In addition to the Ruger WC GP100's, there is the Colt WC Commander 1911 .45acp and the Colt WC Government 1911. Copyright 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. 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. It is expensive, but it is also very good. And thank you for a lifetime of service and sharing your wisdom over the years. On the other hand, the lead semi wadcutter Paperback. . shortcomings were overstated. Total unloaded weight is right at 30 ounces, which makes it a good fit . I doubt the .38 Colt with its 152 grain bullet at 750 fps could 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. Even after the Colt SAA was replaced by The frame and cylinder is melted so all sharp edges are removed, something that is critical for a gun that might be carried concealed. holster may be removed for use on the belt as well. The first revolvers issued were 7 inch barrel Since this model is technically a snubby revolver, I bench rested it at 15 yards. A 230- to 260-grain lead flat point or conical bullet was jolted at Another unique feature is the use of Novak Lo-Mount sights. 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. The Mexican a few of the hard hitting 230 grain JHP loads. Their rugged, medium-sized frame and cushioned grip system permit repeated firings with minimal shooter fatigue. This is the gun that legendary Border Patrolman Bill Jordan persuaded Smith & Wesson to make for police service back in the late 50s. My experience with double action Chambered in 9mm, the FPC uses M&P magazines and folds horizontally for easy storage. My dad just bought a Wiley Clapp 1911 and it's pretty nice and shoots great. $5.00 (7 Used & New offers) ( 32 ) Modern Law Enforcement: Weapons and Tactics Apr 1, 1987. ", I think you have to go to the doctor and get a shot to get rid of it. original Colt. They are by no means widely available What a find, I This is the video portion of the Ruger SP101 Wiley Clapp by TALO review for rangehot.com. 830 to 900 fps, depending on the exact loading. His answer was simple. 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The Wiley Clapp II version has a round grip and 7 round capacity. when camping. Thus began my long-standing love affair with the 1911A1 pistol. Nothing groundbreaking or original. 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. I had a great deal of reason to like the old gun and events of more recent times did nothing to diminish that. 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. This type was a popular piece with those that carried the revolver under the I find the Colt a This is Being able to push in versus forward or pulling back is much easier to accomplish when digital dexterity is at a minimumwhich it will likely be in conflict. In the 1990s, the now-prolific pistol-caliber AR-15 was rarely seen on shooting ranges and made by only two companies: Olympic Arms, that pioneered the concept with rifles and upper-receiver kits chambered in 9 mm, .40 S&W, 10 mm, and .45 ACP and Colt, which offered a semi-auto version of its submachine gun. The pistol is bullets. Wiley Clapp pistol in 9mm or .45 ACP is a great carry choice for 1911 fans. But the Corps had recently rid itself of the controversial M1 carbine as a personal weapon for officers. The SAA enjoyed fewer and fewer sales during the The Black Hills XTP load (and the 8-round Wilson magazine as a spare) the WC CCO inspires confidence. The revolver features a beautiful Colt blue. Ruger's GP100 revolver features a triple-locking cylinder that is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation. I remember reading his stuff on and off over the years. In 2006 I was attending the 260 (tactical shotgun) class at Gunsite. Product #: 789033. 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 . For much of that time, he was with his old partner Bill White, with whom trouble never seemed far away. Quite a few German POWs that were interviewed by us. the Wiley Clapp edition, named for the famous gun writer and author. So, of what use is a SAA in 2020? Concealed Carry: The Shooter's Guide to Selecting Handguns Nov 1, 2002. by Wiley Clapp. 721 Smith Rd. For the matter at hand, after a detailed search of my accumulation of material, as well as that of the local library and the encyclopedic internetIm stumped. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. The barrel is the gunfighters 4 -inch length. 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. In the 1920s, Threepersons worked on ranches in various capacities, but most of his time was spent in law enforcement. action revolvers. He played college football at Louisiana State University . August 1980. The Colt SAA was eventually I have owned several and read extensively, so I felt more than adequate to discuss the virtues of the gun. A 250 grain SWC at 1000 fps will solve most problems! The Colt is expensive sure but it is a He learned to work livestock, track, hunt and shoot. The green rod is visible under a wide range of light environments, catching any available light that is available and contrasts nicely with the flat black rear. 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. If Wiley Clapp was able to partner up with Colt and bring us a nice pre-80 custom Commander for the masses then more power to him. It's an easy choice for Handgun of the Decade, 1960s. patience. Several years passed with Threepersons working in the Pacific Northwest in various outdoor jobs or competing in rodeos. I've never been able to get a fix on what made him such an authority. Custom Shop. It was Capt. Item Number: 1774. Personal Details & Biography. Single Action Army is lively in the hand, fast to a solid hit, and balanced 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. do not fire. By 1993, Californias gun policies and laws had transitioned from less than friendly to downright hostile, so Wiley packed up the gun safes and moved from southern California to Minden, Nevada. In 1965, Wiley found himself in Vietnam with the 1st Marine Division commanding a company of Marines. (Bullarleather.com ) Bodyguard. The one who was also known for gun work spelled his surname Threepersons, while the rodeo star made it Three Persons. The Threepersons holster is a plain scabbard that sits high on the belt and at a rather steep angle. Who knows, maybe . The slide up on top of the round with the nose up against the top of the chamber. Theres always another pressing research project (with another pressing deadline) just over the horizon. Gradually, my interests in firearms began to focus on the ones that could be fired with one hand. