Gun Digest Books
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The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume III
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Master of the AR-15 Has Done It Again!The AR-15 has become America's favorite rifle-and no one knows it better than Patrick Sweeny. Now, in Volume 3 of his best-selling series on the AR, Sweeney unlocks the mysteries behind the piston AR. From factory-stock rifles to do-it-yourself conversions, if there's anything you want to know about the latest generation of the AR-15s, you'll find it in Gun Digest® Book of The AR-15, Volume 3.It's All Here!Piston designsConversions from direct impingement to piston operationNew manufacturers: H&K, Sun Devil, CMMG, among othersMagazines and other accessoriesAnd much, much more!Whether you're buying your first AR or building one from the ground up, there's no better reference than Sweeney's AR series from Gun Digest® Books. And now, with Gun Digest® Book of The AR-15, Volume 3, you too, will be an expert on the most popular rifle in America!
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Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer
by Massad Ayoob
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
In Gun Digest Book of SIG-Sauer 2nd Edition, pre-eminent fighting handgun trainer Massad Ayoob takes an in-depth look at some of the finest pistols on the market. In this revised 2nd Edition: First-hand gun reviews evaluate handling characteristics, design and performance Insider reviews explain developments over the past 10 years New chapters cover the most popular new models, and revisions explain significant changes to existing models If you own a SIG-Sauer pistol, have considered buying one or just appreciate the quality of these fine pistols, this is the book for you!
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Gun Digest Book of Ruger Revolvers
The Definitive History
by Max Prasac
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Every Man's Revolver It's a youngster compared to Colt's and Smith & Wesson, but Sturm, Ruger & Company has left a mark on the world of firearms that's undeniable. Now, author Max Prasac shares how the firm's famed revolvers became stronger, more durable and safer than any of their competition in Gun Digest Book of Ruger Revolvers. Inside you'll discover: The stories behind Ruger's fast-step to fame. Single-actions, double-actions, custom jobs and rare pieces. How Ruger's technologies changed the modern revolver. Plus much, much more! Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, Prasac and contributing author David Bradshaw provide a behind the scenes look at the men and the company producing some of the strongest guns on the planet, and the innovations that keep those firearms accessible to every gun owner who wants one. This truly is the story, as Prasac puts it, of "Every Man's Revolver."
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Gun Digest Book of .22 Rimfire
by James House
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
User Guide to the World's Most Popular Caliber This second edition of Gun Digest Book of .22 Rimfire is a complete handbook and user guide for shooters of the world's most popular caliber. Collectors and shooters alike will appreciate the comprehensive coverage of current and vintage firearms. Hardcore rimfire shooters will find technical details that reveal how they can use headspace, rim thickness, and other factors to enhance the performance of their equipment. This comprehensively revised edition incudes:Hands-on testing of the .17 WSM and other recent cartridges, with complete performance detailsNew rifles evaluated, including the Ruger American series, the Savage B-Mag, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown, CZ 455, and more!Expert advice to enhance performance of models that are amenable to alterationNew coverage of optics for rimfire firearmsBest ballistics introduction available! The author's experience and skill explaining important aspects to consider when choosing ammunition will help shooters make the right choice for the type of shooting they do. Reader feedback from the first edition of this book describes the information on ballistics as "the best introduction available"! With the rapidity of the introduction of new models and discontinuing of others, any book on rimfires is a snapshot in time of a field that changes rapidly. In Gun Digest Book of .22 Rimfire 2nd Edition, author James E. House provides thorough discussions of types of ammunition, ballistics, and firearms that will be of long-term use to rimfire shooters everywhere.
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The Gun Digest Book of .22 Rimfire
Rifles·Pistols·Ammunition
by James E. House
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Complete Guide to All Things Rimfire If you enjoy shooting rimfire handguns or rifles, this book will make you a better shot and give you more information than you've ever had before. Rimfire cartridges and firearms are among the most versatile and popular firearms available today. Noted author James E. House takes an in-depth look at all the popular - and many of the not so popular or obsolete - rimfire cartridges and firearms available to shooters today. House covers everything from ballistic information to reviews of classic and modern firearms, including complete coverage of the hot new .17-caliber guns and ammunition. In addition to scientific data on what you can expect from rimfire guns and ammunition, House details real-world tests performed on pistols, rifles and revolvers to tell readers what works and what doesn't.
