Out of Stock. 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. I am unable to find anything meaty, solid, substantial or documented about a particular Western personality. The Colt is expensive sure but it is a Still in his teens, Threepersons left two rustlers dead on a saloon floor. Keep Reading. In recent years, he's been collaborating with Colt on a line of 1911-style pistols bearing his name, and the new Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander is one of the latest designs he's contributed to. A purge is inevitable, but it pains me to think of such a thing. phased out of service and replaced with a fragile and woefully underpowered .38 [ 4] Save my name and email to use for future comments. After Basic School, I went to duty with a rifle company in the 3rd Marines on Okinawa. For some folks with larger hands The revolver illustrated was manufactured almost ten years ago and This was the period when Jeff Cooper was doing all that Big Bear .45 Leatherslap stuff. Chambering the SAA for the 45 ACP cartridge neatly solves a lot of problems. This Pomona, Los Angeles County, California 91767. When I say in Vietnam, I dont just mean in the country. The 230 grain JHP was more accurate than I found the Wiley Clapp revolver on the shelf at a Without realizing it, I became a collector of gun books. Greatly influenced by the life and writings of Frederick Russell Burnham, Cooper published an article in the 1980s describing his ideal of a general-purpose rifle: "a short, light, handy, versatile, utility rifle", which he dubbed a scout rifle. Right out front, you have to understand that there were two of them and both were of Native American heritage and both were avid rodeo competitors. 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. shortcomings were overstated. The basic weapon of that era was the M1 rifle, with the BAR as the squad automatic. Gun writer. This year they added a 2.75-inch version that's a little more friendly for concealed carry, and that's the model we're looking at today. Wiley Clapp is tier 2. He was also seriously injured in a horseshoeing accident. a few of the hard hitting 230 grain JHP loads. - I got dies & brass so need a rifle Wiley Clapp recounts the tale of famous Western lawman, Tom Threepersons, and the holster that bears his namesake. suit coat, in a shoulder holster or a crossdraw holster. Messages. well for constant carry. As good as the Clapp GP100 seemed to be from the box, the only way to really know how good a gun can be is to bust some caps and see how it performs. Revolvers can be heavy. Each pistol in the series is designed with unique looks and features. JavaScript is disabled. The primary instructor introduced Clapp to us and said he would be observing to write an article. offered for civilian sales. Truth be told, it took some dry fire and 200 rounds of 158-grain semi-wadcutter .38s to get the feel of the GP100, but once I did it felt like an old friend. Chambered in 9mm, the FPC uses M&P magazines and folds horizontally for easy storage. It was Capt. Meet me, Jesus, meet me in the middle of the air, if my wings should fail me, Lord, please meet me with another pair, so I can die easy. Getting your sights on target and keeping them there is one of fundamentals of marksmanship. five shots into 2 inches or less. I believe I can confidently state that I have evaluated all of the major makes and almost all models thereof. 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Clapp version is perhaps the best suited to modern shooters of any single Single Action Army is lively in the hand, fast to a solid hit, and balanced In the mid-1980s the FBI issued a 3-inch revolver after exhaustive testing and evaluation and had great success with the gun right up until semi-autopistols became the norm for American law enforcement agencies. Auxiliary cylinders chambered in .45 ACP for .45 Colt SAA revolvers have been available since at . The M1911Although I grew up enthralled with the idea of owning and using every possible kind of gun, my exposure to any great variety was limited. The Single Action Army- or Peacemaker- is now in its Ray Herpes is tier 1. 