WTB: Original Black Talon Ammo

[local2fed]

Just for nostalgic reasons, Im looking for a box or two of the original Black Talon ammo. I already have some in 9mm, so Im looking for some other caliber. The only stipulation is that the box be in good condition.

 

[Guate_shooter]

For nostalgic reasons try looking here!!!!!!!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.aspx

 

[Hitman]

Just type in Black Talon in the search box on Gunbroker.com

There'a bout 4 different sellers on there.

 

[local2fed]

Thx ya'll, but trying to stay local for a FTF.

 

[jgreco15]

can anyone tell me why they stopped making these?

 

[Hitman]

can anyone tell me why they stopped making these?

You didn't hear? They have minds of their own, and they impose their own will on whatever they are shot at while causing "Unnecessary Pain" before inevitable causing DEATH or SERIOUS bodily harm.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Talon

 

[charliepapa]

can anyone tell me why they stopped making these?

Because they didn't think they would sell as well marketed as African American Talons.

 

[macmail]

Because they didn't think they would sell as well marketed as African American Talons.

Oh quit. ROFLMAO

 

[cajun 22]

And you forgot that they only kill cops.

 

[jgreco15]

Because they didn't think they would sell as well marketed as African American Talons.

i knew it all along!!!

 

[jmcrawf1]

Meh, the tip of an HST round looks waaaaaaay nastier than black talon.

 

[nickatnite]

can anyone tell me why they stopped making these?

They are still making these rounds...
When they were first sold in the 90's, they came in a black box that said Winchester Black Talon (AKA "Ranger Talon," "Ranger SXT," and "Supreme Ultimate Fail-Safe").

It was due to the way the JHP expanded and caused little "Tallons or eagle like claws on the end".
Here are some pics of the expansion:

After Numerous people expired after being shot by these, Winchester changed the name time and time again. They are still being made, just under a different name/box style.

Here is the orig box:

Then was changed to this:

and now the current version:

So if you see some Winchester Ranger ammo for sale and it reads something like this: WINCHESTER RANGER (RA40T) - .40S&W 180grn SXT, the "T" at the end of the description (RA40T) means that is is Talon ammo.
They are STILL a bad ass round!!!

Oh yeah, one of the funniest things I ever heard/ready about the Black talon's is this:

Simply put, this is some damned fine fire power! If Jesus himself were packing heat, rest assured it would be loaded with these magnificent rounds. Why is that, you ask? Well aside from the fact that despite the girly long hair, Jesus ain't no pu$$ie - and he'd want ammo specially and painstakingly designed to cause unparalleled damage to human flesh!

 

[jgreco15]

I understand that the "Black Talon" ammo is the same as the Ranger T-series I carry everyday but if the "Black Talons" were so popular, why did Winchester change the name? Whats the point?

 

[flamatrix99]

Political Correctness

 

[jgreco15]

Political Correctness

man, thats some bad stuff. i think i've had too much political correctness in my life lately.

 

[charliepapa]

I think when the Lubalox was removed (for whatever reason) the projectiles were simply no longer black. Copper-colored Talons just doesn't have the same ring to it...

As to that reason, I think that some people weren't fans of the Lubalox in their barrels, and (seriously) I've also heard that the black community claimed they were offended by the color since they were used on so many of them.

 

[eman2k5]

They stopped being made because the anti-gun folks called them cop killers.

 

[kajuntriton]

Below is a RANGER "T" .45 this was fired into a friends water box. It has a spread of 1 3/8" I call it the "Flower of DEATH"

 

[Snookie]

Black Talent

Black Talent
Thats what tey used to call my AUNTEE Uh wait ya''ll talkin bout some thang else huh?

 

[Hitman]

Like it said in the Wiki Article,
Ranger SXT = Same eXact Thing


Too bad those are no longer in production either!