HERNAN D’ALOIA: ENGRAVING HIS FUTURE

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JANZ .357 REVOLVERWhile walking the isles at Shotshow 2020 we came across the Janz Revolver booth. Immediately, we knew these were something special. We reached out to Till Hezel to feature one of these beauties and he turned us on to a so. cal. law enforcement officer who agreed to lets us photograph this oneof-a-kind Janz .357 revolver.

TELL US, WHAT MADE YOU PICK UP THIS AWESOME JANZ .357?

Thirteen years ago I read a book detailing small arms with a one page summary on the janz revolver. In 2015 I visited the shot show and met Till Hezel at the Janz revolver booth, he put on a demonstation of changing the barrels and calibers. The revolvers looked phenomenal, the fit, finish, and build quality were something I hadn’t seen previously. I also spent time at the Korth booth looking at their revolvers. I have shot and carried many smith and Wesson revolvers via competition, recreation, and work as a law enforcement officer for two decades which made me quite familiar with revolvers. Additionally I was able to learn a great deal from our last police armorer who specialized in revolvers before his retirement.

HOW MANY ROUNDS HAVE BEEN PUT DOWN THE BARREL?

When my order arrived my FFL sent me photos with the caption, “I don’t think my camera is good enough to convey how nice a gun this is.” I picked the revolver up and was blown away it was a work of art. The gun comes with a beautiful wood paneled locking carry case which includes a screw driver with two different heads for sight and trigger adjustments. The heads are fit exactly to the gun. I immediately went to the local gun club and put 400 rounds of 38 special thru the gun.

ANY SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS DONE SINCE YOU FIRST PURCHASED IT?

I have not made any modifications to the gun, it simply does not need any. The guns trigger is adjustable

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FIREARM: JANZ REVOLVER CALIBER: .357 BARREL LENGTH : 6” SIGHTS: USER EXCHANGEABLE FRONT AND REAR SIGHTS TRIGGER: UNIQUE USER ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER COATINGS: HIGH GLOSS PLASMA MATERIALS: ALL BILLET STEEL GRIPS: BY NILL IN GERMANY IN GERMAN WALNUT PRICE: $18,000 +

independent of the mainspring and has a handy gauge on the right side which tells you roughly where your at in terms of weight. Theres nothing more I could want with this gun.

IF SOMEONE WERE TO OFFER YOU A DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR THIS, WHAT WOULD THAT NUMBER BE?

If someone offered me a dollar amount for the gun I would simply say no. When I purchased the gun Till at Janz told me your going to be the only one who has this revolver with the blue plasma finish. Its one of a kind and not something I would not part with. The gun is definitely an eye catcher at the range, theirs nothing else like it.

WE SEE YOU HAVE A VERY NICE COLLECTION GOING, ANY PLANS TO ADD OTHER SPECIAL PIECES IN THE FUTURE?

I don’t have any plans to purchase another janz revolver. (I am very happy with this one.) My next purchase will be a Blaser R 8 rifle in left handed but that’s another story for another time.

ANY LAST WORDS?

The Janz is an incredible revolver and carries an incredible price tag to match. If you love revolvers and have the opportunity to acquire one you will not be disappointed.

WE APPRECIATE YOU TAKING THE TIME AND SHOWING OUR READERS YOUR AMAZING JANZ .357!

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LEAVING HIS MARK ON LOWRIDERS, FIREARMS AND BEYOND

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT HERNAN, THE FAMILY WHEN DID YOU GET INTO MAN, THE ENGRAVER AND THE ENTREPRENEUR? ENGRAVING FIREARMS?

I have been engraving for 21 years (18 years self em- I started engraving on firearms back in 2002. ployed). Still learning everyday something new in my industry. At Engrave It(tm) we provide not only Hand WHAT TYPES OF ENGRAVING DO YOU DO? Engraving but also Laser Engraving to all our custom- I offer engraving style per ers. I am very fortunate & thankful for the continued customer request. support of my wife & 2 sons. We as a business will keep expanding every year more. TELL US ABOUT THE FIRST GUN YOU ENGRAVED

WAS IT HARD STARTING OUT? Was a blued Colt 1911. Yes it was hard starting out because i was self taught and no one wanted to share any information on how DOES ENGRAVING ON FIREARMS NEED A DIFFERto engrave. ENT APPROACH AS OPPOSED TO CAR PARTS? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT opinion.