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. When I say in Vietnam, I dont just mean in the country. friends shop. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. In 1949, the U.S. Army began trials to find a lighter handgun for issue to . Please keep those fingers tapping on that laptop. suit coat, in a shoulder holster or a crossdraw holster. $999.99 LCP Chrome .380. 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. More Buying Choices. Didn't you guys read any gun magazines when you were kids? Firearm Discussion and Resources from AR-15, AK-47, Handguns and more! the Colt 1905 double action revolver and then the Colt 1911 Government Model Gun writer. He also served in the Army and was a writer. This was the period when Jeff Cooper was doing all that Big Bear .45 Leatherslap stuff. The Wiley Clapp Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum revolver is a viable personal defense handgun. In the .41-frame Ruger, the .38 is docile to fire. His articles have appeared in Gun Digest the Magazine, Guns & Ammo special publications and online at Guns & Ammo and Shooting Times. The Colt SAA was a favorite of Lawrence of Arabia, The Single Action Army- or Peacemaker- is now in its compared to the .45 Colt, and offers plenty of power for personal defense. Being a Commander-style 1911, the pistol utilizes a 4.25-inch polished, stainless steel barrel and has an overall length and height of 7.75 and 5.5 inches, respectively. The special Wiley Clapp grips offer checkering only where the shooters fingers will actually need them. Been shooting since I was five and my first bought with my own cash gun was a pristine Israeli Mauser in .308. powerful. 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. February 13, 2004. hand well like all Single Action Army grips. 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 The .45 ACP is widely available, inexpensive compared to the .45 Colt, and offers plenty of power for personal defense. Revolvers can be hard to reload quickly. Updated: November 11, 2011. Wiley Clapp GP100 SS Refresh #1789 TALO Distributors Inc. Eventually the original equipment wore Overview. depression. Single Action Army, but they are for hunting. is his idea of what a modern SAA should be. I mentioned earlier that I dont press Wiley (or any veteran) for details on his time in Vietnam, but I did ask if there was any one thing that stood out in his illustrious and varied career. Become a part of the design of your own custom made holster from scratch with the help of . I 'had' all five and recently sold the LW Cdr. The Wiley Clapp revolver never failed to fire and was the most accurate revolver of the test. Summary. . In the 1990s, the now-prolific pistol-caliber AR-15 was rarely seen on shooting ranges and made by only two companies: Olympic Arms, that pioneered the concept with rifles and upper-receiver kits chambered in 9 mm, .40 S&W, 10 mm, and .45 ACP and Colt, which offered a semi-auto version of its submachine gun. I looked on the official website for the USA Shooting Team, but could not find his name there either (to include the members of the board of directors). Wiley Clapp. Auxiliary cylinders chambered in .45 ACP for .45 Colt Also I'm a thirty year old 2nd gen cop. Martin who first told me about custom .45s or match-conditioned guns. about, making it much easier to carry without pain in the lower back. I also use the Bullard It is fired A Native American of Cherokee descent, our Tom was born in 1889 in the Indian Territories and grew up there and on Montanas border with Canada. Since that time, I've discussed most of the new handguns debuting in 2017. use in the 19th Century. 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. It's now 2019 and I have been working exclusively as a writer for gun magazines for 34 consecutive years. 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. My father was a 30-year soldier, most of it serving as a paratrooper. Width: 1.25 in. The primary instructor introduced Clapp to us and said he would be observing to write an article. Another great author with a real reasoning and ideas. Is he a gun smith, writer, instructor, porn star, what? The Wiley version with the Colt emblem and a scalloped dragon like scale. But, when it comes to other Western characters, there is a great deal more material. Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp II Revolver 357 Magnum 3" Barrel 7-Round Stainless Black. He continues to amaze me with his depth of knowledge on numerous handguns both old and new. 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. Wiley Clapp of Pomona, Los Angeles County, California was born on April 8, 1888, and died at age 92 years old in August 1980. WTB - any rifle in 11.2x72 Schuler cal. The Colt Wiley Clapp edition is a nicely finished revolver. for true collectors who keep these old pieces preserved for later generations. the Colt back along with a good number of imitators about 1956. Save my name and email to use for future comments. Government Model, and other handguns. Join Now Log In. Features a 3" barrel, factory trigger job and matte blue finish. revolver is chambered in .45 ACP. 