Here he describes the combat tactics that every shotgunner needs to know. The slug also increases the useful range of a shotgun to 100 yards, making it a consideration for those facing an opponent with a rifle or pistol. The model was marketed to the law enforcement market, but met with little commercial success. In another book conversation, i described the street sweeper as giving me a havemyemotionsturnedupsidedownthenrippedoutandstomped on kind of feeling. It is similar to a taurus judge, but is not a copy of the gun, as the thunder 5 predates the judge by a decade. It was produced in 20, 16, 12 and 10 gauge at various times in its production history. The internets best resource for shotgun information. The complete book of combat shotguns by duncan long 1987, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The ace of blades switchblades of italy swords and sword makers of england and scotland swords and sword makers of the war of 1812 swords of the viking age tactical knives tactical pistol. The following is excerpted with permission from the book streetsweepers, the complete book of combat shotguns by duncan long, published by paladin press. Streetsweepers is the newest, most comprehensive book out on combat shotguns, covering single and doublebarreled. Streetsweepers is the newest, most comprehensive book out on combat shotguns, covering single and doublebarreled, slideaction, semiauto and rotarycylinder shotguns, plus a chapter on grenade launchers you can mount on your weapon and info about shotgun models not yet on the market. In a letter dated june 30, 1986, atf again denied importation to the striker12, on the.
Alcladbody armor profound effects on the thinking of how small arms. Babb, from sienna armory, gives larry the rundown on the aa12 full auto 12 gauge shotgun. The cobray terminator was a blowforward, slam fire operated single shot shotgun offered in 12 and 20 gauge chamberings, similar in appearance to the sterling l2a3 submachine gun. The word streetsweeper a slang term used to describe any fullysemi automatic shotgun, but mainly the dao12. Even though it was successful, the shotgun still had its flaws. The streetsweeper, for example, is a pretty terrible gun. Mar 01, 2004 for home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotgun s ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges. The streetsweeper is a popular choice for driveby shootings, which is where its name comes from.
It was produced until 1989, at which point remington arms bought the design and used it as the basis for the remington model sp10. Streetsweepers article youll also find the spas12 section of streetsweepers, the complete book of combat shotguns by duncan long, published by paladin press. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Paladin press, 2004 unfortunately offers no citations or bibliography, but on p. Streetsweeper shotgun video streetsweeper shotgun video. The complete book of combat shotguns swiss army knives. In the 1970s and 1980s, cobray was a counter terrorist training center in addition to being an arms maker under the leadership of mitch werbell. Nothing against you ian but im not sure how good of a choice it was for an article on the streetsweeper, its not exactly forgotten. For home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotguns ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges. The armsel striker also known as the sentinel arms co striker12, protecta and protecta bulldog is a 12gauge shotgun with a revolving cylinder that was designed for riot control and combat. Chriss franchi spas12 shotgun pages plus spas11, spas.
The marlin model 55 is a large, boltaction, series of shotguns. See all books authored by duncan long, including ar15m16. Especially given that the transfer tax would be a big part of the cost maybe more than the cost of all manner of really 1st rate firearms that are safer, more pleasent, and probably actually faster in any sort of confrontation. Last earth distro offering up the underbelly of subversive. A copy of the striker was made by the us gunmaker cobray and marketed as the swd. Anytime the government can create a crisis they can then take away more freedoms to combat that crisis.
It uses the same action as the 69r and the 77e but has an extended mag tube and a top tang safety. We display a curated assortment of items available for sale at unbelievable prices. Noted gun writer duncan long also advises on which ammo to use. For home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotgun s ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges. The complete book of combat shotguns duncan long on.
Whether youre on the battlefield or protecting your home, the shotguns ability to lay down massive, deadly fire at close ranges makes it an ideal combat weapon. The complete book of combat shotguns revised and updated by duncan long 2004 pdf 5. The supershorty is a compact, stockless, pumpaction aow chambered in 12gauge 2. It covers the history of offensive and defensive use of shotguns, ammunition, tactics, indoor combat and a host of other related subjects. For home protection or battlefield use, nothing matches the shotguns abili.
