Wiley Clapp has passed away

[Muley Gil]

Just read on facebook that Wiley Clapp has died.

RIP

 

[dmar]

Legend in the industry, rest in peace…

 

[robertrwalsh]

That is truly a shame.

 

[STCM(SW)]

"Legend in the industry, rest in peace…"

 

[squirrelnest]

R.I.P. ...

 

[S-W4EVER]

R.I.P.

I liked his “less is more” philosophy on Colt 1911 pistols so I bought three (1911 Series 70. Commander, & Officers Model). Blued steel & walnut, just the way I like ‘em.

Again, R.I.P.

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

I’m only familiar with his many special editions through Ruger.

Other than that I know nothing about him other than he’s a gun writer. RIP.

 

[Frank Black]

Legend in the industry, rest in peace.

Agree. Very sad to hear this news.

 

[Old_Cop]

I liked his version of 1911s.

 

[NYlakesider]

He will be missed, RIP!

 

[Venom6]

He was a talented and knowledgeable gunwriter. IIRC he was also a combat officer in Vietnam. Much respect.

 

[smitty_bs]

RIP. I loved reading his articles in the various gun rags. Very practicle. And I have a Wiley Clapp 1911 Government. Great gun.

 

[WardenRoss]

RIP

An Official Journal Of The NRA | In Memoriam: Wiley Clapp

Shooting Illustrated—and the Second Amendment community as a whole—has lost a giant.

www.shootingillustrated.com

 

[rwt1405]

RIP