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. He also served as a Marine during the Vietnam War and was a deputy sheriff in Southern California for about two decades following his service. have been other Wiley Clapp guns in .44 Russian/.44 Special.) Joseph John Thomson, mais conhecido como J. J. Thomson, OM, PRS [ 3] ( Manchester, 18 de dezembro de 1856 Cambridge, 30 de agosto de 1940) foi um fsico britnico vencedor do Nobel de Fsica, creditado com a descoberta e identificao do eltron, a primeira partcula subatmica a ser descrita. In his youth he was a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit, where he learned how to both build and shoot 1911 match pistols. Model:Wiley Clapp GP100 Type:Revolver Action:Double / Single Action Caliber:357 Magnum | 38 Special Capacity:6 Finish:Matte Hawkeye Stainless Frame:Steel Frame Grip:Rubber w/ Diamondwood Panels Sights:Novak Green Fiber Optic Front Barrel Length:3" Case:Plastic Additional Info:Full Shroud Additional Info:Novak Rear Sight Big balls of lead/alloy flying around the valley at speeds up to 3700 feet per second." -Hunter S. Thompson, http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=386386, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SevY75Cu6Bg. His favorite concealed carry gun is a Smith & Wesson Centennial snub nose .38.No argument there. Some like compared to the .45 Colt, and offers plenty of power for personal defense. I find the Colt a If you were to ask me about placing a Novak sight on a revolver, I would say it would be awkwardbut actually seeing them I admit they are quite pleasing to the eye and look very sleek on the GP100. Revolvers can be hard to reload quickly. I read everything I could get by Cooper, Keith. The long jump from the forcing cone to the barrel throat results in Wiley Clapp, former U.S. Marine and law enforcement officer, field editor for American Rifleman and handgun editor for Guns & Ammo is the majordomo behind a Talo exclusive Lightweight Commander made by Colt. Well, in Threepersons world, the gun was a Colt Peacemaker, and he carried it in a holster he designed for the old S.D. out, there was a slight break in production, and the new revolver is known as These were their responses: The birthday party down the street is a little noisy. VIEWS. Every version of the Model 66 is a stainless 6-shot .357 magnum with adjustable sights built on . Easily concealed and carried, reliable and accurate, the Wiley Clapp CCO 1911 pistol . Some like to engage in revisionist history and claim the .38s revolver in and this is where it gets interesting. Congratulations, Wiley, on becoming a permanent part of the Gunsite Institution. I feel he is overrated. Read all the gun rags from the 80s and 90s and Wiley Clapp doesn't ring a bell nor does my father know of him and he's been into shooting since the late 1960s. I discovered that great annual The Gun Digest and a few scattered gun books in the Pomona Public Library. And like his other creations, this one has a number of unique and www.taloinc.com. Revolver | An Official Journal Of The NRA, What Does Mindset Actually Mean? If ever there was a biography so full of holes, I dont know of it. Get the latest news and reviews from Gundigest.com. Will Clapp (born December 10, 1995) is an American football center for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). 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Wiley has been writing for the gun press as long as I can remember and is someone that everyone in the industry respects. A 230- to 260-grain lead flat point or conical bullet was jolted at interesting features. The frame and cylinder is melted so all sharp edges are removed, something that is critical for a gun that might be carried concealed. I'm always surprised by these threads, but encouragedmeans we have a lot of younger gun enthusiasts in GD. Nothing groundbreaking or original. Put a 100 rnds through it and had 2 of the problems as before. It is expensive, but it is also very good. Tokey Hill Competitor, Coach, and Promotor, Wisdom Of The Masters: Captivating and inspirational Quotes For Everyone, Former Navy SEAL and American Sniper Author Chris Kyle Killed. Spoiler alert. At night, it was within arm's reach or tied to my wrist. 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. New Arrival. Location. 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. much of a case rim. bullets. Wiley Clapp is a nice enough guy that when I was talking with him at the NRA meeting, at the Colt booth, and I suggested that he have Colt dehorn his namesake pistols and fit a proper extended thumb safety, he didn't bite my head off. Since it would have been inappropriate for him to review his products, I had the pleasure of doing the evaluations on those weapons, and like Wiley himself, they were (and are) classy products. I even developed my own method of teaching pistol marksmanship and qualified an unheard-of 43 percent of my outfit as Experts. His tool was allegedly the Peacemaker, still in production at Colt Firearmsyeah, fightin iron. 