A variant featuring a shorter, 21 barrel was created called the roadblocker. The book beautifully ties together the idea that we are all human and touch each others lives. Nov 11, 20 that has to be one of the best explanations of this is a very poor gun you dont want one ive ever seen. Welcome to last earth distro the underbelly of the clandestine book world. The complete book of combat shotguns by duncan long 1987, paperback at the best online prices at. The street sweeper by australian historian elliot perlman is a fictional book which deals with the american struggle for civil rights and the holocaust. It is similar to a taurus judge, but is not a copy of the gun, as the thunder 5. This is an excellent book on all aspects of combat shotguns like the spas guns, ammo, tactics, and more.
The countercoil system built into the front of the magazine tube reduced the recoil from the round to allow easier second shots but cut the magazine size in half to 2 shells. The complete book of combat shotguns by long, duncan. Look at health care and the fact that now we can be forced to buy something whether we want it or not. Why is the saiga with drum legal, street sweeper illegal. The cobray company was an american developer and manufacturer of submachine guns, automatic carbines, handguns, shotguns, and nonlethal 37 mm launchers. His shotgun became a success, and was exported to various parts of the world. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The complete book of combat shotguns by duncan long 1987, paperback. Complete guide to united states military combat shotguns.
This firearm will transfer tax free to a dealer outside of oklahoma. The armsel striker was designed by an exrhodesian national, hilton r. With the popularity of semiauto shotguns such as the saiga and vepr 12, these questions are understandable. Chriss franchi spas12 shotgun pages plus spas11, spas14. Although first published in 1987, the book is a timeless classic for anyone wanting to know about shotguns for urban warfare i. Striker was being used in a number of combat shooting events. Streetsweepers is the newest, most comprehensive book out on combat shotguns, covering single and doublebarreled streetsweepers. To view our preferred customer policy, simply click on the policiesdiscounts button on the left dont forget to type in the word discount in our search feature our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. Expanded and updated coverage of american combat shotguns with three times the information found in the authors previous bestselling book on this topic. Its claim to fame was a 12round capacity in a fixed drum magazine, which was significantly larger than magazine capacities available in other shotguns at the time. Complete guide to united states military combat shotguns, the. Similarly, he noted that shotguns have consistently been civilian sporting arms modified for fighting use. The shotgun features a springloaded, folding foregrip. How to make your shotgun into a doeverything weapon.
The shotgun shells are fed via a tworound, detachable, box magazine. The striker12streetsweeper shotgun has a bore of more than onehalf inch in. This is well researched and based material including ballistics, types, history and tactics. Old arcade machines, cash registers, vending machines. Streetsweepers, the complete book of combat shotguns.
The ithaca mag10 is a gasoperated, semiautomatic shotgun chambered in 10gauge 3. Since the 1987 release of the original edition of streetsweepers, long has monitored the continual revisions, improvements and innovations in the field of shotgun design. The cobray terminator was a blowforward, slam fire operated single shotshotgun offered in 12 and 20 gauge chamberings, similar in appearance to the sterling l2a3 submachine gun. It comes complete with the original manual from cobray. The streetsweeper is a popular choice for driveby shootings, which is. A quick flip through bruce canfields combat shotguns book reveals that no less than 38,500 870s were supplied to south vietnam just in the early 60s, while the number issued to u. Pursuant to section 7805b, this ruling is applied prospectively effective march 1, 1994, with respect to. Accordingly, the striker12streetsweeper is a destructive device as that term is used in 26 u.
Youll also find the spas12 section of streetsweepers, the complete book of combat shotguns by duncan long, published by paladin press. Walker subsequently emigrated to south africa, bringing with him the design for the striker shotgun. It is currently on a form 4 in a dealers hands and will transfer out on a tax free form 3. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Thunder 5 is a large, doubleaction revolver chambered in the. Great firearm very n for sale by medina trading post on gunsamerica 976995732. Desperate measures the lastditch weapons of the nazi volkssturm. Originally designed in 1980 by a rhodesian man named hilton walker, the striker shotgun was refined and manufactured in south africa before making its way over to the us. Duncan long books list of books by author duncan long. Understanding the virginia ban on street sweeper shotguns. A question that arises quite frequently concerns the interpretation of the like kind language in the virginia ban on striker 12 street sweeper shotguns.