Wiley Clapp GP100 SS Refresh #1789 TALO Distributors Inc. Who knows, maybe . revolver is chambered in .45 ACP. taking down an Indian war pony at 100 yards. Cannot afford it right now. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. Item # 1789 357 Magnum, 3" Barrel, 7 Round Capacity, Full Lug, Novak Tritium Big Dot Yellow Front Sight, Low Mount Fixed Rear Sight, Melted Cylinder Treatment, Cushioned Rubber Grip with Hardwood Insert. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. Looks like my Colt Combat Commander XSE with a blued finish and fancy grips. [] Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. 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. VIEWS. (Bullarleather.com ) Bodyguard. Ambrose, Wiley V 797 Graham, Dolland M 406 Niederer, Jacob 848 Anderson, Charles B 752 Grannis, Rollin W 841 Northam, Leotia K 879 . Clapp was seated in the last row on the first day when everyone's in a class room, filling out the initial paper work, and getting the course calender laid out, introductions etc. Another great author with a real reasoning and ideas. Supposedly quite a few GI's with training in Communications and other high skills were kidnapped by the NKVD and then abandoned by the brass. Firing the SAA is best accomplished in a rhythm. Wholesale Firearms . Such was the case recently at Gunsite Academy when owner Buz Mills announced that the institutions new classroom would be called the Wiley Clapp Training Room. The 230 grain JHP was more accurate than The new Wiley Clapp Stainless Commander will be available in 2016 as a TALO-exclusive product. SAA revolvers have been available since at least 1930. We fired just about everything the Marine Corps used, including a qualification course with the water-cooled Browning machine gun and the most terrifying weapon I have ever firedthe flame thrower. Thus began my long-standing love affair with the 1911A1 pistol. The .45 ACP is widely available, inexpensive compared to the .45 Colt, and offers plenty of power for personal defense. In 1949, the U.S. Army began trials to find a lighter handgun for issue to . The Wiley Clapp square front post giving lie to any myth of point shooting. These are known Getting your sights on target and keeping them there is one of fundamentals of marksmanship. 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. a good all-around general purpose load. As on some of Clapp's previous Colt 1911s, the sights on this Lightweight Commander consist of a Novak brass bead front sight and an extra-wide black rear notch for quicker target acquisition. 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 . MSRP $ 899.00. As an El Paso Police Department officer, he was involved in several more fatal shootings. These were their responses: The birthday party down the street is a little noisy. The nature of any gun review storyfor Gun World, Guns & Ammo, Petersen's Handguns, HandGunning, Shooting Times, Shooting Illustrated or Amertican Riflemanis remarkably like every other one. Mini Bio (1) Wiley Clapp is known for Manstoppers - Selecting the Right Double Action Automatic (1991) and Gun in the House (1991). Wiley makes no secret of his friendship with custom gunsmith Wayne Novak or that he feels the Novak sight system is among the best combat sights available. The Colt Wiley Clapp 1911 is a masterpiece in firearm design inspired by gun writer, Wiley Clapp and brought to you by the legendary gunsmiths at Colt. Getting your sights on target and keeping them there is one of fundamentals of marksmanship. the original .45 Colt uses a button ejector system, so the .45 Colt didnt need Shooters who grew up with the Hollywood rigs are usually perplexed by something this simple. This renowned Colt Wiley Clapp series 70 is crafted with features that come together flawlessly, transforming the shooter to a whole new level of performance. defense, and as an outdoors revolver. Call us and we'll shoot the dog. suit coat, in a shoulder holster or a crossdraw holster. The .45 ACP revolver is ballistically efficient, easy to handload, and Recent research has established that misunderstanding or overlooking many facts has misled a lot of people interested in frontier history. Why the hell is Ruger, Colt, etc all releasing limited edtion guns with this guy's name on 'em? A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. In the 1920s, Threepersons worked on ranches in various capacities, but most of his time was spent in law enforcement. The 7 rnd colts ran fine. Wiley Clapp GP100 Description: Listed here is a GP100 Wiley Clapp edition in .357 Magnum (will also shoot .38 Special). As for positive ejection The FMJ loads run from 2.5 to 3.5 inches- Wiley corrected a few of my assertions and then launched into a 30-minute long discussion of the gun, its history, design characteristics and how the gun could be improved. The rear sight is flat black (no dots) and adjustable for windage by loosening the setscrew. Carrying six rounds of .357 Mag or .38 Special, the Wiley Clapp Ruger is a comforting defensive tool to have when you need it the most. 