Gun Digest Shooter's Guide

Need answers now? Gun Digest's Shooter's Guide to Handguns will quickly give you the facts you need to help you choose your handgun, select ammunition, shoot it effectively, and take care of your investment--all in an easy-to-read, well-illustrated format. With more information for the dollar than any shooting book on the market, you get: Compelling text by a world-renowned revolver gunsmith and certified Combat Focus Shooting instructor. Up-to-date ballistics data. The latest handguns, loads and optics. Whether you're interested in self defense, hunting, plinking, or competition, this is the one book that should be on your shelf!

Competitive pistol events are among the fastest growing of the shooting sports. Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Competitive Pistol Shooting offers expert advice, tips and techniques to get started and advance your skills in the most popular competitive pistol shooting events in the nation. ~Learn what guns and gear to buy, and also what not to buy, potentially saving hundreds of dollars! ~Find out what modifications and equipment make sense to be more competitive, and discover equipment and techniques that help as your shooting skills advance. ~Get expert insight into the guns, ammunition and skills needed to excel in the most popular pistol shooting events in the U.S. today! Inside this handy reference, you'll find coverage of:IPSCSteel ChallengeBullseyeSilhouetteIDPACowboy Action ShootingNRA Action Pistol (Bianchi Cup)Glock Shooting Sports Foundation (GSSF)3-Gun CompetitionAnd more!With introductory comments by 17-time Bianchi Cup Champion and World Professional Shooter, Doug Koenig. Plus, shooting tips and drills from current U.S. Practical Shooting Association President and professional competitor, Mike Foley.

The legendary 1911 is America's gun, and a century after this iconic pistol first appeared, it is more popular than ever. Now is the Golden Age of the 1911. Never before have there been more choices for the 1911 enthusiast, and this brand-new, completely revised and expanded second edition covers significant changes that have occurred in the 1911 world, including new makers, new models, new holsters and accessories, and new ammunition choices.New, up-to-date infoAll-new 16-page color sectionHistory and evolution of the 1911Detailed reviews of new and historic modelsNew ammo choicesHolsters and accessories

Written by experienced fi rearms instructor and military veteran Jorge Amselle, this book sorts through the issues involved in concealed carry to provide an easy-to-understand introduction. It is full of real-world advice and information on the principles necessary for those interested in carrying a concealed handgun for self-defense.You'll learn more about:How to choose the right handgun and ammunitionMethods of carry and holster selectionConsiderations for women who carry concealedImportant training guidelinesConcealed carry laws

Unprecedented guide to the AK-47!Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to AKs is the essentials reference book for any AK-47 enthusiast. As a former member of an elite Soviet Spetsnaz unit and avid AK historian, author Marco Vorobiev offers a detailed look inside the design, development, operation and maintenance of the most prolific firearm of all time. In the pages of this one-of-a-kind book, you'll find:Expert advice - Basic operation and maintenance of the AK rifleTraining tips - Shooting and practical applicationsMarket insight - Where to buy an AK and how much you can expect to payAccessories - DIY instructions, what to buy, and where to get itAmmunition - Advice about what to buy and the results you can expectHistorical data - The ideas behind its creation, and the simplicity of the AKVorobiev details the similarities and differences between the many AK-47 and AK-47 variants, helping you navigate the confusing and complicated civilian AK market and dispelling a few myths along the way. With hundreds of detailed photographs of AK rifles, old and new, and unprecedented coverage of historical details, this practical guide is a must-have for avid AK collectors, AK rifle shooters, and general AK enthusiasts everywhere!

Whether you're a first-time rifle buyer or an experienced rifle owner looking for formal, comprehensive training, Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifle Marksmanship delivers the foundational marksmanship training you need. In this information-packed volume, you will find: Complete and simple explanations that teach the fundamental skills and techniques required to perform well. Practice drills with step-by-step instructions that show you how to perform the techniques properly, and help you to analyze and correct your performance. Hundreds of clear, detailed photos to illustrate the techniques. With the techniques in this book, you'll progress from basic competence to expert, building sound knowledge and understanding of fundamental marksmanship methods and techniques along the way.

Everything You Need to Know About the Most Famous Handgun in the World! To shooters, collectors, and historians, there's only one serious candidate for the title of the World's Greatest Pistolthe Model 1911. Now, just in time for its hundredth anniversary, comes The 1911A Guide to the Greatest Pistol of All Time, a book destined to become a classic of firearms literature. Written by renowned 1911 authority Robert K. Campbell, The 1911A Guide to the Greatest Pistol of All Time is the definitive shooter's guide to John M. Browning's most famous creation. From tips, tricks and techniques for getting the most out of your 1911 to real-world evaluations of more than 50 different models of the 1911, you'll find it in The 1911A Guide to the Greatest Pistol of All Time.

