Condolences to the whole FMG family. 2 tough losses in 2 weeks. Both fantastic writers and they always sounded like amazing men. Both got me interested in different aspects of hunting and shooting. You are correct, we need to celebrate the great writers we still have with us! Let's hear and see more of them "off the pages" if possible. Keep up the good work, we'll be here watching and reading and praying for those we've lost.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

We’ll figure out something with the writers we still have. I like the idea of “getting to know them” better for you all. Roy

Two of my favorite gun writers gone in less than a month. Duke Venturino was not a surprise, but Mark looked to be in really solid physical shape. My doctor commented at my age 66 annual physical that I was going to live forever because my blood pressure was 116/ 62. The next month found me in the ER with chest pain. Then a trip to the cath lab to have 3 stents installed. Saw my doc a couple months later. He said that once we reach 65, the health indicator statistics didn’t mean squat - surprise stuff begins to happen. I guess Mark Hampton is additional proof of my doctor’s statement.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Boy howdy. I saw a picture the other day with an old guy on it. It said, “ All you young guys enjoy it while you can. When you hit 50 that ‘check engine light’ comes on. Roy

I cant imagine how hard this was for you guys to do this for the second time soo soon. We appreciate the information & stories about Mark that we never knew. We just knew what a great writer/storyteller he was & were happy he & Karen took us along to places we wont ever see but loved to hear about. He & Duke were both 5 star people not just great writers. 🙏👍 ✝️ Bet Heaven has a Reloading Room now. 😢

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bill. We’re crossing our fingers we can take a break from this for a long time. Roy

@jeffhutchins7048

Ай бұрын

Well put Bill, can't improve on that sentiment.

@billdye3530

Ай бұрын

​@fmgpubs Mark was The Guy when it came to handgun hunting especially single shot. If JD Jones recommended him that's a statement to talent.

@billdye3530

Ай бұрын

​@@jeffhutchins7048Just noticed Hickock 45 has a good tribute to Mike 👍🙏.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

@@billdye3530 Exactly right. JD is the only guy who can chase Mark with real world cred when it comes to hunting with a handgun. Roy

Dang, two of my heroes have passed on to their reward. I thoroughly enjoyed Mark's Handgun Hunting Adventures, he influenced my approach to handguns and I find myself seeking Contender barrels in a variety of calibers. I also fabricated a multiple barrel Savage Stryker, currently it's a 6.8 SPC, with 22-250, 243, 308 and 223 barrels available. The nuances about switching barrels sometimes requires switching bolt heads/bodies and the assorted tasks that accompany the change. But Mark is the guy who heavily influenced the desire. I'm so very sorry for Your Profound Loss, like a brother, you miss them every day. Chet

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Keep doing what you’re doing, Chet. I know Mark would approve! Roy

My job took me to many remote places on south Missouri. While going through Raymondville Mo one day I stopped at a gun club shooting range to look it over. There was only one man there and we spoke and soon were in a conversation about an article I had read somewhere that he took a deep interest in. About then he mentioned he wrote for AH and I said Really! What is your name? Mark Hampton! I said I have been reading your stuff for years. I saw him there on another occasion and we talked again. I'm in nowhere USA and run across one of the nicest guys I've ever met who is a famous writer and hunter. Who'd a thunk it. 2 very large holes to fill at FMG

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

That’s Mark 100 percent. Always time to chat, always time to show kindness. Glad you got to meet him. Roy

Condolences to all, two great writers

I subscribe to both Guns Magazine and American Handgunner. Mark's articles were usually the first on I looked for. I will miss him, and also Duke. My condolences to Karen, and also to you both Brent and Roy. I know how tough it is to lose a good friend. A special thank you for both this and the podcast last week on Mike Venturino. Their memories will last long for so very many. The worst part of getting older ( I turned 64 on Wednesday) is losing friends, both known and just admired from afar. I wish you all have the time to grieve the loss, while you have to remain moving forward.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Agreed, it seems we lose them more often these days. But we have to push on, and I know these guys would want us to. Roy

Like others have mentioned, very sad news from the FMG family about Duke, then Mark. And you guys / gals are like family to those in the firearms community. I look forward to every issue and enjoy reading the articles from all the writers. We will miss them both very dearly. 😢 🙏

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, Robert. We’ll stay the course … Roy

I am not a hunter anymore but I read Marks stories. I sometimes thought he was a little crazy for standing in front of some of those big critters with only a handgun (although it might have been a really big one) I’m almost eighty and it seems like we are losing to many of the great ones. Be safe and keep up ⬆️ the great work and info you put out. Always reading and watching. Richard