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. Before that, I carried and used a handgun as a deputy sheriff in Orange County, Calif., and as an infantryman in the Marine Corps. Notify Me When Available. These straps spread the weight of the revolver not fired until I became the proud owner. Unfortunately for Wiley, hers is a dark, real-life tale with no happy ending. I carried a revolver on duty for 15 years before the pistol became standard so all I had to do was re-acquaint myself. Chambered in 9mm, the FPC uses M&P magazines and folds horizontally for easy storage. http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2014/139/a/5/a_rough_day_by_aknorthpolar-d7iww94.jpg, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/THR-Thumper/Clapp1_zps926ae16a.jpg. The Single Action Army- or Peacemaker- is now in its His tool was allegedly the Peacemaker, still in production at Colt Firearmsyeah, fightin iron. Colt Wiley Clapp holsters can come in a large variety of materials and carry styles that will allow you an easy draw and re-holstering while being comfortable at all times. The Wiley Clapp revolver is chambered in .45 ACP. Although he went off to the famous Carlisle School in Pennsylvania, much of his education was in the ways of the wilderness. Features a 3" barrel, factory trigger job and matte blue finish. No attention to detail is spared. The Threepersons holster is a plain scabbard that sits high on the belt and at a rather steep angle. In considering where to begin, I thought about going back to the very first handgun I ever fired. Nov 12, 2014. -. Don't believe there is a "Combat Commander" in the Wiley Clapp series. 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. compared to the .45 Colt, and offers plenty of power for personal defense. My dad worked with him back in the day. patience. agents using the Smith & Wesson 2.5-inch Model 19 and it proved to be an outstanding performer. Category: Politics Posted by: Michael Z. Williamson We asked several police officers nationwide how to handle interactions with law enforcement. Wiley Clapp. The flat black Novak rear sight is more than just a noveltyit helps pull the eyes to the fiber optic front sight for quick and easy acquisition. 1876 Winchester: The Rifle of Texas Ranger James B. 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There are a number of heavy frame revolvers stronger than the His answer was simple. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. $999.99 The Ruger American Farmer Tribute Limited Edition Rifle. I 'had' all five and recently sold the LW Cdr. This makes the GP100 a great choice for home defense and, for a dedicated few willing to carry this piece, a good carry revolver. What a find, I AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. good general purpose revolver for spelunking, hiking, and for personal defense The Colt Single Action Army is expensive but then so are high end Designed by legendary Wiley Clapp for Colt and TALO distributors, it has several features . version with the barrel cut all of the way back to the ejector rod was offered. offers shark, rhino, elephant and a few other exotic leathers. Probably one of the few Colt 1911s I'd buy on purpose. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. The Colt SAA has been called Colts best revolver. I believe I can confidently state that I have evaluated all of the major makes and almost all models thereof. As an offshoot of that industry, there was a great deal of attention given to the belts and holsters used to carry the almost-always present revolvers. The cylinder broke open smoothly when attempting a speed load and the large cut placed in the left side of the factory grip made speedloader insertion much easier while also allowing them to fall free cleanly when no longer needed. The GP100 clears leather quickly and handles far better than a snub-nose, small-frame revolver. $899.00 $759.99. And thank you for a lifetime of service and sharing your wisdom over the years. 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Updated: November 11, 2011. I have owned several and read extensively, so I felt more than adequate to discuss the virtues of the gun. The Wiley Clapp The two lawmen went after a trio of murderers in Alaska. about, making it much easier to carry without pain in the lower back. Height: 5.5 in. Hills Ammunition. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. If you like Colt blue this is your My father was a 30-year soldier, most of it serving as a paratrooper. A former U.S. Marine and law enforcement officer, Clapp has written about guns in general and handguns in particular for almost 20 years and is a field editor for American Rifleman and handgun editor for Guns & Ammo. It isnt big enough to deserve the title of library so I cant logically call it one, but there are sure a lot of books in that back room. The latter skill was first displayed when Threepersons went after cattle rustlers who had killed his father and his best friends father. Besides his articles as a mast head writer for the big magazines, Wiley wrote a number of free-lance articles. The 1911 design, upon which the CCO is based, is one of the most mechanically safe pistol designs ever developed. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. 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. As for myself I am a shooter and do not own anything I Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp II Revolver 357 Magnum 3" Barrel 7-Round Stainless Black. For some folks with larger hands For various reasons, Wiley left the Marines Corps and in January 1969 began his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriffs office in southern California where he served until late 1986. Most specifically, he worked with Colt and provided his suggestions on features that should be included on Modle 1911s. The engraving on this Colt is a bit different a bolder Item Number: 1774. Though I prefer a Colt Light Weight Commander - Talon Wiley Clapp edition! This load offers good expansion and excellent accuracy. He was sometimes a mounted policeman, sometimes a guide/hunter and sometimes even a blacksmith. They are well made of good style than current SAA revolvers. I'm always surprised by these threads, but encouragedmeans we have a lot of younger gun enthusiasts in GD. Looking for books by Wiley Clapp? friends shop. From what I read, TALO asked Wiley Clapp to take current designs and improve the design based on his knowledge. When it comes to the great handguns of the United There are 1911's out there as well. The Wiley Clapp edition of the SP101 features a tapered cylinder for easier re-holstering. Even though its barrel reads "Read Instruction Manual," Ruger's Wiley Clapp GP100 .357 magnum revolver might just be the last best hope for a modern manufactured fighting man's . The sights are the That said, the rubber grips Ruger placed on the GP100 really do help tame the recoilI would have hated performing the test with a set of wood stocks. 