Reload your own! Drawing from decades of experience, author Philip Massaro provides detailed instructions to help you successfully reload your own rifle and pistol ammunition. Inside this practical guide: Step-by-step instructions describe how to reload rifle and pistol ammunition for recreational shooting, competition and hunting Hundreds of photos support detailed descriptive instructions Hints and tips help you avoid common mistakes With the experience and guidance shared in this book, target shooters and hunters alike can enjoy the benefits of hand-tuned ammunition.

This short eBook teaches you how to take apart and reassemble your Ruger 10/22 with confidence. Thanks to clear Assembly/Disassembly instructions and crisp photography - aided by gun expert J.B. Wood's sage advice - you'll save an expensive trip to the gunsmith by getting to know your gun inside and out!

From one of the country's foremost experts on shotgunning comes the all new Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns. Rich in history and filled with information useful for every shotgun owner from beginner to expert, this book explores the makers, the uses and the trends in shotguns past and present. Inside you'll find information on: The shotgun through history, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status today. A complete examination of shotgun and shotshell types. Advice on loading your own shells. Games to play and game to hunt with your favorite shotgun. Hundreds of beautiful, illustrative photographs. The Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Shotguns has all this and more. Whether you own an everyday Remington 870 or a British double worth more than your car, Wieland's insights and tasteful writing cover the gamut. Truly a must-have for any shotgunner's library.

From award-winning author Wayne van Zwoll, Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifles provides everything you need to know about rifles in tight, lively text and sharp photos. Get the facts on ballistics, cartridge selection, rifle mechanisms, optics, zeroing--and the shooting techniques of the masters. This book is for all rifle enthusiasts. For the beginner, it's a crash course in all things rifle. And for the advanced shooter, well, let's just say you're going to find out how much you don't know about rifles. Either way, van Zwoll will leave you wanting for nothing except more time on the range and in the field with your favorite long guns. Inside this information-packed volume, you will find: The stories behind the American and European gunmakers making the grade today. Trending now--rimfires to ARs, distance shooters, and those with big stopping power. Overview of incredible feats of the best marksman ever. The best loads for hunting and target shooting--and an inside look at what makes them tick. Sights from iron to red dot, doping the wind and getting to zero. Superb imagery. Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Rifles has it all--facts, photos, trivia, history, and a perspective on the genre that guarantees you, too, will fall in love with the long gun. It's a must-have for any rifle lover.

Welcome to the world of the AR-15! Without a doubt, the AR-15 and AR-10 rifles are two of America's most popular semi-auto long guns. Every day, new shooters are exploring these durable, reliable, and accurate rifles and finding new and fun ways to use them. Now, in the Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15, author Richard Mann examines what has truly become the most versatile rifle in America. Inside you'll find: Gas impingement vs. piston systems--which one's right for you? Competition, security and hunting--how the AR does it all. Optics and sights, uppers and lowers, handguards and stocks. A full breakdown of AR-15 and AR-10 cartridges. Plus how to build your own AR and much, much more! Whether you're brand new to the world of ARs or you're a veteran owner with a safe full of ARs in a dozen configurations, Mann brings the goods and offers something for everyone. Truly, the Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the AR-15 is the one reference every AR aficionado will reach for time and time again.

IN THIS INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE GAMES AND THE GUNS, YOU'LL FIND:Expert instruction and clay breaking how-toThe truth about shooting a moving targetExtensive coverage of the best shotguns for the gamesReloading tips for serious shootersWhether you want to improve your skills, find your next shotgun or just settle in for a good read, this is the book for you!

Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Handgun Marksmanship provides an in-depth look at the foundations of solid and accurate handgun skills. Author Peter Lessler has constructed a user-friendly guide to getting on target and making the shot right away, every time you put your hand on the grip of your handgun. Inside you'll find information on: Understanding your sights and the flash sight picture. Fool-proof ways to get the proper grip on revolvers and semi-autos. Triggering perfection--getting it right in double-action and single-action. Drills that take you from being a "plinker" to an expert marksman. Hundreds of supporting action photos. Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to Handgun Marksmanship is must-have reading for handgunners wanting to sharpen their range and self-defense skills. It is also the perfect addition to the others in this series, Shooter's Guide to Rifle Marksmanship, Shooter's Guide to Rifles, Shooter's Guide to Shotguns, and Shooter's Guide to Handguns.