How Glossy Gun Mags review weapons

Cav1 · May 13, 2012, 21:43

I'm not sure if this is serious or satire!

Note: I am not the author of this piece, it came as one of those endlessly forwarded untraceable e-mails, but it is too accurate (and funny) to let slide by. Whoever did author this piece out there, thank you.

Instruction From The Editor To The Journalist:

"Frangible Arms just bought a four page color ad in our next issue. They sent us their latest offering, the CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer. I told Fred to take it out to the range to test. He'll have the data for you tomorrow."

Feedback From Technician Fred:

"The pistol is a crude copy of the World War II Japanese Nambu type 14 pistol, except it's made from unfinished zinc castings. The grips are pressed cardboard. The barrel is unrifled pipe. There are file marks all over the gun, inside and out.

Only 10 rounds of 8mm ammunition were supplied. Based on previous experience with a genuine Nambu, I set up a target two feet down range. I managed to cram four rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. I taped the magazine in place, bolted the pistol into a machine rest, got behind a barricade, and pulled the trigger with 20 feet of 550 cord. I was unable to measure the trigger pull because my fish scale tops out at 32 pounds. On the third try, the pistol fired. From outline of the holes, I think the barrel, frame, magazine, trigger and recoil spring blew through the target. The remaining parts scattered over the landscape.

I sent the machine rest back to the factory to see if they can fix it, and we need to replace the shooting bench for the nice people who own the range. I'll be off for the rest of the day. My ears are still ringing. I need a drink."

Article Produced By The Journalist:

"The CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer is arguably the deadliest pistol in the world. Based on a combat proven military design, but constructed almost entirely of space age alloy, it features a remarkable barrel design engineered to produce a cone of fire, a feature much valued by Special Forces world wide. The Destroyer shows clear evidence of extensive hand fitting. The weapon disassembles rapidly without tools. At a reasonable combat distance, I put five holes in the target faster than I would have thought possible. This is the pistol to have if you want to end a gunfight at all costs. The gun is a keeper, and I find myself unable to send it back."

davesrb · May 13, 2012, 22:00

Sounds about right to me!

**4x401** · May 13, 2012, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cav1

I'm not sure if this is serious or satire!

Note: I am not the author of this piece, it came as one of those endlessly forwarded untraceable e-mails, but it is too accurate (and funny) to let slide by. Whoever did author this piece out there, thank you.

Instruction From The Editor To The Journalist:

"Frangible Arms just bought a four page color ad in our next issue. They sent us their latest offering, the CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer. I told Fred to take it out to the range to test. He'll have the data for you tomorrow."

Feedback From Technician Fred:

"The pistol is a crude copy of the World War II Japanese Nambu type 14 pistol, except it's made from unfinished zinc castings. The grips are pressed cardboard. The barrel is unrifled pipe. There are file marks all over the gun, inside and out.

Only 10 rounds of 8mm ammunition were supplied. Based on previous experience with a genuine Nambu, I set up a target two feet down range. I managed to cram four rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. I taped the magazine in place, bolted the pistol into a machine rest, got behind a barricade, and pulled the trigger with 20 feet of 550 cord. I was unable to measure the trigger pull because my fish scale tops out at 32 pounds. On the third try, the pistol fired. From outline of the holes, I think the barrel, frame, magazine, trigger and recoil spring blew through the target. The remaining parts scattered over the landscape.

I sent the machine rest back to the factory to see if they can fix it, and we need to replace the shooting bench for the nice people who own the range. I'll be off for the rest of the day. My ears are still ringing. I need a drink."

Article Produced By The Journalist:

"The CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer is arguably the deadliest pistol in the world. Based on a combat proven military design, but constructed almost entirely of space age alloy, it features a remarkable barrel design engineered to produce a cone of fire, a feature much valued by Special Forces world wide. The Destroyer shows clear evidence of extensive hand fitting. The weapon disassembles rapidly without tools. At a reasonable combat distance, I put five holes in the target faster than I would have thought possible. This is the pistol to have if you want to end a gunfight at all costs. The gun is a keeper, and I find myself unable to send it back."

