Gun Digest

For more than 70 years, Gun Digest has been the No. 1 go-to source and research guide for firearms enthusiasts worldwide. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect of guns and shooting, including hunting, personal defense, target practice, gunmaking and collecting. Historical articles provide a look at the role played by firearms in our country and around the world. Reports from the Field provide details on the newest firearms and accessories. And we present our annual photo essay spotlighting the finest custom and engraved guns. Gun Digest is the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today!

For more than 70 years, Gun Digest has been the No. 1 go-to source and research guide for firearms enthusiasts worldwide. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect of guns and shooting, including hunting, personal defense, target practice, gunmaking and collecting. Historical articles provide a look at the role played by firearms in our country and around the world. Reports from the Field provide details on the newest firearms and accessories. And we present our annual photo essay spotlighting the finest custom and engraved guns. Gun Digest is the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today!

Now in its 75th edition, the Gun Digest annual is the most-anticipated annual guide to all things new and exciting in the world of firearms. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover every aspect of guns and shooting, including hunting, personal defense, target practice, gunmaking and collecting. Historical articles provide a look at the role played by firearms in our country and around the world. Updated ballistics tables provide hours of study for shooting enthusiasts, and the catalog section shows off the industry's newest offerings in rifles, handguns, shotguns, muzzleloaders and air rifles. Reports from the Field provide details on the newest firearms and accessories. A Testfire section brings readers up to date on product performance. And a fan favorite, the annual photo essay spotlighting the finest custom and engraved guns, is back and better than ever. Other firearms annuals rehash previously published materials and regurgitate industry press releases. But "The World's Greatest Gun Book" remains true to its roots, year after year. Gun Digest offers original, expertly written content in what is truly the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today!

Cut through the noise with The Suppressor Handbook from Gun Digest! In The Suppressor Handbook, author and gunsmithing guru Patrick Sweeney quickly brings you up to speed with "just the facts" that you need to know about suppressors. Understand "the big four" of silencers:Cost: How much should you pay, and what unexpected costs could you run into?Composition: How are they made, and why should you care?Caliber: Figure out what you need, especially if you might want to use your suppressor on more than one gun.Connection: Get pros and cons of the various installation methods from an authority on the subject.Use of suppressors is one of the most popular and fastest growing segments in the firearms market today. It is also a subject rife with mystery, urban myth and just plain wrong information. The Suppressor Handbook cuts through the noise and gives you:Expert advice to select and use suppressors on rifles and handguns.The facts you need to attach, use and maintain your new suppressor.The basics of matching the right suppressor with the correct ammunition.

What's new in shotgunning? Everything! Authored by noted shotgun and ballistics expert L.P. Brezny, Gun Digest Guide to Modern Shotgunning is the definitive volume on getting the most out of today's wide array of premium shotguns and ammunition. This is truly a must-have volume for practiced wingshooters looking to maximize their ammunition, their shotgun, and their shooting performance. How advances in non-toxic shells are changing shotgunning Shot string performance from muzzle to target Guns and chokes making the grade 10-gauge vs. 12-gauge--the battle decided! Easy-to-understand ballistics tables And much, much more!

The world's greatest gun book is here again--it's Gun Digest 2014! Since 1944, Gun Digest has been regarded as the shooter's No. 1 resource worldwide. Our 2014 68th Edition is nothing less, as we continue the tradition of bringing you more of everything that firearms fanatics crave! In-depth articles about the world's most fascinating guns, testfire reports on the latest models, insights about fine collectibles and one-of-a-kind custom creations, and round-ups of what's new in firearms, ammo, reloading and optics from today's leading manufacturers--you simply won't find a more comprehensive collection of firearms information. It's all here! Rifles, handguns & shotguns Tactical firearms Engraved & custom guns Ammunition Handloading resources Whether you're interested in the latest tactical weapons or want to learn more about sporting arms, firearms history or anything else related to guns and shooting--you'll find it in Gun Digest 2014.

The World's Greatest Gun Book is Here Again! IT'S GUN DIGEST 2013! Since 1944, Gun Digest has been regarded as the shooter's No. 1 resource worldwide. Our 2013 edition, our 67th Edition, is nothing less, as we continue the tradition of bringing you more of everything that firearms fanatics crave! In-depth articles about the world's most fascinating guns, testfire reports on the latest models, insights about fine collectibles and one-of-a-kind custom creations, and round-ups of what's new in firearms, ammo, reloading and optics from today's leading manufacturers - you simply won't find a more comprehensive collection of firearms information. It's all here! Rifles, Handguns & Shotguns Tactical Firearms Engraved & Custom Guns Ammunition Handloading Resources And more! Whether you're interested in the latest tactical firearms or want to learn more about firearms or want to learn more about firearms history - or anything else related to guns and shooting - you'll find it in Gun Digest 2013, 67th Edition.