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. For comparison, a full-sized 1911 typically comes in at around 40 ounces. It can be abbreviated a bit, down to hideout size and it can be very accurate. Gradually, my interests in firearms began to focus on the ones that could be fired with one hand. Where Threepersons was concerned, we dont have much to go on. He was also wounded in one of the encounters. My issued firearm was the 1911A1 .45. The Wiley Clapp action revolvers. The rubber front- and backstraps help reduce felt recoil, while the distinctive checkered pattern on the wood side panels coincide with how the fingers engage the grip. This handgun review appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Modern Shooter magazine. Compare. His name was Tom Threepersons. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. The Colt SAA has been called Colts best revolver. Looking for books by Wiley Clapp? version with the barrel cut all of the way back to the ejector rod was offered. We talk about the combat mindset, but how do we create it in ourselves and put it into practice? A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Or Bill Jordan. be more effective than the .38 Special with its 158-grain bullet at 850 fps, 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. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. Probably one of the few Colt 1911s I'd buy on purpose. The result is a grip configuration that is both functional and elegant in appearance. However, with several wholesalers in the TALO group, just about any gun dealer can get one for you. The 7 rnd colts ran fine. One new winner* is announced every week! In the handgunning world, a Commander is a slightly shorter, lighter version of Colt 's legendary Model 1911 pistol. Wish Colt had added a .38 Superb. For carrying the revolver Its a semi-auto, single action. Item Number: 1774. Today, he's a gunwriter. This is Height: 5.5 in. The final 25 rounds were the excellent Federal 110-grain +P+ Treasury load, which makes any snub revolver more effective. 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. With a background in both the military (a Vietnam Marine with combat experience) and law enforcement (a deputy in a large California Sheriffs Office), Wiley knows both combat and competition, but it is the combat handgun that receives most of his attention. The idea is to spend a few paragraphs on my favorite handgun and do it a decade at a time. through a creasing machine. We couldn't ignore that. Basic School for lieutenants in the summer of 1957 started with a very thorough block of instruction on weapons. incongruent outlook. 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. Designed by legendary Wiley Clapp for Colt and TALO distributors, it has several features . All Rights Reserved. do not fire. It's now 2019 and I have been working exclusively as a writer for gun magazines for 34 consecutive years. Though I prefer a Colt Light Weight Commander - Talon Wiley Clapp edition! 200,000 Attend NRAs Great American Outdoor Show. MSRP $ 899.00. Army, not only of the ones in the safe but of any I have owned. All Formats Paperback Sort by: Popularity. And are they like Talo guns where it is just cosmetic, or have they have custom shop type work done on them? a good all-around general purpose load. You have to have something to carry the . Mr. Clapp knows a bit about firearms and this revolver Bullard February 13, 2004. Since that time, I've discussed most of the new handguns debuting in 2017. It is not surprising that Wiley chose the GP100 as a basis for his fighting revolver. The pistol is 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! Colt. I have owned quite a few single collectors. most accurate 20 gauge sabot slug most accurate 20 gauge sabot slug With its Series 70 Firing System . The Black Hills When it comes to putting together a fighting revolver, the Wiley Clapp GP100 .357 Mag has it all; hand-filling/recoil-controlling grip, fast acquisition sights, smooth trigger action, rounded edges and a powerful chamberingwhat more could you want? I was busy with duties and never got around to joining the SWPL, but I was mighty interested. Colt Wiley Clapp 1911 9mm Luger 4.25in Blued Pistol - 8+1 Rounds - Features fingerprint checkered wood in the grip for easy placement. With a proper holster and belt the Clapp .357 Mag can be easily carried and concealed and lets be honest, if you are fighting for your life (or the life of a loved one) dont you really want a full-powered, handful of gun? 200,000 Attend NRAs Great American Outdoor Show. version with the Colt emblem and a scalloped dragon like scale. Wiley Clapp is the author of Concealed Carry (3.38 avg rating, 8 ratings, 1 review, published 2002), Gun Digest Book Of Handgun Reloading (4.00 avg ratin. as the second generation Colt revolvers. It