Sounds like one of Vickers reviews.

**GOVT1911** · May 14, 2012, 06:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x401

Sounds like one of Vickers reviews.

Aaaaaand, here we go!! (grabs Mountain Dew and popcorn)

**W.E.G.** · May 14, 2012, 06:59

Honestly, I'd say that's pretty weak.

If you want to read some gun-review satire that's actually good,
I recommend Skeeter Skelton's "Mama Mia Mishap."
http://www.darkcanyon.net/The_Mama_Mia_Mishap.htm

**gunplumber** · May 14, 2012, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x401

Sounds like one of Vickers reviews.

Uhhh oh. Been there. Done that. It wasn't pretty.

A different type of spin.

http://www.pennywind.com/Jokes/polit...%20hanging.htm

**tdb59** · May 14, 2012, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.E.G.

Honestly, I'd say that's pretty weak.

If you want to read some gun-review satire that's actually good,
I recommend Skeeter Skelton's "Mama Mia Mishap."
http://www.darkcanyon.net/The_Mama_Mia_Mishap.htm

Yeah- that was from when Shooting Times was a magazine, and I had excellent eyesight !

SWOHFAL · May 14, 2012, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x401

Sounds like one of Vickers reviews.

So it's an HK product?

May 13, 2012, 21:43	#1
Cav1 Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 13551 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Montana, in a VAN down by the RIVER Posts: 132	How Glossy Gun Mags review weapons I'm not sure if this is serious or satire! Note: I am not the author of this piece, it came as one of those endlessly forwarded untraceable e-mails, but it is too accurate (and funny) to let slide by. Whoever did author this piece out there, thank you. Instruction From The Editor To The Journalist: "Frangible Arms just bought a four page color ad in our next issue. They sent us their latest offering, the CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer. I told Fred to take it out to the range to test. He'll have the data for you tomorrow." Feedback From Technician Fred: "The pistol is a crude copy of the World War II Japanese Nambu type 14 pistol, except it's made from unfinished zinc castings. The grips are pressed cardboard. The barrel is unrifled pipe. There are file marks all over the gun, inside and out. Only 10 rounds of 8mm ammunition were supplied. Based on previous experience with a genuine Nambu, I set up a target two feet down range. I managed to cram four rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. I taped the magazine in place, bolted the pistol into a machine rest, got behind a barricade, and pulled the trigger with 20 feet of 550 cord. I was unable to measure the trigger pull because my fish scale tops out at 32 pounds. On the third try, the pistol fired. From outline of the holes, I think the barrel, frame, magazine, trigger and recoil spring blew through the target. The remaining parts scattered over the landscape. I sent the machine rest back to the factory to see if they can fix it, and we need to replace the shooting bench for the nice people who own the range. I'll be off for the rest of the day. My ears are still ringing. I need a drink." Article Produced By The Journalist: "The CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer is arguably the deadliest pistol in the world. Based on a combat proven military design, but constructed almost entirely of space age alloy, it features a remarkable barrel design engineered to produce a cone of fire, a feature much valued by Special Forces world wide. The Destroyer shows clear evidence of extensive hand fitting. The weapon disassembles rapidly without tools. At a reasonable combat distance, I put five holes in the target faster than I would have thought possible. This is the pistol to have if you want to end a gunfight at all costs. The gun is a keeper, and I find myself unable to send it back."

May 13, 2012, 22:00	#2
davesrb Registered FALaholic #: 24499 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: north Florida Posts: 1,757	Sounds about right to me! __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.-James Dean In memory of my friend Roger Dunkelbarger. 05-09-2010

May 14, 2012, 06:59	#5
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	Honestly, I'd say that's pretty weak. If you want to read some gun-review satire that's actually good, I recommend Skeeter Skelton's "Mama Mia Mishap." http://www.darkcanyon.net/The_Mama_Mia_Mishap.htm __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

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