J. D. Jones

J. D. Jones (born November 21, 1936) is an American firearms and cartridge designer, firearms writer and president of SSK Industries. Jones began hunting at an early age, and became interested in bullet casting and handloading firearms cartridges. In the 1960s, Jones collaborated with Lee Jurras to create the Super Vel line of high-performance handgun ammunition.[1]

"JDJ" redirects here. For the record label, see Journeys by DJ.
JD Jones
Jones with awards given as Pistolsmith of the year; Handgun Hunters Hall of Fame, Outstanding American Handgunner
Born
JD Jones

(1936-11-21) November 21, 1936
Wintersville, Ohio, United States
Occupation(s)Inventor, gunsmith, businessman

In 1977, Jones founded SSK Industries, a company focused on cartridges and barrels (such as for the Thompson Center Arms Contender rifle-calibre pistol) for high-power handgun hunting and target shooting.[2]

Also in the late 1970s, Jones founded Handgun Hunters International, an association of like-minded hunters who used handguns for their sport, and HHI's attendant newsletter, The Sixgunner.

Jones is primarily known for two lines of firearms cartridges. The first are the JDJ cartridges, primarily intended for the T/C Contender, ranging from .224 to .577 calibre. The second is the "Whisper" cartridge family, intended to cause maximum damage at subsonic speeds, making them nearly silent when used with a firearm suppressor.[3] He is also known for creating the .950 JDJ, the world's largest rifle cartridge, alongside the rifle that fires the cartridge.[4][5]

Jones is a member of the National Rifle Association and Safari Club International and has authored two columns for American Handgunner magazine.

See also

References
  1. Rees, Clair (2003). The Ultimate Guide to Handgun Hunting: Tips and Tactics for Hunting Small and Big Game. Globe Pequot. p. 15. ISBN 978-1-58574-820-4.
  2. Taffin, John (2006). Gun Digest Book of the .44. Gun Digest Books. p. 257. ISBN 978-0-89689-416-7.
  3. Sweeney, Patrick (2007). Gun Digest Book of the AR-15. Vol. 2. Gun Digest Books. p. 39. ISBN 978-0-89689-474-7.
  4. "SSK Industries .950 JDJ Gun Number One Single Shot". Rock Island Auction Company. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  5. Suciu, Peter (2023-05-17). "The Largest Caliber Bullet on Earth: Meet the .950 JDJ". 19FortyFive. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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