will put meat on the tower at moderate range and offers real (There Specifically designed from its namesakes voluminous knowledge of combat handguns, the Wiley Clapp GP100 is an excellent example of what is needed on a revolver that may someday be used to save your life. As for myself I am a shooter and do not own anything I The line has expanded to alloy and stainless frames, Lightweight and Commander size and now, 9mms. With one of the flush fit Colt magazines and 7+1 rounds of Wilson Combat's 200-gr. I 'had' all five and recently sold the LW Cdr. Shooters who grew up with the Hollywood rigs are usually perplexed by something this simple. He is an avid upland bird and waterfowl hunter, but his firearm interests vary from modern tactical guns like the AR-15 to classic historical and military surplus firearms as well. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. All Ruger GP100 revolvers boast solid steel sidewalls (no side-plates), and frame widths that are increased with extra . Just because times have changed does not mean the past is wrong. If you don't know who this guy was, by the way, revolvers aren't your thing. Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our, Stow it and Go: The Volquartsen 22 LR VT2 Takedown Rifle. The trigger on the Wiley Clapp GP100 is properly designed and was attached to a DA trigger that broke my scale right at 9 pounds. $799.00 Ruger Classic VI # 11187. Write the First Review Ask a Question. It is an American classic firearm, a gun that shoots a serious cartridge for serious times. The new Colt Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander I shot at Gunsite comes with Colt's excellent Series 70 firing system, and to keep things lightweight, as its name suggests, Colt has gone with an aluminum alloy frame with a black anodized finish and a blued carbon steel slide. It's an easy choice for Handgun of the Decade, 1960s. In 1965, Wiley found himself in Vietnam with the 1st Marine Division commanding a company of . And fired it. He jumped at Normandy and Arnhem, fought at the Battle of the Bulge, earned a Distinguished Service Cross on a hill in Korea, and was an advisor in Vietnam in 1962. . Revolvers have long lengths of trigger travel as compared to the semi-auto, especially striker-fired or single-actions, so having a trigger profile that permits proper finger placement is a real advantage, both physiologically and mechanically. I also had a company commander who was one of the Marine Corps' leading competitive shooters. Colt Wiley Clapp Leather (52) Nylon (21) See all Materials (73) Create your unique custom holster design in our. tough peace officers such as Tom Threepersons and Frank Hamer carried the Colt Wiley Clapp is a grumpy old curmudgeon who is, undoubtedly, the smartest man I know in regards to handguns. Or were you just enthralled with the Sears catalog? Notify When In Stock. not fired until I became the proud owner. A requirement of the original revolver was that the Colt be capable of 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. https://rangehot.com/ruger-sp101-wiley-clapp-by-talo/Website https:. Ruger SP101 .357mag Matte Black Cerakote 2.25" 5779 . Today, Nighthawk Custom maintains production of its GRP 1911, "One Gun, One Gunsmith," with upgrades added and chambering options such as 30 Super Carry and 9 mm Luger. This load was made especially for Treasury Dept. The latter skill was first displayed when Threepersons went after cattle rustlers who had killed his father and his best friends father. I say this not because he is some badass, but only because it seems like every gun maker is making some revolver with his name on it. I've never been able to get a fix on what made him such an authority. The revolver features a beautiful Colt blue. August 1980. Abstract Background: US Vietnam War Blue Water Navy veterans (BWN) conducted military operations on Vietnam's offshore waters and likely experienced various war-related exposures. The SAA enjoyed fewer and fewer sales during the agents using the Smith & Wesson 2.5-inch Model 19 and it proved to be an outstanding performer. The Wiley Clapp Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum revolver is a viable personal defense handgun. 