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Gun Digest Book of Suppressors
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Skip the Hype – Get the Facts!Suppressors are the hottest new gear on many gun ranges. Why? And how can you safely, lawfully and knowledgeably join your gun club cohorts in owning and enjoying this new shooting accessory? The next time you go to the gun club, if there isn't a suppressor present, there will be talk of them. Get the facts from an industry expert, with Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.In this first and only reference guide to suppressors, author Patrick Sweeney reports results after field-testing of dozens of suppressors and offers:Extensive coverage of available options and pricesExpert advice to select, mount, use and maintain suppressors on handguns, rifles and shotgunsWith more than 300 images and illustrations, Gun Digest Book of Suppressors covers:The basics – the history, function and use of suppressorsTesting and descriptions of dozens of models – from small to large, plain to exoticAnd finally, for the hard-core enthusiast, Sweeney gets technical and wraps up with the legalities and a few mistakes to avoid.So skip the hype and get the facts, in Gun Digest Book of Suppressors.
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Gun Digest Big Fat Book of the .45 ACP
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Everything you've ever wanted to know about America's favorite handgun cartridge! Designed nearly a century ago, the .45 ACP cartridge has earned a well-deserved reputation as a superbly accurate, slap-em-down handgun cartridge. An honored veteran of two World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and lesser conflicts across the globe, the .45 ACP is now more popular than ever for competition shooting, law enforcement and self-defense. Now, just in time for the .45 ACPs 100th anniversary, handgun expert Pat Sweeney gives us the inside scoop on America's favorite big-bore cartridge. If you own a handgun or carbine chambered for the big .45, or if you're considering buying on, you'll find everything you need in the Gun Digest Big Fat Book of the .45 ACP. It's all here: The origins of the .45 ACP and the guns that use it Reloading tips, tricks and techniques The inside story of .45 ACP cases, bullets, primers and powder And so much more! It's the best one-volume guide to the most popular big-bore handgun cartridge of all time!
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The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume 2
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Even more about America's favorite rifle! More models! More photos! More accessories! Field-proven and battle-hardened by two generations of warriors, the AR-15 is one of today's hottest law enforcement and anti-terrorism tools. In The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume II, master gunsmith/firearms instructor Patrick Sweeney offers even more tips, tricks and techniques about America's favorite "black rifle," the legendary AR-15. From the newest 6.8 mm loads to the latest gee-whiz accessories, if it has to do with the AR-15, it's in this book! You'll find:Ammunition Magazines Barrels Stocks Forearms Scopes Bolts Slings Lowers Flash Hiders, Comps & Brakes Shooting Tests ...and more! Whether you are a recreational shooter, law enforcement professional, or collectorThe Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume II is the invaluable guide you need to the ever-changing world of the ageless AR-15.
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The Gun Digest Book of the Remington 870
by Nick Hahn
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
While more than a few gun makers over the centuries have sold guns in numbers that meet the million mark, it's rare to do so with just a single model. But Remington did it, and they did it with a gun that defines simplicity, reliability, and dependability: the Model 870 shotgun. Now, Gun Digest, in collaboration with noted shotgun author and expert Nick Hahn, brings you a celebration of that one fantastic gun in Gun Digest Book of the Remington 870.
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The Gun Digest Book of the 1911, Volume 2
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Fans of the 1911, Look Inside For...Up-to-date information on the greatest pistol ever designedTests and reviews covering:PerformanceAccuracyDurability
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The Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle
A User's Guide
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Master Blaster is back in the Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle! Ever feel like burning up some ammo? Well, so does Pat Sweeney! In the Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle, America¹s favorite black rifle expert puts today's hottest tactical rifles through their paces. It's a fun and fact-filled exploration of high-volume shooting at its finest. From AKs to M14s, from AUGs to SCARS, Pat gives practical, real-world advice on tactical rifles from around the world. It's a great go-to book for shooters, collectors and hobbyists in fact, for anyone with an interest in tactical rifles and their uses. It pays to try before you buy! So let Pat Sweeney try them out for you in Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Rifle! About the Author Patrick Sweeney is a renowned competition shooter, master gunsmith, film consultant and certified Armorer Instructor for police departments nationwide. His best-selling titles include: The Gun Digest Book of the 1911 Vol. 1 & 2, The Gun Digest Book of the Glock Vol. 1 & 2, The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15 Vol. 1, 2 & 3, Gunsmithing: Rifles, Gunsmithing: Pistols & Revolvers and 1911: The First 100 Years, among others.
