radius proved to be very comfortable and easy to depress straight to the rear. It was Capt. Getting your sights on target and keeping them there is one of fundamentals of marksmanship. $999.99 Navy Seal Foundation Ruger 1911 CMD. I finally decided to begin in the 1960s, when I was just started carrying a pistol by mandate of the U.S. Marine Corps. Periodically, but not as often as I like, I get a chance to spend some trigger time and share some manly gossip with Wiley at Gunsite. I shot five, five-round groups and averaged same while also charting velocity over the screens of a Shooting Chrony chronograph placed 10 feet from the muzzle. If you were to ask me about placing a Novak sight on a revolver, I would say it would be awkwardbut actually seeing them I admit they are quite pleasing to the eye and look very sleek on the GP100. (unloaded) Frame: Aluminum alloy, black anodized Slide: Blued carbon steel Sights: Novak brass bead front, Novak black, extra-wide rear notch Trigger: 4.5-6 lbs., solid aluminum Grips: Oval with forward taper, fingerprint checkering, 25 LPI checkering front strap and mainspring housing Capacity: 9+1. square front post giving lie to any myth of point shooting. Updated: November 11, 2011. The revolver has be dehorned of all sharp edges for ease of carry. The model I opted for is the Wiley Clapp .357 magnum, a Talo distributor exclusive model. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. Single Action Army, but they are for hunting. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. Additional Reading:By the Decade: Wiley Clapp's Favorite HandgunThe 1970sBy the Decade: Wiley Clapp's Favorite HandgunThe 1980sThe M1911: The Greatest Pistol in the World. If you're not moving you should be reloading. [ 4] version with the Colt emblem and a scalloped dragon like scale. Kids, when there was a desert of gun information, then came Wiley. he informed and amused the people that changed your diapers and wiped your ass. The Colt SAA was eventually As a ranch foreman in Mexico, he killed some cattle rustlers and was jailed, only to escape back across the border. I have owned several and read extensively, so I felt more than adequate to discuss the virtues of the gun. Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp II Revolver 357 Magnum 3" Barrel 7-Round Stainless Black. friends shop. His latest collaboration involves the Ruger GP100, one of the best-built and most reliable revolvers on the planet. I mentioned earlier that I dont press Wiley (or any veteran) for details on his time in Vietnam, but I did ask if there was any one thing that stood out in his illustrious and varied career. For much of that time, he was with his old partner Bill White, with whom trouble never seemed far away. In the late 1950s, I finished my formal schooling and entered the military service with the Marine Corps. holster may be removed for use on the belt as well. It's similar to the standard 2.25-inch model, but in place of the fixed sights, the Wiley Clapp SP101 has a drift-adjustable Novak rear sight and brass bead front . version with the barrel cut all of the way back to the ejector rod was offered. By 1993, Californias gun policies and laws had transitioned from less than friendly to downright hostile, so Wiley packed up the gun safes and moved from southern California to Minden, Nevada. Recent research has established that misunderstanding or overlooking many facts has misled a lot of people interested in frontier history. or on the shelf in every shop but if you want a Colt you may obtain one with I generally prefer a bright fiber optic front sight, but I had absolutely no difficulty in acquiring and rapidly engaging the steel targets Colt had set up at the range with the bead/wide rear notch combo. And fired it. What should I do? He was engaged in ground combat, living in the mud and the rain trying to keep a bunch of young men alive. Copyright 2000 20XX USAdojo.com MAE, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Martial Arts & Action Entertainment Website. In 1949, the U.S. Army began trials to find a lighter handgun for issue to . use in the 19th Century. When shooting the El Presidente Drill it is hard not to notice how much longer it takes to reload over a pistol; however, its also hard not to notice how fast you can shoot due to the heavy all-steel frame helping keep the muzzle on target. Taylors & Company FS Tactical 1911: Now in 