IN THE ENGRAVING WORLD? AND WHAT WAS IT?

Way more detail goes into firearm engraving in my

I have received the “Proclamation” Award from the WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS TO EXPAND INTO THE City of Odessa Texas, along with mutiple “Outstand- FIREARMS WORLD? ing Engraving” awards at many car show from my Show people that you don’t have to be stuck in old work on cars, bikes & motorcycles. ways of thinking and can stand out from engraving styles that have been around for over a century.

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IS THERE ANYONE YOUD LIKE TO THANK OR MENTION WHOS HAD AN IMPACT ON WHERE YOU ARE AT TODAY?

I would like to thank my dad and anyone else that believed in me.

ANY LAST WORDS OF WISDOM FOR UPCOMING ENGRAVERS?

Don’t believe just because your peers says your work is good. You will always have to learn more to keep making a difference.

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THIS .44 CAL DESERT EAGLE HAS MORE TO IT THEN JUST GOOD LOOKS

Tell us how F#CK FAKE .44 came How many rounds have been put If someone were to offer you to be? down range with this .44? a dollar amount for this, what

My father purchased a DE .44 As of now zero but I am reloading would that number be? Mag in Gold along with a lifetime ten rounds with his ashes. I will I can not put a price tag on it membership to the NRA for me fire it ONE TIME only sending on my 16th birthday. Seventeen a piece of him alongside the Any shout outs, last words? years later when he passed, there bullet. The .44 pistol will then MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT to was confusion as to whom the get mounted and hung with the my brother Hernan. I am forever pistol belonged to (was still in remaining nine rounds and his grateful for bringing my vision my fathers house) Rather than ashes still in the magazine. to life. My father would be very start a feud or argue over a dead proud. SHout out to mt brands mans material I decided to take Any special modifications @77GenuineGoods on instagram the matter into my own hands. done other than plating and #FuckFake Purhcased a “Black DE.44Mag” the engraving? (Gold is not California Compli- It was torn completely down and We appreciate you taking the ant) This is where I turned to stripped to bare metal. Engraved time and showing our readers my friend Hernan at Engrave then Gold/Chrome Plated. The your amazing .44 Desert Eagle it. Rather than just do the gold grip is hand made walnut grip F#ck Fake! plating, I decided to have it fully from Turkey. Thanks for the opportunity, I hand engraved make the pistol a appreciate you as well! tribute to my late father.

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GREAT DANE AK ARMORY

2344 ORANGE AVE SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 SOUTHERN CA 714 448 9043

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BUILDING AK DREAMS

JAN OF GREAT DANE AK ARMORY SHOOTS IT STRAIGHT ON BUILDING CALIFORNIA AK47’S

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT HOW YOU GOT STARTED WITH FIREARMS?

My name is Jan-Steven Merson. I am a retired California State Peace Officer and retired full-time gunsmith. After selling my gunsmith shop, I decided to build AK 47s, one of the most used and copied , rifles in the world. THE KALISHNIKOV, variants. I personally build each AK47 myself, one at a time, giving each one my personal undivided attention, and giving you more range time and having fun. This is why I can offer an unconditional lifetime warranty. All my AK47’s have this lifetime unconditional warranty plus include a one-year maintenance, deep clean, tune and test fire.

WHAT TYPES OF CUSTOMIZATION DO YOU DO?

I can do almost any design and upgrades and finishes such as 24kt Gold plating et. Al.

DO YOU ALSO BUILD AK74 RIFLES?

Yes, however these AKs are in high demand and parts are scarce.

DOES YOUR LOGO HAVE ANY MEANING BEHIND IT?

My wife and I are animal lovers and believers in rescue and adoption. For the last 37 years we have rescued and adopted primarily Great Danes. They are not owned, they become our family members. And so the name, GreatDane AK Armory. The above picture of the white Great Dane was my boy Rascals, he has become my logo. We named him after the dog Petey from the old TV show the Little Rascals, hence his name, RASCALS.