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The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15, Volume 4
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
You wouldn't do this to your AR, but Sweeney did it here! With manufacturers branching out into nontraditional calibers, and continual advances in optics, ammo and associated gear for the AR-15, Gun Digest Book of The AR-15, Volume IV brings you up-to-date on the latest developments in the AR industry, including chapters on: .223 vs. 5.56: What's the problem? Various .300s of the smaller-than-.308 size Wilson 7.62X40 The .17 HMR, ADCOR DI carbine, and SIG 516 DelTon and Stag Arms? Oh yes. Plus, author Patrick Sweeney hits the range and subjects these guns to some serious testing. To find out just how much abuse they can withstand, he: Buried them in dirt and sand Submerged them in water Dropped them from heights Ran them over with trucks Froze them Blasted them with a shotgun And then he fired them, documenting the entire process in photos! Kick back and watch in horror as events unfoldand find out which guns survive the torture.
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The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery
by Massad Ayoob
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
This book can save your life! The best defense for any scenario is to be prepared. The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery prepares you for potential life-threatening situations with practical instruction and expert guidance. Author Massad Ayoob teaches you the skills to keep you and your family safe in any violent encounter, including: Selecting the right pistol, ammunition and holster How to use and accessorize your handgun Close-quarter battle techniques used by law enforcement and the U.S. military In addition to the tactical aspects of self-defense, Ayoob also covers practical information about selecting a used handgun and the legal aspects of self-defense with a firearm. Firearms technology and tactics change throughout the years, which is why the updated 6th edition of The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery is essential to the well-being of you and your family. Remember, your best defense is to be prepared.
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The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Author Patrick Sweeney leads readers through Smith & Wesson's dizzying array of handgun models and options. From plinking revolvers to the new .500 S&W hand cannon, Sweeney reviews S&W models inside and out for performance, function and versatility, letting the reader known which models will work best for self-defense, hunting or target shooting. With information on basic troubleshooting, testing used guns for reliability and reviews of specific models from every major S&W group, The Gun Digest Book of Smith & Wesson gives readers an accurate overview of the offerings of this fine American gunmaker.
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Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values
The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present
by Phillip Peterson
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The No. 1 Guide to the Most Popular Guns of All Time! Today's firearms are bought, sold and traded more than ever before. This updated 18th edition of Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values will help you buy and sell in this active market with the utmost confidence. It is the only illustrated price guide for firearms produced from 1900 to the present, and this volume sets the standard for gun buyers and sellers--the best insurance policy against paying too much or selling for too little. Inside you'll find:More than 25,000 prices for the firearms most frequently bought and sold today, including many new firearmsListings for more than 12,000 rifles, shotguns and handgunsThousands of detailed photos for quick and easy identificationIn-depth descriptions for every firearmBonus color section showcasing many spectacular custom 1911 handgunsIf you're looking for your next hunting shotgun or rifle, or a new personal-protection handgun, or if you've got a few guns you'd like to sell--Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values is your must-have, real-world guide to today's firearms and their values. Don't go shopping without it!
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Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values
The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present
by Richard Allen Mann
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The No. 1 guide to the most popular guns of all time! Today's modern firearms are being bought, sold, and traded at unprecedented volumes. Now, with the completely updated Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values, you can buy and sell with confidence. The only illustrated pricing guide to firearms produced from 1900 to the present, this volume sets the standard for gun buyers and sellers. Inside you'll find: More than 25,000 prices for the firearms most frequently bought and sold today, including dozens of new firearms. Updated prices for more than 12,000 rifles, shotguns and handguns, even commemorative editions! Thousands of photos for quick and easy identification. In-depth descriptions for every firearm. Stunning 16-page spread featuring dozens of today's more unique and popular modern guns. Whether you're wanting to sell your old hunting shotgun or looking for a way to compare prices on the hottest tactical rifles and self-defense handguns, Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values is your must-have, real-world guide to today's firearms and their values. Don't go shopping without it!
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The Gun Digest Book of Personal Protection & Home Defense
by Robert K. Campbell
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
With this book, the gun owner - whether novice or experienced - will learn everything he or she needs to know to safely keep a firearm and, if the need arises, use it with confidence. The Gun Digest Book of Personal Protection & Home Defense provides authoritative information to both the novice and experienced gun owner about personal protection - both inside and outside the home - using commonly available handguns, rifles and shotguns. From discussion of the legal and social issues involved and personal protection, selecting of the suitable firearm and ammunition, and discussion of practical training drills that build competence and confidence with the chosen firearm, this book is an important resource for the millions of first-time gun buyers.
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Gun Digest Book of Centerfire Rifles
Assembly/Disassembly
by Kevin Muramatsu
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Take your rifle apart...and get it back together again!
Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy gun disassembly guide an essential reference for taking apart and putting back together today's most popular centerfire rifles for routine maintenance and cleaning.