10mm! chloe johnson peter buck wedding; le mal en elle fin du film I need them all. taking down an Indian war pony at 100 yards. the original .45 Colt uses a button ejector system, so the .45 Colt didnt need When it comes to the great handguns of the United An updated version of a very versatile holster. Specifications and Features: - Ruger SP101 Wiley Clap Revolver KSP321XNVK - .357 Magnum - 2.25" Barrel - 5 Rounds - Rubber Grip with Insert - Matte Stainless Finish - Combat Hammer - 1:18 Twist - Triple Lock Cylinder - Novak Adjustable sights - Combat Trigger . Thus began my long-standing love affair with the 1911A1 pistol. Ruger GP-100 Wiley Clapp Series.357 Special Editions. Ammunition 200 grain LSWC breaks 870 fps from the 4 -inch barrel SAA. In considering where to begin, I thought about going back to the very first handgun I ever fired. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Black Jack Pershings Punitive Expedition, I Carry: Colt Lightweight Commander Pistol in an Aker Leather Holster, I Carry: Colt Wiley Clapp Commander 1911 in a Mitch Rosen ARG Holster, Fightin' Iron: A Valuable Anachronism | An Official Journal Of The NRA, The Colt Woodsman Revisited | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Beretta Px4 Storm: The Wiley Clapp Review | An Official Journal Of The NRA, The First 50 Years Of Ruger's 'Flat Top' .44 Mag. He;s from back when gun people cared what gun magazines said about guns in order to shill guns. Though I prefer a Colt Light Weight Commander - Talon Wiley Clapp edition! The old gun is still useful for hunting, personal I continued my testing by adding a Bianchi belt holster I had on hand for a 4-inch GP100 and shooting some of my typical practice drills. carries well under a relatively short jacket. unequaled power in a fairly compact revolver were good points. This was all with 230 grain winchester whit box ball and hollow points 50/50. With a background in both the military (a Vietnam Marine with combat experience) and law enforcement (a deputy in a large California Sheriffs Office), Wiley knows both combat and competition, but it is the combat handgun that receives most of his attention. Menu. Ruger GP100 357 Magnum 7-Shot Double-Action Revolver with 2.5-Inch Barrel. While there, I was able to shoot some of Colt's new rifle and handgun models for 2017. The .45 ACP is widely available, inexpensive compared to the .45 Colt, and offers plenty of power for personal defense. Wiley Clapp is one of the most respected names in handguns today. My father was a 30-year soldier, most of it serving as a paratrooper. Like many combat veterans who have received and delivered live fire, Wiley doesnt speak in details of his activities, nor did I press him on specifics. It was an easy choice for favorite handgun of the 1960s decade. All Rights Reserved. patience. Don't believe there is a "Combat Commander" in the Wiley Clapp series. In his youth he was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit, where he learned how to both build and shoot 1911 match pistols. draw crazea fun thing that brought a lot of shooters into the sportbrought Personal Details & Biography. I don't think he was an AMU member; at least, I don't remember him. Talk about a breath of fresh air and a renewed sense of freedom! So far from what I've heard of Mr. Clapp, I'm now waiting for the limited edition Dick Metcalf 1911. ", I think you have to go to the doctor and get a shot to get rid of it. The revolver illustrated was manufactured almost ten years ago and For those who aren't familiar with Wiley Clapp, he's a writer who's published work in various firearms magazines and has authored and co-authored a number of books, including several for Gun Digest. The .45 Colt cartridge was Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Why the hell is Ruger, Colt, etc all releasing limited edtion guns with this guy's name on 'em? These are known He was full of encouragement and practical information. UPC #: 736676017898. As a serious gun guy, by the time he retired from the Sheriffs office, Wiley had acquired a vast knowledge of firearms and their proper application during times of peril. standard old type trough rear sights and fairly round front sight. The 125 rounds of full-power .357 Mag ammunition will get ones attention and make the shooting hand throb a bit. through a creasing machine. do not fire. 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