John Taffin Explained

John Taffin
Birth Date:May 2, 1939
Occupation:Teacher, author, Firearms enthusiast
Known For:Revolvers
Spouse:Dorothy Mae Taffin[1]

John August Taffin (born May 2, 1939) is an American author from Boise, Idaho who writes several columns for gun magazines including Guns, Gun Digest, Sixgunner, Shoot! and American Handgunner. A former math teacher from 1964 to 1995, Taffin is regarded as an authority on single-action revolvers, handloading, handgun hunting, big-bore revolvers, and metallic silhouette shooting.[2] Taffin has authored five books and over 500 published articles. His monthly published gun columns include: Siluetas, Campfire Tales, The Sixgunner, and Taffin Tests.

Taffin is widely regarded as an authority on revolvers, magnum cartridge load development, firearms rights and handguns in general.[3] [4] [5]

In 2008, Taffin was instrumental in opening the Elmer Keith Museum in Boise, Idaho. The museum is located inside the local Cabela's retail location.[6]

Writing

Taffin's influences on his writing style were Elmer Keith and Skeeter Skelton. His first article appeared in the November 1967 edition of GUNsport.[7] He wrote several other articles for the magazine until it ceased publication in 1969. Taffin went on to write for JD Jones's newsletter for Handgun Hunters International called The Sixgunner and Elgin Gates's newsletter for International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association (IHMSA) titled The Silhouette in 1979.[8] Taffin's first article for Guns magazine appeared in the December 1983 issue and in May 1984 he became a staff writer for the publication. In 1985, he became a staff writer for their sister publication: American Handgunner.[9] Taffin published detailed review and handloading data on 22TCM in Guns twice: in 2017 focused on powder loads; and 2023 focused more on different projectiles.[10] [11]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Taffin, John. Single Action Sixguns . 2005. Krause. Iola, Wisconsin. 978-0-87349-953-8. 12.
  2. Web site: Gun Digest. Smith & Wesson's Classic Model 27 – Part I. Massad. Ayoob. Massad Ayoob. 2010. 13 November 2011. Such late 20th century experts as John Taffin.
  3. Book: Ayoob, Massad . Massad Ayoob

    . Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Massad Ayoob. 88. Gun Digest Books. Iola, Wisconsin. 2010 . 978-1-4402-0825-6. My old friend John Taffin is a connoisseur nonpareil of the revolver..

  4. Book: Ramage, Ken. Guns Illustrated 2008. ii. Krause. Iola, Wisconsin. 2008. 978-0-89689-533-1. Guns Illustrated 2008 is as up-to-date as it gets, with authoritative test reports from experts including John Taffin..
  5. Book: James, Frank. Effective Handgun Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry. 54. Krause. Iola, Wisconsin. 2004. 978-0-87349-899-9. nationally known handgun expert John Taffin brings the lore of the Wild West to the era of modern times..
  6. Roy . Huntington . Elmer Keith museum is open! Cabela's in Boise, new home. American Handgunner. 127. 29. 3. 2008.
  7. 44 X 4 equals FUN. Taffin. John. 26. 1967. 11.
  8. Book: Gates, Elgin. The Gun Digest Book Of Metallic Silhouette Shooting. 2. 1988. DBI. 978-0-695-81273-7.
  9. John Linebaugh's Custom 45 Long Colts. Taffin. John . 1. 1985 . 9. American Handgunner.
  10. Taffin . John . Speed demon: reloading the potent little .22 TCM . . June 1, 2017 .
  11. Taffin . John . A Pair With A Kicker . . April 15, 2023 .

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