Step-by-step photographs of popular rifles along with clear, simple text make it easy to disassemble and reassemble a wide range of modern and vintage bolt-action, lever-action and single-shot rifles. Plus, author Kevin Muramatsu's decades of gunsmithing experience shine through in practical tips that help you overcome specific reassembly hurdles for each model--those frustratingly tricky parts that can leave your rifle in pieces on the workbench.
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Gun Digest eBook of Revolvers
by Dan Shideler
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
This e-book contains 16 in-depth chapters on all different kinds of revolvers, both new and old. Learn about the 38 S&W, 44 Special, 45 Auto Rimfire, Bull Dogs, cap and ball sixgunning, Colt and Smith & Wesson Police, the French Service Revolvers, the Ruger Super Blackhawk, the Webleys and more. If you're a sixgunner, this is your eBook.
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The Gun Digest Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly
Step-by-Step Photos for 74 Models & 228 Variables
by Kevin Muramatsu
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Shooters, gunsmiths, and collectors alike will find the revised version of Gun Digest's Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly a practical reference for disassembling and reassembling a variety of rimfire rifles. Step-by-step high-resolution photography and clear, simple text makes it easy to disassemble an reassemble a wide-range of modern and vintage models. Kevin Murumatsu has over 40 years of gunsmithing experience and it shows through reassembly tips, which overcome each model's specific reassembly hurdles.
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The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part IV
Centerfire Rifles
by J. B. Wood
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
This New Edition is revised and expanded to include the 72 most often disassembled pistol designs (plus 250 variations) and 1,800 photos - all in 592 pages.Pistol disassembly/reassembly has never been easier.Clean and maintain your autoloading pistols yourself. This book makes it simple, thanks to author BJ Wood's expertise, step-by-step instructions, and crisp photography.Detailed Photos show field-stripping and detailed disassembly step in proper order and clearly illustrate the parts involved and then (simple) tools used.Easy-to-understand text describing each step guides everyone - novice or expert - through the disassembly and reassembly of 72 different pistol models - plus some 250 closely related models.No other book provides this kind of photo-illustrated information.
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The Gun Digest Book of the Glock
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Glock is a popular pick - an estimated 2.5 million people from 100 countries own one.The Gun Digest Book of the Glock, 2nd Edition, expands on the success of the first book with many new photos and hard-to-find data.The Glock's dynamic presence in the military and law enforcement circles around the world, including 65 percent of the U.S. law enforcement agencies, speaks to its innovative design and durability.This new edition also delivers the reliable and detailed model and production data you look for in a good gun guide, along with the extensive equipment guide with the newest models, plus step-by-step illustrations demonstrating ways to maintain and accessorize your Glock.
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The Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry
by Massad Ayoob
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Understand the Hottest Issues Surrounding Concealed Carry! Written by Massad Ayoob, one of the pre-eminent fighting handgun trainers in the world, Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry 2nd Edition builds upon the best-selling 1st edition by addressing some of the hottest issues surrounding concealed carry today. Understand Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws. Review case studies that reveal lessons learned. Commentary from Ayoob draws on his experience as an expert witness for courts in weapons and shooting cases. Find out about the latest in holsters and gear, including new personal defense ammunition and lights. As a handgun owner, you owe it to yourself to stay informed and educated about changes in concealed carry laws and personal defense hardware. Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry 2nd Edition helps you do exactly that.
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The Gun Digest Book of Tactical Gear
by Various Authors
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Gun Digest Book of Tactical Gear is the complete tactical gear reference, with complete listings of knives, flashlights, vests, tactical sights and optics and more, with select firearms and other weapons covered with the applicable gear.This everything guide includes:Articles from the top experts in the fieldA detailed where to find the gear guideCatalog listings of items covered
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Gun Digest Book Of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly
by Kevin Muramatsu
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Shooters, gunsmiths, and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy guide an essential reference for disassembling and reassembling a variety of rimfire rifles.Step-by-step photographs and clear, simple text make it easy to disassemble and reassemble a wide range of modern and vintage rimfire rifles. Plus, Kevin Muramatsu's decades of gunsmithing experience shine through in practical reassembly tips that help you overcome specific reassembly hurdles for each model.NEW MODELS IN THIS EDITION INCLUDE:Anschutz MSR RX-22Beretta ARX-160Chiappa M1-22Colt M4 Carbine .22CZ-USA 512Excel Arms MR-22 AcceleratorGSG StG-44IWI UziMossberg BlazeRuger American RimfireSavage A17And more!WITH INSTRUCTIONS ADDED FOR MORE THAN A DOZEN OF THE HOTTEST NEW RIMFIRES ON THE MARKET – INCLUDING .17 CALIBER MODELS! – THIS COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE NOW COVERS OVER 200 VARIANTS.
