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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...
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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.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
12) Gun Digest 2017
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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