ON THE COVER: Smith & Wesson has enhanced the carryability of its highly regarded Military & Police double-action-only auto. Meet the M&P Compact. Lynn Pedigo photo

In the April 2007 issue of Guns & Ammo Garry James reviews the S&W M&P Compact autopistol, J. Scott Rupp takes Ed Brown's Express to Africa, Rick Hacker revisits the M1 Carbine and much more.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES

The M1 Carbine
Fast-handling firepower: This unjustly maligned World War II vet still has its place on the firing line. -- By Rick Hacker

Minimizing the M&P
We shoot a 9mm version of S&W's "chopped for carry" variant of its polymer-framed service auto. -- By Garry James

Expressly for Dangerous Game
Ed Brown's Express, built on the new Model 704 action, meets the challenge of Cape buffalo. -- By J. Scott Rupp

Gun Shopping 101
The ins and outs of finding, buying and walking away with the firearm of your dreams. -- By Doug Larson

A Civilized Medium
The .338 Federal is a short, non-magnum cartridge that's a sensible "over .30" option. -- By Payton Miller

Schools for Shootists
What to know, what to look for and what to ask before you enroll in a shooting school. -- By Patrick Sweeney

The 'Other' Six-Shooters
Cool reproduction revolvers patterned on something other than the Peacemaker template. -- By Phil Spangenberger

Last-Call Loads
One writer's rundown of rifle and handgun cartridges that aren't long for this world. -- By Rick Hacker

PROOF HOUSE
CZ 85 Combat
This elegantly refined 9mm represents the state of the art in double-action service autos. -- Stan Trzoniec

H&R 1871 Excell
A 12-gauge autoloader from Turkey features nice lines, a low price tag and total reliability. -- Richard Venola

Armalite Super SASS
Great accuracy, .308 power and a host of tactical innovations put this AR at the top of the heap. -- Doug Larson

SHOOTER'S ALMANAC
Feeding the Vintage Firearm
Where to find hard-to-get ammo for surplus and sporting guns to keep them on the firing line.

A Black Cloud Rolls In
Federal's new Black Cloud steel shot marries the FliteControl wad with an innovative belted pellet.

Dead Mule Recoil Reducer
This easy-to-install unit takes the sting out of hard-kicking rifles and shotguns.

Straight Shooter
How to ensure correct bullet seating and improve the accuracy of your loads.

A Safe Direction
A Kevlar-lined gun case can safely catch an accidental discharge.

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