THE 71ST EDITION OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST GUN BOOK! Generations of firearms enthusiasts have used Gun Digest as the number one source for information on guns old and new for hunting, target shooting, collecting and personal defense. Whatever your interest is in relation to firearms, you'll find it in these pages. Informative and entertaining articles by the top writers in the field cover the latest rifles, handguns, shotguns and related gear. In this edition there are stories on classic Colts, Winchesters, Lugers, Mausers, Remingtons, Marlins and Springfields. New models are featured from Ruger, Smith & Wesson and Savage, and there is up-to-date information on the growing popularity of suppressors, opinions on survival guns, how to really test your marksmanship, and shooting lessons from some of the world's top shotgunners. All this plus our 160-page catalog and buyer's guide to all of today's guns, updated ballistics tables, and a web directory to the firearms industry. Gun Digest is the most comprehensive collection of firearms information in print today! IT'S ALL HERE!Rifles, Handguns & ShotgunsCatalog & Buyer's GuideBallistics TablesAmmo and OpticsGallery of Fine Custom GunsIndustry Web Directory

The one reference gun enthusiasts turn to for state-of –the industry news, new product reviews and a complete catalog of all commercially-available firearms and accessories. New to this edition are sections on tactical gear, gunsmithing and a DVD containing the text of the book for quick references.

In Gun Digest Guide to Maintaining & Accessorizing Firearms, gunsmith Kevin Muramatsu answers the most common questions he gets from gun owners about caring for and upgrading their firearms:How much more stuff do I have to buy to maintain and clean my new firearm?How do I make it more personalized to me, or more effective as a tool?What if something breaks?With an enteraining and user-friendly DIY format, this book provides the basic steps that every gun owner needs to know to correctly clean, maintain, and accessorize firearms without damaging them.

Are you interested in carrying a handgun for self defense, but don't know where to start? Perhaps you're already an armed citizen and are looking for a new carry choice? Let the Gun Digest Guide to Concealed Carry Firearms be your complete guide to the fast-growing world of concealed carry handguns.Author and certified firearms instructor Dick Jones answers your questions:Revolver versus semi-autoFull-size or compactBest calibersHolster and sight optionsTraining tipsIssues specific to womenThe book also includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date buyer's guide to concealed carry handguns available anywhere:Hundreds of full-color photosTechnical specifications for almost every concealed carry handgun on the market todayIn-depth reviews and shooting tests of some of the most popular modelsWith practical, real-world advice and insight from an author with decades of experience, Gun Digest Guide to Concealed Carry Firearms can help you make the best possible choice for a concealed carry handgun.

Excerpt from Chapter 1:The first revolver was patented by Samuel Colt in 1836. Since then there have been no less than 156 manufacturers of revolving handguns. The Army and Navy, since that time, have adopted 44 different revolvers and 9 different pistols, made by 32 separate manufacturers, ranging in caliber from 32 to 58. The earliest model was accepted in 1842, the last in 1911. While Colt invented the first firearm which successfully employed a cylinder containing separate charges of powder and ball, it remained for another soon-to-grow-famous New Englander, Douglas Wesson, to adapt his newly perfected 22 rim fire cartridge to an equally successful and new revolver. His revolver, puny and low powered, was quite popular with Union officers during the War between the States. This revolver, a seven-shot breech loader, was the Model of 1855.

You'll enjoy this gun book if:You want updated information and gun reviews on both recently released firearms & older gunsYou're looking for an accurate firearms catalogYou want to read about all things guns, from handloading, to ammunition & moreFor nearly 7 decades, Gun Digest has been regarded by the shooting industry, hunters, competitive shooters, collectors, and hobbyists everywhere as the shooter's No. 1 resource. In our 2015 69th Edition, Jerry Lee again helps us carry on the tradition of being the gun book every firearms lover turns to. With in-depth articles about today's most fascinating guns, both old and new, testfire stories on the industry's hot-off-the-line guns, insights on fine collectibles and custom creations, and up to date reports on new optics, guns, ammo, and reloading equipment, this book has something for everyone.Whether you're interested in the latest tactical firearms or the antiques of yesterday, new ammunition or the latest in reloading innovations, you simply won't find a more comprehensive collection of firearms information. Gun Digest 2015 has it all! Inside you'll find: Hundreds of full-color photos rifles, handguns, shotguns, custom guns and tactical firearms, ammunition and handloading resources, and much, much more!