FOR SOMEONE INTERESTED IN BUILDING THERE OWN AK, ANY SPECIAL TIPS THAT MIGHT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BAD AND GOOD HOME BUILD?

Three things to remember, if you are going to do the build yourself-RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH. If not you can injure yourself and or others, even worse, fatal. You will also need to BUY all the tools necessary$$$$$$$$, to complete it the correct way. If you do not have the tools needed or you do not have the funds to buy them, then find a build party I see them all over OR call me for free advice.

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER AK BUILDERS?

I build my AKs one at a time, when you order it, and because of that you can imagine I am very busy, even with part time assistance.

ANY LAST WORDS?

Yes my builds are a little more expensive than buying at a dealer or on line. Reason for this is I use quality parts, manufactured here in the USA. The main reasons why- my kits and parts are not used, I buy them STRAIGHT off the assembly line from the country of origin ie Romanian, Hungarian etc. AND a LIFETIME UNCONDITIONAL WARRANTY.

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THE FASTEST SOLUTION TO KEEP YOUR AR15, AR10 or VR80 CA LEGAL

HOW DID PATRIOT PIN GET STARTED?

When the new “Gunmaggedon” Laws passed in 2016, a buddy and I were watching videos on what was required to keep your AR’s legal in CA. Both agreeing that going featureless wasn’t an option, we ordered up an AR MagLock to see how we could improve on the ergonomics and speed of the process. Once installed, we just started trying to figure out where we could mount a lever system to pull the rear pin easily. After multiple 3D printed prototypes, we had one that worked, and worked really well. We immediately agreed to start the company and get a patent on it ASAP. Fast forward to 2020, and we have expanded our product line, and continue to provide the best combination of parts available for Fixed Magazine AR’s

WHAT SETS PATRIOT PIN APART FROM OTHER SYSTEMS?

Two things really make us stand out compared to the competition. One, we make all of our pins out of Delrin. Delrin is a self-lubricating polymer that is stronger than aluminum. Everybody gives you some kind of metal pin, usually steel. Steel pins going in and out of your aluminum receiver, now every 10 rounds, will start wearing out your receiver faster than you think. During our initial prototyping

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before we started using Delrin, we ruined a lower receiver with steel pins. Since then, for 3-1/2 years, and tens of thousands of cycles later, our Delrin pins have never worn out our receivers at all.

The second thing that sets us apart is our parts are advantageous on any rifle, CA compliant or not. The Patriot Pin makes it super easy to disassemble your AR, whether it’s for cleaning, storage, changing uppers, clearing a jam, etc. It also adds other features like an anti-rotating castle nut, QD mount, and detent access, all of which are good features on any rifle, in any state. And when needed, we include a rubber limiter strap the loops around your forward assist. This limits the travel of the upper from flopping open, but doesn’t require any tools or hardly any effort to switch between partial and full disassembly.

WILL THIS FIT ON ALL AR15 PLATFORMS?

The Patriot Pin mounts over your buffer tube, so you will need to have a traditional buffer tube and castle nut. It will not work on setups that have a fixes stock, like an A2 stock. For this, we recommend our Delta Pin. Other than that, it will fit any standard AR-15, and bolts on without any kind of modification. We also just released our AR-10 and VR-80 Patriot Pins.

FOR THE INSTALL, DO YOU RECOMMEND A GUNSMITH OR CAN AN INDIVIDUAL

THE PATRIOT PIN MAKES IT SUPER EASY TO DISASSEMBLE YOUR AR

WHOS MECHANICALLY INCLINED GET THE JOB DONE?

The Patriot Pin and AR MagLock are both very easy to install, and we offer the necessary tools for anybody to do it. Unlike other systems out there, you don’t have to drill or modify your weapon at all, no complicated shims or extra finicky springs to adjust, you can install the whole system in 10-30 minutes, depending on your experience. The best part about using the AR MagLock is that you get to keep your bolt catch, and it is very easy to remove in the case that you move out of state or the laws change.