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Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings
by Dan Shideler
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings is the definitive one-volume resource for collectors, gunsmiths and hobbyists, with hundreds of updated listings for modern and vintage handguns, rifles and shotguns. More than 1000 line drawings of disassembled guns are presented, with parts identified by number and a key to those numbers. This collection of "exploded guns" is the perfect aid to anyone looking to identify and order replacement parts, or take a gun apart for cleaning and simple repair, a must-have for gunsmiths, shooters and law enforcement officials. In addition to the detailed, easy-to-understand drawings of long guns and handguns of all types, this book features a resource section containing contact information for buying gun parts and supplies. The Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings is sure to become a must-have for gunsmiths, shooters and law enforcement officials.
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Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles
by Terry Wieland
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Great articles, written by great gun writers, about classic rifles! The Gun Digest Book of Classic American Combat Rifles presents a unique compilation of articles on the greatest American combat rifles developed since 1776, and as they originally appeared in Gun Digest. Since the first issue of Gun Digest in 1944, combat rifles have made regular appearances in the magazine, in articles on the romance, design, performance, historical, and technical significanceand even the shortcomingsof many rifles used by American troops in battle. Now, you can take a walk down memory lane, thru this volume of the best of these articles, written by the most respected writers working in the field during the second half of the 20th century: On the Springfield rifleCol. Townsend Whelen On the rifles of World War IICharles T. Haven On the M-14John Lachuk On the AR-15/M16Christopher R. Bartocci Most shooters recognize names like Springfield, Colt, Armalite, Sharps, and Spencer. Those rifles made it to the top and stayed there, while many other rifle designs were tested and adopted by the U.S. military only to slide into historical oblivion. Yet all are part of the history of the American combat rifle, and you'll find these various type of rifles and their stories in this exciting book.
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Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry, Volume 2
Beyond the Basics
by Massad Ayoob
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
A master class in concealed carry!
With concealed carry handguns, ammo, gear and techniques evolving rapidly, it's more critical than ever to stay current.
Previously available only inside the walls of his classroom, Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry Volume 2 gives armed citizens access to Massad Ayoob's treasure trove of experience in handgun selection and shooting technique, tactics, gear choices, best calibers and how to navigate an increasingly complex legal terrain.
No single book could reveal everything Mas knows, but this new volume takes you further than any other resource available, outside of actually attending a weeklong training program with the man himself.
Latest concealed carry trends. Advanced subtleties of concealed draw. Hardware to avoid. CCW social issues. Myths about concealed carry. Concealed carry caliber choices. When it comes to concealed carry, start with basic information, but don't rely on it to pull you through. Get Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry Volume 2 to arm yourself with cutting-edge advanced instruction. When the chips are down you deserve every edge you can get. This book can give you that edge.
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The Gun Digest Book of Long-Range Shooting
by L. P. Brezny
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Become a better long-range shot! How well can you shoot at 200 yards? 500? How about 1,000? L.P. Brenzy has taught many shooters the art of accurate, long range rifle work, and in Gun Digest Book of Long-Range Shooting he shares the skills and practice techniques that will put you on target. You learn: How to select the best rifle and caliber to make the shots you want to make How to select the proper bullet and loading information to get the best performance Practice techniques and how to keep the edge needed to routinely make long, accurate shots How to make accurate distance judgments without the use of high dollar electronics How to know your limitations in hunting situations and make ethical shots
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The Gun Digest Book of the AK & SKS
A Complete Guide to Guns, Gear and Ammunition
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The AK and SKS are the most widely used and well known assault rifles in the world, and this comprehensive look at these famous rifles contains never-before-published information blended with 600 photos, and written by the leading expert in assault weapons.
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The Gun Digest Book of Survival Guns
Tools & Tactics for Survival Preparedness
by Scott W. Wagner
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Is your gun a SURVIVAL GUN? Getting through an emergency--whether fire or flood, economic collapse or mass civil rioting and every disaster small and large in between--can depend largely on the firearms you have on hand. Now, the Gun Digest Book of Survival Guns has the lowdown on what to have with you when it's all going down. Inside you'll find pertinent information on: Firearms and ammo selection--thinking beyond what's on hand. Layered defense strategies. Methods of carry and deployment. Crucial accessories--and those to leave behind. Defense while "bugging out" and traveling. And more! Law enforcement veteran Scott Wagner absolutely delivers with this volume. With the wisdom the comes from decades of serving with a badge and an insightful and logical look at what the future can hold for all of us, Wagner answers every "What if?" you have and many more you didn't.