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. Ruger GP100 357 Magnum 7-Shot Double-Action Revolver with 2.5-Inch Barrel. Drew Warden is a past Managing Editor of Gun Digest the Magazine. I even developed my own method of teaching pistol marksmanship and qualified an unheard-of 43 percent of my outfit as Experts. It should be noted that you cannot walk comfortably, or ride a horse, when you have a gun strapped to your thigh. action revolvers. You might say smaller but then you would not want to practice with it, especially with full-power magnum ammo and we all realize the importance of practice when your life might be on the line. The idea behind this serieswhich begins belowis to identify a gun for each decade (maybe a runner up), describe where it fits in the scheme of things and what sort of impact it had on me. The SAA enjoyed fewer and fewer sales during the For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. He was full of encouragement and practical information. much of a case rim. the FMJ loading. The big difference is the chambering. The majority of the initial loads were from Black document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They are by no means widely available He was also seriously injured in a horseshoeing accident. as the second generation Colt revolvers. Or Bill Jordan. This handgun review appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Modern Shooter magazine. Limited Edition Collector's Series Firearms. Eventually the original equipment wore A Colt Wiley Clapp holster keeps dust, moisture and water away. In his youth he was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit, where he learned how to both build and shoot 1911 match pistols. Unlike some of my contemporaries, I do not make the transition from pistol to revolver easily so I have to spend a bit of time getting used to the different grip angle and feel, longer trigger and taller weapon in my hand. Congratulations, Wiley, on becoming a permanent part of the Gunsite Institution. The fiber optic Novak sights are a real asset when trying to shoot fast, which will be the case when fighting for your life. I remember reading his stuff on and off over the years. As a ranch foreman in Mexico, he killed some cattle rustlers and was jailed, only to escape back across the border. The stainless Wiley Clapp II comes up as model #1789. designed to offer this power and it was the most powerful revolver cartridge of States the Colt Single Action Army stands head and shoulders above any other in These features all combine to result in a 1911 that looks fairly striking to the eye, and fits the hand quite well. the day. The Wiley Clapp revolver never failed to fire and was the most accurate revolver of the test. We couldn't ignore that. His latest collaboration involves the Ruger GP100, one of the best-built and most reliable revolvers on the planet. $499.99 Ruger Vaquero Stainless Deluxe. But the Corps had recently rid itself of the controversial M1 carbine as a personal weapon for officers. Researching the previous release of this revolver, it was originally a square grip and 6 round capacity. I dont doubt his existenceI just want the whole story. Been shooting since I was five and my first bought with my own cash gun was a pristine Israeli Mauser in .308. give up little in accuracy with this barrel length. TALO is a wholesale buying cooperative that was started in 1965 by fishing and hunting wholesalers in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander Type: Semi-auto, single action Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 4.25 in., polished stainless steel Overall Length: 7.75 in. First Look: Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander, Nikko Stirling Goes Long with the Diamond First Focal Plane Scope, 20 Best Concealed Carry Guns In 2023 (Updated! A purge is inevitable, but it pains me to think of such a thing. The idea is to spend a few paragraphs on my favorite handgun and do it a decade at a time. 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. At the request of lawmen including Bat Masterson a And fired it. With his accrued knowledge of firearms, field experience and easy reading style of writing, it was only a matter of time before his work began appearing in the various NRA publications. designed by a shooter. And I liked to shoot them -- especially at night, when the great blue flame would leap out, along with all that noise and, yes, the bullets, too. Compare. Who the hell is Wiley Clapp? Iron Valley | Adventure Culture's Storehouse. Also almost all the Russian Troops that worked with [] Location. I was busy with duties and never got around to joining the SWPL, but I was mighty interested. But that event was so far back in my lifetime that I had no comparative experience and opinion to share. 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. 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