YOUVE BEEN IN BUSINESS NOW FOR A BIT, WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED?

When we started, we were not in the gun industry, and didn’t realize how hard it can actually be to sell any kind of gun part online.

HAS THE CURRENT CALIFORNIA LEGAL LANDSCAPE AFFECTED

BUSINESS? When it comes to gun laws in CA, everybody knows they can be very volatile. This has forced us to become creative in the products we offer. We didn’t want to make a bunch of products where their only purpose was being CA compliant, because if the laws change, they could become obsolete immediately. Instead, we design all of our products, especially the Patriot Pin 2.0, to be beneficial outside of the laws, but still being the best solution to follow the laws.

WHERE CAN WE FIND PATRIOT PIN PRODUCTS CURRENTLY?

The best place to find all of our products is on our website, patriot-pin.com, but we are also in many brick and mortar stores, if you don’t see us, ask them to carry our products!

WHAT ARE PATRIOT

PINS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE?

We are committed to offer the best solution for fixed magazine setups, while still offering products outside the realm of CA compliance. We will continue to make it as easy as possible for law abiding citizens to still enjoy shooting their AR’s, and we will not stop innovating and coming out with new products to help with that.

ANY TOP SECRET PROJECTS COMING UP YOU CAN TIP US OFF TO?

Our biggest projects we’ve been working on, and are releasing early 2020, are Patriot Pins for both the AR-10 and the new VR-80 shotgun. We are very excited to expand our line of products to these platforms.

ANY LAST WORDS?

Most people have already done something to their rifles to make them CA compliant. We hear all the time how people are unhappy with the products they got for some reason or another, and they switch to the Patriot Pin setup, and couldn’t be happier. This is what drives us to continue to offer and innovate the best Fixed Magazine setups available. Thank you for all of your support!

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COMPMAG KEEPIN’ IT LEGAL

FUNCTION MEETS BAD ASS DESIGN HOW DID COMPMAG compliant” was to give have released an AK-47 COME TO LIFE? them a fixed magazine. I and an AR-10 version. CompMag was founded went to work... Count- CompMag currently in 2017 in response to less designs were made, has six patents pending the California state laws multiple patents were for our designs and we regarding firearms. In 2017 applied for, lawyers were are constantly striving to the laws had changed in consulted, manufacturers innovate and come out California. SB 880 and were interviewed, and with new models. AB1135 passed. There finally, in late 2017, our were a few solutions out first product came out. WHAT SETS COMPMAG there, but they were very The AR-15 CompMag. APART FROM OTHER model specific, and many The CompMag is the SYSTEMS OUT THERE? required modifications to first of its kind. It’s a 10 The CompMag is the your firearm or breaking round, fixed, side loadable ultimate fixed magayour action to reload. We magazine, made entirely zine solution for your set out to find a solution in California U.S.A.. It firearm. Even though the that could work across can be loaded without magazine is fixed into many different types and removing it from your the lower receiver, it still styles of “assault weap- firearm, resulting in a allows your firearm to ons” and would still allow fixed magazine solution be very easy to use. The for the normal operation that is easy to use. It is CompMag has an internal of your firearm. designed to last, and it locking mechanism that

The one thing in is made with the best locks the magazine into common with most of materials available. We your firearm, making your these firearms that would are very proud of our first firearm California legal. make them “California CompMag and since then Installation is very simple. It can also be easily removed by opening the action and releasing the CompMag. This allows you to have your fully functional firearm back. This is useful if you are going out of state to shoot, or if you live in a state other than California. Having a fixed magazine allows you to retain all the other features that we love: a pistol grip, a retractable stock, a forward grip, a thumbhole stock, and a flash suppressor. The CompMag can also be used in other restrictive states besides California.

WILL THIS FIT ON ALL AR15/AK PLATFORMS?

