We have often heard of persons who could do things in "less than no time," but to date we have never been permitted to observe any such performances.The legendary (and I don't use the term cavalierly) Ed McGivern penned "My Challenge to Hollywood Hot Shots" with authority and wit when he was in his 80's (he actually died in 1957), and proposed a definitive test for some of the more fantastic quick draw claims being issued. I need to see if I can find out if anything ever resulted from his challenge.
Also in this issue:
- Confessions of a Rifle Expert
- Powerhouse of Automatic Pistols
- Kings Who Were Gun Collectors
- And much more, including the classic period ads.
Thanks again for the link to the download. Now working on year number two of the 50's issues!
ReplyDeleteI remember reading that one; my dad used to read that magazine, and I started reading it once I learned to read at age 5. My dad taught me to shoot a .22 when I was only 4 or 5.
ReplyDeleteI remember being interested in the fact that the design of the pistols was such that once they discharged, the knob in the grip made them a useful bludgeon in a fight.