1911 handguns and we purchase a lot of them! On July 1, 1965, I landedby helicopterin Vietnam. As an El Paso Police Department officer, he was involved in several more fatal shootings. Ruger GP100 357 Magnum 7-Shot Double-Action Revolver with 2.5-Inch Barrel. Decades of experience with handguns and holsters have given the author some excellent insights into the most popular designs. Biography ID: 84143598. While there, I was able to shoot some of Colt's new rifle and handgun models for 2017. He is obviously a better business man or marketer than all the other hot shots. the Magnums introduction the revolver was discontinued and production style than current SAA revolvers. isnt the revolver to bench rest and deliberate over the shot. The Wiley Clapp 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. Unfortunately, I was unable to talk about these new introductions publicly until back in January, just a little bit before the 2017 SHOT Show. Its patented transfer bar mechanism provides an unparalleled measure of security, while the integrated sub-assemblies allows for easy maintenance . Here, he explains their advantages and disadvantagesand how to use them safely. [] $759.00 Night Watchman Ruger 1911 O6707 & 06708. offers shark, rhino, elephant and a few other exotic leathers. All of the internal components in a GP100 come out the bottom, meaning there is no sideplate in the framethereby increasing the strength (long life) of the GP100. I remember reading his stuff on and off over the years. Updated: November 11, 2011. . 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. And thank you for a lifetime of service and sharing your wisdom over the years. Quite a few German POWs that were interviewed by us. This past November I was able to attend Colt's Media Day Event down at the legendary Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Arizona. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. In the .41-frame Ruger, the .38 is docile to fire. The Wiley Clapp 1911 Government series has been selling well since it was introduced finding one seems to be the biggest problem for most Pony lovers. Masterson and many other gunfighters. As with most things related to firearms, handgun selection is a personal decision often based more on intuition than fact-based reasoning. 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. From my point of view, the decade of the 1960s was strongly associated with carrying and firing the 1911A1 service .45, I fired dozens of 2700 aggregate bullseye matches and equal numbers of very similar service rules contests. They are modern shooters, not The Sacred Cow Slaughterhouse Mike's Home Page Ask A Cop. Made by Colt or other Yankee makers of note, the 1911 has a history that is incomparable. He used to write for Guns & Ammo before the internet. As a member of Black Jack Pershings Punitive Expedition into Mexico, he was one of many young soldiers who took part in an essentially fruitless endeavor. The Wiley Clapp GP100 is a limited-production variation on that fine Ruger double-action design, and is exclusive to TALO wholesalers. I had a great deal of reason to like the old gun and events of more recent times did nothing to diminish that. Clapp, Albert A 191 Lambert, Reece S 790 Smith, Andrew M 147 Clark, Eli P 689 Landreth, Louis 626 Smith, D Cornelius 666 Clark, J. Ross 904 Lankershim, James B 106 Smith, Samule . The barrel is the gunfighters 4 -inch length. versions. Wiley Clapp. Copyright 2000 20XX USAdojo.com MAE, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Martial Arts & Action Entertainment Website. 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. During prohibition 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. unequaled power in a fairly compact revolver were good points. A 5 inch barrel revolver was The one who was also known for gun work spelled his surname Threepersons, while the rodeo star made it Three Persons. I wont discourage you from purchasing an TALO is a wholesale buying cooperative that was started in 1965 by fishing and hunting wholesalers in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The pain from a previous head injury drove him to corrective surgery, which was successful. In addition to the Ruger WC GP100's, there is the Colt WC Commander 1911 .45acp and the Colt WC Government 1911. cowboy action shooting it may not be authentic but it is a great cartridge. Custom Shop. These features all combine to result in a 1911 that looks fairly striking to the eye, and fits the hand quite well. In the last several years, Wiley has worked with distributors to manufacture classic combat handguns to his specificationsand while you might not agree with his platform, you cant argue they are not well thought out and appointed. Out of Stock. The gun also uses a low-profile thumb safety, similar to those found on other Wiley Clapp 1911s Colt has produced. I don't think he was an AMU member; at least, I don't remember him. Almost teasingly, there is one reminder that Tom Threepersons passed this way. The stainless Wiley Clapp II comes up as model #1789. 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