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Appreciate your post Richard. Mark was a crazy guy and not afraid to face those beasts down at times! Roy

Oh man… another great one gone too soon. RIP Mark. 😔

You folks seem to just find some really great people. Mr Hampton is gone but I am sure that he would appreciate that you found another writer to carry on and keep talking about what he loved to do.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Well, we haven’t yet and Mark is pretty much impossible to replace. But we’ll see what happens. Roy

Another great tribute guys. Loved the stories and history about him that I didn’t know. I always enjoyed his articles and I enjoyed the contender/encore platform and the single action articles he wrote about. His hunts were amazing and his humble writing style endeared him to us. He will be sorely missed and God Bless and comfort Karen family and friends! 🙏☦️

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Hi Richard. I’ll be sharing all the comments with Karen soon. Right now it’s too new for her to read them. Roy

RIP Mark. I read many of his articles about his hunting trips in many countries.

I'm so sorry for this loss too. Feeling very mortal right now. Prayers for his wife and family. I agree and would love for y'all to spotlight your remaining writers. I love John Taffin. The only gun magazines I've read in a long time are the FMG group. However Roy, don't forget your part of the gun writers that we love. I don't know if you'll remember this because it never came to fruition. I sent you pictures of a custom holster maker that I know. His work made my El Paso rigs look plain. Anyway, you offered to take a holster for the upcoming give away you had coming up. I don't remember which gun it was but it was a regular type and nothing exotic that he couldn't make. All he had to do was send you a holster. He messed around and missed out on national exposure. He's out of business now. That was such a wonderful gesture from you. I'll always remember that. So please when you do these videos, please include the glue that molded it all together for so long. Btw, that's you Roy. Mr. Brent thanks for what you do as well including these videos. Kevin

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Kevin, I recall that holster story. You’d be surprised at the number of people who don’t follow through. We always like to help out the small or start-up companies, but it’s just amazing the percentage who simply don’t cooperate. And thanks for your very kind words! Roy

Thanks and God bless you, Roy and Brent, for sharing your heartfelt tributes to these two greats. Really enjoyed their work over the years... May light perpetual shine upon them, and condolences to their wives and families.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Appreciate your kind words, David. Roy

First time I saw Mark in person was few years ago at HHC but we never got to talk till last year when I ended up at winning podium of Handgun Hunter's Competition. He was so nice to me and encouraged me to keep doing a great job. This year same thing happened and that was only seven days before he passed. It was great to know him, at least a little bit. Such an awesome shooter and even better person. He will be missed.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

That’s how he was Serge. Roy

Mark was a great friend. thanks for sharing the stories. Good to see Roy on here!

@fmgpubs

24 күн бұрын

Thanks Jarod. I sure was sad when this happened … Roy

I'm sad to say I never knew of Mark Hampton until I saw the report of his passing. From the obvious love the two of you have for him, I'm sure Mr. Hampton is someone I would have loved to know. Condolences to his family and friends.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Go to Americanhandgunner.com and do a search for his articles. They’re all there. Roy

I met mark in the late 80's early 90's, at the big piney sportsman club houston mo. Shot pistol matches, he was a good image for us in texas county. And he done alot for the gun community. He was a good man, we need more like him.

@fmgpubs

29 күн бұрын

I agree Jeff. A sterling gent. Roy

A great idea that you guys kicked around about doing these tributes, if you will, for these gentlemen and women while they're still above ground. I, for one, would like to know more about Clayton Walker and Frank Jardim, if for no other reason then their names are so cool! But really I'm starting to see their names more and more often and don't know much about them at all. You guys did a great job and you're right - two weeks in a row is pretty tough, but as someone said, nobody gets out of here alive. Thanks!

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

We’ll get ‘er done! Roy

Sounds like a really nice guy and wife. This is always very difficult when the person is a good friend or family member. Its good you remember the good times!!!

Thank you.

Sounds like he was a great guy. I would love to read the past article you mentioned about hunting with 22 pistols he wrote. I’d love to get the back issue

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Gene, we’re going to do a couple of books with Mark’s articles and features. If you go to www.americanhandgunner.com and search Handgun Hunting you’ll find his articles. This one will get you going: americanhandgunner.com/gear/rimfire-accuracy-pure-unadulterated-joy/

@Gene_Yohannan

Ай бұрын

@@fmgpubs thanks

Sorry to learn of the recent losses in the FMG family. I was never interested in pursuing handgun hunting but always enjoys Mark's pieces. Loosing Mr. Venturino is like being cut off from all firearms resources and information...prayers for all.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Appreciate your note Doug. We’re going to do books of all of Mike’s work and of Mark’s soon, so watch for them. Everything they wrote for us in one spot. Roy

We have lost a GOAT, a legend and a true gentleman. Arguably the most successful handgun hunter ever! I believe Mark has taken more game than even legends like J.D. Jones and Larry Kelly. He has definitely influenced me over the last 40 years of handgun hunting. RIP Mark.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

I agree. Mark is clearly the world’s best and will simply never be replaced. Roy

Yaks are from Yakistan, EVERYONE knows that!