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Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers
by Max Prasac
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Your guide to big-bore revolver hunting! Handgun hunting has evolved significantly over the last 25 years. With Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers, you'll learn about the available factory and custom revolvers, plus calibers, bullets, and terminal effectiveness on all sizes of game. This book stands alone as the most comprehensive look ever at the revolver as a viable primary hunting tool--and is your guide to taking the hunt to the next level like only big-bore revolver hunting can. Examine the currently available hunting revolvers and their intended applications. Read fascinating handgun hunting stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat--and inform your choice of big-bore revolvers for any game on this planet. This comprehensive examination of handgun hunting dispels the myths of handgun potency and terminal ballistics and is the ultimate guide to the challenge and reward of pursuing game with big-bore revolvers. Includes:Extensive, detailed look at factory and custom revolversTerminal ballistics: theory, application and bullet designDissolving myths about paper ballisticsPhotos and stories of big-bore revolvers on the huntWhether a seasoned sixgun shooter looking to push the limits, or a newbie just considering the close-range challenge of handgun hunting, this book is the ultimate guide.
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Gun Digest Book of Long-Range Shooting
by L. P. Brezny
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The long-range game has changed! It's been seven years since ballistics expert L.P. Brezny wrote the first edition of Gun Digest Book of Long-Range Shooting. Much has changed in the distance game in that time, and Brezny covers it all in this completely updated 2nd Edition. Inside you'll find: Best new guns going long New calibers and loadings Big-bore heavy-hitters for 1,000 yards and beyond The lowdown on Rifle Golf, the hottest new long-range game The hottest optics, props, chronographs, and techniques With hundreds of fresh photos and page after page of exciting new information on guns, optics, and ammunition, plus a special chapter dedicated to long-range experts in uniform, Brezny's 40-plus years behind the gun and on the bench come to life. You'll see just how far the sport of long-range shooting has come. If you've been stuck in the rut of the 100-yard rifle range and are yearning for something more challenging, this is the book you must read first.
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The Gun Digest Book of Sig-Sauer
A Complete Look At Sig-Sauer Pistols
by Massad Ayoob
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Experience the Quality of a SigNoted firearms training expert Massad Ayoob takes an in-depth look at some of the finest pistols on the market. If you own a SIG-Sauer pistol, have considered buying one or just appreciate the quality of these find pistols, this is the book for you. Ayoob takes a practical look at each of the SIG-Sauer pistols including handling characteristics, design and performance. Each gun is every caliber is tested and evaluated, giving you all the details you need as you choose and use your SIG-Sauer pistol.
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The Gun Digest Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly
by J. B. Wood
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Cleaning, Repairing and Maintaining Rimfire Rifles Has Never Been Easier! Gun Digest Book of Rimfire Rifles Assembly/Disassembly has long been the standard for easy-to-understand instructions on cleaning and maintaining a huge variety of rimfire rifles. Now, in this 3rd edition, author Kevin Muramatsu has added and updated it with many of the latest models. More than 1,800 detailed photos show field-stripping and detailed disassembly steps in proper order. Along with easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructional text, every aspect of the parts involved and tools used is covered. With disassembly and reassembly instructions for 74 different rimfire rifles and 228 closely related models, this photo-intensive guide is a must-have for both novices and experts. About the Author Kevin Muramatsu is a regular columnist on a variety of gunsmithing topics for Gun Digest the Magazine and Reloading editor for the Gun Digest annual. A resident of Minnesota, Muramatsu is known for his original gunsmithing ideas combined with the application of tried-and-true repair and maintenance techniques.
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Gun Digest Book of CZ Firearms
by Robb Manning
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Most comprehensive guide available for CZ fans! The first book of its kind written in English, Gun Digest Book of CZ Firearms is your go-to resource for everything there is to know about CZ! Triggered by the fall of communism and reorganization of the previously state-owned company, ZA (Ceska zbrojovka) firearms are becoming increasingly popular with American shooters. While "new" to this market, CZ has a reputation around the rest of the world as a high quality, dependable firearm. If you are one of the exploding ranks of CZ enthusiasts and collectors, you'll enjoy:More than 350 detailed, hi-res imagesComprehensive coverage of both historical and modern CZ firearms and accessoriesUnprecedented access to historical images and informationOffering insights for the modern shooter, as well as anyone interested in historic firearms and manufacturers, Gun Digest Book of CZ Firearms is the must-have reference for anyone interested in these iconic firearms.