The AR-15 CompMag is compatible with AR-15 type lowers that have a standard profile magazine well (M4,M16, AR-15). There are certain firearm lowers that do not have a standard mag well such as Seekins SP225, Sharps Bros, HKMR, and Spike’s Jack. These have a downward extended magazine well which will interfere with the side loading door. The AR-15 CompMag is also compatible with many other firearms that accept a STANAG magazine including the SCAR 16s, CZ BREN, SIG 556, and the Bushmaster ACR. The AR-15 CompMag is compatible with .223, 5.56, .300ACC Blackout, and .277 Wolverine Ammunition. The AK-47 CompMag is Compatible with AK- 47 firearms that accept a double stacked

magazine. It comes with everything you need to install it into a stamped receiver. In milled receivers, you must use the milled receiver locking plate (available on our site).

The AK-47 is compatible with 7.62x29 ammunition.

The AR-10 CompMag is DPMS/SR25 compatible. Like the AR-15 version, it must be used in a standard mag well. It is compatible with 7.62x51, .308, and 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition.

FOR THE INSTALL, DO YOU

RECOMMEND A GUNSMITH OR CAN SOMEONE MECHANICALLY INCLINED GET THIS UP AND RUNNING ON THEIR RIFLE?

Anyone can install a CompMag. There is just one screw to deal with and no modifications to your firearm are necessary. There are instructions included with your CompMag, also there are installation videos on our website.

THE MAG HAS A GREAT AESTHETIC TO IT, LOOKS MEAN AND CLEAN! DOES IT WORK AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS?

Thank you. We have put a lot of time and effort into making a product that people would actually like using. It is a new type of magazine, and loads differently than a regular mag. Once people get acquainted with how it works, they actually enjoy it.

WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS TO COMPMAG BEING INSTALLED ON SOMEONES

RIFLE? There are many benefits to using the CompMag for California Compliance: The CompMag allows you to keep your features you love on your rifle. (pistol grip, forward grip, retractable stock, and flash hider).There is no need to “break your action” or deviate from the normal operation of your firearm to reload.

The CompMag loads easier than a standard magazine. There is no heavy spring to push each round against.It is very easy to install. No special skills required. It is easily reversible, should you decide to shoot outside of California (or in case the S#*t hits the fan).

The CompMag has a built in round counter which indicates exactly how many rounds are left in your firearm, including what’s in your chamber. The CompMag also allows for easy clearing of type 3 malfunctions (such as double feeds). There are a few drawbacks to using the CompMag. The first drawback is the fact that we have to use a Compliance device at all! It makes the firearm larger to store since the magazine must always be attached. You cannot preload and shoot multiple magazines in rapid succession.

IF SOME ONE HAS TROUBLE INSTALLING A MAG, CAN THEY GIVE YOU A RING TO GET HELP?

We have videos posted on our site to aid in installation as well as a contact page to contact us should you require help.

ANY PLANS FOR A COMPMAG AR15 FOR 2020?

We have just updated our AR-15 CompMag and released our AR-10 version in March. We will be working on a new model this year, but I am hesitant to say which one as our plans may change.

We see you just launched an AR10 version, when can people expect to get heir hands on one and where?

As of now the AR-10 CompMag is available on our website compmag.com. It will soon be available at many retailers that carry our products.

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KRAV MAGA DISARM 101

KRAVA MAGA XD’S TECHNIQUE FOR A DISARM

Being threatened with a gun is no joke. If everything else fails (avoidance + negotiation)

Step 1

Step 2

we need to act swiftly and with intent. The most basic solution will be to use the closest hand to redirect the pistol away from you, while simultaneously moving your body (the target) the opposite direction. Then, we need to close the distance with a massive attack to the throat or chin to cause injury. After that we fight for control of the weapon so that we can disarm the attacker. Once disarmed the threat is NOT over. Move away quickly, get distance, check your surroundings for other threats, clear the weapon (if you are trained) and seek help.

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Using your left hand (or the closest hand) redirect the pistol away from you while simultaneously moving your body the opposite direction to get the maximum amount of distance away from the pistol.

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Strike the bad guy with the other hand to the throat to chin while moving out of the way of the way.

Step 3

Establish control of the weapon with both hands. If needed use kicks to the attackers groin or knees to “soften” them up.

Step 4

Disarm by taking a big step away from the attacker and yanking the pistol (pointing away from you) to your hip. Make this a big action to ensure the pistol is released from their hand.