The greatest handgun stories from the world's greatest gun book! Here for the first time in one jam-packed edition are 15 of the best handgun articles from the pages of Gun Digest, the world's greatest gun book. These in-depth articles, written by top writers and experts in the field, cover all aspects of the modern handgun scene; self defense, concealed carry, hunting, competition, history--if it's about pistols and revolvers, it's in here. Highlights include:Sixty years of six-gunsThe double action revolver for concealed carryThe Colt 1911's first centuryBest of the biggest revolversReturn of the LugerAnd much more! You won't find a more comprehensive or authoritative source for information on modern handguns than Best of Gun Digest: Handguns and Handgun Shooting.

Since 1944, Gun Digest has been regarded as the shooter's No. 1 resource. The 2012 edition continues the tradition of bringing you more of everything that firearms fanatics crave! Features in-depth articles about the world's most fascinating guns, testfire reports on the latest models, insights about fine collectibles, and roundups of what's new from leading manufacturers... you simply won't find a more comprehensive collection of firearms information. Whether you're interested in the latest tactical firearms or want to learn more about firearms history – or anything else related to guns and shooting – you'll find it in Gun Digest 2012. It's All Here: Rifles, Handguns & Shotguns Tactical Firearms Engraved & Custom Guns Ammunition Air Guns Gunsmithing Supplies Muzzloaders Shooting Products for Women About the Editor The late Dan Shideler (1960-2011) was a senior editor for Gun Digest Books and best-known as editor of the 2010-2012 editions of Gun Digest. During his seven years with F+W Media, Shideler also edited the Standard Catalog of Firearms, Modern Gun Values, The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices, and numerous other titles.

From Chapter One:Hello again folks, Mr. Massaro here, welcoming you to the second reloading ammo blog series. We will get a bit more in depth this time, so grab a comfy chair and let's chat.Shoulder bump, eh? Nah, I'm not talking about some hipster dance, I'm talking about how much we move the cartridge shoulder during the resizing process.Most folks (myself included) will resize a bottleneck rifle case so that it adheres to the specified SAAMI specifications, but that requires working the brass considerably. As we've all seen, overworking the brass will make it brittle, and cut the life of our brass much shorter than necessary.

From Gun Digest Book of Exploded Gun Drawings, you get an exploded view of your Glock with numbered and labeled parts to assist you in disassembling and reassembling.

BIGGER. BETTER. MORE OF WHAT YOU WANT! IT'S GUN DIGEST 2011, THE WORLD'S GERATEST GUN BOOK SINCE 1944Long regarded the shooter's best resource, Gun Digest is jam-packed with the kind of entertaining information on guns and shooting that you just won't find anywhere else. From in-depth field reports on the newest guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible guns and gear to fascinating discussions of collectible arms, you'll find it in Gun Digest 2011.

Whether for practical application or tricking out your gun, today's AR accessories are a world unto themselves. Gun Digest Guide to Customizing Your AR-15 examines the dizzying array of options and makes recommendations for today's growing crowd of AR owners.Exhaustive insights into a broad spectrum of parts, accessories, and brandsFrom stocks to suppressors, and everything in betweenBonus coverage of "other" black guns: FAL and AKSpecial Section: Full-color photo gallery of custom AR creations!Whether you're in the planning stages or putting the finishing touches on your custom AR-15, this comprehensive guide helps you understand your options for nearly every conceivable variation.

Today's modern, modular AK! In Gun Digest Guide to the Modern AK, no longer is the Russian AK-47 rifle merely a cobbled clunker pressed into service by rebel freedom fighters in Third World war zones. Now, author Jorge Amselle presents the AK as a state-of-the-art firearm, with endless accessories and upgrades, and used by the most elite shooting schools. For the recreational and tactical shooter, the ergonomic shortcomings and lack of accessories for the AK-47 have been completely resolved in recent years, increasing the rifle's appeal. Today, major manufacturers are producing new stocks, rails, grips, handguards, sights, parts and other upgrades for this tough rifle. Learn how to customize the AK, including a full listing of accessories and parts. Find out how to receive training in the proper and effective use of the AK and build your own custom rifle from a parts kit, with tips that will save time and trouble. You'll get:Gun reviews of the most popular AK modelsHow to build an AK from a parts kitTips for selecting the best AK-47, AK-74 or AK PistolThe hottest AK upgrades, parts and accessories