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Gun Digest Book of Semi-Auto Pistols
by Dan Shideler
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
No semi-auto shooter should be without the essential tips, techniques and advice features in this book! On of the newest members of the Gun Digest family of authoritative reference books, The Gun Digest Book of Semi-Auto Pistols contains information and entertaining articles by some of the nation's premiere semi-auto experts, including Dave Workman, Chris Christian, and Kevin Michalowski. From target models to personal protection guns, from rimfires to large-bore centerfires, The Gun Digest Book of Semi-Auto Pistols contains everything the informed shooter should know when contemplating a purchase: current offerings, chamberings, retail pricing and used-gun values. Also included: A comprehensive manufacturer and resource directory Informative articles with advice from the nation's top semi-auto experts Comprehensive catalog section features currently available semi-auto pistols and accessories An exhaustive manufacturer and resource directory
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The Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly
by Kevin Muramatsu
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Cleaning, Repairing and Maintaining Pistols Has Never Been Easier! Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly, 4th Edition is the indispensable guide to DIY disassembly, repair, and reassembly of semi-automatic pistols of all types. Step-by-step disassembly and reassembly instructions for over 90 models and over 300 closely-related variants, including the addition of newer pistols from: Beretta Kel-Tec Ruger Sig Sauer Smith & Wesson Taurus And More! Detailed photographs and clear, simple text make it easy to disassemble and reassemble a wide range of modern and vintage models. Gun Digest Book of Automatic Pistols Assembly/Disassembly, 4th Edition is your go-to source for time- and money-saving techniques for today's hottest semi-automatic pistols.
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The Gun Digest Book of Tactical Weapons Assembly/Disassembly
by J. B. Wood
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Assault and tactical weapons make up a very large and rapidly growing segment of the firearms owned today. Like other books in the well-respected series, this book shows the reader a detailed, step-by-step process for completely assembling or disassembling these types of firearms. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone, from the enthusiast to the professional gunsmith.
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Gun Digest Book of Shotguns Assembly/Disassembly
by Kevin Muramatsu
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Step-by-Step Guide to Parts Placement for Today's Most Popular Shotguns! Shooters, gunsmiths and collectors alike will find the revised version of this handy guide an essential reference for disassembling and reassembling a variety of shotguns. Step-by-step photographs and clear, simple text make it easy to disassemble and reassemble a wide range of modern and vintage models. Plus, author Kevin Muramatsu's decades of gunsmithing experience shine through in practical reassembly tips that help you overcome specific reassembly hurdles for each model. Additions to the lineup include the hottest models from:BenelliBerettaChiappaCZMossbergStoegerWeatherbyAnd more!With more than a dozen of the newest, hottest shotguns on the market, this comprehensive resource now covers more than 250 variants!
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The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part V
Shotguns
by J. B. Wood
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
This new edition is revised and greatly expanded to include detailed information for the 59 most often disassembled shotgun designs (plus over 285 variations); clearly illustrated by some 1,600 photos - all in 592 pages.Shotgun disassembly/reassembly has never been easier! Clean and maintain your shotguns yourself. This book makes it simple, thanks to author Wood's expertise, step-by-step instruction and crisp photography.Detailed photos show field-stripping and detailed disassembly steps in proper order and clearly illustrate and parts involved and the (simple) tools used.Easy-to-understand text describing each step guides everyone - novice or expert - through the disassembly and reassembly of 59 different shotgun models - plus some 285 closely related models.No other book provides this kind of photo-illustrated information.
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The Gun Digest Book of Sporting Shotguns
by Kevin Michalowski
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Your Guide to America's Favorite Firearm From the sporting clays courses to hunting fields cast and west, Americans love their shotguns. Now Gun Digest brings you a dedicated look at modern sporting shotguns. With everything from tips to improve your shooting to ideas for dampening recoil, the Gun Digest Book of Sporting Shotguns gives you what you need to be a better shotgunner and shows you what's available on the market right now. Whether you are a hunter, clay target shooter or just someone who loves great shotguns, this handy reference guide is for you.
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The Gun Digest Book of Trap & Skeet Shooting
by Rick Sapp
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Gun Digest Book of Trap & Skeet Shooting, 5th Edition, covers every facet of trap and skeet shooting and provides valuable insight on how to improve and win at clay-busting sports. Choose the right shotgun, and fit the gun to your needs. Understand the hows and whys of chokes in plain language! Get the most current data on shells, loads, and reloading. From the latest rules and regulations to the hottest new guns and gears, The Gun Digest Book of Trap & Skeet Shooting, 5th Edition, is a must-read for shooters, from novice to tournament competitor.
