ON THE COVER: The .45 ACP Taurus PT 24/7 OSS's distinctive tan polymer/black steel appearance, combat styling and reliability should make it a major player on the tactical pistol scene. Mustafa Bilal photo

In the June 2007 issue of Guns & Ammo, the Taurus PT 24/7 gets run through the wringer by Dick Metcalf, Garry James sheds light on military surplus arms, Payton Miller gears up for varmint hunting and much more.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Taurus Trials
Putting 60,000 rounds through the PT 24/7 platform proves it can take a licking and keep on ticking. - By Dick Metcalf

Cleaning House
Real-world techniques for dealing with armed intruders bear little resemblence to what you see in the movies. - By Doug Larson

A Surplus of Arms
Our military firearm expert lets you in on the secrets of evaluating and collecting these historic guns. - By Garry James

A Case for Expansion
Super-tough premium bullets aren't necessarily the best choices for hunting deer. - By Craig Boddington

Varmint Gear
Our exclusive roundup of what's new and cool in the precision world of varmint hunting. - By Payton Miller

S&W's Model 58
This no-frills, all-business .41 Magnum may well have been the biggest, baddest service revolver ever issued. - By Payton Miller

PROOF HOUSE
High Standard Supermatic Trophy
A legendary name in .22 target pistols is back with a vengeance--and a great new gun. - Stan Trzoniec

CZ SP-01
This all-steel, full-size 9mm proves itself plenty accurate and a delight to shoot as well. - Payton Miller

S&W M&P15A
Smith's new compact take on the AR concept gets a real-world workout at Gunsite. - Doug Larson

Shooter's Almanac
Gun Shows in the Crosshairs
Anti-gun forces keep targeting the mythical "gun show loophole."

Gun-Ban Bill Back on Hill
H.R. 1022's purpose is to revive--and expand--1991's discredited assault weapons ban.

The .45 ACP in Revolvers
How to tailor this rimless favorite to run in your pet wheelgun.

Shooting Range Safety
Proper etiquette will keep the firing line safe and ensure you're welcomed back.

The Midnight Sun's Shooting Senator
Alaska's Lisa Murkowski promotes the shooting sports in her home state.

PLUS
G&A May TV Schedule
News in Brief
Know Your Gun Laws
Gun Terms

DEPARTMENTS
Editorial
G&A founder Robert E. Petersen dies at 80.

Letters
Kudos and criticisms from our faithful readers.

Handgunning
From matchlocks to Glocks, sidearms have long starred on the silver screen. Garry James

Gun Notes
Now you can access reams of reloading data from your home computer. Craig Boddington

Gun Room
Webley & Scott Mark I, Remington 878 Automaster and much more. Steve Fjestad

G&A Reloads
Is the .270 Weatherby Magnum ready for a comeback with the advent of new bullets? Stan Skinner

Wheels Afield
The new Jeep Patriot combines comfort, performance and a friendly price. Rob Reaser

Down on the Border
Mexico's gun laws are as draconian as they are ineffective. Bart Skelton