DANG IT ROY!!! You beat me to it with the idea about the video you do for people while they're still around. I did that for a great man that I knew. I called it a Prulogy since it was in a newspaper. Sadlly, I BARELY made it before he died. Glad I didn't wait.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Outguessed you again, I guess? Just kidding … we’ll make something happen though. Roy

Being older than Roy my memory goes back to reading Elmer Keith, Jack O'Connor, Skeeter Skelton, and many others. What is hard is just how few real hunters that write stories there are. We all have an expiration date that we don't know when. I hope we can continue to read the Likes of Dave Workman, John Taffin, Will Dabbs MD. and others for a very long long time. It truly is best when we celebrate lives lived instead of being depressing. I like to think we just graduate to another chapter.

@fmgpubs

28 күн бұрын

Hi Terry. I suspect I’m oder than you think. I met Elmer at the 1977 (?) NRA show in San Diego. We had a fun chat. I also met Skeeter a few times, but alas, never Jack. I’ve known most of the greats since Elmer’s time and our writers compare with the best of them. Of course, I’m a bit one sided with them! Roy

@terrygardner3031

28 күн бұрын

@@fmgpubs I agree about FMG writers. I used to read shooting times because they had a writer that was from Utah and shot at the same places that I did at the time. Then Duke was writing for them but anyone with a mind could sense the writing was stilted not just his but other writers seemed to all sound alike and every gun was great and shot perfectly. When he moved to FMG I went along and have never looked back. I've always liked handguns and with a bad back I don't shoot rifles much anymore. I've thinned my long gun collection down a lot. As for age you said how old you were on the podcast. I'm 5 years older than that. You are one of the reasons I keep subscribing. Getting old isn't for sissies, but the memories were worth every minute.

@fmgpubs

28 күн бұрын

@@terrygardner3031 Terry, thanks so much for your kind words. I’m glad you noticed about Duke’s “writing style” when he came here. The other magazines used to edit them all down to sound the same, rather than letting their own voices come out. I’ve always taught our editors to keep the writer’s voice! I’m sticking around for a while yet Terry! Roy

Rest in Peace Mark Hampton say hi to Elmer Keith up in heaven.

Hate to hear of this. 🙏 for his Family n Friends

Although we've been getting to know Roy pretty well, you should start with him. Sorry, Roy.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Oh no … nope, nada … but thanks for thinking of me! Roy

@LouT1501

Ай бұрын

@@fmgpubs Ah come on, Roy - I have enjoyed seeing the photos of you from your previous life. Okay, second choice would be the Good Doctor Dabbs.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

@@LouT1501 Dabbs will get it for sure! Roy

Great discussion , sorry you lost another special man…the shooting world has another void.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

We really wanted to talk about the man behind the writer. Thanks for posting sir. Roy

I have just never cared for handgun hunting or scopes on handguns .

@fjb4932

Ай бұрын

I said / thought that too, when i was young. Now...i can plink at ranges i never could. ☆

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

Give it a try and I think you’ll be surprised. Few things are as fun as connecting with a TC Contender single shot in .22 Hornet at 200 yards. And a scoped .22 Handgun changes everything. Roy

@jeffhutchins7048

Ай бұрын

I was at one time but then figured out that FOR ME, a small rifle is better/more useful that a big handgun. TO EACH HIS OWN!!! Since I USED to be in it, I "get" it. Jack O'Connor said in his book on rifles: "Everyone will go through a single shot phase, then they'll grow up." I understand what he meant, bolt actions are the current evolution epitome of accuracy....well technically bolt action SINGLE SHOTS😅 However, I never grew up because I like single shots too.

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

@@jeffhutchins7048 Me too. Never grew up either. Shhh .. Roy

VAX.

ROY! You should NEVER hunt with a firearm that you haven't PERSONALLY fired and zer...........ah I can't keep this CRAP going........

@fmgpubs

Ай бұрын

I know , I know … I hear it all the time. Mostly from the “certified NRA Firearms Instructors …” But it did make me laugh. Here I was using a custom gun, tailored for Mark, ammo loaded by him and zeroed by him on his 400 yard range on his farm. The odds were pretty good for me. Besides … I think that deer was something like 75 yards away. Roy