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Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings
by Kevin Muramatasu
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Parts identification for more than 1,000 guns! Revised and expanded to include the newest, most popular guns on the market, this book is the must-have reference for gunsmiths, gun shops, collectors, shooters, and do-it-yourselfers. This collection is the perfect aid for anyone looking to identify and order replacement parts, or disassemble a gun for cleaning and simple repair. Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings 3rd Edition is the definitive, one-volume resource, with more than 1,000 detailed, easy-to-understand isometric drawings with parts identification for modern and vintage handguns, rifles and shotguns. Featuring a bonus excerpt from Gun Digest Guide to Maintaining and Accessorizing Firearms!
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The Gun Digest Book of the AR-15
by Patrick Sweeney
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
A Shooter's GuideNow you can become an AR-15 expert. Noted author and gunsmith Patrick Sweeney takes an inside look at an icon among American rifles. The AR-15 first became known to American shooters in the early 1960s. Since then is have become one of the most versatile rifles in the world, tackling everything from military and police operations to long-range target competitions.Sweeney's expertly written text and outstanding photography show you everything you need to know about understanding the AR-15 operating system and his dedicated group of testers honestly evaluate just about every rifle on the market. If there is something you want to know about an AR-15, you will find it here.
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The Gun Digest Book of the Tactical Shotgun
by Scott W. Wagner
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
Your one-stop guide to tactical shotguns: Selection. Modifications. Accessories. Tactical Shotgun is the essential guide to selecting and using a shotgun for defense. Whether your concern is self-defense, home defense or law enforcement, author Scott Wagner's advice will help you make informed decisions. Here he offers an experienced point of view on many makes and models of tactical shotguns, along with information on ammunition and the many accessories available. Find out: What is a "tactical" shotgun? Pump action, semi-auto or double? What's the best choice for home defense? Which features are valued by law enforcement? Wagner also reviews some fun specialty ammo (learn which exotic load promised quite a show, but ultimately fizzled), and performs some very revealing backyard ballistics testing.
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The Greatest Guns of Gun Digest
by Dan Shideler
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
The Greatest Gun Book of All Time Presents – The Greatest Guns of All Time! In The Greatest Guns of Gun Digest®! For over six decades, Gun Digest has been the definitive guide to the world's greatest guns. Pistol and revolvers, rifles and shotguns, military and commercial arms – all have been lovingly and lavishly featured in the pages of the world's greatest firearms annual, Gun Digest. Now you can read the most detailed, most information-packed feature stories dealing with the world's greatest guns in one handy, entertaining volume. Compiled from 67 years of Gun Digest archives, The Greatest Guns of Gun Digest presents the most significant guns of all time, includingPaterson and Walker ColtsThe Luger PistolThe 44 Magnum. One Year Later (S&W M29)Remington's XP-10045 Auto PistolThe Extraordinary GlockCollecting Old WinchestersWorld's Most Powerful RifleThe Model 70 WinchesterThe Winchester Model 94Those Plastic Remingtons (Nylon 66)Battle of the Automatics (Browning Double Auto/JC Higgins Model 60)The Darne GunWinchester Model 42The Thompson SubmachinegunThe 1903 SpringfieldThe M16A2 For the collector, for the shooter, for the fan of classic and special-interest guns, there's no other volume like The Greatest Guns of Gun Digest. It's a must-have addition to any shooter's library!
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Gun Digest Book of Beretta Pistols
Function Accuracy Performance
by Massad Ayoob
Part of the Gun Digest Books series
As the personal protection arena of the firearms industry continues to grow, resources devoted to choice protective handguns are at a premium. In The Gun Digest Book of Beretta, thorough specifications and articles on manufacturing details provide valuable information for people researching self-protection options, handgun collectors and target-shooting options, handgun collectors and target-shooting enthusiasts. With more than 500 years of gun-making history, the Beretta name is synonymous with solid craftsmanship. In the pages of this new release from the publishers of Gun Digest, readers get information including caliber, weight and barrel lengths for modern pistols. A review of the accuracy and function of all modern pistols A review of the accuracy and function of all models of modern Beretta pistols give active details needed to make the most of this popular firearm More than 300 photographs, coupled with articles detailing the development of design and style of these handguns, create a comprehensive must-have resource