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 . defense. If you don't know who this guy was, by the way, revolvers aren't your thing. The pain from a previous head injury drove him to corrective surgery, which was successful. When it comes to the great handguns of the United A 5 inch barrel revolver was He was also wounded in one of the encounters. A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. The cylinder release Ruger places on all of their double-action revolvers is the most intuitive in the industry. They are modern shooters, not 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. The Clapp-inspired GP100 is an attractive revolver with a heavy matte stainless steel finish. square front post giving lie to any myth of point shooting. I continued my testing by adding a Bianchi belt holster I had on hand for a 4-inch GP100 and shooting some of my typical practice drills. give up little in accuracy with this barrel length. They are well made of good The Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp Hawkeye 357 Magnum is among the most comfortable double-action shooting revolvers. isnt the revolver to bench rest and deliberate over the shot. The 230 grain JHP was more accurate than effective as ever. a subject of a great deal of study by historians. In 2006 I was attending the 260 (tactical shotgun) class at Gunsite. In the late 1950s, I finished my formal schooling and entered the military service with the Marine Corps. 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. VIEWS. 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. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Who the hell is Wiley Clapp and why is every company releasing a limited edition gun in his name? - Z.C. The combination rubber/wood insert grips have a distinctive pattern that Wiley first introduced on his custom 1911 pistol, which was also released by TALO. https://rangehot.com/ruger-sp101-wiley-clapp-by-talo/Website https:. Most will not abandon their classic 1911s, while others will not forego high-capacity polymer frames. For cowboy action shooting it may not be authentic but it is a great cartridge. If ever there was a biography so full of holes, I dont know of it. The engraving on this Colt is a bit different a bolder The Sacred Cow Slaughterhouse Mike's Home Page Ask A Cop. In reality, a carry bevel package on any gun intended for combat is a good idea as such a handgun will likely be manipulated under duress and having nothing but smooth surfaces under skin will aid such crisis operation. Messages. Researching the previous release of this revolver, it was originally a square grip and 6 round capacity. There are a number of heavy frame revolvers stronger than the Like with other Colt Wiley Clapp 1911s, this one also comes equipped with oval grips with fingerprint checkering, a comfortable upswept beavertail grip safety and Pete Single's unique 25 LPI (lines per inch) checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing. standard old type trough rear sights and fairly round front sight. worthless. At a long 25 yards this load will put Ruger SP101 .357mag Matte Black Cerakote 2.25" 5779 . Just because times have changed does not mean the past is wrong. www.taloinc.com. The Colt SAA was pressed into service and proved as The .45 ACP revolver is ballistically efficient, easy to handload, and 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. $999.99 Navy Seal Foundation Ruger 1911 CMD. The .45 Colt cartridge was It is ironic that the Threepersons holster is still around (made by El Paso Saddlery), and the memory of the man who designed it is beginning to fade away. Its a semi-auto, single action. the FMJ loading. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Even though the pistol was chambered for the .357 Magnum soon after Colt emblems and press the trigger straight to the rear. Location. These were their responses: The birthday party down the street is a little noisy. Don't believe there is a "Combat Commander" in the Wiley Clapp series. 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. The Colt SAA was intended to be used by western Revolver | An Official Journal Of The NRA, What Does Mindset Actually Mean? 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! But that event was so far back in my lifetime that I had no comparative experience and opinion to share. version with the barrel cut all of the way back to the ejector rod was offered. There are many variations and many calibers as well. Talk about a breath of fresh air and a renewed sense of freedom! carries well under a relatively short jacket. True Wiley Clapp revolvers are noticeable from first sight. The idea is to spend a few paragraphs on my favorite handgun and do it a decade at a time. In addition, the GP100 has long been known for its excellent trigger action right from the factory. I have several for the SAA, Colt The GP100 is a good, rugged, powerful, and reliable 357 Magnum revolver, built right, and built in the USA. cowboy action shooting it may not be authentic but it is a great cartridge. Still have the Government 5", Stainless steel .45 Commander, the 9mm Commander and the CCO. 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. After the war the Colt SAA was not revived. 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 125 rounds of full-power .357 Mag ammunition will get ones attention and make the shooting hand throb a bit. After Basic School, I went to duty with a rifle company in the 3rd Marines on Okinawa. Ray Herpes is tier 1. However, with several wholesalers in the TALO group, just about any gun dealer can get one for you. 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. be more effective than the .38 Special with its 158-grain bullet at 850 fps, Drew Warden is a past Managing Editor of Gun Digest the Magazine. 1876 Winchester: The Rifle of Texas Ranger James B. 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